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kamarul hisham
January 23, 2021 at 6:22 am
armadadah
Richard B
January 23, 2021 at 7:30 am
Nonsense click bait! 👎
Jason White
January 23, 2021 at 7:45 am
You should not be saying anything near MagSafe is a bad idea. That’s a channel unfollow. Immediately. Give me MagSafe.
Alessandro Filippi
January 23, 2021 at 8:38 am
Every macbook can be charged from any of the 4 ports. If they do magsafe will be implemented on one of the 4. The rest will stay usbc. Or maybe they make it back compatible with usbc. Who knows.
Thirdy A.
January 23, 2021 at 10:17 am
I disagree with you. Magsafe should cone back.
Mike Carl
January 23, 2021 at 11:49 am
Your reasoning is quite shallow. The rumor that they are going to put back the magsafe DOES NOT mean that they will remove all the usb C on the macbooks. It simply meant that there will be a first party option. What’s the problem of having 1 more way of charging the macs? You can still use usb C to charge it. That capability cannot be remove to usb c because that is a standard of the usb c. I hate that you kinda do a somewhat clickbaity video here. Totally unjustifiable. Sorry.
Daniel Davies
January 23, 2021 at 11:56 am
i think itll be the case that you can use both
James Baynes
January 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm
I still like the MagSafe
Casshern
January 23, 2021 at 1:35 pm
I clicked this video prepared to say “nah shaddap you’re wrong, bring back magsafe blah blah”
But I actually agree with you regarding the ‘availability”of replacements and other cables.
Easy solution would be to have both.
keif
January 23, 2021 at 2:18 pm
If you think USB-c is universal, dive into the world of Nintendo Switch third party portable docks and chargers…
4evadunkley
January 23, 2021 at 2:38 pm
It feels like he’s going out of his way to have a novel take.
willersjon
January 23, 2021 at 2:54 pm
Apple usually has very long term goals. iPhone, apple watch, now both have a mag safe like charger. I’d venture to say they are probably working on this for the iPad too.
Perhaps, their long term vision is one charger that works across all their devices. Since iphone is moving to a port less design and apple watch is already there, mag safe is the way.
Not to mention, physical connections wear over time. I have replaced countless lightening cables, and a few USB-C. I find that USB-C also has poor durability, likely due to the far less snug fit we enjoy from regular usb.
In the end I think this will be great for apple users and great for the environment.
Melech77
January 23, 2021 at 3:01 pm
You would rather trade in the [by your own admission] laptop-saving MagSafe based on your speculation that people will be better off because they don’t want another proprietary cable in or on their desks? Okay then….
Jöhann Aleksei
January 23, 2021 at 3:09 pm
i can’t decide if i agree to this video until apple releases the macbook, not just the rumours. i like usb-c though, but yeah. i still can’t decide. I’m gonna go back to this video when i can and press dislike or like.
123abc
January 23, 2021 at 3:31 pm
wouldn’t it be great if we had universal plugs that remain standard for many decades like the power outlets in our homes that can power anything? Maybe the USB folks can come out with USB D with built in mag safe or everything can just be qi wireless charged, just a higher power version for laptops that would be great.
123abc
January 23, 2021 at 3:33 pm
apple should just include a mag safe adapter in the box.
Jai Chapman
January 23, 2021 at 4:04 pm
The point of USB-C is that it’s able to be used with multiple devices, like your phone, headphones, laptop, tablet and other things like a Switch. Not laptops exclusively.
Marc Asturias
January 23, 2021 at 4:45 pm
Dan, you really have missed the mark on your comments here about Magsafe. While it may be convenient to have USB-C for interoperability, using another brand’s adapter is a terrible idea…wattage, warranty coverage, etc. Magsafe is great for saving your investment from that inadvertent trip on the cord, but if it does have an Achilles heel, it is simply that metallic particles can be attracted to it, so its key to always keep it clean…that’s it. Its brilliant.
Kenneth B
January 23, 2021 at 4:58 pm
Typical hipster anti thought. Thinking the opposite of something generally agreed upon isn’t a personality.
Harry Chung
January 23, 2021 at 7:51 pm
Pretty sure you’ll still be able to charge the new MacBook with a USB-c charger even though it will have a magsafe power delivery system
Zeron'
January 23, 2021 at 7:53 pm
MagSafe is there to free up one extreme powerful USB 4/thunderbolt port. You have to use one of them for charging at a desk, it is like using airplane to delivery your grocery. Wasted potential.
BooBooYou
January 23, 2021 at 11:37 pm
Personally preference should not influence the industry, or even call on some good thing to “stay dead”. Those words are seriously irritating. DISLIKE+1
TuckerMan
January 23, 2021 at 11:58 pm
Nope 👎🏻, you’re wrong 😑.
Doing my part to provide your incorrect conclusion the proper Dislike 👎🏻 to like ratio.
Think 🤔 just a tiny bit beyond your overly entitled self. Most people don’t have a house full of disparate laptops except for tech reviewers (YouTube or otherwise), Lmao.
James Rivett
January 24, 2021 at 12:05 am
That was my first thought on hearing this… More Apple proprietary BS.
Meech Jacobs
January 24, 2021 at 1:15 am
The proprietary point that you make is EXACTLY why Apple will bring that feature back.
Meech Jacobs
January 24, 2021 at 1:17 am
I will even go as far as to add that Apple will make the Type-C ports non-charging to achieve this.
Ryan Radford
January 24, 2021 at 2:11 am
Why CNET should die
David Empire
January 24, 2021 at 3:40 am
The Surface can charge with both the proprietary magnetic connection and USB-C. The Macs would probably be similar as USB-C can supply enough power to charge the battery.
Cosmic Quasar
January 24, 2021 at 8:02 am
4 mins of a personal opinion with not many facts. MagSafe was a revolutionary power connection method that did what it was designed to do. It also self latched. No fiddling around with a small USB-C connector that is often hard to disconnect due to the smooth plastic covering on the end.
Vedansh Chauhan
January 24, 2021 at 12:55 pm
Disliked this video for the first time in years, no offense ◡̈
Mike M
January 24, 2021 at 1:54 pm
This guy would probably hate the glowing Apple logo coming back too because windows computers don’t have them.
Miracle Winchester
January 24, 2021 at 2:41 pm
BULL 💩
Zech Codes
January 24, 2021 at 3:54 pm
Almost certainly gonna be akin to the magsafe on the new iPhones. It’s not a port, just a wireless charger that holds on via magnets. It’ll be in addition to USB-C charging.
Josiah McKay
January 24, 2021 at 4:13 pm
I’ll save you 4.5 minutes:
Don’t bring back MagSafe because of USB-C interoperability
Frank Adams
January 24, 2021 at 4:23 pm
Before I retired I lived in hotels and motels. The MagSafe charger in my MacBook Pro saved me more than a few times. My errors and those of housekeeping. When you’d come back to the room and the cable was disconnected you knew they did it whilst cleaning.
Alright27
January 24, 2021 at 4:35 pm
Nah, I want MagSafe again. I hate having to worry about my cats tripping over my cable and then my MacBook goes flying unlike my old MacBook with MagSafe.
Will Cuna
January 24, 2021 at 7:13 pm
lol this editor can only point out 1 reason that magsafe is not a good thing.. pure stupidity.. why even make this kind of content
highdough
January 24, 2021 at 7:45 pm
So the convenience of being able to use different chargers outweighs the fact that you said that they’ve literally saved computers from being broken? Not sure I see the logic in that.
M-Class Designs
January 24, 2021 at 7:47 pm
Pretty dumb reason to not want mag safe back.
Tidepool Clipper
January 24, 2021 at 7:48 pm
Considering the rumors state both methods can be used for charging, the concerns are already rendered null.
Greg Hum
January 24, 2021 at 9:34 pm
Love it or hate it. MagSafe is more of a personal preference. It’s a trade off. Convenience of one charger, or the insurance/safety of MagSafe.
The day you trip on your cable and destroy your laptop is the same day you can also say, “well, at least I didn’t have to pack my charger today”.
JerkRant
January 24, 2021 at 9:42 pm
don’t know why apple jsut doesn’t make it’s own usb-c magsafe dongle thingy.. oh they could also put a chip in it that pairs with the laptop so you have to get a compatible charger.. or better yet the whole motherboard replaced if you have a problem. HIRE ME APPLE!
R S
January 24, 2021 at 10:05 pm
I don’t think majority of people care for USB C …except other tech bloggers on YouTube. Never in my life heard anyone complain about the charger.
Paul Anghel
January 24, 2021 at 11:20 pm
Nonsense from a boomer
Jan Smolinski
January 24, 2021 at 11:28 pm
We can’t blame Apple for keeping the proprietary Lightning connector but praising them for adopting MagSafe. Standards are good for everyone.
KingThomasFan 121
January 24, 2021 at 11:48 pm
The thing you’re saying is mostly just a preference for you, since it’s apple, USBC will probably stay on their laptops. I’m exited for MagSafe to return, but I’m not scared of USBC being removed.
dalokz
January 25, 2021 at 12:34 am
This took way too long to get to the point.
mickyfahrie
January 25, 2021 at 3:15 am
magsafe and lightning cable is designed just for apple products, so if apple really want to save environment like what they said when they introduce iphone 12 they should use usb-c as world standard, so every charger can charged all devices not just their own products
Intergalactic Gamer
January 25, 2021 at 3:44 am
Wow a cnet article about an opinion with nearly a 50/50 like to dislike ratio. And guess what, they aren’t disabling comments, they aren’t disabling user interaction. *cough cough @TheVerge
The 3rd Winchester
January 25, 2021 at 6:39 am
That’s not correct. Not every usb c cable is ment for charging a laptop.
Krishna
January 25, 2021 at 7:25 am
Another reason why apple wants to switch to usb-c is because they want people to give them more money for another magsafe instead of buying a cheaper usb-c elsewhere
Alexis Aguirre Vazquez
January 25, 2021 at 8:26 am
The like to dislike radio days it all. Also, how about both magsafe and USB c you morons.
Boosted Popcorn
January 25, 2021 at 8:53 am
Bro just use those magnetic usbc cables it works fine enough for me
Kudzai Dhodho
January 25, 2021 at 9:13 am
Current surface devices have both Like in my Surface Pro 7. The surface connector which is the default way to charge is like magsafe and then there is the added USB-C giving you more options to charge. Apple could do both
Kay
January 25, 2021 at 9:13 am
Current surface devices have both Like in my Surface Pro 7. The surface connector which is the default way to charge is like magsafe and then there is the added USB-C giving you more options to charge. Apple could do both
Supunk
January 25, 2021 at 10:04 am
MagSafe is the best
This video is a scam don’t watch it
No one cares if it won’t work with your LeNovO
SomePlaceForVideos
January 25, 2021 at 10:30 am
Not really universal when every USB c notebook requires a different amount of power and not every one of follow the USB spec.
Daniel Bass
January 25, 2021 at 11:40 am
Need some fungal nail treatment 0:55
Seth Jones
January 25, 2021 at 11:54 am
I hated magsafe. They were unreliable connections that caused a great deal of resistance and heat once it wore out. One of them destroyed a circuit board that had to be replaced by apple under warranty.
The chargers had inadequate strain relief on the wires by the magsafe connector, such that within a year or two the insulation would crack and expose the wires inside. I had to get countless chargers replaced under warranty. There were even class action lawsuits about the terrible quality of these chargers.
Ghost ツ
January 25, 2021 at 12:33 pm
Perfectly balanced Like/Dislike
GAMMER ABBY WITH TRICK
January 25, 2021 at 1:14 pm
LIKES VS DISLIKES 😜
Ryan Nguyen
January 25, 2021 at 4:10 pm
Lol, all these haters.
Dragon Warrior
January 25, 2021 at 8:31 pm
USB-C is not going anywhere on MacBooks. His other problem about everything being powered by USB-C and MagSafe would ruin that is only a problem that reviewers will have because the average person does not have that many laptops just lying around. If MagSafe came back then it would only affect someone who is keeping old laptop as a backup, even then it will still not be a problem because old charging chord and brick will be with the old laptop.
shyam kumar
January 26, 2021 at 7:28 am
Whiner !!!
Brandon fortaleza
January 26, 2021 at 8:38 pm
there just bringing it back for charging there not getting rid of usb-c there just bringing magsafe back
Osvaldo Gil
January 26, 2021 at 9:12 pm
I dont care about shitching cables with my MacBook pro. who cares? I need magSafe, that’s why I own apple products I don’t need any PC stuff.
Elijah Bartholomew
January 27, 2021 at 3:10 am
If what some people are commenting here is true, then Apple is going to be producing a MagSafe USB-C connector which would be bringing MagSafe technology to all current non-Mac laptops too – does anyone believe Apple would actually do that though?