Comments on: Charging a new MacBook from an External Power Source https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/ Solar Tutorial and DIY Solar Guides Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:27:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: admin https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/#comment-3886 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 19:37:36 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=3059#comment-3886 In reply to Tom.

Hi Tom,

We’ve upped the max current output from the V60 and haven’t seen any problems from customers or our own testing. I hate to say it is perfect, but it does seem to be working well for this class of MacBooks. Fyi – in about 10-12 days, the V60 will become the V72 (20% more capacity) for the same price.

]]> By: Tom https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/#comment-3885 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 19:59:19 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=3059#comment-3885 In reply to admin.

Hi, I would also be interested in this. It’s been a while now, is there a general consensus on using the V60 battery with a Retina Macbook Pro? (I have the late-2013 model). Thanks.

]]> By: admin https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/#comment-3884 Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:28:37 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=3059#comment-3884 In reply to Pete.

Hi Pete,

16.8V won’t damage a MacBook Pro with a 16.5V charger.

Jeff

]]> By: Pete https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/#comment-3883 Sat, 19 Oct 2013 19:47:15 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=3059#comment-3883 Hi,

I have a macbook pro 13 inch. The required volts is 16.5v if I use a solar battery/charger which has a 16.8v output will I damage my laptop. I have ordered your magsafe coverter to connect.

Thanks

Pete

]]> By: tommy https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/#comment-3881 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:01:34 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=3059#comment-3881 In reply to Charles.

Yes, we have tested and confirmed compatibility of the V60 with the new MBP Retinas using the 16V setting.

]]> By: Charles https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/#comment-3880 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:34:20 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=3059#comment-3880 Any solution yet to making the V60 work with MBP Retina? Will there be a new version that will work consistently?

]]> By: admin https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/#comment-3879 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:36:31 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=3059#comment-3879 In reply to Carlo Siena.

Hi Carlo,

We advise you to hold off for a week or two. We’ve been getting conflicting customer reports about the V60 with the MBP Retina. We want to do a bit more testing so we can give a definitive answer. The potential issue is that the high power draw of the MBP is causing the V60 to go into self-protection (over discharge) mode.

Jeff

]]> By: Carlo Siena https://blog.voltaicsystems.com/charging-a-new-macbook-from-an-external-power-source/#comment-3878 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:57:27 +0000 http://80ca4ebf1c.nxcli.io/?p=3059#comment-3878 I’m going to buy a V60 battery with 16.8W solar Charger.

I have a MacBook Pro Retina Display.

Do you think I can charge my Mac?

Thank you

Carlo Siena

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