MagSafe power connector

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Apple hardware interface magnetic power connector

The MagSafe power connector is a magnetic charging interface developed by Apple that allows MacBook power cables to attach securely yet detach easily to prevent damage if pulled.

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All labels observed (8)

Label	Occurrences
MagSafe	9
MagSafe 3	6
MagSafe power connector canonical	3
MagSafe (original)	1
MagSafe 2	1
MagSafe 3 power connector	1
MagSafe chargers	1
MagSafe power adapter for 2021 MacBook Pro	1

How this entity was disambiguated

This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2108225 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.

NED1 Entity disambiguation (via context triple) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07

Target entity: MagSafe power connector
Context triple: [MacBook, hasPort, MagSafe power connector]

A. Lightning connector
The Lightning connector is Apple's proprietary compact digital interface used primarily for charging and data transfer on many of its mobile devices and accessories.
B. USB Type-C
USB Type-C is a compact, reversible USB connector standard designed to support high-speed data transfer, power delivery, and versatile connectivity across modern electronic devices.
C. Apple W1
The Apple W1 is a custom wireless audio chip designed by Apple to provide efficient Bluetooth connectivity, seamless pairing, and improved battery performance in compatible devices like AirPods and certain Beats headphones.
D. AirPods Max
AirPods Max are Apple’s premium over-ear wireless headphones featuring active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and high-fidelity sound.
E. Coque
Coque is a neighborhood located in the city of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.
F. None of above. chosen
G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

NED2 Entity disambiguation (via description) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07

Target entity: MagSafe power connector
Target entity description: The MagSafe power connector is a magnetic charging interface developed by Apple that allows MacBook power cables to attach securely yet detach easily to prevent damage if pulled.

A. Lightning connector
The Lightning connector is Apple's proprietary compact digital interface used primarily for charging and data transfer on many of its mobile devices and accessories.
B. USB Type-C
USB Type-C is a compact, reversible USB connector standard designed to support high-speed data transfer, power delivery, and versatile connectivity across modern electronic devices.
C. Apple W1
The Apple W1 is a custom wireless audio chip designed by Apple to provide efficient Bluetooth connectivity, seamless pairing, and improved battery performance in compatible devices like AirPods and certain Beats headphones.
D. AirPods Max
AirPods Max are Apple’s premium over-ear wireless headphones featuring active noise cancellation, spatial audio, and high-fidelity sound.
E. Coque
Coque is a neighborhood located in the city of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.
F. None of above. chosen

Statements (49)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	Apple hardware interface ⓘ magnetic power connector ⓘ
announcedAt	Macworld 2006 ⓘ linked to: Macworld Conference & Expo 2006
chargingIndicatorColor	amber for charging ⓘ green for fully charged ⓘ
connectorShape	L-shaped connector (later original MagSafe) ⓘ T-shaped connector (original MagSafe) ⓘ rounded rectangular connector (MagSafe 3) ⓘ thinner T-shaped connector (MagSafe 2) ⓘ
connectsTo	Apple portable computer power adapter ⓘ MacBook DC-in power port ⓘ
countryOfOrigin	United States ⓘ linked to: United States of America
designedTo	detach easily when cable is pulled ⓘ reduce damage to power jack and cable ⓘ reduce risk of laptop being pulled off a surface ⓘ
developer	Apple Inc. ⓘ
feature	LED charging status indicator ⓘ magnetic attachment ⓘ quick-release mechanism ⓘ reversible orientation ⓘ strain relief for power cable ⓘ
hasPart	DC power pins ⓘ magnetic connector plug ⓘ status indicator LED ⓘ
hasVersion	MagSafe (original) ⓘ linked to: MagSafe power connector MagSafe 2 ⓘ linked to: MagSafe power connector MagSafe 3 ⓘ linked to: MagSafe power connector
introducedBy	Steve Jobs ⓘ
introducedWithProduct	MacBook Pro (Early 2006) ⓘ linked to: MacBook Pro
manufacturer	Apple Inc. ⓘ
patentHolder	Apple Inc. ⓘ
powerType	DC power ⓘ
purpose	provide DC power to Mac notebook computers ⓘ
reintroducedOn	MacBook Air (M2, 2022) ⓘ MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) ⓘ MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) ⓘ
replacedBy	USB-C power connector ⓘ
safetyProperty	reduces tripping hazard damage to laptops ⓘ
usedOnDevice	MacBook ⓘ MacBook Air ⓘ MacBook Pro ⓘ
usedWith	Apple 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter ⓘ linked to: Apple 45W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple 45W MagSafe Power Adapter ⓘ Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter ⓘ linked to: Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter ⓘ Apple 67W USB‑C Power Adapter via MagSafe 3 cable ⓘ Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter ⓘ linked to: Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter ⓘ Apple 96W USB‑C Power Adapter via MagSafe 3 cable ⓘ

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