Does the Magsafe Airline Adapter works with cars

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Does the Magsafe Airline Adapter works with cars

Please I need to know if it is possible that the Magsafe Airline Adaptor works with cars also??? Because i am afraid to buy one and i cant benefit from it. thanks

Macbook, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Nov 22, 2008 10:52 AM

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Duane

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Nov 22, 2008 6:56 PM in response to Zak@mac

Not according to http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB441Z/A which states "The MagSafe Airline Adapter is not compatible with automobile power ports."

Why did you post a question about a MacBook in the AirPort Express (AX) discussion area? Your question would have been more appropriate in the MacBook discussion area.

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Jan 12, 2009 11:57 AM in response to Zak@mac

Looking at the reviews of this product someone wrote: +This product works well in planes, but WHY didn't they design it to work in a car too. When buying this with my new Macbook Pro, not mention was made of its inabilty to deal with a 12v car charge! Only in the small print of its own page is that mentioned!  Disappointed!+

I must agree. It sure would be great to be able to charge my PB directly from the car auxiliary power port. Does anyone know why this is a problem? Does the charger need more than 12 volts to work? At MacWorld the other day I asked a guy working the Kensington booth why they don't have one and he said it was because the Magsafe connector is Apple proprietary and Apple won't allow them to license it.

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