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It's thinner than the old MagSafe connectors, but has the same T-Shape as the "two generations back" connector you're referring to.

Hmm, I liked that adapter. The newer ones don't disconnect if you pull laterally.

I just had the same question. I am sitting here working on a late 2008 MacBook Pro and the magsafe connector looks exactly like the 'new' magsafe connector pictured in the article.

http://m.engadget.com/2012/06/11/apple-magsafe-vs-magsafe-2-...

Only a very slight difference to the connecting surface itself.

It's slightly wider and thinner than the old white plastic MacBook connector.