Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter - Original

     You are bidding on a new in the box genuine Apple MagSafe Adapter 85 W for Apple MacBook Pro.
 

When the connection is secure, an LED located at the head of the DC connector will light; an amber light lets you know that your portable is charging, while a green light tells you that you have a full charge. An AC cord is provided with the adapter for maximum cord length, while the AC wall adapter (also provided) gives users an even easier and more compact way to travel.

Designed to be 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.

This power adapter recharges the lithium polymer battery while the system is off, on, or in sleep mode. It also powers the system if you choose to operate without a battery.

Compatible with 15- or 17-inch MacBook Pro.

 

 

 

                              

Here are some comments on the Apple website www.apple.com re 60W versus 85W adapters:

From Macworld Mag 2006:

If you hold the two power supplies side by side, you’ll notice that the MacBook Pro’s is larger. That’s because the MacBook Pro uses an 85-watt power supply, while the MacBook uses a 60-watt power supply. Apple says you can use the more powerful, 85-watt power supply with a MacBook without any problems, and that in 80 percent to 90 percent of situations, you can use the MacBook’s power supply with the more-demanding MacBook Pro as well. If you’re really taxing the MacBook Pro’s processor with some heavy-duty work, the MacBook’s adapter will still be able to power the MacBook Pro—but it may not have any power left over to charge its battery.

so, yes, contrary to what everyone else has said, you can.

• Answered by WS from Montgomery Village
• Nov 25, 2009

• What power cord adapter can we use for both a 13" Macbook and a 17" Macbook Pro? 
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    Best Answer
    You can use a 85w adapter for both, because the MacBook can have the voltage regulated from 85w down to 60 for it to be compatible. You can NOT use the 60w on the 17" MacBook pro. So just get the 85w for both. :) 
    • Answered by CT
    • Oct 20, 2009
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