Apple Extra Portable 65W Power Adapter
Tuesday, 19. January 2010. 07:23
- 65-watt AC/DC power adapter for iBook and PowerBook G4
- Designed to fit in the palm of your hand; colored status LEDs indicate charging status
- Long power cord; DC cable winds neatly around itself for easy storage
- Recharges the computer’s lithium-ion battery while the system is off, on, or in sleep mode
- Compatible only with PowerBook G4 (Aluminum or Titanium models) or dual-USB iBook (500 MHz Power PC G3 or higher)
Price:
$29.99
Product Description
Designed to be small and lightweight, the Apple Portable Power Adapter is the perfect traveling companion. The adapter has a clever design, which allows the DC cable to be wound neatly around itself for easy cable storage. Colored status LEDs, located in the head of the DC-connector that plugs into your Apple portable, indicate charging status. An amber ring lets you know that your portable is charging, while a green ring tells you that you have a full charge. An AC… 
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January 19th, 2010 at 9:06 am
My son’s MAC was nearly destroyed when their LAV-25 burned. He needed a new power supply and Amazon got a new one to Iraq in record time. They shipped to the FPO address with excellent instructions for appropriate addressing. Not the cheapest price in town – but the service was well worth any minor price savings.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 19th, 2010 at 10:42 am
While the Apple power adapter looks interesting, it has some significant flaws.
1) The plug is attached directly to the adapter. This means that you have a large box sticking out of the wall and occupying real estate. IBM and Dell are both better in this respect: they have a cable that runs from the laptop to the adapter, and another that runs from the adapter to the wall. MUCH more usable.
2) The cable is WAY too short. I am constantly annoyed at the short reach of the cable. Granted, the Powerbook has an astonishing battery life, but that doesn’t change the fact that adding 2-3 feet to the cable would make it a lot less frustrating and restrictive to use.
3) THEY BURN OUT FREQUENTLY. By that I mean that the cable heats up and burns through the protective sheathing. Fortunately I purchased the AppleCare plan and can get it replaced, but what a hassle.
The rest of my experience with the PowerBook has been fabulous. I love the machine, and am SO glad I switched in December. But for a company known for its design skills, I am utterly disappointed by this power cord.
Rating: 2 / 5
January 19th, 2010 at 11:07 am
This is an awesome upgrade from the original circular power adapter. This adapter has a light indicator on the connector that tells you if it is charging or if it is not charging.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 19th, 2010 at 11:27 am
I don’t know what’s up with all the bad reviews on here. I’ve used mine every day for 2 years and had no problems. My dad has one that’s 3 years old and he hasn’t had a problem either…
Maybe its expensive for a power adapter, but mine works great.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 19th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
When my laptop power adapter started acting up and wouldn’t charge properly, I panicked as I have to have my laptop up and running. My son suggested I check amazon for a new one. I went there and found the adapter I needed and ordered it. I feel the price was very good AND the seller shipped it ASAP which was great! I was back in business in no time!!!
Rating: 5 / 5