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Re:Macbook charger teardown: surprising complexity inside Ap... by DanBC on Wednesday November 25, 2015 @03:29PM (#10629464)
I use the loop technique. I've had two cords self-destroy.

I'd need some persuading that the rubbery sleeving was chosen for purely engineering reasons, and not mostly "it feels nice".

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Re:Macbook charger teardown: surprising complexity inside Ap... by knowaveragejoe on Wednesday November 25, 2015 @05:20PM (#10630137)
The sleeving was chosen because the springy quality makes it easier to untangle.
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