Now that MagSafe charging ports are back on Apple laptops, I¡¯m wondering whether there¡¯s any difference between using that port vs. one of the TB/USBc ports to charge the computer. Obviously using the MagSafe cable frees up an additional port for data transfer, but does it make any difference to the machine¡¯s health, speed of recharging, or longevity to use the MagSafe port preferentially.
And, compared with its ancestor, I think there might be one additional difference. It¡¯ my impression that the magnet is a bit stronger than was the case with original MagSafe ports, making me wonder if it¡¯s a bit LESS well suited to its primary mission; i.e., reducing risk of a laptop plunge from desk to floor less effectively than did its grandparent.
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Jim Robertson
