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Re:New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar a... by bartvk on Friday January 15, 2021 @04:29AM (#25788756)
I have the feeling that it's not going to be on the charging cable. Benson Leung often comments that extensions and modifications to USB-C cables are not compliant with the USB-C standard, which Apple helped write.

What I could imagine though, is if the charger itself incorporates MagSafe.

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Re:New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar a... by fy20 on Friday January 15, 2021 @05:53AM (#25789329)
I use these magnetic USB-C adpaters on my phone, it works fine for charging and data transfer:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_BSorDx

I haven't tried more extensive tests (e.g. video out) but I don't see any real reason why Apple couldn't make a more official (i.e. USB-C certified) version. As the sister comment says, if it's for power only then it is simpler.

I'd imagine rather than adapters like this, you would plug in a cable that has a magnetic joint somewhere near the end that can 'break' if pulled.

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Re:New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar a... by philjohn on Friday January 15, 2021 @04:43AM (#25788849)
I was under the impression that the "no connectors/extensions" wasn't so much around power delivery, but around the high data rates (40 Gbps) and signal integrity.

A charger cable, that only does PD, could have a magnetic break in it without issues.

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Re:New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar a... by nottorp on Friday January 15, 2021 @05:31AM (#25789177)
I run my usb-c macbook pro with a 3rd party magnetic charge only usb-c cable without issues so yes, it's already been done.

However, as opposed to magsafe there's a tiny dongle that stays in the usb-c port. Also, the magnet is weaker than in the old apple magsafes.

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Re:New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar a... by TheSpiceIsLife on Friday January 15, 2021 @05:54AM (#25789334)
In my opinion, MagSafe 2 set the gold standard in weak magnets.
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Re:New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar a... by toomanybeersies on Friday January 15, 2021 @06:04AM (#25789426)
In my experience, MagSafe 2 did a fine job at staying attached when pulled directly from the port, and came unstuck easily (as intended by design) when pulled from an angle.

I don't remember ever having problems with the charger popping out when it wasn't supposed to. But I also always used it on a desk, rather than sitting it on my lap.

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Re:New MacBook Pro models to feature magsafe, no touch bar a... by nottorp on Friday January 15, 2021 @06:07AM (#25789455)
No no no. I have my old magsafe 2 laptop and my new usb-c laptop with 3rd party magnetic. Trust me, Magsafe 2 is stronger.
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