04-01-2008, 03:31 AM
[quote C(-)ris]I didn't realize there was problems with either adapter. Personally, every broken adapter I have seen was the result of someone not being careful enough with it. They aren't made to be pulled on hard, bent around or stretched.
Then you must've seen very few problematic adapters! I had my first mbp for a little over a year & had to have the adapter replaced because the connector end was separating from the cord.
As Chupa Chupa pointed out - the first adapters had a much shorter (and useless) strain relief. When the replacement adapter came, it was VERY noticeable. The old strain relief was only half as long as the new one.
And no, I certainly never misused the adapter - I made sure not to strain the connector - never had it bent tightly, NEVER pulled the cord (I always unplugged it by grasping the connector itself).
So yeah, I'd say the old ones are bordering on defective. Mine came apart after a year of normal wear and tear & I've heard of quite a few others with the exact same problem.
Then you must've seen very few problematic adapters! I had my first mbp for a little over a year & had to have the adapter replaced because the connector end was separating from the cord.
As Chupa Chupa pointed out - the first adapters had a much shorter (and useless) strain relief. When the replacement adapter came, it was VERY noticeable. The old strain relief was only half as long as the new one.
And no, I certainly never misused the adapter - I made sure not to strain the connector - never had it bent tightly, NEVER pulled the cord (I always unplugged it by grasping the connector itself).
So yeah, I'd say the old ones are bordering on defective. Mine came apart after a year of normal wear and tear & I've heard of quite a few others with the exact same problem.