I recently bought myself a new MacBook Pro to replace my HP laptop that blew up. At about the same time, I decided to buy my wife a base model MacBook (because she thinks the white MacBooks are cute). Anyways, after purchasing the two laptops, I wanted to make sure that the power supplies were compatible with each of the laptops, so I did a quick Google search, and come to find out, the MacBook and the MacBook Pro have different size power supplies.
- MacBook Pro: 85W MagSafe Power Adapter
- MacBook: 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
Come to find out, the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter that comes with the MacBook Pro can be used to charge both the MacBook Pro and the standard MacBook. However, the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter that comes standard with the MacBook cannot be used to charge and power the MacBook Pro.
Update
I just read a post that said the 60W MagSafe power adapter for the MacBook can be used to power the MacBook Pro, however it will not charge it while in use, it will simply power the MacBook Pro. I would not recommend trying this.
