I agree, and you have to be careful when purchasing this kind of thing. I stick to trusted third-party brands, like Anker, or items with a lot of positive reviews. I've had no problems so far. Now, I have to go find some wood on which to knock. :)
-- Alex Hall > On Mar 20, 2018, at 11:55, E.T. <[email protected]> wrote: > > Caveat Evptor. Cheap becomes expensive. There are some things I will not > cut corners on for there are those knock offs that flood the marketplace. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > [email protected] > Many believe that we have been visited > in the past. What if it were true? > > On 3/20/2018 3:35 AM, Alex Hall wrote: >> It would have been, but the official Apple adapters are far more expensive. >> I love Apple, but I tend to never buy some accessories. Cables, watch bands, >> and some wall adapters are among the items I consider to be so overpriced, >> but that have safe and workable alternatives available elsewhere, that I >> don't like to buy them if I can help it. >> -- >> Alex Hall >>> On Mar 19, 2018, at 01:43, Simon Fogarty <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Alex, >>> >>> Would it not be worth while contacting apple support or their store to see >>> if you can get one directly from them? >>> >>> *From:*[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]> <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> *On Behalf Of *Tim Kilburn >>> *Sent:* Monday, 19 March 2018 2:05 AM >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* Re: Replacing MagSafe 1 adapter for 2012 MacBook Pro? >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I haven't ever found it in the software anywhere. It's usually physically >>> engraved on the bottom of the MacBook Pro somewhere, but that doesn't help >>> us. Apple usually has those designators on their site somewhere. I >>> usually just take the 9-2 identifier and add MacBook Pro Apple and throw it >>> into a Google search and it will come up either on Apple's site >>> everymac.com <http://everymac.com/>. The before 2012 is a little >>> misleading, but 2012 is when the retina displays and MagSafe 2 charger came >>> out, so they're correct, but those units that you're talking about did use >>> the 60w MagSafe 1 adaptor as you've found. >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> On Mar 18, 2018, at 06:25, Alex Hall <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Tim, where would I find that designator? That's the kind of thing I >>> expected to find in the system report, but I couldn't get anything other >>> than the not-very-helpful "9,2" thing. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> Alex Hall >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 17, 2018, at 23:35, Tim Kilburn <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> That machine is likely an A1278 if that helps. >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> On Mar 17, 2018, at 20:47, Alex Hall <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi all, >>> My mother has a 2012 MacBook Pro, and the cord on the charger is >>> finally starting to wear out. I have no problem getting a charger >>> from Amazon, but I'm not sure what to get. The only model >>> identifier I can find in the Mac's system report is 9,2, but all >>> the chargers online list identifiers that are nothing like that. I >>> looked on Apple's website and it told me to get a 60w l-shaped >>> charger, but the ones on Amazon that match that description all >>> specify that they're for "before mid 2012". >>> >>> I'm unsure what to do here. Apple made me feel better by saying >>> that the wrong adapter can't hurt the Mac, but I'd still rather >>> not spend money on a product that won't work. Can anyone suggest >>> what I should look for? Incidentally, I'm happier than ever that >>> Apple has moved to USB-C these days, as finding those adapters is >>> way simpler. Anyway; any guidance would be appreciated. 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