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USB-C power has resulted in my laptop being thrown onto the floor several times since the first USB-C MBP which I ordered day 1. It is a major step back from Ma
by SomeHacker44 8y ago
USB-C power has resulted in my laptop being thrown onto the floor several times since the first USB-C MBP which I ordered day 1. It is a major step back from MagSafe, regardless of your assertion. I never had a single laptop on floor incident since the invention of MagSafe. Major step back. Would kill for a MagSafe MBP again... along with a keyboard that does not break four times a year and a TouchBar free existence. After 14 years it is time for me to move to something else. (Maybe Dell or Lenovo with Ubuntu.) Massively disappointed.
- philliphaydon 8y agoSounds like MagSafe has allowed people to treat their laptops like crap. Seriously I love MagSafe but the stories people describe make it sound like you have cables dangling around and you just walk into them on purpose.
- bspn 8y agoAt home, it's usually not an issue. But working in airports or coffee shops I'm often amazed at the disregard others have for high-end equipment. I always try to position myself in a low-traffic zone, but sometimes that isn't always possible so MagSafe is a godsend.
- philliphaydon 8y agoHmmmm I’ve only used laptops in airports in Asia and there is always seats with plugs next to them so the chances of someone tripping is non existent.
- insulanus 8y agoI haven't used this yet, but you should know about it: http://www.macbookadapter.com/magsafe-2-to-usb-c-power-adapter/ http://www.macbookadapter.com/magsafe-2-to-usb-c-power-adapt...
- akvadrako 8y agoThat's excellent - I looked for one of these when I got my new MBP a couple years ago - it would have saved me from buying new power bricks. But it is really bulky, not cheap and limited to 60W.