Have I been scammed? 45W Magsafe 2 power adapter Apple

[marosa32]

Hello! I bought this MagSafe 2 power adapter and I don't know if it's a replica or original, since I thought the package came with the extension cord but it doesn't and then on one of the legs where it allows you to fold the cable to store it there was this symbol. When I connect it to the computer it comes out like this recognized in "system information". In case someone can help me or know about it please help me. Thanks. Best regards.

The information that appears in "system information"

 

[chrfr]

That sticker under the leg is an absolute tell that this is a counterfeit adapter. I would immediately stop using it and return it if possible.

 

[smirking]

That sticker under the leg is an absolute tell that this is a counterfeit adapter. I would immediately stop using it and return it if possible.

Also that there's a leg might be a red flag. I haven't seen an Apple power adapter that had the coil-up legs in almost a decade, but I'm only familiar with their North American products.

Another tell is the labeling on the bottom of the adapter. I can't recall Apple ever printing anything on their devices in such a high contrast way. I need a flashlight and a magnifying glass if I ever want to read stuff labeled onto my Apple devices.

However, I don't think the extension cord comes with the adapters. They stopped doing that years ago too, which kinda sucks because I think the power bricks are nicer with an extension.

 

[chrfr]

Also that there's a leg might be a red flag. I haven't seen an Apple power adapter that had the coil-up legs in almost a decade, but I'm only familiar with their North American products.

That's standard for the old Magsafe 1 and 2 power adapters like the one here.

 

[smirking]

That's standard for the old Magsafe 1 and 2 power adapters like the one here.

I don't think that's true for Magsafe 2... at least not in North America. None of mine as of the USB-C days had those legs.

magsafe adapter - Apple

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[chrfr]

I don't think that's true for Magsafe 2... at least not in North America. None of mine as of the USB-C days had those legs.

magsafe adapter - Apple

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Magsafe 2 had the integrated cable and definitely had the legs. Presumably because the USB-C adapters all have removable cables, those have never had the ability to wrap the cable.

 

[smirking]

Magsafe 2 had the integrated cable and definitely had the legs. Presumably because the USB-C adapters all have removable cables, those have never had the ability to wrap the cable.

Oh, you're right. I have Magsafe 2 and 3 mixed up. I thought Magsafe 2 was the USB-C Magsafe.

 

[hardwickj]

Did you buy it somewhere in Central/South America? Because if you did, the majority of such things are in fact counterfeit. If it's cheaper than what the equivalent would be in the USA, then it's almost certainly counterfeit. Most legit Apple products down here will be noticeably more expensive than in the USA. Take for example this 60w charger I bought 3 weeks ago in Medellin. "Mede in China" 😂

 

[chrfr]

"Mede in China" 😂

Equally bad, it's designed in "Californla..." with a lower case L.