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Apple Does Not Include a Charger With All New MacBooks in UK and EU

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None of the new MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro models unveiled this week come with a charger in the UK and EU countries, such as Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. This change began with the base 14-inch MacBook Pro last year.

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If you need a power adapter, you must purchase one separately during checkout or later.

In all other countries, Apple includes a charger in the box with these Macs, at no additional cost. In the U.S., for example, the MacBook Neo ships with Apple's 20W USB-C Power Adapter (sold separately for $19), while the 16-inch MacBook Pro comes with Apple's 140W USB-C Power Adapter (sold separately for $99).

Apple includes a USB-C or MagSafe 3 charging cable with all of the new MacBooks sold worldwide.

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chrono1081 Avatar
chrono1081
7 weeks ago

For the environment. (Wink wink!) Nothing to do with profits. Not at all. Move along! Nothing to see here....
It actually has to do with a law the EU passed. This isn't Apples fault this is the EUs.
Score: 36 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Xade Avatar
Xade
7 weeks ago
For the environment. (Wink wink!) Nothing to do with profits. Not at all. Move along! Nothing to see here....
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JPack Avatar
JPack
7 weeks ago

Which law? The European Union's Common Charger Directive (EU) 2022/2380? It says manufacturers must offer consumers the option to purchase devices without a charger. It doesn't say they mustn't include one in the box.
It's an outcome almost anyone would have predicted. Most manufacturers aren't going to double their SKUs and offer: 1) charger in box and 2) without charger. The easiest solution is to offer nothing and make customers buy separately.
Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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JohnC1959
7 weeks ago
I personally support this. I basically never use the one that Apple included with my M2 Air. At my desk I charge from my thunderbolt dock. Around the house I have USB-C power supplies in various rooms for various devices.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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chrono1081
7 weeks ago

What laws are these? The only one I'm aware of that mobile/small devices must be chargable by USB-C. I haven't heard anything about not including chargers in the box.
This one. ('https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/electrical-and-electronic-engineering-industries-eei/radio-equipment-directive-red/one-common-charging-solution-all_en') Basically the universal charging port was just the first step. Unbundling chargers with the sale of new devices is another step. It's to prevent e-waste.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JPack Avatar
JPack
7 weeks ago
Like high VAT rates, this is another self-inflicted wound by Europe.

The EU rule doesn't even make sense. If you buy a new computer or electronic device, what's the chance you have an extra power adapter? If you had one, chances are, you bought it because you wanted an extra one in the first place.
Score: 19 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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