Apple Releases Redesigned Mac Chargers and 'World Travel Adapter Kit'

This is the only thing I can afford that was launched today

Can we get smaller chargers

Sure. From Anker 👍

Hmm, ACC1 was based on IEC C7/C8 so you could always plug in standard cables too, which often came in handy in situations when you needed more length but didn’t have an extension cable with you. I don’t know what standard ACC2 is based on, if any, but from the looks of the diagram I won’t be able to use any of these cables anymore 👎

“Updated regulations” my arse 🤬

The old notched design was compatible with any standard C7 cable, which was great especially when needing more length, or you just forgot your cable etc. :(

Is that pill shaped design a standard somewhere? Never seen this before (at least not in Europe)

Looks like the new Power Extension Cable is braided and not that weird chalky plastic. I have a bunch that have deteriorated over time and are just so nasty; a dandruff-like powder comes off it with yellowing. That's a good change to braided!

I stand by every ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-4?post=34524927#post-34524927') single ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-4?post=34524937#post-34524937') one ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-4?post=34524944#post-34524944') of ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-4?post=34524957#post-34524957') my ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-4?post=34524998#post-34524998') varied ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-4?post=34525032#post-34525032') and ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-6?post=34525992#post-34525992') absolutely ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-7?post=34526604#post-34526604') incensed ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-7?post=34526610#post-34526610') comments ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-7?post=34526619#post-34526619') back ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-8?post=34544400#post-34544400') then ('https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apples-new-16-inch-macbook-pro-charger-has-a-compatibility-issue.2480382/page-8?post=34544415#post-34544415') (all TWELVE of them lol). It only took them almost SEVEN MONTHS to address this and officially come clean about whatever they hell they were doing vis-à-vis their power brick situation, and while they FINALLY offer a comprehensive, all-interoperable system (but Apple-only, it seems, and only in the new system, because they're obviously mutually incompatible; and do correct me if this is actually a new industry-wide standard and I'm wrong about the former), which will allow the same level of international compatibility and flexibility with the new extension cable offerings, they did indeed break IEC C8 plug compatibility for good in the process and have now introduced a new compatibility headache where none existed for DECADES. Yay (not).

To the editorial staff: please do better. @Joe Rossignol again, this warrants a more in-depth analysis, with proper context. WHOSE regulations did Apple cave in to, and why? Couldn't they have stuck to IEC standards in most countries and produce a few one-offs with these different plugs like they did back in April? Are they trying to, say, impose a new standard to the IEC and perhaps save some homes from burning down? Is there ANYTHING good to this move other than obsolescing MILLIONS of power bricks, plug adapters and extension cords? Where are the efficiency, environmental sustainability and interoperability-obsessed EU regulatory bodies in all of this? Food for thought. People were and are rightfully pissed at this, and maybe asking Apple and some experts in electrical safety regulations directly for more details would be interesting.

Edit: Message #1000! I just realised I was promoted to 65816, so at least there's something to be unreservedly excited about in this one. 😂