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Griffin BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Breakaway Power Cable for MacBooks and Chromebook Pixel

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 577 ratings
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Connector Type USB Type C
Cable Type USB
Compatible Devices MacBook USB-C, Apple Macbook Pro 13 inch 2016, USB-C
Special Feature Magnetic breakaway connector

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  • 6' USB-C Charging Cable with Breakaway Magnetic Tip

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If you miss the peace of mind of charging your laptop with a breakaway cable, the Griffin BreakSafe will help you rest a little easier. The BreakSafe is a familiar design. Its USB-C connector disconnects from the cable safely with magnets. And when you're working in heavy foot traffic — at home with the kids and pets or at the coffee shop on a shared outlet — the Griffin BreakSafe could just save your cable, laptop, or fellow man from an unforeseen accident. The BreakSafe's half-inch USB-C connector is safe to leave plugged into your charger port at all times, so there are no extra parts to keep track of.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
577 global ratings

Customers say

Customers are happy with appearance of the electronic cable. They mention that the magnet strength is very weak, insufficient to stay connected, and not reversible. They also say that the cable tends to disconnect too easily. Customers also have issues with fit, and ease of disengagement. Opinions are mixed on quality and performance.

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21 customers mention16 positive5 negative

Customers like the appearance of the electronic cable. They mention it's a perfectly elegant solution, relatively inexpensive, and works as advertised. Some say the idea is great, but it protrudes too far out of the computer. Overall, most are satisfied with the engineering and design of the product.

"...It's a perfectly elegant solution, relatively inexpensive, AND has saved my new laptop from crashing to the ground twice now...." Read more

"...While it’s a gorgeous marvel of engineering and design, it is unfortunate that the specification for the USB-C port used for charging doesn’t leave..." Read more

"...This is a perfectly designed alternative that works as advertised...." Read more

"The idea of this is great, but it protrudes too far out of the computer when magnetic piece is detached, meaning it could easily get knocked and..." Read more

105 customers mention35 positive70 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the electronic cable. Some mention that it's solidly built and reliable, while others say that it is stiff and thicker than Apple's cable.

"...confused by some of the other reviews I've read about this cable being too stiff...." Read more

"...The quality is all around very good. The magnet isn't as strong as magsafe, but doesn't come apart on a whim, either...." Read more

"...off the magnet is no where strong enough to hold the connection, it breaks, or barely maintains the connection so it's on/off/on/off, which is..." Read more

"...product based on other reviews were: the magnet is too weak, the cord is too stiff, and the charge is too slow. I found NONE of those to be true...." Read more

72 customers mention41 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the electronic cable. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it became finicky and stopped working altogether. The size of the connector could be smaller.

"...isn't as flexible as the Apple cable supplied with my new MBP, it works fine and the magnetic connector doesn't unduly disconnect...." Read more

"Literally after a week of use it stopped working even when connected properly. The magnet is too weak unless it's laying flat on table or lapdesk...." Read more

"...It's a Shame because the cable is sturdy cable and it works great. 2 stars for the cable quality" Read more

"...This cable definitely does not solve the problem completely, but it does help. I enjoy using this cable much more than the regular charger...." Read more

75 customers mention16 positive59 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the magnet strength of the electronic cable. They mention that the magnet is very weak, insufficient to stay connected, and not reversible. They also say that the magnetic end of the cable is very exposed and could provoke a fire.

"...The quality is all around very good. The magnet isn't as strong as magsafe, but doesn't come apart on a whim, either...." Read more

"...The magnet is also *very* weak. Just the weight of the cable on its own is enough to disconnect it...." Read more

"...put your laptop in your lap and the cable hangs off the magnet is no where strong enough to hold the connection, it breaks, or barely maintains the..." Read more

"...-It has a very stong magnet (it is not weak as mentioned in other reviews)..." Read more

45 customers mention3 positive42 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the cable. They mention that it tends to disconnect too easily, and the magnet is too weak. The cable gets scratched easily, it barely maintains the connection, and it goes off and on randomly.

"...There's a small gap between the connector and my MBP's body. This gap doesn't prevent the cable from working but it is aesthetically annoying...." Read more

"...where strong enough to hold the connection, it breaks, or barely maintains the connection so it's on/off/on/off, which is annoying and bad for your..." Read more

"...However, the stiffness causes it to easily disconnect during regular use...." Read more

"...As of about 30 minutes ago, the cable disconnects itself without any intervention from me, on the side with the Dash (Hyphen) Marks...." Read more

38 customers mention5 positive33 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the charging capabilities of the cable. They mention that it doesn't charge their laptop, the magnetic connection pieces stop charging, and it only works for power charging. Some say that the cable detaches and is almost useless as a charging cable. Customers also report that the charging indicator does not light up.

"...if the cable could also use it for data transfer but it only works for power charging...." Read more

"...Unfortunately, this cable has a few significant disadvantages. The magnetic end is pretty obtuse...." Read more

"...the connection so it's on/off/on/off, which is annoying and bad for your power supply/computer...." Read more

"...were: the magnet is too weak, the cord is too stiff, and the charge is too slow. I found NONE of those to be true...." Read more

31 customers mention0 positive31 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the adapter. They mention that the adaptor is slightly too large, the head is oversized, and the cable itself is stiff. The USB-C insert is too large and prevents larger dongles from being used. The detachable end piece is also rather large, making it protrude quite a lot. It's small enough to lose in your bag and does not fit their Nexus 5X's case.

"...The USB-C connector doesn't fit flush against my late 2016 MBP. There's a small gap between the connector and my MBP's body...." Read more

"...The magnetic end is pretty obtuse. It's just too big to keep in all the time, both for aesthetic reasons and because it could cause damage in there..." Read more

"...The magnetic piece that fits into my computer is way too loose. For this reason I'm going to replace the product with something that fits better...." Read more

"...The only con I see with it is that since it is a bit big, it doesn't plug into my laptop with a clear/hard case on it...." Read more

19 customers mention4 positive15 negative

Customers find the electronic cable to come off too easily. They mention that it snaps off easily under normal use, and that it constantly comes dislodged. Some say that the one side tip is short, making it easy to fall out from the device. Overall, some customers feel the cable is too weak to be effective and doesn't stay attached.

"...The only real downside to this is the ease that the cable comes off, they could have made the magnets a little stronger so that it does not separate..." Read more

"...If you breathe on it wrong, it falls off. It will do for now but I will still be on the lookout for something better." Read more

"...My only complaints are the cable is a little stiff, so it is more likely to pop-off, and you can only plug it in one-way...." Read more

"...This has a strong magnet that will not disconnect with a slight wiggle, but disconnects instantly with a tug...." Read more

Makes for great insurance, barring a few design issues
3 Stars
Makes for great insurance, barring a few design issues
MagSafe was one of the more interesting parts of owning my first MacBook back in 2012. Coming from a Sony laptop, I was amazed by the ingenuity that had gone into making that little magnetic break-away safety feature. I’m pretty sure it has protected my bulky classic MacBook Pro from disaster a couple of times. Then I switched to this beautiful little laptop called the MacBook in 2015. While it’s a gorgeous marvel of engineering and design, it is unfortunate that the specification for the USB-C port used for charging doesn’t leave room for a similar mechanism.This is where Griffin’s BreakSafe USB-C cable replacement comes in. Simply put, it’s a replacement for the white USB-C to USB-C cable that goes between the Apple-included charging brick and your laptop. One of the ends of this cable employs a mechanism not too dissimilar to Apple’s MagSafe to protect your laptop from accidental yanks.Since the laptop’s body does not include any magnets around the charging port, the BreakSafe plug that goes is split into two parts. One of these parts is a little nub that actually plugs into your laptop and the other end is connected to the cable itself. This way, the cable itself can split (and attach again magnetically) if someone happens to trip on your cable.I have been using a free sample unit sent to me for review for a couple of weeks now.The idea is great, but the design could use some work. I have a few comments:1. First of all, the plug that fits into the laptop itself is bulky. I totally understand if it’s an engineering restriction to accommodate USB-C compliant components along with the magnets required to function. But keep in mind as a prospective user that it looks a little tacky when plugged in.2. The cable is thicker and stiffer than Apple’s cable. This may mean that it’s sturdier in the long run. However, the stiffness causes it to easily disconnect during regular use. It does not happen frequently enough to be annoying, but it still happens enough times every single day. Expect it to fall off when you turn your MacBook to face someone else, or when picking it up and moving it. If you don’t keep it plugged in much, it’s not a deal-breaker.3. The black color of the cable looks really out of place. Firstly, it doesn’t look natural with an Apple product, which usually come with all white cables. And secondly, it doesn’t match Apple’s power brick that it also connects to.Barring these issues, this product has a lot of potential.Either way, the Griffin BreakSafe makes for some really solid insurance. It has already saved my laptop from disaster at least once, when someone tripped over my cable really hard. But considering the long battery life on these ultraportable laptops, it’s not hard to have a nice charging schedule that avoids the need for being plugged in while working.
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Wail
5.0 out of 5 stars High quality, excellent idea, not good as megasafe but it serves the purpose!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016
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I really liked this product, I am using it for one month now for my new macbook 12 inch 2016! I have used the megasafe MacBook Pro charger for 5 years. It is not perfect as the megasafe but it will serve for the purpose that I bought it for.

Pros:
-Will protect your macbook from accidental pulling of the cable
-It has a very stong magnet (it is not weak as mentioned in other reviews)
-The USB-C head magnetic part is more tigher than the original one (or maybe mine became loose that is why I feel this one is more stronger)

Cons:
-If you like to move around with your laptop, it will be hard for you because it will detache the magnets (but if you move anyway you will harm the USB-C output from the laptop itself) and that's why this cable is very important for me.
-It is a little bit thicker than the apple original cable
-The cable color is black (if you like the apple white cable you may be uncomfortable with it) but I like mine because my laptop is Space Gray!
-It is expensive! I bought it when it was $20 in special discount (prime day discount).
-When you pull out the cable, the USB-C head will be attached to your laptop output, so you have to be careful with it too!

I am planning to buy another one for my wife, because her original cable became very loose, but I am waiting for another discount ؛)
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Wail
5.0 out of 5 stars High quality, excellent idea, not good as megasafe but it serves the purpose!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016
I really liked this product, I am using it for one month now for my new macbook 12 inch 2016! I have used the megasafe MacBook Pro charger for 5 years. It is not perfect as the megasafe but it will serve for the purpose that I bought it for.

Pros:
-Will protect your macbook from accidental pulling of the cable
-It has a very stong magnet (it is not weak as mentioned in other reviews)
-The USB-C head magnetic part is more tigher than the original one (or maybe mine became loose that is why I feel this one is more stronger)

Cons:
-If you like to move around with your laptop, it will be hard for you because it will detache the magnets (but if you move anyway you will harm the USB-C output from the laptop itself) and that's why this cable is very important for me.
-It is a little bit thicker than the apple original cable
-The cable color is black (if you like the apple white cable you may be uncomfortable with it) but I like mine because my laptop is Space Gray!
-It is expensive! I bought it when it was $20 in special discount (prime day discount).
-When you pull out the cable, the USB-C head will be attached to your laptop output, so you have to be careful with it too!

I am planning to buy another one for my wife, because her original cable became very loose, but I am waiting for another discount ؛)
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Boss
5.0 out of 5 stars All Around Excellent for the Money
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017
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I really don't understand how this product is receiving such mixed reviews. The USB-C cable that came with my Macbook, while great for data sharing between computers, is not the safest thing to plug into the laptop for charging. If something (child, cat, leg) accidentally tugs on the cord, your entire laptop goes down with it. I missed my magsafe charger, and I was really pleased to see that Griffin makes an alternative to the USB-C cord. It's a perfectly elegant solution, relatively inexpensive, AND has saved my new laptop from crashing to the ground twice now. The quality is all around very good. The magnet isn't as strong as magsafe, but doesn't come apart on a whim, either. I use it both at my desk and lying in bed no problem whatsoever. The cord is a little stiff at first but becomes more flexible with time. Would not recommend leaving the little USB-C bit in your computer when not charging (as Griffin actually suggests on the packaging), but that's the only negative thing I can think to say. Griffin also offers lifetime guarantees on its products (unlike Apple) so if your charger ever stops working you can get an easy replacement no problem.
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Boss
5.0 out of 5 stars All Around Excellent for the Money
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2017
I really don't understand how this product is receiving such mixed reviews. The USB-C cable that came with my Macbook, while great for data sharing between computers, is not the safest thing to plug into the laptop for charging. If something (child, cat, leg) accidentally tugs on the cord, your entire laptop goes down with it. I missed my magsafe charger, and I was really pleased to see that Griffin makes an alternative to the USB-C cord. It's a perfectly elegant solution, relatively inexpensive, AND has saved my new laptop from crashing to the ground twice now. The quality is all around very good. The magnet isn't as strong as magsafe, but doesn't come apart on a whim, either. I use it both at my desk and lying in bed no problem whatsoever. The cord is a little stiff at first but becomes more flexible with time. Would not recommend leaving the little USB-C bit in your computer when not charging (as Griffin actually suggests on the packaging), but that's the only negative thing I can think to say. Griffin also offers lifetime guarantees on its products (unlike Apple) so if your charger ever stops working you can get an easy replacement no problem.
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S. Kozlowski
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, with some minor reservations...see photos.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016
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I'm a little confused by some of the other reviews I've read about this cable being too stiff. While this Griffin cable isn't as flexible as the Apple cable supplied with my new MBP, it works fine and the magnetic connector doesn't unduly disconnect. I regularly sit with my MBP on my lap and I'm able to turn my laptop without the cable breaking. Hence, I'm can't verify the problems others have noted.

I do have two quibbles about this cable:

1) It would be nice if the cable could also use it for data transfer but it only works for power charging.
2) The USB-C connector doesn't fit flush against my late 2016 MBP. There's a small gap between the connector and my MBP's body. This gap doesn't prevent the cable from working but it is aesthetically annoying. Hence, I tend to connect the magnetic connector to the power brick, instead of the computer since, the non-splitting side fits flush against my MBP. See Photos below.

In total, this product seems quite good and I'm pleased I bought it.
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S. Kozlowski
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, with some minor reservations...see photos.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2016
I'm a little confused by some of the other reviews I've read about this cable being too stiff. While this Griffin cable isn't as flexible as the Apple cable supplied with my new MBP, it works fine and the magnetic connector doesn't unduly disconnect. I regularly sit with my MBP on my lap and I'm able to turn my laptop without the cable breaking. Hence, I'm can't verify the problems others have noted.

I do have two quibbles about this cable:

1) It would be nice if the cable could also use it for data transfer but it only works for power charging.
2) The USB-C connector doesn't fit flush against my late 2016 MBP. There's a small gap between the connector and my MBP's body. This gap doesn't prevent the cable from working but it is aesthetically annoying. Hence, I tend to connect the magnetic connector to the power brick, instead of the computer since, the non-splitting side fits flush against my MBP. See Photos below.

In total, this product seems quite good and I'm pleased I bought it.
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D. Herbert
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Idea, Poor Product
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016
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I'll start with the positive things first: I've tested this with both a Google Pixel C, Google Pixel XL, and a Nexus 6P and this cable allows for rapid charging on all devices (including full-speed 18W charging with the Pixel XL). Using USB-C multimeter, I was able to test that this cable charges at the same speed as my non-magnetic C-to-C cables. I lack the equipment to test whether it fully complies with the USB Type C spec, so I can't attest to whether it is actually safe to use. If I were to guess, this cable was designed with the original USB-C Macbook, so this cable is only safe to use with the USB-C Macbook and *nothing else*, including the USB-C Macbook Pro which was released after this cable was made.

Unfortunately, this cable has a few significant disadvantages. The magnetic end is pretty obtuse. It's just too big to keep in all the time, both for aesthetic reasons and because it could cause damage in there's an accident (which is the reason to buy something like this in the first place!). The magnet is also *very* weak. Just the weight of the cable on its own is enough to disconnect it. Pretty much the only situation where this cable is useful is if you use your device on a desk or table. If you want to keep it charging while sitting in bed or on a sofa, you'll need a different cable.

Overall, I really like the idea behind this product. Among C-to-C cables, this magnetic one is the first of its kind, and it really feels like it was rushed to be first. I'm optimistic that others will iterate on this idea and make it more compact and make the connection stronger.
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Sundragon
1.0 out of 5 stars Returning it (Macbook Pro 13 2016 edition)
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2016
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Literally after a week of use it stopped working even when connected properly. The magnet is too weak unless it's laying flat on table or lapdesk. What makes this very different from the Magsafe is that the Magsafe adapter Apple uses has a very pliable cable that bends so the magnet can maintain connection. The Griffin cable is so stiff that it doesn't bend enough to prevent the magnet from disconnecting. Either the cable needs to be more pliable or the magnet stronger. Example If you put your laptop in your lap and the cable hangs off the magnet is no where strong enough to hold the connection, it breaks, or barely maintains the connection so it's on/off/on/off, which is annoying and bad for your power supply/computer.

Griffin has had over a year to perfect this and there are a few Kickstarters that have launched that look like they are addressing the issues of the Griffin connector. Either listen to the crappy reviews or lose the market you were smart enough to find...
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GM
5.0 out of 5 stars Salva MacBook Pro touch 15
Reviewed in Mexico on June 16, 2019
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Tiene polaridad por iman ! Que puede no ser útil para. Usb C pero ya oso que al caminar alguna persona tropezó con el cable y se separó sin problema, la calidad es mejor que la de Apple y funciona excelente! Ampliamente recomendable, un poco costoso pero cuanto cuesta una pantalla de .Mac si se cae y estrella!!
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Fabulon94
5.0 out of 5 stars Utile et salvateur
Reviewed in France on January 7, 2020
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Monté sur un MacBook Air dernière génération c’est l’assurance anti chute. Par contre le câble usb c est trop rigide, donc vous devez le mettre dans l’axe horizontal de l’adaptateur sous peine que les aimants se débranchent.
Seul petit hic mais compensé par son utilité
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Stephen Verhaeghe
5.0 out of 5 stars I like the long cord that comes with it
Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2018
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Has already saved my laptop from my dopey dog a number of times. In defense of my dog, it has also allowed me to be lazy in thinking about cord and laptop placement. I like the long cord that comes with it, too. Saddened at the loss of the MagSafe charger in my previous MBP, but happy Griffin was able to bring it back in the USB-C-only MBP era.
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DIonisio
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto. Imprescindible fuera de casa.
Reviewed in Spain on August 2, 2018
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Buen producto para potencias de hasta 60W. Lo utilizo en un Mac Book Pro de 13” de julio de 2018. Para ver si es compatible con tu ordenador, tablet o smartphone sólo tienes que fijarte en la potencia de su cargador: si es menor o igual que 60W, te sirve.
No mires la tensión en voltios, ya que en USB-C es siempre 20 voltios.
También lo puedes comprobar con la corriente de carga de tu dispositivo : máximo 3 amperios (3A). Vale para cualquier tablet o smartphone que use cargador de 2 o 1 A.
No sirve para el MacBook Pro de 15” 2018 ya que su cargador es de 80W (corriente de carga de 4A).
Mi MacBook Pro de 13” consume 61W por lo que está en el límite pero no se calienta y sí carga la batería.
El imán me parece correcto, del estilo del MagSafe de mi MacBook Air anterior.
Y NO inutiliza el usb de al lado ya que SÍ cabe otro conector USB-C en paralelo
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DIonisio
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen producto. Imprescindible fuera de casa.
Reviewed in Spain on August 2, 2018
Buen producto para potencias de hasta 60W. Lo utilizo en un Mac Book Pro de 13” de julio de 2018. Para ver si es compatible con tu ordenador, tablet o smartphone sólo tienes que fijarte en la potencia de su cargador: si es menor o igual que 60W, te sirve.
No mires la tensión en voltios, ya que en USB-C es siempre 20 voltios.
También lo puedes comprobar con la corriente de carga de tu dispositivo : máximo 3 amperios (3A). Vale para cualquier tablet o smartphone que use cargador de 2 o 1 A.
No sirve para el MacBook Pro de 15” 2018 ya que su cargador es de 80W (corriente de carga de 4A).
Mi MacBook Pro de 13” consume 61W por lo que está en el límite pero no se calienta y sí carga la batería.
El imán me parece correcto, del estilo del MagSafe de mi MacBook Air anterior.
Y NO inutiliza el usb de al lado ya que SÍ cabe otro conector USB-C en paralelo
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S.L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have für neuere MacBooks
Reviewed in Germany on May 2, 2018
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Da Apple aus mir unerklärlichen Gründen den MagSave abgeschafft hat und dieser mein altes Macbook unzählige Male
vor dem Herunterstürzen bewahrt hat, habe ich vor der Anschaffung dieses Kabels für mein neues MacBook Pro keine Sekunde gezögert.

Die Qualität des Kabels ist gut. Das Kabel selbst ist etwas steif, was sich mit der Zeit aber gibt. Der Anschluss funktioniert aber wunderbar.
Fest genug, dass er sich bei der Büroarbeit nicht löst, locker genug, dass er beim kleinsten Ziehen abspringt. Im Ergebnis wohl
eher zu locker als zu fest – aber besser als andersherum ;) Etliche Stolperer über das Kabel blieben jedenfalls glücklicherweise folgenlos,
womit sich die Kosten mehr als rentiert haben! Ein Nachteil ist, dass das passende Gegenstück stets im Macbook steckt, was mich nicht nennenswert beeinträchtigt, aber optisch etwas stört.

Alles in Allem für mich ein unverzichtbares Gadget, für das ich den Herstellern meinen aufrichtigen Dank aussprechen möchte!!!
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