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Re:USB Killer by asdfaoeu on Tuesday March 10, 2015 @04:57AM (#9176713)
> Things like not being able to stick things into the line/neutral holes unless the ground pin (which is longer) is inserted make them very safe, and the plastic lower part of the line/neutral pins to stop you accidentally touching something that will have current running through it until the plug is safely inserted is inspired.

Same in Australia, of course you can still go off an buy and Apple Laptop charger with no ground.

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Re:USB Killer by TheSpiceIsLife on Tuesday March 10, 2015 @06:37AM (#9176973)
I don't know why you singled out the MacBook charger.

The relevant Australian Standard (AS/NZ 3820, I think?) tells you an electrical appliance doesn't need to have an earth pin if it's double insulated, which the MacBook charger, and the stick blender in my kitchen, amongst others, are.

Source: I'm certified for Electrical Test & Tag in Australia.

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