| Using an old MacBook Pro 2012 Unibody as my main computer, I got tired of logging around the 80W power supply. I wondered, “how I could lighten my carrying bundle (computer and power supply). As my company's computer and many PC (at least in Europe) have USB C male outputs I wondered if USB C to Magsafe 1 cable existed. Online, I found a cable that can be sold as a spare part to a USB C Magsafe 1 power supply (see guide parts). On its own, the USB C to Magsafe 1 (20-25 USD/Eur) works well with USB C docking stations found at work. This was already a good start. Unfortunately, it does not appear work with Ipad Pro (or iphone) wall sockets. |
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| Then, I also purchased a female to female USB C adapter (10 USD/EUR). This allows me to conduct power from: (1) the USB C-Magsafe 1 cable to (2) the commonly found PC USB C Power supplied. |
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| Now when I know my travel destination (work or friends house) will have USB C strong power supplied I carry only this USB C to Magsafe 1 cable + female female adaptor. I no longer need to carry around the heavier 80W; that stays at home. |
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| I have read that USB-C has a direction to the power so you may have to try all direction of the female to female converter. Additionally, I would do this test while working on the computer so you can trust is works well for an overnight charge. I have only used this 2-3 times now so don't have any guarantee on the long run. I will report back here in a few months. |