Anybody else have to buy 2 Magsafe's per Macbook?

[MagicBoy]

Personal experience - MagSafe user since April 06 across 4 different machines. Never had a problem with a damaged or frayed cable.

Only problem cable I've had was the 30-pin for my iPhone 4, the insulation started to split at the USB end after 4 years. So I taped it up.

Treat the cables with respect and all should be well.

 

[bobr1952]

I'm sure a lot of that has to do with how much traveling your MacBook gets and under what conditions. My MacBook Pro is pretty much a home body and doesn't get out much so the MagSafe is pretty much the same as it was when I took it out of the box in 2012.

 

[estabya]

If you think there is no problem with Apple cables then you're just an Apple apologist fanboi. It reminds me of every single thread here when somebody has an issue with their product and everybody else just accuses them of 'using it wrong' (sound familiar?). Many times those same products end up in a free repair program.

You shouldn't have to treat your cables like they're the Shroud of Turin, they should be able to handle normal use expected of an electrical cable. If a spade breaks digging in your garden it's faulty.

Why can other manufacturers make cables that do not fray and Apple can not?

This guy

Did anyone say that they think there are no problems with Apple cables? Not that I can see. It's just people sharing their personal experiences. Heaven forbid they conflict with yours. I don't see any of these comments as fanboy-ish. Most of them just seem to be saying "Hey, if you handle your cables more carefully then they'll last longer." It's not really a novel concept...

Additionally, there are plenty of other manufacturers that make cables that end up fraying. Why would you assume that this problem is exclusive to Apple?

 

[steve62388]

This guy

Did anyone say that they think there are no problems with Apple cables? Not that I can see. It's just people sharing their personal experiences. Heaven forbid they conflict with yours. I don't see any of these comments as fanboy-ish. Most of them just seem to be saying "Hey, if you handle your cables more carefully then they'll last longer." It's not really a novel concept...

Additionally, there are plenty of other manufacturers that make cables that end up fraying. Why would you assume that this problem is exclusive to Apple?

Really? Did you read my post? Did you read the thread? In this thread alone here are the 'you're using it wrong' guys.

There's a distinct difference in how she and I handle devices and treat cables, which I believe is directly responsible for the different experiences.

Treat your cables properly, and they'll last forever.

I would speculate that most cases of excessive fraying are a result of improper use or abuse.

I think a lot of the time it depends how you use it

You folks need to use a little care when handling the cord.

Taking the extra 5 seconds to wrap the cord properly is worth it.

I think its how you treat the cables.

Every iPhone, iPad cord I've seen broken it has always been at the connector which tells me the person hasn't been removing them by the connector but by the cord instead.

Treat the cables with respect and all should be well.

In most countries there is a law stating a product has to be fit for the purpose for which it is sold. If Apple cables were sold only for display and placed in sealed glass cabinets with an inert argon atmosphere never to be touched by human hands they would meet that criteria. They do not stand up to the normal wear and tear expected on mobile phone and laptop chargers. Their chargers are hitting the rather lofty heights of an average one star review in the Apple Store.

I have a Tech Armor iPhone cable, it has already considerably outlasted any Apple cable with no signs of weakness or wear. I have owned countless headphones (and brands), Toshiba, Compaq and HP laptops, Nokia and Sony mobile phones and their chargers. Never before have I witnessed such poor quality cable materials from a major supplier. Apple has made the rather typical decision for form over function, their cables are slim and flexible but have compromised longevity to too greater a degree.

 

[JTToft]

They do not stand up to the normal wear and tear expected on mobile phone and laptop chargers.

- Well, they do for me and many others in this thread. And apparently, for others, they don't.
The reasonable conclusion is that the difference stems from the way the cables are treated in the hands of those people. That's not to say anyone is using them wrong or that others are using them in the only correct way, just that some seem to be treating them better and thus have fewer problems than others.

Now, perhaps you can make the argument that the threshold for the degree of rough-handed use that the cables are able to withstand is lower than it ought to be, but it's not an issue for me. And it seems the people for whom it is would be far better off learning to treat their equipment with better care instead of complaining about something that's not going to change and buying new stuff all the time.

 

[HFoletto]

I have this problem as well, and it's frustrating.

I bought my late-2013 MacBook Pro on 2014 February.
At March 2015, my Megsafe literally just stopped working, and I had to buy another. At just 1 month out the warranty, that was painful.
And about 3 weeks ago (Again, just out of warranty), I've noticed the cable has suffered from discoloration and tears due to how extremely hot the connector gets.

Considering the Megsafe charger is damn expensive (73.75% of a minimum wage where I live), that's a real PITA.

I hope Apple starts to make better cables or increase warranty.