Apple power adapter foot cozy, by Seymour Burns (video)
By Thomas Ricker 
posted March 4th 2010 4:55AM
posted March 4th 2010 4:55AM
Hey, we love innovation and the gumption required to execute on an idea especially when knitting is involved. And the good lorf knows that our tootsies could use some warming up during the marathon sessions we spend at the computer. But while the idea of tucking one of those toasty, Apple laptop power adapters into a "foot cozy" might sound like an ingenious solution to our problem, we're also aware that those little white bricks must be ventilated to function properly. From Apple's own support site:
Here's the best part: the inventor's name is Rachael Burns... why yes, she just might. Video demonstration after the break.The power adapter may become very warm during normal use. Always put the power adapter directly into a power outlet or place it on the floor in a well-ventilated location. If you are using your MagSafe adapter in a poorly ventilated area, or if the MagSafe adapter is covered by a blanket or other form of insulation, it may turn itself off in order to prevent damage to the adapter.
lorf
@crassapple this is so rediculous! its obviously inappropriate to use these gadget electronic devices like this!
@emopoops lorf lorf
@crassapple Your too little too late apple has a patent for that too...lol
@crassapple She needs to do that video again without the leggings.
She's one step ahead of me. I always use my AC adapters as warmers for my feet, but I never thought to put a sock in it.
... I mean put it in a sock.
hot
Genius.......and when it goes on fire you can cook on it!
:-/
@Sean Grill, not cook!
I have used my laptop's AC adapter to warm my feet before. Unfortunately, when I load up a game, the massive power draw through a 120W transformer is enough to start causing burns. It's probably even worse for high-power 17-inch SLI laptop owners who have 180W power supplies!
Nice.
CHILL OUT everyone! I knitted this as a joke! I dont condone using power adapters in this way, and of course safety always comes first.
I hope I make a few of you laugh with this idea. I'm not cut out for comments on youtube telling me to go and die though.
Have a nice day everyone
@rachaelburns hahahah respect.
@rachaelburns http://www.stopcyberbullying.org
@rachaelburns You may have inadvertantly provided material for foot fetishists. Or power supply fetishists. Or knitwear fetishists. Or footpowersupplyknitwearfetishists.
@rachaelburns No, it's awesome. You made me smile. :)
@rachaelburns Youtube is a vile cesspit, try vimeo!
@rachaelburns
You have far too much free time.
@jdripper insomnia actually mate
@rachaelburns : When did knitting come back in style?
@jdripper
I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with your statement. Since when does doing something you enjoy or do as a hobby count as too much free time on your hands. This lady apparently likes to knit and does a damn good job, so good for her.
The very act of commenting on articles shows that apparently we ALL have a bit too much free time. ;)
@rachaelburns can I have your (email) address?
@One Love
When did it go out of style?
@poached i'm on twitter--> rachael_burns DM me there
Lame.
Finally, AT LAST. A use for something made by Apple. Well done.
she forgot to plug it in
*drum snare*
yacka yacka and a hardy har har
Super Skillz with a Z
Seymour Burns? Seymour Heiny.
How about a knitted bin for the iPad?
@skiphubley
LOL
"...we're also aware that those little white bricks must be ventilated to function properly."
Thomas, are you also aware that those little white bricks must be plugged in to function properly? I think her little tootsies will be safe, and cold in just a few minutes.
It's all fun and games till someone loses an eye, or feet in that picture!
Wait, "lorf"?
Not so green.
Actually the blood flow of a living human is a much more effective cooling mechanism for electronics than air convection. And you will start to feel uncomfortably warm way before electronics will feel any real heat.
@(Unverified)
Good point, you can use it as a tactile alert to warn you when the thing overheats.
no i dont want to See Your Buns, LOL
Haha, that power adapter burns me sometimes.. :[
HOT!
lolling on rolling floor?