View this article at: http://www.macnn.com/articles/04/01/29/bti.external.ipod.battery/ Thursday, Jan 29, 2004 12:35pm Battery Technology offers e... Battery Technology has posted information about The iPod Battery, a high-capacity external battery designed for all iPod users: "The iPod Battery comes with interchangeable cradles for the original and new iPod and will provide up to 40 hours of music play-time or download time, regardless of the age or status of the original (internal) battery. It will also charge the internal battery when the iPod is inserted correctly into The iPod Battery cradle." It includes a USB port for charging cellular pohnes, Palm- or other PDA devices as well as a on/off switch to conserve power and belt clip. It is available (with free shipping) for $100 from BTI.