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 http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/15/powerpak.charges.most.hand.held.devices/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/powtemp.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Technocel has announced the PowerPak, a new all-in-one portable battery and home charger. The PowerPak is designed to extend the run time of portable electronic devices when users are on-the-go and away from power outlets. It supports a wide range of devices including cellphones, PDAís, MP3 players, or Bluetooth headsets. A variety of interchangeable tips are included, enabling the charger to work... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/15/powerpak.charges.most.hand.held.devices/ Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/29/incident.matches.reports.from.apple.online.store/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/batterysml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />MacNN reader Robert-Anthony Bunoan has voiced frustration with Apple after the battery in his 17-inch MacBook Pro reportedly swelled to the point of rupturing the case. The notebook was approximately two years old, with a removable battery instead of the integrated lithium-polymer design featured in the latest aluminum-unibody models.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/29/incident.matches.reports.from.apple.online.store/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/13/quickertek.air.battery/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0904/batterysml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />QuickerTek has released its latest notebook accessory, a new external battery for the MacBook Air. The external pack powers the device while simultaneously charging the internal battery. The company claims users can achieve 12 to 16 total hours of run time, or around 6 to 10 extra hours of power. The charger is also said to charge the internal battery in only three hours.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/13/quickertek.air.battery/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/10/mypower.iphone.battery/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0812/mypsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Tekkon has debuted the myPower leather sleeve for the iPhone and iPhone 3G. The case features a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that is claimed to double the battery life of the iPhone while ensuring that the external battery drains before the phone draws from its internal power. An integrated power-level indicator displays the charge status of the battery. Users can recharge both th... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/12/10/mypower.iphone.battery/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/30/quickertek.power.extender/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0811/quickertekbatt.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />QuickerTek has released an external battery that connects to the iPhone 3G, iPod touch, or any iPod with the 30-pin dock connector. The additional power can be used for 30 hours of music playback, six hours of video, or three hours of talk time, the company claims. A retractable USB charging cable is included with the package. The cable simultaneously charges both the external battery and the iPod... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/30/quickertek.power.extender/ Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/17/power.slider.iphone.case/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0811/powerslidersml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Incase has unveiled the Power Slider, a case for the iPhone 3G that also contains an extended battery. The case is designed to drain its own battery first, then leaves the user with a fully charged phone. The hard-shell construction protects the entire phone, while a soft-touch coating offers improved feel and grip. The 1330 mAh lithium-polymer battery is claimed to increase standby time by 330 ho... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/17/power.slider.iphone.case/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/14/iphone.handy.battery.pack/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0811/usbpacksml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />USBfever has released its latest accessory for the iPhone 3G, the Handy Battery Pack. The pack fits around the back of the phone like a case, leaving the buttons, ports, and camera accessible. Two gaps are left near the bottom corners, allowing sound from the speakers to be heard while watching video or listening to music. The charging status is indicated by two LEDs on the front of the battery p... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/14/iphone.handy.battery.pack/ Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:05:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/11/quickertek.macbook.battery/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0811/macbookbattsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />QuickerTek has unveiled its latest Mac laptop accessory, an external battery for 15-inch and 17-inch MacBooks that is claimed to extend the power life by 8-12 hours. The device uses a standard MagSafe connector which charges the notebook battery before taking power from the external source. The Li-ion polymer cells are enclosed in a housing that measures nine by six inches, with a thickness of one... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/11/quickertek.macbook.battery/ Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:45:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/10/juice.pack.iphone.battery/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0811/juicepacksml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Mophie has introduced its latest accessory for the iPhone 3G, the Juice Pack 3G battery extender. The device features a lithium polymer battery that is claimed to offer an additional 350 hours of standby time, 6 hours of 3G talk time, 12 hours of 2G talk time, and 6-7 hours of internet use. Rather than drain the internal phone batteries before switching to alternative power, the pack drains the ex... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/10/juice.pack.iphone.battery/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/31/fastmac.iv.ships/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/fastmac-ivforiphone-31.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />FastMac has launched the FastMac iV, a charger and extended battery for the iPhone that also adds a built-in flash and can charge USB devices concurrently. The iV triples the iPhone's talk time to 24 hours, as well as 31 days of standby, over 20 hours of video or 70 hours of audio playback. The battery inside the iV is rated at 3100mAh and can power and charge the phone at the same time.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/31/fastmac.iv.ships/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:30:00 GMT