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HyperMac – External Battery & Charger Solution for All MacBooks

Universal solution for powering and charging any MacBook, as well as any other USB device

May 5, 2009 10:01 GMT  ·  By
HyperMac - universal, external battery pack
   HyperMac - universal, external battery pack

Sanho Corp. has released HyperMac, the world's first and only external battery and car charger solution that works universally with all MacBooks. Available in four different capacities, of 60Wh, 100Wh, 150Wh and 222Wh, the external battery is capable of powering the MacBook for up to 32 hours, and is most suitable for long trips or work in remote locations. The HyperMac car charger powers and recharges the MacBook directly from the automobile cigarette slot, and comes with a USB power port to charge any USB device, individually or simultaneously with the MacBook.

Compatible with all MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, the HyperMac battery uses a proprietary variable power technology, which enables the battery to automatically adjust the charging power when connected to different MacBook models. HyperMac charging cables are spliced with the original Apple MagSafe connectors, for a maximum compatibility. Best of all, the power reaches the MacBook's internal battery, charging it as well. The built-in, four-stage lighted LED indicator allows users to check the HyperMac battery level at anytime.

“HyperMac allows the MacBook user to easily extend their MacBook battery life,” Daniel Chin, president of Sanho Corporation, said. “With the MacBook moving towards unibody designs with built-in batteries, HyperMac is the only viable option to extend the unibody MacBook's mobile computing time beyond the power grid,” he added. “Using HyperMac external batteries will also help reduce the strain on the MacBook internal batteries and extend the overall life span of these difficult to replace batteries,” Chin concluded.

The HyperMac battery and car charger is now available for pre-order. Shipping is scheduled to begin later this month. Prices and specs are listed below.

Price

$149.95 – car charger; $199.95 – 60-watt-hour battery; $299.95 – 100Wh; $399.95 – 150Wh; $499.95 – 222Wh.

Specifications

Dimensions: 4.92 x 3.78 x 0.83" (60Wh); 7.48 x 4.92 x 0.8" (100Wh); 8.9 x 4.92 x 0.83" (150Wh); 10.1 x 5.91 x 1.34" (222Wh); Weight: 0.8 lb (60Wh); 1.6 lbs (100Wh); 2.4 lbs (150Wh); 4.7 lbs (222Wh); Battery: Lithium ion; 4-stage LED battery level indicator lights; USB 5V/1A power out.

Visit the official HyperMac website here for a closer look at the batteries, or to pre-order your own.