The Latest Apple Rumor: Why Magsafe Coming Back to MacBooks is Actually a Terrible Idea

Digging through Apple rumors can be a thankless task, with many of them being either very obvious or wishful thinking. However, one recent rumor that has caught my attention is the possibility of bringing back the beloved Magsafe connection on macbooks. As someone who has had their fair share of close calls with laptops and power cords, I must say that I am not a fan of this idea.

Magsafe was a game-changer when it first emerged in 2006, providing a breakaway magnetic connection for the power cable that kept my laptops safe from harm. The design was simple yet effective, with a magnet embedded in the laptop's casing and another one on the power cord, ensuring that the cord would disconnect safely if I accidentally bumped into something or twisted it too hard. It saved countless macbooks from certain doom, including many of mine, and it's still remembered fondly by many who grew up using these devices.

However, as Apple began to transition to USB-C power in 2015 with the introduction of the 12-inch MacBook, Magsafe started to disappear from newer models. While the new design was certainly sleeker and more versatile, it also meant that the magnetic connection that had protected my laptops for so long was no longer available. I must admit that I was initially disappointed by this development, but as I thought about it further, I realized that the benefits of USB-C power outweighed those of Magsafe.

One of the main advantages of USB-C is its universality. Unlike Magsafe, which was specific to Apple devices only, USB-C is used by a wide range of manufacturers, from Dell and HP to Lenovo and ASUS. This means that if I had a laptop with a USB-C port, I could use the same charger and cable on any other device that also had a USB-C port. It's this level of compatibility that has made USB-C such an attractive standard for modern laptops.

Of course, there are still some drawbacks to USB-C power. For one thing, it can be slower than traditional MagSafe connections, which were designed to provide a stable and reliable source of power even in the event of a drop or other accident. Additionally, gaming laptops often require more power than what USB-C can deliver, so they may still need their own proprietary charging systems. Nevertheless, these limitations are being addressed by manufacturers, who are working to improve the performance and capabilities of USB-C.

In contrast, bringing back Magsafe would be a step backward in terms of technological progress. While it's certainly true that many people miss the old design, I believe that the benefits of USB-C power outweigh those of the magnetic connection. With USB-C, I can use my laptop on any device, anywhere, without worrying about compatibility issues or lost charging adapters. It's a small sacrifice to make for a more versatile and adaptable technology.

Furthermore, Apple is known for its proprietary technology, which has often been criticized for limiting user choice and flexibility. However, with USB-C, Apple is actually embracing the benefits of standardization and openness. By adopting this widely-used port standard, Apple is helping to create a more cohesive and connected ecosystem, where users can easily share charging cables and accessories across different devices.

In conclusion, while I understand why some people might miss Magsafe, I believe that bringing back this technology would be a step backward in terms of technological progress. The benefits of USB-C power, including its universality, speed, and versatility, make it a superior choice for modern laptops. If Apple can find a way to integrate the best features of both worlds – namely, the safety and reliability of Magsafe and the flexibility and compatibility of USB-C – then that would be a wonderful compromise. However, as things stand, I believe that USB-C is here to stay, and it's only a matter of time before we see even more improvements and innovations in this rapidly evolving field.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enlatest apple rumor is that the beloved magsafe connection is coming back to macbooks i'm going to tell you why that's actually a terrible idea digging through apple rumors it's a thankless task a lot of it is either very obvious like there's going to be new macbooks this year or it's you know wish fulfillment projection uh people saying it would be oh a great idea to have this or that uh but one of the latest rumors and this comes from a couple of good sources that in addition to new m1 versions of the macbook pro and maybe getting rid of the touch bar and having a new 14-inch pro instead of the 13-inch the most interesting rumor was actually that the magsafe connection may be coming back to macbooks now if you remember magsafe this started way back when macbooks first started in 2006 and it was a breakaway magnetic connection for the power cable it had some pins in it and there was a magnetic connection and you just you know push the plug into the macbook and it would stay there the magnet was strong enough to keep it but if you tripped over it or you brushed it against it or something hit it it would pop out safely and your laptop would not go tumbling to the floor and we've all had that happen it's a horrifying situation and i'll tell you magsafe saved many macbooks including many of mine from from terrible face so i loved magsafe but apple started to phase it out in 2015 when they introduced the 12-inch macbook that system had a usb-c connection for power and eventually that moved onto all the other macbooks the macbook air the macbook pro even some of the ipads have usb-c now when they moved to the usb-c power from the magsafe you lost that magnetic safety connection that everybody loved and there were a bunch of attempts over the years for people to make third-party adapters that would turn your usbc cable into something magnetic and you'd put a little piece in the laptop and you'd put a little piece on the end of your usbc cable okay it's not the same thing and we always wanted magsafe to come back now that it is at least in the realm of possibility i started thinking about it and i said you know what i kind of like where we're at better now and i'll tell you why apple is known for a lot of proprietary technology and proprietary connections like the lightning connection uh but usbc is universal and not just macbooks but any mainstream laptop that you use now over the last couple of years is going to be powered by a usbc connection if you have a dell xps 13 or an hp spectre or an envy or a acer swift 7 or suzenbook or a lenovo thinkpad x1 whatever it is they all use usbc connections so if you have a laptop in this room a work laptop and your personal laptop over there the fact that all these power connections are universal now has been so incredibly useful to me especially i don't have to worry about is the macbook power brick in one room and the lenovo power brick in another room anything you plug in is generally speaking going to work there's gonna be a few edge cases where you're gonna have trouble or it's not gonna charge as fast uh because of the different uh wattage in the in the power brick and gaming laptops those usually still need their own proprietary you know higher wattage power bricks with those little barrel connectors uh someday we'll be able to push enough power through these usbc connections to power you know a full graphics heart we're not there yet so while i love magsafe and the you know laptop saving properties that it has i even more appreciate the fact that i can mix and match my power connections and this goes not just for macbooks but for all modern laptops you don't have to worry about replacing your plug if you lose it you could just grab one from a friend or from another machine that you have the oculus quest 2 runs off usb-c the nintendo switch runs off usb-c power it's that universal i never thought i'd be able to charge my console from my laptop power brick but guess what that's the world we're living in now if apple finds a way to bring magsafe back but keep that universal usbc power connection then i'm all for it if they can't do that then i'm afraid that this is a technology that even though i love it should probably stay deadlatest apple rumor is that the beloved magsafe connection is coming back to macbooks i'm going to tell you why that's actually a terrible idea digging through apple rumors it's a thankless task a lot of it is either very obvious like there's going to be new macbooks this year or it's you know wish fulfillment projection uh people saying it would be oh a great idea to have this or that uh but one of the latest rumors and this comes from a couple of good sources that in addition to new m1 versions of the macbook pro and maybe getting rid of the touch bar and having a new 14-inch pro instead of the 13-inch the most interesting rumor was actually that the magsafe connection may be coming back to macbooks now if you remember magsafe this started way back when macbooks first started in 2006 and it was a breakaway magnetic connection for the power cable it had some pins in it and there was a magnetic connection and you just you know push the plug into the macbook and it would stay there the magnet was strong enough to keep it but if you tripped over it or you brushed it against it or something hit it it would pop out safely and your laptop would not go tumbling to the floor and we've all had that happen it's a horrifying situation and i'll tell you magsafe saved many macbooks including many of mine from from terrible face so i loved magsafe but apple started to phase it out in 2015 when they introduced the 12-inch macbook that system had a usb-c connection for power and eventually that moved onto all the other macbooks the macbook air the macbook pro even some of the ipads have usb-c now when they moved to the usb-c power from the magsafe you lost that magnetic safety connection that everybody loved and there were a bunch of attempts over the years for people to make third-party adapters that would turn your usbc cable into something magnetic and you'd put a little piece in the laptop and you'd put a little piece on the end of your usbc cable okay it's not the same thing and we always wanted magsafe to come back now that it is at least in the realm of possibility i started thinking about it and i said you know what i kind of like where we're at better now and i'll tell you why apple is known for a lot of proprietary technology and proprietary connections like the lightning connection uh but usbc is universal and not just macbooks but any mainstream laptop that you use now over the last couple of years is going to be powered by a usbc connection if you have a dell xps 13 or an hp spectre or an envy or a acer swift 7 or suzenbook or a lenovo thinkpad x1 whatever it is they all use usbc connections so if you have a laptop in this room a work laptop and your personal laptop over there the fact that all these power connections are universal now has been so incredibly useful to me especially i don't have to worry about is the macbook power brick in one room and the lenovo power brick in another room anything you plug in is generally speaking going to work there's gonna be a few edge cases where you're gonna have trouble or it's not gonna charge as fast uh because of the different uh wattage in the in the power brick and gaming laptops those usually still need their own proprietary you know higher wattage power bricks with those little barrel connectors uh someday we'll be able to push enough power through these usbc connections to power you know a full graphics heart we're not there yet so while i love magsafe and the you know laptop saving properties that it has i even more appreciate the fact that i can mix and match my power connections and this goes not just for macbooks but for all modern laptops you don't have to worry about replacing your plug if you lose it you could just grab one from a friend or from another machine that you have the oculus quest 2 runs off usb-c the nintendo switch runs off usb-c power it's that universal i never thought i'd be able to charge my console from my laptop power brick but guess what that's the world we're living in now if apple finds a way to bring magsafe back but keep that universal usbc power connection then i'm all for it if they can't do that then i'm afraid that this is a technology that even though i love it should probably stay dead\n"