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MagStay PRO keeps your MagSafe stuck


The MagStay Pro is a little plastic clip that holds in your MagSafe power connector on a 15" or 17" MacBook Pro. Basically, it's a retainer that plugs into the USB port next to the MagSafe to keep it from being disconnected. It also allows you to store the little plastic cap that comes with the MagSafe power adapter. Obviously, this completely undermines the point of the MagSafe, but if you find it accidently coming out when using it on your lap, etc., and you're not worried about the cord tripping problem, then it might be worth a look.

The MagStay Pro is $11.99 and is available from thought out.

[via The Gadgeteer]

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The MagStay Pro is a little plastic clip that holds in your MagSafe power connector on a 15" or 17" MacBook Pro. Basically, it's a...
 

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James

The MagSafe feature would still work, guys. Right now, if you have a MacBook Pro, try yanking the cord straight out. It pulls out just fine. Only if you pull slowly does it drag the laptop with it. So unless you trip in slow-motion, this overpriced piece of plastic won't undermine the MagSafe. But it would solve the MagSafe's annoying tendency to come unplugged by pushing it up or down. As someone who uses his laptop alot on a bed or couch, I hate that the laptop sinks in and knocks the MagSafe right out.

This product is a great idea, just set at the wrong price.

March 06 2008 at 3:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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mike

The cost two deli sandwiches is too high? or 3 gallons of gas?

March 06 2008 at 4:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nathan

*extending

Good thing I'm in school.

March 06 2008 at 3:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Nathan

While I understand the hostility people seem to have toward this thing, it would actually be pretty useful in extended the life of your battery.

It's recommended that if your laptop is going to be sitting in one place for a while, keep it plugged in without the battery. Here at school, I would love to do that, but since the MagSafe could come out at anytime, I would never risk it. With this, I would feel a bit more confident.

March 06 2008 at 3:04 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sam

um, actually it would still pull out, it just keeps it from tilting up and down. . .

March 06 2008 at 2:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dave M.

I love my MacBook, but there is no way in this lifetime I am going to put that notebook computer directly on my lap! Way way to hot. I can't imagine anyone wanting to do that.

I use a piece of wood (used to be a shelf of an old shelf unit I had) that has enough room for my notebook and a mouse pad. I even put a notebook fan between the notebook and wood. Even with a 3/4" thick piece of wood, the heat gets through.

March 05 2008 at 9:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Jack

I think you should take yours to an Apple store. Mine gets warm, but nowhere near how you described it.

March 05 2008 at 10:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Dave M.

Jack, I have yet to see a MacBook or MacBook Pro that doesn't get uncomfortably hot during normal use. Heck, even my Windows based Pentium 4 notebook gets pretty darn warm when sitting on my lap. Maybe your just a mutant. ;)

March 06 2008 at 8:32 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
macinjosh

That totally undermines the point of the mag safe connector. dumb idea.

March 05 2008 at 9:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pat

Interesting comments, and yes, a tough crowd. From a woman's point of view I can assure you that rubber bands and other ideas intended to jerry-rigg the magsafe in place have been tried and failed. I love the MagStay Pro. It's safe and perfect for my needs, and fellas, sitting "like a lady" on my own sofa after a hard day's work just doesn't happen!!

March 05 2008 at 8:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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π

*Cue dramatic music*

I get a feeling that you're not who you say you are. You're working for them.

March 06 2008 at 10:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sam

haha i wonder if the have a macbook air version.

March 05 2008 at 7:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mike

Wow, tough crowd. And second I would love to see that rubber band.

The music is by Brother Love at http://brotherloverocks.com

March 05 2008 at 7:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Evan

SIT LIKE A LADY. It really is that simple.

March 05 2008 at 7:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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