http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=366503

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/10/09/briefly_redesigned_macbook_pro_power_adapters_on_the_way.html

The magsafe has started fraying at the base but is not quite as bad as the pics in the reports yet. Probably another 10 days before it gets to that state. Very scary to see exposed wire threads while waiting for the smoke!