Apple Releases $9.99 MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter

Apple has silently added a new $9.99 MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter to its online stores. The adapter allows users to use the MagSafe connector on Cinema Displays, including the new Thunderbolt ones, to charge the new MagSafe 2 equipped MacBook Pro. A standalone MagSafe 2 (85W) power adapter for the next generation Retina MacBook Pro is available for $79.

As stated in product description:

The MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter allows you to use the MagSafe connector on your LED Cinema Display, Thunderbolt Display, or MagSafe Power Adapter to charge your MagSafe 2-equipped Mac computer.

(via TUAW)

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DSOIAFJ
DSOIAFJ
13 years ago

PURE MONEYGRAB.

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13 years ago

Let’s add this accessory that connects to this accessory that converts this laptop to be compatible with this accessory to be connected into the wall plug. And let’s make people pay for each accessory muhahaha!

cyruskafaiwu
cyruskafaiwu
13 years ago

The new MagSafe 2 is much uglier. I see no reason to switch to it.

Gary
Reply to  cyruskafaiwu
13 years ago

True. I liked the skinny MagSafe. The ‘T’ design gets damaged easily over time.

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