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| Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4 |
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List Price: $59.99
Our Price: $33.24
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Macally
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Macally
EAN: 0701107485874
Feature: Power LED indicator
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Label: Macally
Manufacturer: Macally
Model: PS-AC4
Publisher: Macally
Studio: Macally
Warranty: 1 year warranty
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Features
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Power LED indicator
Velcro strip ties all cables neatly in place, great for travelers
Charge notebook battery while the system is on, off, or in sleep mode
10' cord length
Net Weight - 9.2oz
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Editorial Reviews:
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Macally's mission is to provide its customers with the highest quality and value products which exceed their expectations and provide an effortless and pleasant interface with their PCs. Macally is achieving its mission through excellence in design, manufacturing and service. PRODUCT FEATURES: AC/Power Adapter for the Titanium G4 PowerBook and new iBook; Power LED indicator; Velcro strip ties all cables neatly in place, great for travelers; Charge notebook battery while the system is on, off, or in sleep mode; 10' cord length. For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Solid Replacement
Comment: This is a solid, and affordable replacement for the apple AC Power Adapter. If you've got a late model iBook or PowerBook, you can't go wrong with this device. I've owned a number of Macally products, and while not as flashy as the genuine apple gear, their stuff always works flawlessly in my experience.
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Summary: Works as advertised--no regrets
Comment: First, note that the adapter you'll get is NOT the one in the main photo--it is, however, the one pictured in the other submitted reader photos (with a beige, not grey, cord and the "macally" logo printed on the brick). The main difference is that the cord that goes from the adapter to the computer is NOT detachable, unlike the product that is pictured.
It works perfectly fine with my Aluminum PowerBook G4 15". As has been noted, the main functional loss compared to the original is the lack of a charging indicator light. The adapter itself is actually lighter and more slender than the original, and appears durable so far. I can't imagine buying the Apple original adapter for twice the cost for a computer that's now several years old.
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Summary: Buyer Beware!! Doesn't Work on Aluminum G4s
Comment: I bought one of these in July after my original one of three years went on the fritz. At first, it seemed to work fine on my 12-inch Powerbook G4. It had to turn my laptop over to see the green light and insure that it was charging. It's a bit inconvenient since the original one lit up at the connection so that I could immediately see it's charging state. The Macally Adapter charged my battery and spare with no problems.
The real issue came when I wanted to use my computer at the same time as charging it. The screen flickered dim and full, every few seconds. The effect is just like the difference when the original charger was plugged in with the computer power-saving feature on. The screen goes from power-saving dim to full power, only this time, it keeps cycling. When I opened the Powersaver I could see that the charger was cycling between charging and not charging. Then I read on another web site that the Macally Charger doesn't work with Aluminum powerbooks, which mine is.
If you just want to charge your powerbook when it is off, the charger seems to work okay (at least, after a month of use). But trying to use the computer with the power plugged in, like you might do giving a presentation, is most annoying.
I wish I had check this one out a bit more. It's not easy finding a charger now that Apple no longer makes the 12-inch. I can't vouch for how this might work on other laptops but I sure don't recommend it for the 12-inch Powerbook G4.
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Summary: Be careful - product has changed?
Comment: I bought one of these adapters about a year ago to replace the original apple charger that came with my ibook G4. The Macally worked fine for about a year then died; since it lasted as long as the pricier apple one, I decided to go ahead and get another one. The new adapter - which is listed as exactly the same product I bought the first time - is physically different, and I think is not really compatible with the ibook G4; the charger doesn't always connect firmly to the laptop. And it could be a coincidence, but in the month since I have had it my computer has started having sudden power failures when running off a/c power (but has no problems running off battery). I guess I will be shelling out for the apple adapters in future - this one seems too risky.
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Summary: Works great, and half the price
Comment: This AC adapter works great for me with my Apple 15" Aluminum G4 Powerbook. Apple still wants to charge an insane price for this last-generation power supply, but luckily Macally has a solution that is almost as nice for about half the price.
It does not light up to indicate that it is charging (which is too bad, it was a nice touch).
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