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| - | [* black] While adopting newer standards, Apple once again makes it impossible to use old adapters on new devices. This particular device supports a 29-watt adapter (middle). The charging, data transfer, and video output ports have all been condensed into a USB-C port, which is one-third smaller than a standard USB port. |
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| + | [* black] While we want to commend Apple for adopting the new USB Type-C standard, they've done so in a way that makes it impossible to use old adapters on new devices. The MagSafe and Thunderbolt ports of old are gone. The new MacBook has one USB-C to rule them all. |
| + | [* black] The Retina MacBook ships with a 29-watt USB-C power adapter (middle) |
| [* black] 10-watt iPad USB adapter (left) | |
| [* black] 60-watt MacBook Air Magsafe 2 (right) | |
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| + | [* icon_note] This is the first MacBook in memory to ship without some form of MagSafe adapter. It's probably a neutral move in terms of repairability, but that's small comfort if it's a lot more likely to break. Which it is. |