Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4
by Mace Group Inc / Macally Peripherals
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Customer Review: Besides vanity reasons, there's no reason to buy another Apple adapter
Summary: 4 Stars
I got the Macally power cord after the Apple one that came with my iBook finally broke down 2 years after purchase. I will agree that this model isn't as aesthetically pleasing as the Apple version, and I do miss having the orange and green indicator light to let me know that my computer is charging, but the difference between $30 and $80 is enough that I'm willing to give up the eye candy for the price. The Macally power adapter charges my computer just as well as the Apple version, it just doesn't look pretty while it does it. Also, it's a bit bulkier and takes up more space in my laptop bag. Still, the $50 I saved makes it worth the added weight. Unless you have serious reasons for buying the Apple power adapter (eg, vanity), I would go ahead and get the Macally version. Your pocketbook will thank you, and you can spend the extra money on other Apple extras.Customer Review: Affordable & It Works Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
When my OEM apple powercord finally broke for my old G3 labtop, I was scared it was going to cost a lot to purchase a new one. Thank goodness MacAlly now offers a powercord for Apple laptops. This cord works great and is much sturdier than the apple power cord. The cord is thicker than the original and the power box is no where near as heavy nor does it get as hot as Apple's. I can't believe I waited so long to get one. After having 3 cords fray on me ( I have more than one Apple lap top) I am so pleased to find an affordable replacement that's better than the original (albeit not as "cute.") But still this is a very good piece of equipment and a good price at $30. I eventually plan to replace my other computer's powercord, too, with one of these. I highly recommend this item. And with Amazon Prime I got it in a couple of days at no extra charge!Customer Review: They are selling defective merchandise -- look at recent reviews!
Summary: 1 Stars
I too have the same problem most recent reviewers have had: when I plug the charger in, it cycles between charging and not charging every two seconds. The computer doesn't end up charging.
In addition, the version I have doesn't look like the picture on the Amazon web site, and doesn't have the power LED.
Clearly there is an epidemic of defective chargers. And we, the customer, have to go to the hassle of obtaining a return authorization and sending it back.
I notified the seller. I am also going to notify Amazon to research this topic, and take the product off the site until they can resolve the issue. Other than this charger, my experience with Amazon has been exemplary.
I strongly suggest that if you too have bought one of these chargers and have had trouble with it, please post here.
Customer Review: Not even a day...
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this to replace the supposedly same power adapter that I purchased last year. This is NOT the same adapter as pictured for the item (I see that a customer has added two pictures of the true product). I was not concerned with this difference but would have preferred to have a light indicating the power is on. At first, it seemed to power my powerbook G4 fine, but later it started to cycle as charging and not charging, thus making the screen brighten and darken. When I shut the computer and let it charge, it did charge some, but I'm concerned about ruining my battery (which is also a replacement). It simply does not work when you are using the computer..and I'm ALWAYS using my computer! I will have to find an alternative to this product. I thought it was bad enough that the one I got last year quit working, but this is ridiculous.Customer Review: NOT FOR iBOOK G4
Summary: 1 Stars
Look carefully at the pictures for this product. The initial picture, without the brand name and with a blue LED light, is the product that works on iBook G4. The customer photos show a completely different product, one that is not recommended for use on iBook G4. I did not receive the product in the initial picture, but thankfully I noticed this before I opened the package (the package says iBook G3) and I called the support line. They said I had not received the right product and could not guarantee that the product would work correctly --or at all, so I ordered a replacement through Amazon. Still, I did not get the right product. Amazon told me they would stop selling this product as there is a problem with what is being shipped. I got my money back and went to our local Mac 2nd party store to find something reliable for the G4.