Macally (PSAC4) AC Adapter for iBook and PowerBook

Pros: - low cost - compact design - looks nice

Cons: - only 45 W - didn't last long - poor support - not compatible

The Bottom Line: I would pass on this one. It's not really designed for PowerBooks & iBooks, just works with some.

Review: Apple originally shipped some of their PowerBooks and iBooks with a 45 W adapter. After a short time, Apple discontinued that adapter and introduced a 65 W adapter that they currenty recommend for all their PowerBook and iBook computers (that...

Pros: sturdier construction than Apple charger and significantly cheaper

Cons: does not indicate charging status, can get hot, won't charge Aluminum series well

The Bottom Line: This is a good choice for anyone looking to replace an AC Adapter for a Powerbook Titanium, or slower, or most iBooks w/o breaking the bank.

Review: I spent a few months trying to milk everything I could out of a used Apple charger for my used Powerbook Titanium, being forced to bend the wire a certain way and push the plug in the outlet another to make a connection.

What a tool I was...

Pros: Lighter; cheaper; The cord is not as delicate as Apple's adapter

Cons: None right now

The Bottom Line: Get this adapter. You will be saving a lot of money and convenience.

Review: Sometime in February 2007, my Apple Portable Power Adapter was acting up big time. Also I own a PowerBook, Aluminum model. Sometimes I would have to struggle to plug the adapter into the laptop. Or sometimes it would fall out. Or sometimes the LED...