should i buy original or alternative charger for macbook?

[ranan90]

i need to buy another charger, does anyone knows if the alternative chargers from ebay are good? are they safe? or should i get orignal charger?

if original where should i buy?

[Xilo]

i need to buy another charger, does anyone knows if the alternative chargers from ebay are good? are they safe? or should i get orignal charger?

if original where should i buy?

Alternative chargers (especially on eBay) are generally cheap chinese crap and is usually the cause of people's devices exploding when charging. If you are going to get one, get a quality one off Amazon.

[Draconian Guppy]

I would get an alternative from amazon, after researching proper review from brand X.

 

As pointed by Xilo, cheap chinese knockoffs use subpar cable, soldering, etc. 

 

 

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/apple/are-cheap-non-apple-iphone-chargers-safe-electrical-charging-safety-faqs-3460975/

 

For Phones, but you get the idea:

 

http://www.righto.com/2012/10/a-dozen-usb-chargers-in-lab-apple-is.html

 

 

Edit: 

 

For ipads:

 

http://www.imore.com/difference-between-apple-made-ipad-charger-and-cheap-knock

[Tidosho]

The same advice I always give as with batteries. ORIGINAL. Cheap knockoffs are made to virtually non existant safety standards, and are too risky. The Chinese underground don't give a crap about anything but money, they'll clone anything without a care for human life.

 

It's always safer to pay a little more for genuine accessories where high voltage power and chemical reactions are concerned, rather than risk wiping yourself or your device, or even your building out.

[Draconian Guppy]

The same advice I always give as with batteries. ORIGINAL. Cheap knockoffs are made to virtually non existant safety standards, and are too risky. The Chinese underground don't give a crap about anything but money, they'll clone anything without a care for human life.

 

It's always safer to pay a little more for genuine accessories where high voltage power and chemical reactions are concerned, rather than risk wiping yourself or your device, or even your building out.

+1 there are cheaper and better alternatives, I just can't be assed to look for them atm. I recall from some website it there was a charger that provided cleaner and was more efficient with power.

[techbeck]

Considering the fire hazards and issues with aftermarket charges for iDevices....go with an original/

[+Random Stranger Subscriber¹]

i would say go with original or buy from a reputable brand like belkin

[Draconian Guppy]

i would say go with original or buy from a reputable brand like belkin

+1 I say don't pay apple if you can avoid it fck their over priced spare parts

[Arachno 1D]

Nope Id say both ebay and amazon seem to have plenty of counterfeit items sold as original and as you paid a lot for the system in the first place stick with manufacturer supplied parts

[ranan90]

ok i think ill get original one or good brand like belkin, where should i buy?

[Sonne]

If you are looking to save a few bucks you could always buy a previously owned legit charger, I've done that before

[Marlena13]

Thanks guys  

[Ruti]

Alternative but no cheapest one, scan the reviews before buying