Mostly because they insist on using supposedly eco-friendly rubber that frays dangerously. Ignoring that me buying 5 chargers across the life of a device is fa

Mostly because they insist on using supposedly eco-friendly rubber that frays dangerously. Ignoring that me buying 5 chargers across the life of a device is far worse for the environment than just 1. My Titanium Powerbook charger still remains un-frayed and I used that laptop everyday for 9 years.