MacNN | batteries News http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us batteries, Latest News, Headlines, Stories; http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ Koyono intros new HyperMac, Magneat accessories http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/devices.aid.with.batteries.headphones/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/koytemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Koyono has introduced two new products for its line of Mac and iPhone accessories, the HyperMac and the Magneat. The HyperMac is an external battery and car charger designed for all MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro notebooks, as well as all three iPhone models. It features a 5V/1A USB power port, which enables it to charge any USB-powered device and Mac simultaneously. It also supports both 16... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/11/03/devices.aid.with.batteries.headphones/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:35:00 GMT Newer launches charger-conditioner for Unibody Macs http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/06/newer.ships.new.gear/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0908/newertech-unbodyconditioner-06.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Newer Technology has launched its NewerTech Intelligent Battery Charging Stations for 13-inch Unibody MacBook and 15-inch MacBook Pros released prior to June, 2009. The charger/conditioner models, claimed to be the first-to-market, feature two battery bays for charging multiple batteries. One battery can be charged while another is being conditioned prior to charging.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/06/newer.ships.new.gear/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:30:00 GMT Mossberg: New MacBook Pro batteries have tradeoffs http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/29/mossberg.on.mbp.batteries/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0906/macbookpro2009.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The batteries in Apple's new MacBook Pros hold up to testing, but have some definite tradeoffs, notes Walt Mossberg. The All Things Digital writer recently tested 13- and 15-inch systems, placing their batteries under heavy strain by enabling Wi-Fi, maximizing brightness, disabling all power-saving functions, and looping music playback. The 13-inch computer held out for just under five hours, wh... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/29/mossberg.on.mbp.batteries/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:50:00 GMT Briefly: iMovie '09 training video, Juice Pack Air http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/11/safari.tabs.petition/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0906/june10briefly.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />In brief: The Mac U has released a new video designed to help customers become more familiar with the latest release of iMovie. The video includes approximately 90 minutes of content and covers topics ranging from organization to editing. Mophie has announced that its latest small-form case and external battery combo will be fully compatible with the iPhone 3GS. The case is claimed to be one of th... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/06/11/safari.tabs.petition/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:10:00 GMT Digipower releases Jumpstart line of battery chargers http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/15/jumpstart.sport.released/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0905/Jumpstart-Chargers.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Digipower has announced a new line of universal battery chargers, led by its flagship product, the Jumpstart Sport. A variety of chargers should eventually emerge under the label, featuring different battery types and sizes.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/15/jumpstart.sport.released/ Fri, 15 May 2009 20:35:00 GMT Sanho Electronics announces HyperMac power packs http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/05/hypermac.external.battery/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0904/hyypptemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Sanho Electronics has announced the HyperMac series of external power packs for Apple's entire MacBook line. Available in four different capacities -- 60Wh, 100Wh, 150Wh and 222Wh -- each device includes a cable for connecting to a MagSafe port. The packs also come with a 5V USB power port for charging any USB device individually, or simultaneously alongside a MacBook. In addition to providing a s... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/05/05/hypermac.external.battery/ Tue, 05 May 2009 19:05:00 GMT QuickerTek charger fuels 17-inch MacBook Pros http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/21/quickertek.mbp.charger/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0904/qquick1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />QuickerTek has announced an updated external battery/charger unit, designed for the 17-inch MacBook Pro. The 3lb. device can extend the notebook's battery life by as much as 18 hours, and can also charge a Pro while it is still in use. The charger is designed to provide 1,000 full cycles, and takes approximately 12 hours to recharge from an empty state.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/21/quickertek.mbp.charger/ Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:15:00 GMT Mophie debuts Juice Pack for iPod touch 2G http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/20/juice.pack.for.touch.2g/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0902/moptemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Mophie has announced that a version of the Juice Pack is now available for the iPod touch 2G. Designed as both a soft grip case and a charger, the Juice Pack features a rechargeable lithium battery, a USB charge and sync cable, and a passthrough headphone jack for listening while an iPod is still in the case. On a full charge, the case offers up to 42 hours of audio playback, and a maximum 7 hours... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/20/juice.pack.for.touch.2g/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:50:00 GMT QuickerTek battery fuels modern MacBooks, MB Pros http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/16/new.quickertek.mb.battery/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0902/quickertekbat.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Accessory maker QuickerTek has begun selling a new external battery and charger for Mac notebooks. The device is designed for the latest 13-inch MacBooks, and 15-inch MacBook Pros; it is chiefly said to provide between eight and 10 hours of total running time, as compared to the five made possible by Apple's built-in batteries. Internal batteries are depleted before the QuickerTek one takes effe... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/16/new.quickertek.mb.battery/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:20:00 GMT Mophie previews thinner Juice Pack air http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/10/mophie.juice.pack.air/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0902/juicepackair.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Accessory maker Mophie has announced the Juice Pack air, a revised version of its earlier battery pack for the iPhone 3G. Both Juice Packs latch onto the back of an iPhone, supplying extra power without dangling any cords or protrusions off of the dock connector. The batteries extend operational time by several hours, eliminating the need to recharge as frequently or avoid using functions to con... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/02/10/mophie.juice.pack.air/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:35:00 GMT