What Isaacson can describe is telling, however: a new European power plug and connector for the Macintosh.

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Once the Xbox is back together, plug the external connector back in and fire up the console.

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The plug, which was combined with the USB connector, was extremely well designed, in the best post-Apple style.

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In addition to being tiny, it has a two-pronged power connector attached, allowing you to plug it directly into an outlet.

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The device includes a fixed micro-USB connector and a pop-out flexible cable to plug into your computer or another power source.

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One criticism: the new Lightning connector, which will force current iPhone users who want to keep using their accessories to buy an adapter plug.

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