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    Are there any magsafe multi-chargers yet?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Vogelbung, Oct 30, 2009.

  1. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    I'm looking for a neat way to charge multiple machines.
     
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    Nope, but if your ambitious and have some extra magsafe cables its not too bad to graft a couple to a third party brick. I have done a couple now actually and never really thought much of it.

    this guy gave good instructions

    http://www.moonco.us/TimeSight/DIY_MagSafe.html

    just graft 2 or 3 ends to a good high wattage unit ( 120 - 150 )
     
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    A nice read. I'm not enough of a geek to make one yet. I'll gladly proof the webpage to make it a bit more professional.
     
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    No plans for DIY. I was hoping there might be something for the education market by now. Guess not?
     
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    nope Apple keeps really tight reigns on magsafe cables and flattens any third party that builds the ends. I guess a multihead isnt worth their effort for the few of us that would use one.
     
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    It's cause multi head chargers don't look good with Job's stereo system.
     
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    lol, ya but they're bloody handy when you put a couple of machines on a desk and dont want cables all over. But I guess thats why some of us like our parts bin and soldering iron.
     
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    Well - most parties who do that actually buy Apple's PSU's in bulk and strip them. Thinking about it I guess that's really what makes third-party power-related solutions non-viable in terms of cost, especially if it's just a charger.
     
    Vogelbung, Oct 31, 2009
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