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Is the “MagSafe” power connector that ships, or shipped, with MacBook Air models also compatible with the MacBook and MacBook Pro?

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Is the “MagSafe” power connector that ships, or shipped, with MacBook Air models also compatible with the MacBook and MacBook Pro?

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No. The “MagSafe” power connector that has shipped with each MacBook Air model only provides 45-watts of power, and as such, cannot power a MacBook or MacBook Pro model, which all require more power. Additionally, the “MagSafe” power connector for the original, “Late 2008” and “Mid-2009” MacBook Air models is rotated 90-degrees to save space. A “regular” MacBook “MagSafe” power connector will provide power to these earlier MacBook Air models, but it won’t fit when the MacBook Air sits on a flat surface. On the other hand, a regular MacBook “MagSafe” power connector can provide power to the “Late 2010” MacBook Air models.