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The MS Surface Book has a MagSafe look-alike.

• Inconel 10y ago
  Speaking of which, I recall reading somewhere that Apple owns a patent on MagSafe like connectors for laptops/small electronics, is this still the case? Does MS have some kind of licensing deal with Apple for their magnetic connector or did they get around this patent somehow?
  • abrowne 10y ago
    Apple and MS have a patent cross-licensing agreement, or so I've heard.
  • brazzledazzle 10y ago
    It's not quite the same. The Apple magsafe feels more firmly attached. The differences could come down to avoiding Apple's patents.
  • dogma1138 10y ago
    Apple patented something that is widely used in Asia most small house appliances come with a magnetic plug.