Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 4

Mophie has put its juice pack for iPhone 4 for sale.  It promises twice the power of the iPhone 4 battery for $80 bucks.  The hard-shell case protects the back and edges with a matching color scheme.  It will charge the case and phone simultaneously.

Mophie Press Release:

mophie reveals first look at next generation of juice pack
iPhone 4-compatible rechargeable external battery now available

Santa Ana, Calif. (7th September, 2010) – mophie™ today reveals the 7th generation of its juice pack line, delivering on-the-go power to the iPhone 4 via its light-weight and ultra-thin external rechargeable battery case. The new juice pack air is the first of several products planned for 2010 and joins the juice pack legacy line of award-winning designs. The juice pack virtually doubles the battery life of the iPhone and its soft touch hardware also provides protection from device bumps, bangs and drops.

“mophie’s passion is creating intelligent products that help Apple fans interact with their device in new ways,” says Ross Howe, Vice President of Business Development at mophie. “With the release of the next generation form factor, it is only natural that we provide its users the extended battery life and protection that Apple fans have come to expect from mophie.”

The juice pack air for iPhone 4 is now available for purchase on www.mophie.com for $79.95 (approx £52.00).

Key features and benefits include:
· juice pack legacy – With more than one million juice pack units sold to-date, mophie cases have been made for every iPhone and iPod Touch form factor since the devices’ debut and was the first-ever “Works with iPhone” battery case. The juice pack air for the iPhone 4 provides the very best of seven generations of product development and design.
· Battery extender and case in one – the juice pack air for iPhone 4 combines rechargeable external battery power concealed inside of a protective form-fitting case. It offers the full protection of a hard-shell case with an ultra-thin, light-weight, low-profile design.
· Twice the power – the juice pack air for iPhone 4 virtually doubles the power available to rock, talk, surf and send. A fully charged case gives users:
o Up to an additional 6 hours on 3G, up to 12 hours on 2G, of talk time
o Up to an additional 36 hours of audio playback
o Up to an additional 9 hours video playback
· Advanced battery technology – Highly condensed lithium polymer battery delivers an incredible amount of juice in a small form factor and features built in overcharge, short circuit and temperature protection.
· Efficient electronics – Embedded electronics results in no signal interference with the iPhone 4.
· Acoustic sound enhancement – The case design acts as a virtual speaker box, redirecting sound from the bottom of the iPhone 4 to the front, resulting in a richer, fuller sound quality.
· 4 light LED battery status indicator – An integrated LED status indicator tells users exactly how much “juice” is left and also displays how much time remains during the charging process.
· Quick speed – 500 milliamps fast charge technology, with an advanced battery for added safety, as well as 1500 mAh capacity.
· Soft-touch finish – Sleek design includes a new, soft-touch, rubberized finish and silver band that mirrors the aesthetic of the iPhone itself.
· Pass-through USB – Included USB cable enables you to simultaneously charge and sync your iPhone 4 to iTunes without having to remove it from the juice pack air.

The mophie juice pack air for iPhone 4 is now available in black/silver at www.mophie.com for $79.95 (approx £52.00). For additional information regarding the mophie juice pack suite of products, please visit http://www.mophie.com

Apple: Free iPad With Every Replacement Battery

In a support document, Apple tells us that when you eventually send your iPad in to have its battery replaced, Apple will just send you a new iPad instead. The Battery Replacement Service will cost $100.

Ever since Apple ditched the floppy-drive with the original iMac, people have kicked up a fuss about each new hardware “omission”, calling it a “deal-breaker” (as in “No built-in dial-up modem? Sorry Apple. That’s a deal-breaker.”) The latest has been the steady euthanization of user-removable batteries, which started in the iPhone and ended in the MacBook Pro (although nobody moaned about the iPod). Those complainers have now shut up, realizing that the slew of third-party external batteries are both more powerful and less messy to use than actually swapping batteries, but Apple, it seems, is still a little gun-shy.

You won’t be able to use the Battery Replacement Service to replace a broken machine. The support page includes “accident, liquid contact, disassembly, unauthorized service or unauthorized modifications” among the things that will prevent eligibility. And if you are sending the machine in to Apple, the turnaround is a week (make sure you backup first).

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Run your MacBook Up To 32 hours

Of course there is a costly catch. You have to purchase the HyperMac external battery pack for $500(US). There are less expensive versions of course: $299.95 (100Wh), $399.95 (150Wh) and the 32 hour 222Wh for $499.95.

Part of press release:

SUNNYVALE, California - Sanho Corp., the company behind the HyperDrive photo backup devices introduces HyperMac - external MacBook battery packs that work with the entire Apple MacBook family of notebook computers, including all MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models.

Available in 4 different capacities of 60Wh, 100Wh, 150Wh and 222Wh (compared to MacBook Air 37Wh only internal battery), the external battery is capable of powering the MacBook for up to 32 hours - allowing for long haul flights, extended outdoor shoots, expeditions to remote locations or any situation where electricity is simply not an option. When on the road, there is also the HyperMac car charger which powers and recharges the MacBook directly from the automobile cigarette slot.

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QuickerTek intros MacBook Air external battery

External Battery for MacBook Air for those that can afford it. This battery will run you $350. Customers must also have a QuickerTek-modified MagSafe adapter, which carries a price of $100. An existing MagSafe adapter can be converted for $25.

QuickerTek’s MacBook Air External Battery powers and charges the internal battery while you use the computer. You get 12 to 16 total hours of battery life - that’s 6 to 10 extra hours of battery power.

You know the QuickerTek External Battery is working because the battery charge percentage in the menu bar stays at 100% for hours, before the power of internal battery is touched.

While the stock Apple MacBook Air recharges in four hours using the AC wall adapter, the QuickerTek External Battery Charger recharges in only three hours.

It’s styled to blend in perfectly with all of your other cool Apple equipment. The MacBook Air External Battery Charger is lightweight, good looking and seriously powerful.

source:quickertek