Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter for MacBook and MacBook Pro

Yhe MagSafe Adapter does have a cigarette lighter connector that works just fine. I fly US Air mostly. Many of their planes have an outlet for the adaptor. Not sure about about other carriers. The adaptor will not charge your battery, but it will allow you to work/play on your MacBook Pro for as long as you wish.

Yes, on an airplane, if the seats is equipped with an Empower or DC power port. Almost always in First/Business class, in most seats on international (overseas) flights, and on some domestic routes (many US Airways flights on Airbus jets have Empower in all seats on the plane, some of the newer Boeing jets used by American have them in the center seats, etc.). Check out:

http://www.seatguru.com
http://www.seatguru.com/articles/in-seatlaptoppower.php

However, according to Apple, *"The MagSafe Airline Adapter is not compatible with automobile power ports."* From the product description:

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearnMore=MA5 98Z/A#overview

Hope this helps...

This is an alternative solution that works great for me. I always carry a small and lightweight DC to AC converter with me in my case when I'm on the road. It's a Wagan Tech Smart AC 100 USB that I picked up at Costco for under 20 bucks. 100 watt capability and allows me to use all my electronics and chargers on the road. I can use it to charge the cellphone, laptop, ipod, etc.

Even includes a USB port on the side for charging USB based products and also includes the aircraft adaptor (and of course a cigarette lighter adaptor) and everything fits into a small cloth bag (included).
http://www.wagan.com/htmls/detail-2382.html

The link is for the newer 120 watt version but it looks identical otherwise. If you don't have access to Costco then check the link provided for either direct purchase or the availability of other resellers. There's a "where to buy" tab at the top of the screen. Cheers!

P.S. I just noticed that you are from the U.K. I'm sure this will still work as your MacBook charger should autoswitch down to 110v input, you'll just need to make sure you have the North American plug installed. If not, I'm sure there are similiar DC to AC adaptors available in the U.K. Hope that helps!

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What exactly happens to the battery when you plug in the MagSafe Airline power cord on a laptop with a battery that's fully (or mostly) charged? I understand that the battery will not charge with this cord, but it won't lose charge, or not much charge, while the computer is in use and the power cord is plugged in? Obviously if I have a fully charged battery and am using the MagSafe power cord, I don't want the battery to drain, even if it's not being charged by the cord--I want it to keep its charge while I use the power cord. Is that what happens, then?

from my understanding it wont drain the battery either, but i do not understand why this is or if it will work just like a MB power cord on a MBP how it will only do one at a time

-matt

n1ghtwalk3r wrote:
Does the Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter for MacBook and MacBook Pro work in cars to in the cigerete lighter and how does it work on a airoplane cause in airoplanes there is only a mike connection thats about it ?

According to the Apple website the Magsafe Airline Adapter is not compatible with automobile power ports.