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Apple Transformer Retractable Cord

By: Jeff Scholen

I dislike the cord attachment for the transformer. It is not convenient for sliding in and out of a laptop bag. My proposal is to make a retractable body with the same form factor as the current transformer that keeps it in a nice simple package. Attached are the messy cord example and a sketch of my proposal.

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  • Jeff Scholen 2 months ago

    This is just an FYI for those considering a PowerCurl. I recently received a new PC(different color) and I compared it to my 7 month old PC and I noticed that over time, the width decreases and becomes slimmer because it flexes to conform to whatever you are storing it in. SO if it seems wider than you thought, it will flatten out. I love my PowerCurl!

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    • John Ha 2 months ago

      Just got my 60w orange model. A bit wider than I thought, its slightly wider than the Belkin Surge Protector mini I carry. Just fits nicely into my Booq Taipan Lift bag though and I've definately gained space in my bag now. Great stuff.

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      • matthew smith 3 months ago

        http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/cables-cords/powercurl-wraps-up-the-whole-macbook-power-cord-118578?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+apartmenttherapy/unplggd+(Unplggd) more press 06.03.2010

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        • Jessica Marati 4 months ago

          PowerCurl IS compatible with the new MacBook Pros. Buy away!

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          • Cindy Compton 5 months ago

            I already have an orange one and LOVE it! About to get a *new shiny* MBP. Do we know yet if the adapters changed at all for the new crop of MacBook Pros that were announced a couple weeks ago? Looking in the Apple store, they are still 85W and square (for the 15" for example), so I'm guessing they're alright, but just wanted to check before placing an order. I'll probably go ahead and send an email to CS, but thought I'd see if anyone knew off hand. Thanks a bunch folks :)

            @jasonh1234 The dark gray is a less shiny silver ;)

            @jess moran I'd buy one for my iPad as well.

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            • Desiree Marietta 5 months ago

              wish there's a similar product for other brands' laptop power adaptor cables...

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              • jasonh1234 5 months ago

                No white? I'd buy 2 right now if there was a white colour. Even silver. I don't like bright colours. :-/

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                • Jess Moran 5 months ago

                  Any way we could get this in the right size for the iPad as well?

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                  • Dhanya 5 months ago

                    @ Robert, from my knowledge Quirky has the Orange PowerCurl for the 85W (rectangular adapter), i recall seeing this option at the final checkout when i ordered my PowerCurls, so you have to choose the particular model for your adapter when you checkout.

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                    • Robert Ortenzi 5 months ago

                      Man - I am bummed. I have an 85W power adapter for my MacBook Pro - but it doesn't fit!!! Apparently this is only for the newer model 85W adapters, but the description or specs do not state this. My adapter is rectangular in shape - not a square. So bummed! I'm a DJ and this was going to be a very useful little tool... So I guess I could return this or buy a new power adapter and have this one as a backup... Dang.

                      Great product though - just please update the description to clarify this for others.

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                      • Jesse Ahmann 5 months ago

                        Just got mine in turquoise. It's not too big, actually it saves me room in my laptop bag, no awkward mess of chords.

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                        • ethan 5 months ago

                          Love the new colors! Imma start pushing this one again...!

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                              • Dhanya 5 months ago

                                Great product, and nice choice of colors (my personal favorite colors are the black and the dark orange powercurls).

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                                • Andrea Mocko 5 months ago

                                  Loving the new colors. Ordering a pink one now. :)

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                                    • Josh Calvetti 6 months ago

                                      Just got mine. Pure awesomeness. For anyone else wondering, this does work with the 45W & 65W iBook adapters as well. Just get the 60W version, and you'll be good to go.

                                      And the carrot-orange nicely compliments my purple Apple logo. Cool.

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                                      • Brett Dunnam 6 months ago

                                        Just received my PowerCurl (85W version) and I love it. I wish the fit was tighter but over it is great. It keeps the power supply off the surface so it cools more effectively and the cords wrap around it very neatly.

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                                        • Cindy Compton 6 months ago

                                          I got mine that I ordered for my MacBook. I like it, but it is quite a bit larger than I expected. It took a bit of trial and error to get it set up. Once I got the adapter to fit in it, it was fine. It won't fit in my smaller carry bag, but it fits in my larger Booq Mamba bag with no problem. Just something to think about if you're tight on space. I like it enough to order another one for my MBP. My only complaint is that I wish it weren't quite so big. Overall, good job though. And I really like the color. I get a lot of positive comments on it when I'm working at a bookstore or other hotspot. Cheers!

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