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Adapter reviews
The #1 question we get is “Which one do I buy”?
For those who are impatient, read the following.
This is our Order of preference on which model we like:
1) Duracell AC/DC all in one adapter.
2) Targus Premium Laptop charger (AC/DC)
3) Universal ALL-IN-ONE AC/DC adapter
4) Kensington All-n-one with USB port. (discontinued)
5) iGo everywhereMAX. (discontinued)
6) Targus Car and Apple Adapter kit
7) Compact Mikegyver Power Travel Kit
8) Classic Mikegyver Power travel Kit
End of summary. Read on for more details.
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We want to mention that there have been plenty of knock-off magsafe connectors out on the market, and since Apple has a patent on it, NO one is allowed to sell them without Apple’s license. We have already contacted Apple and they will not license to anyone. Consider your purchase from the other places if you expect to get long term customer service, especially now that Apple is cracking down on those companies with lawsuits.
How are WE doing this? We buy Genuine Apple adapters, cut the magsafe cable off the Apple Brick adapters and graft them on to any multitude of AC/DC car adapters out there, giving you more options. If you want proof that we are actually doing this, just go to our Store parts page and purchase the Apple Brick adapter (it’ll come in the original box with the original Apple adapter, original ‘Duck’ head, and original AC cable) for a nominal fee, we’ll, we’ll even put a standard 5.5mm plug on it so you can plug in the Magsafe cable into it and use is as was again!
We are the first to pioneer this Magsafe conversion, and we’ll continue to be there for you down the road.
Now on with the review...
Who said there were no car or airline adapters for the Macbooks? CLEAN linear power for your Macbooks. We are NOT using inverters.
One of the most frequent questions I get is “which adapter is the best?”
Hopefully I’ll answer that question here. If you just want something that will work, then we suggest the “Classic Mikegyver Power Travel Kit”, “Compact Mikegyver Power Travel Kit” or the Targus Car and Apple Adapter kit. However, because we have to modify the patented magsafe connector from Apple, you’ll need to disconnect the magsafe cable from Apple’s AC adapter and plug it into the Car/Airline adapter. You’ll notice that we lock it at 16v because in 97% of the cases you’ll be just fine. Also, airlines provide limited power and 16v would be the best setting, without making the airlines upset.
Other adapters on the market claim to have the added benefit of auto switching dual voltage for the MacBook Pro, but there is a strong chance that it’ll overpower the 75w Airline breaker limit. Not a good thing, especially if you need to charge and use your dead MacBook Pro upon liftoff!
The Next set of adapters that we sell are AC/DC adapters. We call them our Better/Best selection. Please make no mistake, these are NOT inverters. Most people write me asking why these are so much more expensive when they can buy a car adapter (it really is an INVERTER) at XYZ place for less.
Without getting too technical, you are essentially converting car power (DC) into household power (AC), then using the Apple adapter to convert it back to car power (DC). Now does that sound efficient? No! Is it wasteful? YES! And no, I’m not an tree hugger, I just like being efficient.
I’ve heard stories where people would run out of power in no time and, in some cases, they can’t even use their MacBook Pros since their adapter trips the inverter breaker.
These AC/DC adapters have TWO inputs. One can be used to plug into normal household power. The other, which is more important, is Car or Airline power. The Car/Airline input just modifies the DC CAR power into the SAME power as your MacBook, but at a different voltage.
Which of these AC/DC all-in-one adapters do we recommend?
1) Duracell AC/DC all in one adapter. It has a USB port that will allow charging of the iPad. Although the specs say only 3 watts, it WILL charge the iPad. This 90w adapter from Duracell has a 3 year warranty, longest of all the adapters we carry. It will allow charging from any power source such as Home, Car, Air (with empower jack). It will also allow charging of both your MacBook Pro and iPhone, iPod, and iPad at the same time. Low power cut off for this adapter is 10v, with an 18.5v high power cut off.
2) Targus Premium Laptop charger (AC/DC). (not quite all-in-one, but has its own unique design)
This is the most advanced adapter as of this writing. It’s got a super slim AC adapter and a Super small DC adapter, it’s the same size as a standard cigarette plug, but crams all the circuitry into a standard size plug to provide the proper voltage to your laptop and accessories!
But there’s a drawback. It does NOT have an empower plug, so it’ll only work in airplanes that have the standard cigarette plugs. It does NOT have a USB port on its side, but it does come with a splitter and a iPod/iPhone,/iPad charging tip, so you can charge both your MacBook Pro and i-Device at the same time. DC adapter low power shut of ~7v, with no apparent high power shut off, but label says 16v max.
3) Universal ALL-IN-ONE AC/DC adapter. It is also Mikegyver certified to be able to charge and power BOTH your MacBook Pro and your iPad at the SAME time! Not a whole lot of accessories were ready for the iPad. The built in USB port on its side also allows you to charge all your other USB accessories too.
4) Kensington All-in-one w/USB. (Now discontinued). Like the above adapters, it allows charging from any power source (home/car(with empower jack)/air), but it’s a little big. The USB port only charges the iPhone/iPod, but NOT the iPad. If you are not a iPad user, then this will charge both your MacBook Pro and iPhone/iPod without problems.
5) iGo everywhereMAX. (Now discontinued). It is now smaller, but not quite as thin as the Kensingtons, but indeed lighter and smaller then the iGo 130w everywhere. As mentioned, it has more tips for other accessories on the market.
It also comes with the Dual power accessories for your other devices (tips for those accessories sold separately). While used from DC source, the iGo Max has a safety shut off at 9v and will turn itself back on at 11v*.
6) We happen to like the Kensington K33197(US)adapters (now discontinued too) because they are slim and light. It also has a long cord and in most cases, you’ll be sitting quite far away from the power outlet on your hotel bed.
It also has an optional Y-cable so that you can power both MacBook, and some other accessories. Speaking of accessories, the Kensington does have tips for accessories such as a USB power tip, but not nearly as many as the iGo’s.
When used from a DC source, the Kensington has a low power shut off below 12v, and will require you to manually unplug and replug in the cigarette plug to reset power to the MacBook.
This model has been officially discontinued by Kensington. It is harder and harder to find for sale now, but we still like it because it is still the smallest and slimmest all-in-one adapter charger we can find anywhere in the world. We'll miss this model.
Of course if you haven’t noticed by now, ALL our adapters that come from us can come with the Magsafe cable. Links provided to respective manufacturers are for information only. They do NOT sell Magsafe cables.
Happy charging away from home!
Mike
*cut-off range also depends on amperage available.
FREE! Cute Horn Stand case Speaker Amplifier iPhone 4s
You MUST request this in checkout notes(clicking notes) by writing “FREE GIFT” Along with your color preference.
If we do not have your color choice, we’ll choose for you. Limited time only!
Colors: black/white/pink/green/Purple
- Silicone horn effectively enhances music and sound from your iPhone 4/4s
- No External Power Needed
- Holds iPhone Vertically and Horizontally
- Additional Opening reserved for charger
- Washable, Dirt and Scratch Resistant
More adapters! Oh My!
We’ve updated our page with a full list of adapters! We’ve even brought back our Mikegyver Classic adapter! Take a look!
New item to our Store: Lind Power adapter for Macbook Air!
Stocked by Popular Demand!
Lind known for their Quality and Durability.
Charge you Macbook Air from Home, Car, & Airlines (with empower)!
While this will work for most, Macbook Pro version available soon. Please email us!
Found here
New item to our Store: Dual USB car charger for your i-devices!
Dual USB car charger for your iPad and iPhone, or any other USB accessory.
Charge both your iPad and iPhone at the same time from your car’s cigarette socket.
Available here
New item to our store: USB to USB iPad charger
Can’t get easier than that!
Charge your iPad from your low power USB port.
Your computer or Laptop’s USB does not have enough power to charge your iPad (or any other high power accessory)? Problem solved! Now charge your iPad from your computers USB port!
Just plug this adapter in-between your USB cable and your computer.
Available here.
Limited Life time Warranty on Apple Brick adapters
Does not apply to Magsafe cables.
Finally on Facebook!
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Keeping the folks going at OutDoorhub!
http://www.outdoorhub.com/reviews/60-watt-solar-panels-power-new-reality-series/
World's Fastest and Largest storage Macbook Pro!
- 1 TB of storage
- Raid Hybrid Hard Drives (two 500Gb Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid drives)
- 64GB of additional Flash storage
Recently we upgraded our Macbook Pro to the new Seagate Momentus XT hybrid hard drive, it was great, we got the near speed of SSD’s and storage of Hard drives (almost). But we wanted more speed and more Storage. 500GB was not enough...
When was the last time you used your optical drive? You probably can remember except for an OS re-install, so we removed it.
The answer was a Raid Configuration with TWO Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid Drives! Put the two together and we have 1TB and AMAZING speeds! RAID + Hybrid HD = Wow!
But we didn’t stop there. While we had our Macbook Pro opened, we noticed that there’s a lot more room in there now that we don’t need the optical drive, so we decided to throw in an 64GB USB flash drive!
You now have enough room to store a backup of your OS, Documents, and even use as a RAM Disk!
Breath new life into your Macbook Pro, or even crank more speed out of Apple’s fastest Notebook.
Apple sells 512GB SSD for additional $1100.00!
Contact us if you’d like for us to “Mikegyverize” your Macbook too!
- Includes two Seagate Momentus Hybrid drives for total of 1TB
- Flash drive built in* (let us know if there is another USB device that you’d like to have built into your Macbook Pro)
- Duracell AC/DC Home/Car/Airline Magsafe adapter.
* As of this writing, this will disable one USB port on your Macbook.
We'll professionally convert your Magsafe cable to ANY 3rd party solution, and we'll even extend your Magsafe warranty by one year!
OUR magsafe conversions are professionally soldered and NOT just twisted and clamped together like Hypermac’s latest solution. We even extend your Magsafe warranty by one year! When you adapt your magsafe yourself, you will be without ANY warranty! Worse yet, if done wrong you can short out your MacBook Pro!
Mikegyver.com/Store/service
Free Offical Genuine Apple Adapter
Unlike our some of our (current and past) competitors, we are harvesting our magsafe cables from Official Apple sources not Gray Market sources.
To prove it, you may request the above parts (Original box, AC cable, and Apple Brick) FREE when purchasing any of our All-in-one AC/DC adapters. Because you will not be using this adapter anymore (the AC/DC adapters already have this input), we will NOT be attaching a standard barrow plug on the end of this cable. We will put a standard barrow plug on the Apple AC adapter for a small fee (as of this posting for $9.95). Either of these items can be found from our Store parts page.
Bottom line, if the New Apple adapter you are purchasing is below 79.95, it’s from a Gray market source.
*Free with purchase of AC/DC All-in-one adapters ONLY (Mikegyver Power Travel Kit already includes this). Restrictions apply.
12v Car, Boat, RV Mac Mini 2010 how to...
Ok, so here’s how we did it, however we don’t like re-inventing the wheel (rather then to improve on it) we going to refer you to ifixit.com on disassembly first.
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Mac-Mini-Model-A1347-Teardown/3094/1
Please do steps 1-14, and 22. Then come back here.
After you have disassembled your Mac mini, remove the power supply and re-assemble everything like so. Reconnect the power supply on the outside of the Mac Mini.
1) Cut the positive wires, and the Negative wires. Note the Middle wire:
2) Solder Pos wires together, and solder Neg wires together.
3) Find a wire and solder to it to make leads longer:
4) Solder the other end of the wire to a Panel mount DC jack:
5) Run it to the back of the Mac Mini where the AC cable used to plug in:
6) Find a Car cig plug (we sell them) and solder it to a 2.1mm plug:
7) Here’s how it looks fully assembled.
8) Plug in to the Mac Mini and you’re done!
NOTE: We tested with operating voltages of 10v all the way up to 15vdc, however we STRONGLY recommend you use a voltage regulator such as this from mp3car.com
The Car cig plug and all accessories can be purchased here (scroll to bottom).
For those who don’t want to do this yourselves, write us.
12v Car, Boat, RV Mac Mini 2010!
Modified Mac Mini 2010 using Pure 12v from your Car, Boat, RV!
NO INVERTERS!
BUT there is a price to pay... This will pretty much void your warranty if you bring it back in to Apple as is... It can be returned to factory state without much problems though.
Check back you’ll show you how we did it!
Let us know what you think by taking our Poll!
POLL: Car, RV, Boat adapter for the Mac Mini!
Because the Mac Mini has a built in power supply, we cannot simply plug in a converter like we did with the older Mac Mini’s. The older model we just swap out the external AC adapter and substitute with a PURE DC adapter. This makes it much more efficient and does not go through the crazy wasteful DC to AC to DC back and forth conversion.
The only option now without voiding your warranty is that you’d have to use an INVERTER... And as you know us, we HATE to do that.
So... We’re taking a poll. How much as you willing to pay for pure DC power source for your mac mini if it would mean modifying your Mac Mini and VOIDING the warranty?
email us
Anton Bauer Power Tap DC adapter for Mac Mini
This user is taking advantage of his Anton Bauer Power from his camera setup to run his Mac mini from Camera batteries and accessories!!
For the photographers, and film Industry people, Bring your project to us! We can make it happen! Got a Macbook Pro or Mac Mini, and want to use your 130wh Camera battery? contact us!
Car, RV, Boat adapter for the Mac Mini!
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We are offering it with 90w (seen below), 120w for the Mac Mini’s.
Contact us if you want us to custom config this with another adapter such as the Kensingtons, or iGo.
Now available from our store page
Mac Mini External Battery
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New! Mac Mini External Battery
We're at it again!
World's First Mac Mini External Battery. No User mod required.
Great for those who is off the grid, our just want to run their Mac Mini more efficiently from battery.
Also makes a great Pure DC UPS. Perfect for the new Mac Mini server! Run your Mac Mini on Battery for hours!
More efficient then standard UPS Battery backups because you will not be converting from AC to DC to AC to DC!
Can run your Mac Mini for up to 6.5hrs!
Bundle this with our All-in-one adapters and power from Home, Car, or Boat! Ask us how!
Now available from our Store page (scroll to bottom)
NEW! 2nd Gen Mikegyver Home, Airline, and Car !
Introducing our Second Generation Mikegyver Power Travel Kit!
It’s white , it’s beautiful, better built, and just matches!
Low power shut off at 9V, and over voltage protection. Also WILL NOT trip airline 70w limitation if you are charging a fully depleted Macbook Pro like most other solutions on the Market!
As before we are bundling this as a kit because of Apple’s patent. This is the ONLY way anyone can do it!
Here’s our part of our description that is pulled from our 1st gen description, as almost everything else is the same.
The Mikegyver Power Travel Kit includes the Apple Adapter and a Car/Airline DC adapter with genuine Apple magsafe connector.
Important Note:
1) It WILL charge the battery in Airlines/car while you use it.
2) It IS compatible with automobile power ports & Empower ports.
3) You will maintain FULL functionality of your Apple adapter & DC car/airline adapter
4) Users will be able to use optional accessories such as external Batteries
A few options when choosing this order:
You just buy our Apple adapter and DC car/Airline adapter straight out (No exchange).
or
Exchange option:
1) You order conversion process.
2) We send you ONE Apple power adapter and ONE Car/Airline adapter with a converted plug with magsafe
3) You send back your old unmodified Apple power adapter with magsafe connector (As New working condition) and we refund $90.00 retainer.
or
User supplied option:
You send us your Apple adapter first, then we send back your converted Apple adapter and the DC car/Airline adapter.
DC car/air adapter has the following specs:
Input 11.5-16vdc
9.4oz
Empower plug built-in.
Genuine magsafe cable.
Please visit our Q&A section
Available now Please go to our Store page to see sale price!
Please look for
The NEW 2nd Gen Mikegyver Power Travel Kit Home, Car, and Air from our
Store page.
Chargers that do not work with iPad, but ours does!
http://www.macworld.com/article/150439/2010/04/ipadaccessorycompatibility.html
Our adapters such as the “Mikegyver All-in-one” CHARGES both the iPad AND MACBOOK Pro AT the SAME time!!!
NEW! Mikegyver All in One Adapter with USB
Pre launch special! The World’s Largest Macbook Magsafe Car Adapter Charger, JUST got BIGGER!
This All-in-one AC/DC adapter WILL charge BOTH Macbook Pro AND iPad from the same adapter!
Our All new Mikegyver ALL-in-One AC/DC adapter Car Airline adapter.
Charge your Macbooks, and ANY USB accessory such as your iPad! All at the same time!
Specs:
90w AC/DC with USB port on side.
8v under voltage cut off
5.5x1x2.75 inches
9.7 ounce
Multiple power tips for other laptops, some tips sold separately.
AC Input cord: 4 feet
DC Input cord: 2 feet
DC output cord including Magsafe cable: 5 feet
WILL NOT trip airline 70w limitation if you are charging a fully depleted Macbook Pro like most other solutions on the Market!
This is perfect for those looking for a compact sized adapter, but yet have the convenience of the USB port.
Plus you can replace your Apple adapter with this since you can plug into ANY power source!
Smaller then the Kensington 90w AC/DC adapter!
Check it out from our Store page!
Pre-Launch SALE! Available now! ONLY $149.95!
Three cable combination Magsafe extension
Here’s a recent custom mod we did for someone who wanted to extend the Mini display port, USB, and Magsafe combination.
Bring your question, and we’ll do it! email us!
New Targus announced at CES
But they said they do not have tips for the Mac Laptops.... Yes we do!... right here!
We’ll be looking at adding Targus to our line up of Power adapters for the Macbook line of computers.
in the meantime, you can still purchase their adapter charger and our magsafe cables to work with the full line of Mac laptops!
Check out our guide here
100% compatible! 100% satisfaction!
As many of you know, we are the FIRST to pioneer the Magsafe DC car/Airline solution. We continue to offer the best options and prices for our users. However since we have started this conversion a number of competitors are copying us, and in particular one competitor MAY be bad mouthing our products to our potential customers. We normally do not like to enter into this arena of debate, but it does deserve mention. We’ll just say this, our customers from day one have been 100% happy with our solutions, 100% compatible with ALL Macbook line of computers, and we would not still be in business if that was not the case. We guarantee it.
Third Gen 90 deg. Magsafe cable
They’re here! The Third Gen 90 degree magsafe cable. Make sure you choose 3rd Gen magsafe cable if you are ordering.
Press release
Orlando, Florida - October 28, 2009. Mikegyver™ Computer & Tech, Inc. Introduces the first external battery and all-in-one AC/DC Home/Car/Airline adapter charger combination rental program for the entire Macbook line of computers. Where you just carry one slim adapter to charge your 130wH external battery, Macbook, MBP, Macbook Air, iPod touch, iPhone or any other USB powered device.
Geared for those who take a once-in-a-while vacation or Business trip, but not willing to pay the high cost of buying external batteries, our setup is the perfect solution. Our setup is also geared for minimal need to carry a bunch of separate adapters to charge each of your power hungry items such as the external battery, Macbook, iPhone or other devices.
Unlike other external battery solutions, the all-in-one AC/DC adapter can both charge your external battery and Macbook laptops from any source at the same time as long as they are daisy chained together. Highly Flexible, users can just use the AC/DC adapter to charge the Macbook line of computer alone too.
The Rental program is $70.00/week for regular users, and $140.00/week for business user who wishes to place their Ad on the battery itself for the next user to see.
Additional information can be found here:
http://mikegyver.com/IdeasnProducts/extbattery/rent
Mikegyver continues to offer the widest selection of Car/Airline/Home adapter for your Macbooks here:
Mikegyver.com
Mikegyver™ Computer & Tech was the first to pioneer the magsafe solution for the Car and Airline market back in 2006 when Apple introduced the patented Magsafe connector.
For more information, contact:
Mikegyver™ Computer & Tech, Inc.
380 S. State Rd 434
Ste 1004 PMB 205
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Mikegyver.com
iphone, iPod, Macbook are registered to Apple.
User submission: Mikegyver Macbook adapter used on solar unbrella trike
Now that's gyverism!
Macbook External battery
Unlike other soutions, Instead of needing ONE adapter to charge your External battery, ANOTHER AC adapter for your Macbook and ANOTHER DC adapter for Car (that's THREE adapters you must carry with you on a long trip), We USE ONE small slim adapter to Power and Charge ALL your accessories at the SAME time!
Macbook external batteries
Our external batteries are universal and our adapters are universal
meaning that you can plug almost ANY device in not just Macbooks.
Our Adapters can also charge the EXTERNAL battery from The CAR
too!
We can be charge the external battery from ANY source such as DC power and when you are away home. We use PURE DC power, no Inverters!
See our solutions!
Magsafe cable extension
Here is it is... Magsafe cable extension, perfect for those who wants to extend the Magsafe power cord on your Apple LCD display or simply extending your Magsafe cord.
Our first prototype shown.
You may pre-0rder from our Store page down in accessories section.
Truly the Worlds First Macbook DC car adapter
Well, we have yet another seller who is copying what we are doing. They are the “World first and only”... We have to chuckle at that, because if you google our history and various blogs, we’re truly the Worlds First.
Welcome to the game!
Here are some write ups we’ve had since being Truly the worlds first Macbook Car adapter.
Macworld!
ZDNet!
MacGeekGab
SvenOnTech's review!
This excellent article give you the amount of power you save using our adapter vs. an inverter.
Technomadia
Our recent article we wrote in MacCompanion
Apple adapter magsafe cord mod
* There was a disclaimer to this mod though... The user will have to take full responsibility for it...
** The Macbook Air magsafe tip will not work with all Macbook models, especially the older Macbook pre unibody models.
Mentioned again at MacGeekGab!
We’ve been mentioned again at MacGeekGab!
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/podcast/mac_geek_gab_188
_safari_vulnerability_iphoto_facial_recognition_tips/
and
http://www.macobserver.com/podcast/2008/11/17.1.shtml
Tip and Cable guide
XLR connector adapter with Magsafe
Here is what we did.
Bring your custom build configs on ANY adapters to us!! email us!
New Macbook 17" & it's battery
Apple released their new Macbook Pro 17” with SEALED battery. We expect our adapters and external batteries to continue to work with the new Macbook Pro.
Your BEST source for upgrading your Apple adapter and external batteries!
New Macbooks and adapters
http://www.engadget.com/photos/macbook-pro-unboxing/1098376/
In all likelihood, it’ll still work just the same with our adapters/conversion.
Mikegyverizing your setup.
On the List:
Moding Mac Mini adapter for Car
iPhone G3 on iphone (1st gen) accessories
Email us with your problem, and we’ll see if we can do it for you!
Refurbished Targus 90w AC/DC macbook adapter
This unit is like the iGo 130w Ac/Dc adapter, even the Tips are the same. The only exception is that it has the Targus logo on it and is Black in color.
Problem: Apple's Magsafe Airline adapter is limited to only powering your Macbook in airlines (no Charge) and does NOT work in cars!
Using inverters are also not the answer because it typically uses too much power and is very inefficient. This could mean a dead car battery sooner then you think(When using Battery power only)! This is also the reason why you cannot use inverters on airplanes because they supply limited power.
Solution: The All-in-one AC/DC Car / Airline (Empower plug included) adapter is a direct power solution with Magsafe cable. You can charge your Macbook / Macbook Pro on the Airplane, Car, Truck, Boat and house! NO more wasted energy using inverters!
90w Targus Magsafe AC/DC all in one adapter.
Because it's a MagSafe Adapter, you'll continue to enjoy MagSafe convenience just as you're already enjoying at home or work. The magnetic DC plug both ensures a tight connection and enables a clean break from the power port if there is undue tension — preventing your MacBook from being pulled off of your tray table if someone accidentally yanks the cord. -Apple Computer
Power when you need it. With up to 90 watts of continuous power and up to 130 watts of peak power, the Targus Universal Notebook AC/DC Adapter allows the mobile user to carry just one adapter whether on the road, at home, in the office or in the air. Designed to meet the power needs of today’s high performance notebooks, the APM12US also works with the optional Targus Mobile 15 Accessory Power Adapter and compatible device tips to power and charge your phone, camera and other mobile devices at the same time as your notebook. This low profile power source stores conveniently in your notebook case or luggage and comes equipped with the necessary AC/DC connectors for your mobile lifestyle.
Features
• It WILL Charge the battery ANYWHERE while you use it.
• Powers and charges from any AC (home/office) or DC (Car/Airline) source (Includes Empower plug)
• Provides the right power for your Macbook or Macbook Pro & Provides the right power for iPods, iPhone, cell phones, DVD players, and PDAs.
• 90 watts, 130 watts of peak
• An ideal replacement or upgrade for your existing power supply
• Carry case
• Includes genuine magsafe connector plus the following tips included (11 TIPS!): S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7,S10, S11, S12, S14, S31, S34, S35
• It IS compatible with automobile power ports and extremely more efficient then inverters.
• Users will be able to use optional accessories such as external Batteries with just Magsafe cable.
• 120vac 2.2A / 240vac 1.3A, 60/50 Hz input & 11.75-16vdc 11A input. 3 foot AC cord, 3 foot DC cord, 6 foot power cord.
• 90-day warranty on magsafe conversion from MCT, inc.
• THIS ITEM IS CONSIDERED REFURB, BUT LOOKS ABSOLUTELY BRAND NEW!! 90 day warranty.
Dimensions Weight 1 lbs. 6" x 2.45" x 1.35"
Please visit our Store
Refurbished Kensington 70w AC/DC for Macbook
The Macbook Kensington Magsafe 70w AC / DC car / airline adapter.
Problem: Apple's Magsafe Airline adapter is limited to only powering your Macbook in airlines (no Charge) and does NOT work in cars!
Using inverters are also not the answer because it typically uses too much power and is very inefficient. This could mean a dead car battery sooner then you think(When using Battery power only)! This is also the reason why you cannot use inverters on airplanes because they supply limited power.
Solution: The All-in-one AC/DC Car / Airline (Empower plug included) adapter is a direct power solution with Magsafe cable. You can charge your Macbook on the Airplane, Car, Truck, Boat and house! NO more wasted energy using inverters!
Refurbished units my not come with all smart tips shown here.
Because it's a MagSafe Adapter, you'll continue to enjoy MagSafe convenience just as you're already enjoying at home or work. The magnetic DC plug both ensures a tight connection and enables a clean break from the power port if there is undue tension — preventing your MacBook from being pulled off of your tray table if someone accidentally yanks the cord. -Apple Computer
All Your Mobile Power Needs in one Slim Package
Packed with 70 watts of power, the Kensington Notebook AC/DC Power Adapter uses patented technology to deliver all the power you need in a size that is 40% smaller and lighter than other power supplies. With its AC and DC power options, you always have the right adapter--whether in the office, on the road, or in the air. The Kensington Notebook AC/DC 70w Power Adapter is the ideal replacement for your existing power supply. It is designed to provide reliable power for today's larger, high-performance notebooks as well as other small mobile electronics such as iPods, cell phones, DVD players, and PDAs.
Features
- It WILL Charge the battery ANYWHERE while you use it.
- Up to 40% smaller and lighter than other chargers for easy portability
- Powers and charges from any AC (home/office) or DC (Car/Airline) source (Includes Empower plug)
- Provides the right power for your Macbook or Macbook Pro & Provides the right power for iPods, iPhone, cell phones, DVD players, and PDAs.
- 70 watts
- An ideal replacement or upgrade for your existing power supply
- Includes genuine magsafe connector.
- It IS compatible with automobile power ports and extremely more efficient then inverters.
- 120vac 2.2A / 240vac 1.3A, 60/50 Hz input & 12-16vdc 11A input.
- 1 Year Kensington Warranty. 90-day warranty on magsafe conversion from MCT, inc.
We also offer Macbook a solution for your existing iGo and Kensington adapters, a variety of external batteries and Solar power!
New models also available, refurbished found midway down the page. Visit our Store
Please visit our Q&A section
Refurbished 120w AC/DC Macbook, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air adapter
The Macbook Kensington Magsafe 120w AC / DC car / airline adapter.
Problem: Apple's Magsafe Airline adapter is limited to only powering your Macbook in airlines (no Charge) and does NOT work in cars!
Using inverters are also not the answer because it typically uses too much power and is very inefficient. This could mean a dead car battery sooner then you think(When using Battery power only)! This is also the reason why you cannot use inverters on airplanes because they supply limited power.
Solution: The All-in-one AC/DC Car / Airline (Empower plug included) adapter is a direct power solution with Magsafe cable. You can charge your Macbooks on the Airplane, Car, Truck, Boat and house! NO more wasted energy using inverters!
Refurbished units my not come with all smart tips shown here.
Because it's a MagSafe Adapter, you'll continue to enjoy MagSafe convenience just as you're already enjoying at home or work. The magnetic DC plug both ensures a tight connection and enables a clean break from the power port if there is undue tension — preventing your MacBook from being pulled off of your tray table if someone accidentally yanks the cord. -Apple Computer
All Your Mobile Power Needs in one Slim Package
Packed with 120 watts of power, the Kensington Notebook AC/DC Power Adapter uses patented technology to deliver all the power you need in a size that is 40% smaller and lighter than other power supplies. With its AC and DC power options, you always have the right adapter--whether in the office, on the road, or in the air. The Kensington Notebook AC/DC 120w Power Adapter is the ideal replacement for your existing power supply. It is designed to provide reliable power for today's larger, high-performance notebooks as well as other small mobile electronics such as iPods, cell phones, DVD players, and PDAs.
Features
- It WILL Charge the battery ANYWHERE while you use it.
- Up to 40% smaller and lighter than other chargers for easy portability
- Powers and charges from any AC (home/office) or DC (Car/Airline) source (Includes Empower plug)
- Provides the right power for your Macbook or Macbook Pro & Provides the right power for iPods, iPhone (1st gen), cell phones, DVD players, and PDAs (appropriate tips sold separately).
- 120 watts
- The Kensington adapter will shut off if the (car) battery is below 12v, the light on the unit itself will stay on while the magsafe will shut off. It’ll reset by unplugging it then re-plugging it back in.
- An ideal replacement or upgrade for your existing power supply
- Includes genuine magsafe connector.
- It IS compatible with automobile power ports and extremely more efficient then inverters.
- 120vac 2.2A / 240vac 1.3A, 60/50 Hz input & 12-16vdc 11A input.
- 1 Year Kensington Warranty. 90-day warranty on magsafe conversion from MCT, inc.
We also offer Macbook a solution for your existing iGo and Kensington adapters, a variety of external batteries and Solar power!
New models also available, refurbished found midway down the page. Visit our Store
Please visit our Q&A section
External batteries for your Macbooks!
Please check out our wide range of external batteries bundles that include the Kensington AC/DC adapters that will fit your budget!
Solar Panels for Macbook line of computers
The following are special order only, please email us to place order.
This solar panel that will charge the Macbook line of laptops! This panel outputs approx. 60w. Size is 30"x26.5"x1.5". It is intended to be permanently mounted. We plan on bundling this with our DC car/airline adapter and Magsafe cable. Price is $895.00 including DC adapter & Magsafe cable.
We also have the following available for special order for $899.95 including DC car/airline adapter, Magsafe cable.
The next generation of Solaris foldable solar technology is here. The Brunton Solaris foldable solar panels are high efficiency CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) solar cell arrays that can produce up to 52 Watts of voltage regulated solar power. They are ideal for field use, with rugged, lightweight, flexible construction that can stand up to the elements.
CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium diSelenide) is the most efficient thin film solar technology available. By maximizing performance while optimizing portability, it makes Solaris the most compact high output models available.
Solar 52 Features
- 12V output for operating laptops, video and digital cameras, and DVD players
- Overall dimensions open: 50" x 31.5"
- Overall dimensions closed: 11" x 9.5" x 2"
- Weight: 3 lb 8 oz
- Built-in blocking diode prevents reverse battery discharge
- Max Output: 52 watts
Please email us to place order.
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Another seller
Let me say this... we have spent time and effort making sure that you have the right setup for your Macbook. The other seller has only copied us and does NOT have the technical background on why or how. Just that it looks just like what we are doing.
Before you consider purchasing from the other seller, understand that he does not offer the technical support that we do, and he does not offer the warranty that we do.
We'd be glad to have you as our customer, as we've said our customers are our number on priority. However, if you are having problems with a purchase from the other seller, and now coming to us, please understand that we cannot help you if your setup does not work to your expectations.
Thank you,
Mike
Moding your own magsafe adapter.
There is another website that called us "exploitive" in charging for something that should be free and called Apple "...negligence can be read as cluelessness or as arrogance" as well.
Unfortunately, we have a business to run and time is precious, and the world is not free to us. We have to pay to keep our business up, where the other website is hosted free to him. Companies survive on being the first and that enables Apple to come up with great products like the recent iPhone. If Apple or other companies in general release things for free with no protection, we'd never have Apple and Innovative products we have today. There'd be no incentive to be the best.
Also, we actually describe how one might modify their own Apple magsafe connector when Apple first release the magsafe connector in our blog, but we had a customer that actually paid us $20.00 up front for us to write the manual, so it would not be fair for us to give it out free right after he'd paid us.
We've considered offering our manual straight out for free too (we actually did for a short while), but it almost appears the other site lifted all the info right down to the same connectors that we used from our manual... We have hundreds of happy users currently using our solutions and our customer are our number one priority at this time. Please don't get us wrong, we reply to questions sometimes within the minute (I love the iPhone), but we get questions that are quite frankly scary especially after warnings to NOT to do a certain thing in our manual, but they've done it and come to us asking why... Please note, the other site had some wrong information on it (he has since corrected it), which might we why we had the strange questions that we got.
Thanks,
Mike Lee
Refurbished Kensington 70w AC/DC for Macbook Air
We redefine the meaning of Air! - charge your macbook in the Airplane!
The Macbook Kensington Magsafe 70w AC / DC car / airline adapter.
Problem: Apple's Magsafe Airline adapter is limited to only powering your Macbook in airlines (no Charge) and does NOT work in cars!
Using inverters are also not the answer because it typically uses too much power and is very inefficient. This could mean a dead car battery sooner then you think(When using Battery power only)! This is also the reason why you cannot use inverters on airplanes because they supply limited power.
Solution: The All-in-one AC/DC Car / Airline (Empower plug included) adapter is a direct power solution with Magsafe cable. You can charge your Macbook Air on the Airplane, Car, Truck, Boat and house! NO more wasted energy using inverters!
Smart tips sold separately.
Because it's a MagSafe Adapter, you'll continue to enjoy MagSafe convenience just as you're already enjoying at home or work. The magnetic DC plug both ensures a tight connection and enables a clean break from the power port if there is undue tension — preventing your MacBook from being pulled off of your tray table if someone accidentally yanks the cord. -Apple Computer
All Your Mobile Power Needs in one Slim Package
Packed with 70 watts of power, the Kensington Notebook AC/DC Power Adapter uses patented technology to deliver all the power you need in a size that is 40% smaller and lighter than other power supplies. With its AC and DC power options, you always have the right adapter--whether in the office, on the road, or in the air. The Kensington Notebook AC/DC 70w Power Adapter is the ideal replacement for your existing power supply. It is designed to provide reliable power for today's larger, high-performance notebooks as well as other small mobile electronics such as iPods, cell phones, DVD players, and PDAs.
Features
- It WILL Charge the battery ANYWHERE while you use it.
- Up to 40% smaller and lighter than other chargers for easy portability
- Powers and charges from any AC (home/office) or DC (Car/Airline) source (Includes Empower plug)
- Provides the right power for your Macbook or Macbook Pro & Provides the right power for iPods, iPhone, cell phones, DVD players, and PDAs.
- 70 watts
- An ideal replacement or upgrade for your existing power supply
- Includes genuine magsafe air connector.
- It IS compatible with automobile power ports and extremely more efficient then inverters.
- 120vac 2.2A / 240vac 1.3A, 60/50 Hz input & 12-16vdc 11A input.
- 1 Year Kensington Warranty. 90-day warranty on magsafe conversion from MCT, inc.
We also offer Macbook Air a solution for your existing iGo and Kensington adapters, a variety of external batteries and Solar power!
New models also available, refurbished found midway down the page. Visit our Store
Please visit our Q&A section