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EXCELLENT!!! Great spare power supply, the only con' is the excess of weat generated when you use it for a long time... but works great!

DON'T BUY IT! Ever since I bought this and charged my ibook with it, my ibook hasn't worked! Don't buy it.

ibook ac adapter ok for the price but it doesn't leave the computer charged for more than 2 hours. The apple product leaves it charged for around 4. Otherwise a good product

Works like a charm The only feature missing from the Apple version of this is the light in the plug tip that confirms it is seated well and shows the charging status. I can live without it for the $70 I saved.

Go MacAlly! Apple never gets it right... I've plowed through 7 of Apple's OEM power adapters between my iBook and my PowerBook. While the OEM adapters are cute and stylish, they last a max of 6 mos before they break and potentially cause a fire in your house.I've had the MacAlly adapter for all of 24 hours and I LOVE IT. It does lack a bit in design...(see other's reviews) but in the end isn't it the sturdiness of the part that we should be concerned with? A+++

quit working after a week I never should have bought it. It broke after using it a week.

Jusst what I wanted This was all I needed to complete the hook up of the used lap top I had gotten. I plugged it in and charged the battery and everything worked great.

Great substitute This adapter is a great substitute for the more expensive apple model. Plugs right into my iBook G4 perfectly. The only downside is no "charge" indicator light. This is not a problem for me as my battery is totally dead; just keep the laptop plugged in;-)

Excellent Power Source Works just as good as the Apple chord for a lot less! I love this chord.

works ok for adapter I've just had bad luck with Mac adapters.. this one is wonderfully long cord, much longer than apples' adapter.. However, the place it plugs in is not always secure.. wiggles out, or doesn't connect unless i push it in from time to time. i like the snap" of my daughters' new macbook magnet connection!

Very good product The Macally powerbook adapter has been great for me and my 2 daughters, whose Apple powercords have broken several times. So far, so good. Every now and then my computer seems to get overheated, but I'm not sure exactly what is causing that. I've had mine at least 6 months and it's been fine.

Good product, great price I love Apple products but when I had to replace the power cord, I couldn't believe how much Apple charges for 'em. The Macally Powerbook iBook AC adapter was much cheaper and works great. I would highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to pay the outrageous price Apple charges.

Definitely Better Than The Mac One. After going through two of Apple's poorly made power cords for my 12" PowerBook in a time span of three years, I knew it was time to get a third party power cord. The Macally power cord is simply awesome. It is is built sturdier than the Apple power cord, and best of all, it was less than half the price (Apple power cords cost you a hefty $80). The only minute problem I've noticed with this power cord is that from time to time (and it is not very often), my PowerBook will make a "charging" and "uncharging" noise. Usually I just have to fiddle with the part of the cord that plugs into the adapter, and it stops. Other than that, it's a fantastic purchase, and I recommend it to any one who is fed up with Apple's poorly made cords.

WHO NEEDS MAC ACCESSORIES Who needs Mac accessories when you can have an equally good (or better) product like Macally powerbook Ibook ac adapter? I purchased this item for my daughter when her Mac-made original AC adapter connection frayed and was not fixable. We tried to get a replacement at Mac retail stores and Mac on-line, but everyone was out of them and did not know when they would be available. This made me think that the original cords must have been somewhat defective since there was such a demand for them. We turned to Amazon to order the Macally AC adapter with some trepidation because the price was lower than the Mac-made product. That was several months ago and the Macally adapter has worked perfectly and we are very pleased with our purchase. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs a new adapter and because of the lower price, would advise it instead of the Mac.

macally powerbook adapter Good product. A lot cheaper than the apple version but does the exact same thing. Seems to be a little more durable as well.

A worthy replacement If you're willing to trade a little style for some substance and save some money in the bargain, this is a very recommendable device. My Apple PowerBook power supply died in what is apparently typical fashion - sparking, crumbling wire where it meets the brick - and none of the Apple stores or CompUSAs in Atlanta had any in stock (which is curious in itself). I resorted to Amazon and decided to try this one out and I've been pretty happy with it. It seems sturdily constructed, and the breakaway cable is a surprisingly handy way to save on tangles. I do miss the plug-in charging light, but that's about it.

It's a lifesaver!!! I was hesitant about purchasing this product after reading some of the reviews but I decided to take a chance and get it anyway. I'm glad I did!!! It's a great product that saved me about $50 (since the apple power adapter is so much more expensive) and works perfectly with my ibook. I would definitely recommend this adapter to anyone who is looking to replace their apple power adapter.

Working now... but for how long? I've had this replacement adapter for nearly a month now with much hesitation at the beginning. Like many of the other reviews have stated, the power connection indicator at the top of my iBook G4 would alternate between power supply and battery supply, causing a very annoying flicker of the screen. That has since stopped and now when the adapter is plugged in, it charges as normal (i.e. allowing me to utilize my computer while it charges).When the initial flicker of the screen started at the beginning, the iBook would only charge if I put it in sleep mode and closed the screen. I'm not sure what I've done differently since the problem has stopped so I'm not sure where to give advice as far as recommending this product. Simply "Buyer Beware".

junk As others have experienced, mine starts a a charge/battery/charge cycle that is maddening, and probably no good at all for the battery. Don't buy.

All these adapters have a very short life... This adaptor and Apple's adaptor are not going to live long. They are all pretty worthless, except for the fact that you HAVE TO HAVE ONE.I just buy the cheapest 65 watt adaptors I can find (for both 15" iBook G4 and 17" PowerBook G4) and plan to replace them within 6 months. Every now and then I find them for $20 - 40.00, and buy 2 to 4 at a time. Next time I'll buy a new laptop with the magnetic plug! Am very disappointed in Apple. I love my Mac, but quality is definitely going down.

This is a good product! When my Mac Powerbook G4's cord started going on the fritz a year and a half after I had gotten my laptop, I wasn't sure what to do. Since the Macbook has replaced the Powerbook, Apple no longer sells the adapter. And to get the adapter online was really expensive. When I found this option, I was thrilled. It has worked perfectly since the day I got it. It is sturdier than the Apple adapter, and so I feel it will last longer. Also, it is white, like many of the Apple adapters, so if you're worried about the aesthetics of your computer, this option is a good one. I highly recommend this product!Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4

Good alternative! The Macally version isn't as snazzy as the original Apple adapter, but it does its job pretty well -- and for a lot less -- with one minor hitch.The Macally version seems to be a battery charger only -- if there is no battery in the computer, for example, you can't use this as a power supply. I confirmed this with both my PowerBook G4 1.67 and my iBook Dual USB, both of which use the same power adapter. It's not a problem for me, but if you are planning to run your laptop without a battery (or with one that is "out of juice"), be advised this may not work in that capacity.It follows that if you let the battery run completely out, you will have to plug the computer in for about 15 minutes before you are able to resume use. The Apple adapter lets you resume use immediately.If neither of these are issues for you, the adapter works great and I would recommend this as a good value.

Works Great I ordered this product after, like many others, my iBook adapter suddenly stopped working. Also like many others, I was unwilling to pay the exorbitant price that Apple charges for a replacement adapter. The price was right for this product and it works perfectly. It's white color and blue LED lend it a pretty nice appearance, and it matches my iBook just fine. Granted, it may not be as stylish as Apple's charger, but I'm willing to give up a little glowing green and orange ring at the tip for a product that is affordable and reliable. A bonus is that the power brick for this charger does not get anywhere near as hot as Apple's. A welcome change, seeing as Apple's original adapter reached pretty scorching temperatures at times. The price Apple charges for their adapter because of style is outrageous. Therefore, that aspect was less of a factor for me here. 5 stars for the combination of quality and affordability,

No complaints here Perfectly usable; does what it says on the tin. The only thing 'missing' that you get with the apple version is the colour indicator, but it's no big deal. Good value.

no problem it came, it works and it is a lot cheaper than apple's outrageous replacement price

Macally Macintosh Powerbook adapter I have purchased three of these adapters and they work well. They will charge a G4 Powerbook while the unit is running. All 3 have worked without problem (sometimes the cord comes loose so you have to check that it is tight). No LED on the connector to indicated charging as with the original Apple adapter. Won't work on the new Intel MacBook or MacBook Pro.

Very Good Replacement So far it works great. Much better then my original adapter that came with my PowerBook G4. I highly recommend this to anyone thining of purchasing a replacement for the older Mac laptops. Price is much more affordable and after almost a year I have had no problems.

Died after 4 months and tech support is horrible... I read the reviews before purchasing this adapter, and I guess I simply got a dud. That happens, but the tech support is horrible. The support staff was very unhelpful and told me it would take weeks to replace.The other adapter replacements don't seem much better, given the poor reviews for Kensington's model.Just hope you don't get a dud.

Consider this adapter First! I've been through two of the Apple adapters and they are terrible. This adapter works well with a G3 iBook. The laptop connecter is sturdier and other components appear to be adequate. A small blue led on the transformer indicates that the adapter is functional. I'm very pleased with this product which costs less than half the price of Apple's sexy but hopelessly flawed accessory.

Works fine so far Well, it plugs and "plays" in my iBook G3 "dual USB" just fine, though I haven't used it extensively yet. I'm bringing it on my first extended road trip tomorrow and will report back to change my review should I find any problems with very slow charging, plug connection problems, intense heat that causes my hotel room to burn down...or whatever! :-)Updating this on Feb 6, 2006, I just wanted to report that this adapter works fine! No problems at all!!

Don't buy if you have a 12" G4 Powerbook I bought this adapter for my 12-inch G4 powerbook, one of the computers listed as compatible with this AC adapter. The specs all match up and it SHOULD work. But it didn't. The power would fluctuate and the computer would go back and forth between AC power and battery power, making the screen flicker and the battery never charged. I contacted MacAlly and they said they're aware of the problem but don't have a solution. Their answer to the problem was to return it, which I did.If even MacAlly admits it doesn't work, they really shouldn't keep selling it. All I can do is say don't buy this AC adapter.

After TWO Apple Cords lit on FIRE - MACALLY is AMAZING, Affordable, works fine with APPLE G3, I have TWO - Model PSA-C4 (AP5024) WONDERFUL PRODUCT - BEST ON MARKET! I cannot tell you all how much I like EVERY Macally Product I own. As an avid Mac user ever since computers were born, I've always stood by Apple Products UNTIL both my G3 iBook and PowerBook Cords - because of the cheap and inferior design, became weak at the point of highest impact and - well, both cords shorted out within the first year and one of the cords actually shot sparks and flames into the air. If I had not been right there to see it, I would not have believed it - yet, I am sure the Fire Department would have. I would have had my entire home in flames as I was working on a large project with flammables everywhere - I was VERY LUCKY! The US Product Safety Commission hasn't done anything to help - I filed reports, and Apple is acutely aware of the problem, (they recalled the G4 cords I believe, not the G3 cords. I still have the singed/burned cords as proof.) Do yourself a favor - watch this around children and pets - and in the meantime - invest $30-$40 for a cord that has lasted me three years and is still going strong. I can't find them locally in Boston, they are always sold out, everywhere. That alone tells you something! Replace your cord before you have a fire - or it shorts out your computer - the surge supressor won't stop it. I love the Macally Price, the solid quality, the compact nature and again, the PRICE. APPLE wanted approx. $100 for another cheap flammable cord. I ALMOST became a Windows user over this, but Macally changed my mind - do not hesitate to buy this gem, or the USB 2.0 mini dock for those iPod users with a 1.0 USB port - I have had my investment returned many times over, and do not need additional FIRE INSURANCE for home now that I have a Macally AC Cord! Buy one before you have a problem! Forget any help from Apple. And - if your original cord is showing wear, or you are losing your charge - those were my first warnings - don't risk your home, or family. It happened to me and I am afraid for those who don't know what happened to me and MANY others! (PS: Tried Kensington at $79.00 and it fell out constantly - improper fit, another waste of $$$)

Not as good as I'd hoped. My original power adapter gave up the ghost after about two years. With a replacement costing $80 I was motivated to try this adapter. At first it appeared more durable and I only missed the lighted rim of the original a little bit. After about a year and a half the Macally adapter has started to go out (it no longer connects well where the cable from the laptop meets the transformer).At less than half the cost of the Apple product and with few other options I'm buying another. It's the best option I can find. My Powerbook is going strong into year five but it's doing so on its third adapter.

Good replacement for old charger This is a good replacement for the Apple Charger. Only a couple of notes to make.1. The blue light doesn't indicate whether the notebook is charging or not, only if the cord is plugged into the outlet. This means that you can't really tell what is going on unless you open your laptop and make sure the indicator is showing that it is charging.2. If you drain your battery fully, so your laptop goes to sleep BE WARNED... You will not be able to plug it in and resume working right away. I had to plug it in and let it charge up for a good while before I could operate my Powerbook again, pulling power to operate the computer and charge the battery. This has been most annoying.Other than those weird gripes, it is a sufficient power adapter.

Great value My four year old son broke my first macally adapter and I immediately bought the same model again, because it is a great value and works perfectly with my titanium powerbook. My father just bought the same one for his ibook. I used the fragile apple adapter that came with the powerbook until it broke. My macally adapter is much more durable. Save yourself a nice chunk of change and get the macally.

Good alternative to the pricey Apple powerbrick I went looking for an alternative to the stylish, cleverly designed, but expensive OE Apple powerbrick AC adapter when mine started showing signs of plug wear (flickering of the ring light at the connection to the computer). I had wanted one for a while anyway, so I could keep one at home and one at my office, thus shortening my daily packing-up time and (I hoped) prolonging the life of the equipment through fewer coiling/uncoiling cycles. I was pleased to find the MacAlly product, which cost less than half as much and appeared to fill the need. I read that its power output was slightly lower; frankly, I can't tell the difference. It charges my Powerbook G4 just fine. I miss the ring light on the plug keeping me apprised of charging progress (I now have to check the battery status indicator in the OSX taskbar) and it lacks the Apple adapter's ability to plug right into the wall, so most of the time I have more cord than I need. Other than that, no problems. Good product, great price.

Cheap, sturdy alternative to the original. This adapter is better than I expected. My original Apple adapter's cable got cut near the joint after a year's use, so I was looking for a cheaper alternative. I was worried whether it would work for my 12" G4 Aluminium Powerbook. Its power ratings are not exactly the same as the original 45W Apple adapter. It is rated at 24V, but at 2A instead of 1.875A. So its actually 48W (24*2) rather than a 45W (24*1.875) adapter. It actually charges my 12" Pbook slightly faster. I guess the 15" Pbooks are actually 65W, so I'm not sure how fast it charges those. Anyway, this adapter is light and the power cords are thicker than Apple's. It costs less than half the original.The white brick is very light and there is a locking mechanism on the cable from the brick to the laptop. I wish the cable on the other end was more flexible. I didnt notice any sparks when I plugged it in, whereas my original Apple adapter always sparked and sputtered. There is no light indicating charge status, but that doesn't bother me much. Although it says G4 Titanium powerbook, it seems to also work with the Aluminium powerbooks. I wish Apple made design changes to its flawed adapter. They are only enabling third parties like Macally survive :).

A gamble which may, or may not, work out. Many positive reviews seem to indicate that this charger works handsomely for some folks and some laptops. It did not, however, work for me or my 12" Aluminum Powerbook G4. Prior to purchase I visited the MacAlly website and found this line regarding compatibility:"AC adaptor works with G3 iBook and G4 PowerBook only"I assumed that my PowerBook G4 would fit under the definition of a "G4 PowerBook" and proceeded with my purchase. The adapter arrived quickly and smartly packaged, but when connected it would continuously cycle between charging and not charging or connected and disconnected. This seemed to be the case even when the laptop was powered off, but was particularly apparent when the laptop was running as it would cycle between full and 3/4 screen brightness and the charge indicator would bounce between "charging" and "calculating (ie running from battery) status. When I contacted MacAlly via email about this I received this marginally helpful response:---------------------------------------Dear Customer,Thank you for contacting us.If the adapter you purchased does not have a blue LED light on the white Brickbox, it may have charging problem with 12" PowerBook G4.Please return to your vendor and buy another brand charger for 12" Powerbook G4 if this is possible.Sincerely,Michael Huang, Tech SupportMacally USA4601 E. Airport Dr.Ontario, CA 91761---------------------------------------I replied, attempting to clarify that he was essentially instructing to buy from someone else. And received the following "clarification."---------------------------------------Dear Customer,Thank you for contacting us.Clearly put, this adapter is designed for powerbook G3 and G4 series, no problem about it.Recently we have received some feedbacks, just for 12" screen size PowerBook G4 only, that some 12" powerbook G4 (not all of them) might exists some powering flickering issue between charging and battery. Currently we are still under the investigation phase for the cause for this issue.Customers who had bought this AC adapter with eligible warranty can mail the adapter back to our company for us to duplicate their scenario to troubleshoot the cause. ( powerbook model, operating system version,etc.) For those customer who are in dire need for such adapter, if it is possible, they can contact the vendor for return or exchange for another brand which is working problem-free with powerbook 12". Either way will do.Please advise.Sincerely,Michael Huang, Tech SupportMacally USA---------------------------------------So, I can return the charger to MacAlly for "troubleshooting." But no mention of repair/replacement/refund and some vague hinting that perhaps the charger does not work with the range of laptops that they claim.Ultimately this charger may provide a good value for some, but seems to be somewhat particular; even above and beyond the well covered 65W-45W distinction. Lastly, MacAlly did not provide a particularly satisfying customer support experience.

Not for 14" dual USB iBook This unit is only 48W. The original Apple part (A1021) is 65W. The result is that a full charge for my iBook is 7Hrs rather than 3-4. Check the wattage of your original adapter. Watts = DC Volts * DC Amps. Otherwise quality is good.

Does not work with ibook G4 This product does not work with my ibook G4. As stated by some earlier reviews by other customers, the charger toggles between charging and not charging. Occasionally, if it is left on, it will continuously charge. I thought about keeping it, but it is unreliable and there are other third party options for $10 more.This one is going back to Amazon.

It stopped working after a few weeks It worked well for a few weeks, but then the battery of my iBook G4 stopped being re-charged.

alright in my book My Apple charger broke (big surprise), and I obviously needed to replace it. Not for 80 bucks, though. I ended up with the Macally adapter since I've had friends recommend their stuff in the past. While this charger lacks the whole hip Apple design thing, it more than makes up for it with function and solid construction. It's also nice and compact so it's easy to take on the go.My one quibble is that the main photo shows a white brick with gray cords and what appears to be an indicator light to show the charger is connected to an outlet. When I got mine, the cords were white (a plus), but there was no indicator light (a minus). In fact, that's how it appears in the user photos.The lack of that indicator light is the only reason I'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 (I know, I'm picky). All in all, it's still a great product. It charges my 15" Powerbook in 1-2 hours depending on my use, and it feels like it has a sturdy build.

good, cheap product This product is about half the price of that offered from apple. It does not have a charge light, but for me it isn't worth the price. Product charges the battery, which is all I am looking for.

Great little device. This was great. After the cord frayed on the original, the thought of spending lots of money just to use an out of date laptop, was a bit much.This adapter gave us a less expensive alternative. Wonderful.

Intermittently charges Recently purchased this. It charges my powerbook G4 intermittently, charging up and stopping every 2 seconds. Very annoying and not helpful at all. Couldn't charge the battery of my computer up. Also, it makes a buzzing sound every time it "charged" for the 2 seconds. Maybe mine was faulty, but I would rather find another brand than exchange it for another one. I'd put zero stars, but you can't put up a review without one.I instead, bought a BTI (brand) charger. Many people will give a bad review without giving you an alternative or solution then. I recommend the BTI powerbook charger. You can find it on Amazon for CHEAPER than the Macally by searching "Battery Technology AC Adapter for Notebooks (PS-MC-G4)". It cost me $27.84 instead of $33.24. Not a huge difference in money, but there is a huge difference in performance. The BTI charger works quite well and doesn't heat up badly. FINALLY AN ADPATER THAT WORKS WELL! I've had 2 apple adapters, a Macally, and now the BTI. Try the BTI.

Solid Replacement This is a solid, and affordable replacement for the apple AC Power Adapter. If you've got a late model iBook or PowerBook, you can't go wrong with this device. I've owned a number of Macally products, and while not as flashy as the genuine apple gear, their stuff always works flawlessly in my experience.

Be careful - product has changed? I bought one of these adapters about a year ago to replace the original apple charger that came with my ibook G4. The Macally worked fine for about a year then died; since it lasted as long as the pricier apple one, I decided to go ahead and get another one. The new adapter - which is listed as exactly the same product I bought the first time - is physically different, and I think is not really compatible with the ibook G4; the charger doesn't always connect firmly to the laptop. And it could be a coincidence, but in the month since I have had it my computer has started having sudden power failures when running off a/c power (but has no problems running off battery). I guess I will be shelling out for the apple adapters in future - this one seems too risky.

Excellent replacement You'd think for such a high-end, costly "entry-level" laptop, buying a replacement part would be affodable. This isn't the case with the apple ibooks. The cords which seem prone to damage and breaking down, are $80.00 to replace if you go to Apple. That's a lot of money for a cord that will in all probability break in around 8 months.The Macally is a great alternative - it's a lot cheaper and has been very, very durable. The one drawback is that it doesn't light up the side of your laptop (red when charging, green when charged). Other that than, it's great! Good purchase for me.

Great! Tired of being ripped off by Apple for replacement parts? Considering that we pay more to begin with for their products, you think they'd give us a break. But nooooo!Thank you MacAlly for having a replacement AC adapter that doesn't cost $79. I've had it for several weeks now, and it works great. It isn't pretty, but it gets the job done. If your iBook/Power Book AC adapter has died, get this one!!

High Pitched Noise I read reviews of this product before I bought it that mentioned that it makes a high pitched sound. I figured these reviewers probably had defective adapters. However, mine also makes a high pitched sound. It doesn't do it all the time, but I worry that as it gets older, the sound will get worse. Although it charges my computer fine, if I could do it over again, I might pay the extra money and get a different brand...unless you don't mind high pitched noises.

good product received promptly. per other reviews, product was as expected. and yes the glowing connection is slightyly missed, but the new blue glow behind my lap top is quite warm and cozy. works just fine.

Good for awhile I am about to buy my 3rd one of these. Each one has lasted about 6-9 months, while an apple charger lasts about 8-12 for the amount of use I put into it. So for my money, I like to buy one of these every 6 months for $30, rather then drop $80 on the apple brand.

Durable and Aesthetically Pleasing I'm very happy with this adaptor. It is more durable than the Apple adaptor, and it seems to expand longer too. It's white and matches my iBook G4 well. It does not have a little green light ring to indicate that it's being charged, but you can see your battery status on your computer's menu anyway. Personally, I found the green light on the Mac adaptor a bit annoying anyway.

Great Value This charger is much sturdier than the mac version (which my cat chewed through in a matter of days). I'd read another review that said this adapter didn't work on the aluminum PowerBooks, but it works great for mine. In addition, the product arrived in about one day. I ordered it on a Friday morning and received it on Saturday before noon. I would highly reccomend this product.

works and it's cheap It's not beautiful like the actual Apple product, but it works!

Good enough! Well, my review is just same as the past reviewers below. It doesn't tell you if your Mac (mine is G4PB) is fully charged, but it functions perfectly okay. No worries.

works fine I have an 'old' ibook from 2001, white, and even though it says for G4 on the package of the charger, it works just fine with mine. I actually like it better than the original one from Mac, smaller and somewhat handier. Glad I didn't have to pay 80$ to fix that ! :-)

Works without a problem I purchased this unit to replace the one that came with my PowerBook that had work out. The cord is much longer and the unit has given me no problems. I do recommend this as a replacement over the Mac's power supply.As a side note, the unit that I received did not have an LED indicator.

Great and super fast shipping! I got the package immediately! I was a little worried because when I received the package it stated that the power adaptor works for Powerbook G4 and iBook G3. I have an iBook G4 - and it works just fine!

Doesn't work properly Bought this about a month ago as a back-up adaptor. When used on my Powerbook G4 and my wife's iBook G4, it does not charge them when in operation. It supplies power so that the units are functional when plugged in, but it will only charge the units when they are closed or turned off. I'd give this a one star, but at least it powers them when they're on, even without the charging.

Quite Satisfactory This product works well, with no problems so far. I have now had it for about a month, and it keeps my iBook G4 running with no issues. It doesn't have the light that indicates whether power is being received, but that's a minor thing. Also doesn't have the easy-to-use cable-wrapping things on the original, but once again, that's a mere quibble. All in all, I am satisfied with this purchase.

Worth the Mpney! Searched Hi/Low for this item. Similar products were 5 X more expensive. So far, it works like a charm!Would recommend it to anyone!Grayfox442

Macally made good. This Macally looks nice and worked fine. For six months.Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4The Macally folks sent me a new unit, so I'm happy enough.

Bad Product: Cycling on and OFF Nice form factor etc...but bad function. Product appears to charge my Powerbook G4 12" when it is off or asleep, but when working it cycles on and off and emits a faint buzzing sound from the brick. Try another product.

Good buy but I miss... This is a good replacement for my original power supply. Good buy for the price but I miss the charging light on the plug on the computer end of the cable. With this replacement supply to find out if the computer is still charging or fully charged you have to turn the computer on look at the battery screen.

So far so good I've just been using it for a month or so-no problems yet. It works and the price was right-can't speak to reliability.

Good for apple laptop G4 I have ordered this for my laptop and find it is cheaper than buying one from the Apple store and works just as good.

mine broke after 6 months my ac adapter broke down as well, the tip going into the computer simply fell out of the plastic plug. don't get it. it's basically $40 wasted.

The adapter shown is not the one that was shipped. I received a different adapter so I cannot really tell you about the Macally adapter. I received an adapter from Inspire and it does not have the longer cord, the velcro strap or the led lights. But it does charge my computer and it arrived quickly.

Fan problems anyone? Soon after I purchased and we bagan using the Macally Powerbook a/c adapter /charger for my wife's G3 iBook, the cooling fan started running at warp speed. The fan would turn off when the cover was closed. We have switch back to the old "mac" charger and the fan is still very loud! I e-mailed Macally and they suggested that we had a defective charger and to return it to the dealer.

research before you buy This adaptor does not work with the dual USB iBook. It looks like a good product, but the plug doesn't fit.

Didnt work with my Powerbook I had to return it and order the original one

Where is it? This product should have arrived at least 12 days ago...I may be out some money.

Another great item from Macally If you're looking for an economical replacement for your Poweerbook or iBook power adapter, look no further!Why pay in excess of $100 when this puppy does the job for 1/3 the cost?With an extra long power cord, you won't be lacking, and as far as the tip not glowing - it's a small loss to be sure.

MACALLY POWERBOOK IBOOK AC ADAPTER ( PS-AC4 ) Better than the original, in my opinion.

Good product... I got tired of packing and unpacking the charger for my PowerBook everyday, at home and work. This adapter is a great option. It works fine and is a much better buy.

Macally AC Adapter Excellent design. Its the first adapter that actually allows both cords to separate from the power unit. Most of the prior adapters that I've thrown away was because the Mac plug got bent or crushed rendering the whole unit useless. With this design, it just requires a new wire.

good cheap alternative The only downside to this adapter vs. apple's is the lack of the light ring which tells you whether the computer is fully charged or not. Otherwise it's a great deal!

fine Works just fine. Longer cord than Apple's, which is nice. Also, seems much sturdier. Only kind I would buy in the future.

Works as good as the OEM part for less than half the cost. The OEM part should be more durable. This is something you shouldn't have to replace. Apple really dropped the ball on that one. You buy a laptop for $1000-$3000 and you get a POS power adapter. I know 2 other iBook or Powerbook owners who had to replace their power adapter AT LEAST once. This one is great, and you can't beat the price.

Update - Adapter broke! I take back my previous comments as now this adapter is dead, and MUCH faster than my original one. I await Macally's response to my request for a new one.

Not as pretty, but works great This adapter doesn't look as cool as the original Apple adapter, but it is very sturdy and works just fine.

No instant juice For some reason if my powerbook completely runs down, attaching the power cord does not allow me to immediately turn back on the computer, unlike the apple cord. Do not know why this is, but this 3 - 5 minute lag time between plugging and "playing" is a real pain. Other than that, the cord seems to work fine.

Great inexpensive solution Not as pretty as Apple's adapters, but the price is much better.Great product.

NOT COMPATIBLE WITH IBOOK G4 I'm sure this product is great for G4 Powebooks and G3 iBooks, but nowhere in this product description does it say that this adapter is NOT for use with iBook G4s. I tried this on my iBook G4, and the computer kept switching back and forth between battery power and the power supply from the adapter. I'm returning this to Amazon tomorrow, but am upset that I wasted $20 overnighting this adapter because I absolutely need to use my computer this weekend. I wish they would update the product description to make it explicit that this is for Powerbook G4s and iBook G3s ONLY.

Does What It Supposed To Do You can read all the other reviews; I found them very helpful. I use this on my 12" Aluminum PowerBook G4, 1.5GHz, 1.25 mb RAM. My only comment has to do with the difference in wattage between the Apple 65W rating and this charger's 45W. The lower wattage results in a longer battery charge time. Plus, if you operate the laptop when the battery is dead (plugged in, of course), the computer continually searches for the best power source, switching back and forth between battery and plug-in. This causes the screen to flicker between high and low brightness. When this happens, I let the battery get fully charged before using the laptop.

NOT FOR iBOOK G4 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.

note to self: read reviews before buying I'm now on my third charger for my Powerbook (my dad says I'm rough on equipment). Let me tell you, the Macally is NOT it. Like others, it fluctuates between charging and battery every 1-2 seconds and the brick makes weird squeaky noises. After not having a computer for a week and being so relived to finally get this charger, I was almost in tears to find that it is a piece of crap. It charges when the computer is off or in sleep mode, but that's not going to cut it. If you have a Powerbook G4, don't waste your money on this.

Worst Charger Ever! I bought this charger thinking that it would be compatible with my late 2005 iBook G4. The description page has nothing stating that it is not for ibook G4 but only for Powerbook G4 and ibook G3. Also, after only about 3 weeks of use the charger died completely. This is by far the worst charger I have ever had. Pros: quick ship Cons: incorrect description, lack of durability

Two defective chargers, I gave up on this one. Ordered this item in October 2008, as my original iBook power adapter had developed a short. The first Macally adapter I received powered the computer fine, but as soon as I let the battery deplete and expected the adapter to charge the battery, it failed. It would alternately go on and off (the power icon in the menu bar indicated this, toggling between "powered" and "battery only" every second or so), and the white brick was making odd clicking noises.Returned it. Received a replacement. Same problem - as soon as it needed to charge the battery, the adapter failed. I gave up, asked for a refund, and purchased an Apple charger instead (with only a failing adapter for power, I was not inclined to give the Macally adapter a third try).I should also note that the "new" design for this item does NOT match the photo shown here: the power brick is hard wired to the cord that goes into the laptop (the power cord is still separate, but it fits nice and snugly), the wires are white (not gray), and there is no LED indicator.

pretty good Considerably less feeble or dangerous than the Mac adapter. Works pretty well, but not quite as powerful as the mac one, so it takes a little longer to charge up the battery. Really the only frustration is that when my battery is completely run out, I have to keep the laptop closed for about 15-20 minutes while it charges. Essentially there needs to be some charge in the battery for the adapter to get a foothold, or else it's not powerful enough to charge and run the computer at the same time. But overall for the money and (so far) reliability, I'll take this over the Mac adapter, which would have burned down my dorm if i hadn't been in the room and noticed it was starting to smoke.

works when ur Powerbook G4 is turned off this charger does not have enough power to charge my Powerbook G4 while it is running. it will show the charger indicator back and forth from battery power to charging.But when I charge while it is off, it works perfect.I had requested a replacement once and the result was still the same.

Better than the one from Apple I had to buy this as a replacement for the power adapter that came with my PowerBook G4. Unfortunately that adapter was so poorly constructed that it began to break and fray within half a year. It quickly became a fire hazard and then broke.This power adapter is much better. The plastic coating the wires is much thicker and sturdier than the Apple adapter. The power cord is at least twice as long as the one that came with my PowerBook. It doesn't have the goofy "features" on the apple adapter, like a flippy plug at the end, but that was part of what made the original one so prone to breakage! It also doesn't pulsate like the Apple adapter, but personally I always found that distracting anyway.I have been using it for quite some time now and it still works great. I'm very happy with it!

Problems I have been very unhappy with this product because it:1) makes a high pitched buzz2) intermittently stops providing enough power causing my computer to constantly switch back and forth between battery and wall power.3) the cord is difficult to wrapI'll be trying to return it through the warranty process, but I wish I had just coughed up the [lots of] extra money to buy an Apple one.

Macally PS-AC4 AC is a very good deal for the price! The main gripe I've had with my wonderful ibook I purchased several years ago had to do with the powercord. The Apple power cord that came with it wore out very quickly in contrast to any power cord in my life of memories, and was, to my mind, and apparently the mind of others who have purchased the great Macally AC Adaptor, very overpriced for something that needed to be replaced frequently.I replaced the power cord twice before I had enough of it all. Finding that it would take me 1-3 weeks to order an Apple cord again, I decided to check into alternatives. Spent a ridiculously long time on the phone with one of the major outlets that handle Mac equipment only to have them screw up my order on a cosmically absurd level (they had invoiced me for a very expensive flat screen television, which was perhaps reverse psychology - the Apple plug did seem suddenly not so expensive in comparison :)Ultimately found that the outlet neither had the cord that would work with my Mac ibook with a G3 processor nor did they know what kind of cord did (this took about an hour for them to deduce, even when they had invoiced me for an alternative plug.Finally I turned to my heroes at Amazon, read a few reviews on the Apple cord (generally pretty scary) and was directed to this Macally.I LOVE it. It's a little less compact than the Apple cord and does not have the light that indicates that it is charging to the computer, but it's about 1/2 the price of those infernal Apple cords and I am happy. Highly recommended. Thanks, Amazon!

Price matches quality I purchased one of these guys back in May of '05 and it worked alright. I had to keep an eye on the battery status on screen, due to the lack of orange/green lights telling me when it's charged.After a few months it died on me, due to a lack of connection between the cable that plugs into the computer and the box with the blue LED on it. Their tech support was challenging to communicate with and had to be done by e-mail due to my inability to find a phone number for them. After about 5 exchanges, I FedExed them the defective unit and recieved a brand new one within the next couple weeks. The current one is working just fine.In summary: not a bad product for the price (sure beats Apple's frail wires), but customer service is a bear.

quit working after a month Well, it was a good deal and seemed to work well for a month! But after the stated time it quit. I noticed that the charging/battery guage on the tool bar was flickering back and forth and noticed a quiet humming sound coming from the power adapter. Since I live in Eastern Europe and someone brought this here from the US for me to use as a second adapter (to use at work) it will be hard to return. Maybe it was a fluke, but now I'm down to the original adapter and no backup. Hope you have better luck.

Faulty product I have been through two of these, each one only worked for a few months before going bad. After three months and only sporadic use, the first one I bought started cycling on-off continuously. This isn't apparent unless you are using it while plugged in, but the battery icon will show it is charging for a couple of seconds, then flip back to the battery icon for a couple of seconds and so on. I contacted the company, which confirmed it was faulty, so I sent it back to them for replacement. I received the replacement from Macally and after a couple of months, the second one started doing the same thing. I have read this is a pretty common occurrence with this product. I suppose there is a reason that it's a third the cost of the Apple product.

It's white and works on my ibook G4. Wow there is a lot of love it or hate it on the reviews. Some people seem to be receiving something other than the Macally product. The Macally product comes in an orange package and is spec'd for Powerbook G4 and ibook G3. ... It works fine on my ibook G4. It's white and matches the ibook. It works fine for me and I do not see any of the reported switching between charge and battery like others have reported. My onscreen battery indicator says it's on charge all the time just like it should be. I put 2 pictures of the Macally product with my ibook G4 in the customer photo section.Here's an update. .. Mine lasted 11 months. As another reviewer pointed out, the Macally PS-AC4 that Amazon is shipping has 48 watt output. The original Apple 14" G4 ibook power supply has 65 watt output. So the Macally product is just barely able to push enough power to run a G4 ibook. That would also be a contributing factor to all of the early failures that are reported.If you hit the Macally web site and search PS-AC4 you will see that it is officially specified to work with G3 i-book. I don't have one, but maybe the G3 draws less power than a G4 ibook, so 48 watt output might work fine for a G3.For some reason it is specified to also work with a G4 Powerbook. Does that draw less power than a G4 ibook? Not sure. All I know is it died after 11 months. I tried to warranty it with macally. They asked exactly what system I was using it with. When I said iBook G4, my warranty was immediately voided. .. So keep that in mind if you are communicating with Macally.Since my warranty was voided, I cracked it open to see what is inside. I'll put those pictures up. It is made by unifive. Their name is printed all over the circuit board and even molded into the back of the plastic case underneath the silver sticker.

Twice the charger never worked...and I think it fried my battery! My Apple charger broke and I needed to buy a new one. Thinking it was ridiculous to spend $80 on a charger, I went with this Macally charger. I read most of the reviews here on Amazon, including the one and two star reviews from people who said the charger didn't work and, when plugged in, oscillated between charging and not charging the computer. I figured they might have received a dud and decided to try my luck anyhow. I have now received two of these items from Amazon both with the same problem. When I plugged it in and was using the computer at the same time, the power oscillated between charging and not charging every second or two. When I put the computer to sleep or turned it off, it seemed to charge the computer. Anyhow, after having the same problem twice, I decided to shell out the bucks for an actual Apple charger instead of having to deal with the annoying charger and keep sending them back and forth to Amazon.I do believe, however, that this charger fried my computer's battery. After using this product a few times, hoping I could get it to work, the battery meter would read 70% charged but the computer would just shut down because, in reality, it was not charged. The guy at the Apple store said that I would have to replace my battery eventually but that the charger probably helped speed that process along.Anyhow, I am now poorer from having to purchase both an Apple charger AND a new battery, but now I'm happy that I can actually use my laptop! I would not recommend this product to anyone not only for the inconvenience of having to deal with a faulty product but also because it can actually mess with your laptop.On a side note, Amazon returns were GREAT. Very efficient...I have not had any problems with them. They even sent me the replacement product before I had a chance to mail back the first one. Something I was not expecting at all.