Delete comment from: Ken Shirriff's blog
I just had a genuine apple charger completely die on me when most needed. I have never had a counterfeit charger die out on me in over 10 years of use (several of them used during this time and the 10 year old one still working).
Like apple keyboards, which several have died out on me, apple can overcomplicate things which makes them unreliable. As long as the power supply is putting out the correct voltage, chances are that things will be ok. Lets not overcomplicate basic electronics.
Also, note apple only warranties things for 1 year, which is a month or so short of what my genuine charger lasted, which never left the house and was on a surge protector.
Jan 15, 2017, 5:32:31 PM
Posted to Counterfeit Macbook charger teardown: convincing outside but dangerous inside