NewerTech debuts battery pack for iPod
updated 11:20 am EDT, Wed March 14, 2007
Battery pack for iPod
Newer Technology (NewerTech) today introduced the slim NuPower ViDEO+ rechargeable battery pack for Apple's video iPod. The accessory attaches to the iPod, significantly extending the run-time to 80 hours of music playback or 16 hours of video viewing. The NuPower ViDEO+ also doubles as a portable charger that delivers up to three charges to the iPod video's internal battery. NewerTech's new accessory includes the battery pack, stand, docking station, and a belt clip to tote the extra battery power alongside an iPod. The NuPower ViDEO+ is rechargeable via an iPod charging cable that ships included with all video iPods. The battery pack fits on the back of the iPod, and comes with a spacer pad to ensure a snug fit on 30GB video iPod models. The battery extension for video iPod is priced at $50.
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The problem...
It's incompatible with most cases and docks. They should design a version that envelops the iPod to protect it. Also, the dock connector should be at the bottom and the bottom part should have the exact form factor of the iPod, so that it would fit in most docks.