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The low volt cable must also be replaceable. Just like the wall power cable.

It'd add another connector and SKU, which may be why they attach the thin cable permanently. But so what?

I buy Shure ear buds because the cable is replaceable.

Great idea. Would be far cheaper to replace that than the whole charger. (Though that's probably exactly why Apple won't do it).

This feature already exists on the USB-C MacBook charger. I'm sure it'll be years before the whole line is updated, but I don't see they wouldn't. USB-C can carry up to 100 watts -- the biggest MacBook Pro MagSafe adapter is only 85 watts.

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