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Re:Seven years later, I bought a new MacBook. For the first ... by Symbiote on Tuesday June 02, 2020 @10:10AM (#23391170)
The transformer end is a standard IEC connector (C5 I think, I don't have a Mac). You can use any appropriate cable, e.g. a 30cm one if you can find it.

I doubt there's one that fits on the transformer. The UK socket will only accept a plug with an earth pin as one of the safety features, so there's no opportunity to cut cost here.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#C5/C6_coupler

Re:Seven years later, I bought a new MacBook. For the first ... by narrowtux on Wednesday June 03, 2020 @02:49AM (#23400657)
Yes, but that doesn't include the ground pin.