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		agumonkey on Jan 17, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple's MacBook revival plan: Bring back old featu... But MagSafe solves a clear problem IMO, DC connectors are fragile and tripping on the cable will either harm the solder joints or make the whole machine fall. Maybe a magsafe like adapter for usb-c then ?

alistairSH on Jan 17, 2021 [–]

Maybe a magsafe like adapter for usb-c then

That would be my preferred solution. USB-C port on the laptop, small MagSafe adapter, and then the charge cord with the other half of the MagSafe.

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