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Given that most newer laptops (and phones) support charging via the same USB-PD standard (via USB-C) I don't see the reason for including yet another power adapter in the box when the average user probably already has enough of them at home.

I charge all my laptops (Macbook Pro and a Thinkpad) and my phone (Pixel XL) via the same Apple USB-C charger. I'd rather not have yet-another-charger that I'm not going to use included in the box of my next laptop/phone.

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They could just use the iPhone's USB-C charger for their MacBook. Oh wait.

I'm the opposite. Chargers have a usable life after which they stop working, and I'd rather not lose the free charger that comes with a new device I buy just so I can have the privilege of paying $$ for a new one in case my older one breaks. Also if you are selling your computer or giving it to someone else, are you expecting them to buy a new charger with it?

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