Blockhead snaps on to your existing Apple charger, allowing it to sit flat against the wall. Now it can fit in more places than ever. [UPDATED] Redesigned in 2017 for a perfect fit on the latest Apple USB Type-C charger models.
@rrhoover This is awesome, except a few years too late.
When plugged straight in, I feel like there's a 50/50 chance having a narrow plug works just as well. The real issue is that the Mac laptop adapters are getting really small, the new Macbook one, for example, is just a fraction bigger than the plug that comes with an iPad.
I really like this, "duh" moment Blockhead creates though. So obvious in hindsight.
@jeffandersen In SF, once you leave the office there's a 50/50 chance a wall outlet will only be two-pronged, especially if you're working at a friend's. Love this concept.
Hi everyone!
It’s lovely to hear your thoughts on Blockhead. It’s an idea I hope will prove useful, even though a tiny thing.
Yes, it could have been done as much as 15 years ago when the square power adapter first shipped with the Titanium Powerbook G4. When the idea first arose, there was a mixture of disbelief that it hadn’t been done, and kicking myself for overlooking it for so long.
It feels terrific to finally have a chance to share this. I am really looking forward to hearing your take on it. Did we miss anything? Is it helpful? Any feedback gratefully accepted.
@psidentity beautiful product. Haven't read through all the comments, but did you try a design where the prongs fold away for travel like the original? I'd love to see that in a future version.
@psidentity - Great idea, mate. Looking forward to the next product- an Apple AC adapter where the wires don't fray in normal use. I've replaced mine 3 times and my wife's 4 times.
Great idea! I wish there was a version with the prongs in the original place but just rotated 90 degrees, so it hangs off the side of the power strip instead of covering up 3 other outlets. That would make my like 100x easier!
@amohseni 👍
I like to think they were there for days doing it stop-motion style, but it was probably CG. Either way, it would be great to see a "making of"...
Very clever, but if I'm spending $20 on my laptop charger, I'd consider just upgrading to something smaller and more useful like the Zolt laptop charger. https://www.gozolt.com/laptop-ch...
Apple could have engineered their existing plugs to have both this and the original functionality. Neat idea though, I love how there's an entire market dedicated around circumventing design decisions apples has made.
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