That Apple Thingy!

[Kenny]

Thanks I just picked one up off ebay for less than 5 bux shipped

Lees than 5 bux? Ebay Link pleasssss

 

[speedandstyle]

Great idea! I never even thought of it and I have several of those around{since I am a Mac guy!}.

It works for Nikon chargers too.

 

[Dogman]

I tried using the iPad recharger with the E-PL5 battery charger, and it works there as well!

 

[rklepper]

This is excellent news indeed. Especially since I have and extra one of those lying around.

 

[usayit]

These are common...

Google IEC C7 and C8

Oh here's one:

NEMA 1-15P to IEC C7 right angle plug adapter.

 

[OM Dude]

Thanks for the tip. Used my very old iPod (firewire connector) charger thingy and it works as well. Knew I should keep that thing for a reason. Thanks for the reason!

 

[brettmaxwell]

$3 and free shipping on Amazon: Amazon.com: Apple Mac AC Power Adapter US Wall Plug Duck Head for iBook/iPhone/iPod: Computers & Accessories

 

[Mikefellh]

Except it doesn't plug into to the outlet properly so it's not exactly safe to use!!!

Use it at your own risk!

 

[thekeddi]

I found out about this tip the other day, and having a spare apple 'duckhead' around I tried it. works a treat!!!

I'm ging to start collecting them if I see them for sale, a cordless charger station sounds wonderful!!!

 

[erb3742]

Thanks for the tip! Have an extra one lying around, this works perfect!

 

[jnewell]

Not news! I posted this last year:

Here are some pics of how I'm using the Olympus OEM charger for the OM-D.

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[WhiteyFord]

As a new EM-1 owner, I was looking for a charger alternative without the long cord. Just happened to come across your post and realized I still had the old apple adapter stored in a drawer. Tried it...Life is good! :smile: Thx

 

[Jay86]

Man, what an awesome idea. I think I have one of these Apple thingy's lying around somewhere too!

 

[krugorg]

Great tip!

 

[lightmonkey]

that had never occured to me and i got tons of these!

 

[mattphoto]

They sell angled figure 8 power adapters (NEMA 1-15P right angle power adapter) for cheap on e-bay. A little less complex (no moving parts).
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk..."+right+angle+plug+adapter&_sacat=0&_from=R40


Even on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/SF-Cable-Adap...=8-1&keywords=figure+8+power+cord+right+angle


or search the web or go to Radio Shack and search for <NEMA "1-15P" right angle adapter> commonly known as Figure 8 Adapters.

 

[b_rubenstein]

I bought a few of those SF-Cable adapters a while ago. Aside from no moving parts, the prongs start past the back of the charger so they full engage the socket making better contact and being safer.

 

[Joe Billingham]

I tried the Apple thingie for a while and, while better than the silly long Oly cord, I still prefer using a cord, just a much shorter, e.g., a 1 foot one:

http://www.amazon.com/Ziotek-Notebook-Power-Cord-Figure-eight/dp/B000BSLS0W/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

Hmm, when I bought Ziotek Notebook Power Cord last year it was about 50% cheaper. But I'm sure are other 1 foot or shorter power cords out there.

 

[jnewell]

I bought a few of those SF-Cable adapters a while ago. Aside from no moving parts, the prongs start past the back of the charger so they full engage the socket making better contact and being safer.

That's true, but they're bigger and the exposed prongs can play poorly with other gear in your bag. The Apple/clone adapter nests in the recess for the battery in the charger, making it very storage-friendly.

 

[usayit]

Or.... Simply cut and splice. It's only a couple wires.

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