Can I use a "T" shaped charger?

Although the new MagSafe 2 has the T head the OP is talking about this.

Which is the older style MagSafe adapter.

First of all, you said "all the air models, except for the newest released a couple of weeks ago, use the MagSafe adapters, not the MagSafe 2." That is incorrect, as shown here:

MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) - Technical Specifications

This spec shows that last year's MacBook Air also used the MagSafe 2.

Anyway, that's not important for the OP's question. What is important is that the new MagSafe 2 ("T" shaped) charger cannot be used with your MacBook Air that had a MagSafe ("L" shaped) charger.

Apple has documented that in this page:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD592LL/A/apple-45w-magsafe-2-power-adapter-fo r-macbook-air

... right in this area:

Actually, the newer one is the MagSafe 2 as shown here:

MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013) - Technical Specifications

MacBook Air - Technical Specifications

The newer Air uses MagSafe 2 and the older uses MagSafe.

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As this shows, the MagSafe 2 is the "T" shaped one and is not compatible with the older MagSafe:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD592LL/A/apple-45w-magsafe-2-power-adapter-fo r-macbook-air

All of this confirms what I first posted.

Ok, to sum it up:

The left two work the the OP's computer. They both use the original MagSafe technology. The right (MagSafe 2), will not.

No the older MagSafe chargers had the T shaped end. The cord came straight out of the magnetic head instead of at 90°.

To the OP. Yes it is ok to use the T shaped AC adapter as long as it is the correct or larger wattage for your model mac.

sberman wrote:

The "L" shaped one is called a MagSafe Power Adaptor. The "T" shaped one is a MagSafe 2 Power Adaptor. They are not interchangeable.

Yes and the older T shape adapter use the same exact connection to the notebook. Sorry but please check your facts. I have said this now 3 times. All the Air models, except for the newest released a couple of Weeks Ago, use the MagSafe adapters Not the MagSafe 2. If the OPs Air has a frayed cord it surely could not be one of the newest Air models as they are all only weeks old.

After your response, maybe it's not worth the trouble but here's a photo showing the incompatibility of the two adapters:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/apple-magsafe-vs-magsafe-2-photos-incompatibl e-power-connectors/

Ok if the magsafe 2 has always had the T shaped adapter and the OP has the L shaped one then they clearly do not have a MagSafe 2. But you still fail to realize there was a older T shaped MagSafe adapter. Not sure why you can get that through your head but I'm done with this.

I believe the OP is talking about this:

... which is the older style MagSafe adapter.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC747LL/A/apple-45w-magsafe-power-adaptor-for- macbook-air

I believe this is what you need:

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC747LL/A/apple-45w-magsafe-power-adaptor-for- macbook-air

The "L" shaped one is called a MagSafe Power Adaptor. The "T" shaped one is a MagSafe 2 Power Adaptor. They are not interchangeable.

I have seen the adapter you are showing, but I don't believe the MacBook Air ever used it. I think it was used in other MacBooks, but never any MacBook Air.

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As I said several posts agp:

"I have seen the adapter you are showing, but I don't believe the MacBook Air ever used it. I think it was used in other MacBooks, but never any MacBook Air."