Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4 by Mace Group Inc / Macally Peripherals
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Digital camera reviews of Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4
Digital camera Review: Buy This!
Summary: 5 Stars
I must say that this adapter is ten times better than the one that came with my ibook. The cord is heavier, it comes in three parts which will make it easy to replace a section, it plugs into the socket without that huge power pack blocking the other outlet, and the charge to my battery was quick! I wish that this one came with my computer when I purchased it.Digital camera Review: Buyer Beware!! Doesn't Work on Aluminum G4s
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought one of these in July after my original one of three years went on the fritz. At first, it seemed to work fine on my 12-inch Powerbook G4. It had to turn my laptop over to see the green light and insure that it was charging. It's a bit inconvenient since the original one lit up at the connection so that I could immediately see it's charging state. The Macally Adapter charged my battery and spare with no problems.
The real issue came when I wanted to use my computer at the same time as charging it. The screen flickered dim and full, every few seconds. The effect is just like the difference when the original charger was plugged in with the computer power-saving feature on. The screen goes from power-saving dim to full power, only this time, it keeps cycling. When I opened the Powersaver I could see that the charger was cycling between charging and not charging. Then I read on another web site that the Macally Charger doesn't work with Aluminum powerbooks, which mine is.
If you just want to charge your powerbook when it is off, the charger seems to work okay (at least, after a month of use). But trying to use the computer with the power plugged in, like you might do giving a presentation, is most annoying.
I wish I had check this one out a bit more. It's not easy finding a charger now that Apple no longer makes the 12-inch. I can't vouch for how this might work on other laptops but I sure don't recommend it for the 12-inch Powerbook G4.
Digital camera Review: Charges
Summary: 4 Stars
This charger works great and charges as well as the apple product that costs twice as much. I miss the green and orange light at the end of the plug, but this one does have a blue light indicating it is plugged in.Digital camera Review: Charging problems
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this product to replace the original battery charger that came with my 12" Powerbook G4. Unfortunately, it seems that it only will add charge when I have the computer closed or off. If I have the computer open while the charger is plugged in, it not only doesn't add charge, it also makes the screen brightness oscillate.
I wouldn't recommend this product for anyone who needs to charge their Powerbook while using their Powerbook. Wish I would've just spent the extra money on the Apple charger.
Digital camera Review: Cheap quality and non-existant service
Summary: 2 Stars
After using the charger for about 2 weeks I started noticing drops in the power feeding to the iBook. After about 2 months the charger stopped working altogether. On inspection I noticed that the metal part of the plug was separating from the plastic part and I suspect this is causing the disconnect. MacAlly has no warranty information on their web site and I called them several times only to be diverted to a messaging system and I never got a callback.
I'd say avoid if you can.