$6.59 .com Sale at GoDaddy.com
MacHits
AppleTell

Related tags

Charger (6) Accessories (6) MacBook (5) iBook (3) MacBook Pro (3) MacBook Air (2)

FastMac wants to charge your spare MacBook battery

May 28, 2008

Section: Apple, Mac + Computers, Laptops

U-ChargeBatteries are essential for your MacBook or MacBook Pro, most of us charge them whenever near a power outlet by simply plugging them in. But there are those situations when you need a spare battery or even more than one spare. Mac laptop owners can now use FastMac’s universal laptop battery charger. Named “U-Charge”, the device can charge a virtually infinite list of Apple laptops – ranging from iBooks to MacBooks.

The $69 universal charger includes a variety of different adaptors, for the different Apple laptops that it can power. The following Macs can be charged by the U-Charge:

  • iBook G3 12-inch

  • iBook G4 12-inch

  • MacBook 13-inch

  • MacBook Pro 15-inch

  • MacBook Pro 17-inch

  • PowerBook G3 Bronze (Lombard)

  • PowerBook G3 Pismo

  • PowerBook G4 12-inch

  • PowerBook G4 15-inch

  • PowerBook G4 17-inch

Almost all of Apple’s notebook lineup for 5 years is there, with the exception of the MacBook Air, which does not have a removable battery. Unfortunately, it’s not available right now – but FastMac expects to ship these within the next 30 days.

Via [Crave]

Full Story » | Written by Stephen Chinnadorai for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »


Read the article on AppleTell
TUAW

Battery calibration recommended by Apple, why no utility?

Like virtually all mobile computer manufacturers, Apple recommends that users calibrate their laptop batteries every few months, as Scott pointed out a couple of years ago. Unlike many manufacturers, however, Apple does not include a utility to automatically perform a calibration. Given Apple's uncanny ability to make things user-friendly, this seems like a bit of a glaring oversight. What are the benefits of calibration? Primarily the goal is to ensure that the microprocessor in your battery provides an accurate estimate of how much time you have left on the battery. Over time it can lose track of just how much juice your battery has in it, and calibration gives it a very accurate reading on the battery's health. Older battery technologies also benefited from a process called conditioning, which was typically performed the same way as a current battery's calibration process. In a nutshell, you fully charge the battery, fully discharge it, then fully charge it again. It's unclear whether modern lithium batteries gain anything in an actual capacity perspective from this process, or if it is simply a calibration of the microprocessor for the purpose of providing accurate time estimates.Continue reading Battery calibration recommended by Apple, why no utility?Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Similar news about Accessories
Apple Hot News

Apple Introduces New MacBook and MacBook Pro Models

CUPERTINO, California—February 26, 2008—Apple® today updated its popular MacBook® and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models. In addition, MacBook Pro includes the latest NVIDIA graphics processors, now with up to 512MB of video memory, and Apple’s innovative Multi-Touch™ trackpad, first introduced in MacBook Air™. All Mac® notebooks include a built-in iSight® video camera for video conferencing on-the-go*, Apple’s MagSafe® Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain and built-in 802.11n wireless networking for up to five times the performance and twice the range of 802.11g.**
Similar news about MacBook Pro

Macworld - MacBook Pro and the bad battery

How can you tell if your MacBook's battery is on the fritz? Follow along.
07/15/08
Similar news about Accessories

Macworld - FastMac TruePower 17-inch MacBook Pro...

FastMac offers a 17-inch MacBook Pro replacement battery that lasts about as long as Apple's for $30 less.
04/04/08
Similar news about Charger

TUAW TUAW Review: Richard | Solo Smart...

If there's anything I've learned about the iPhone 3G since July 11th, it's that the battery life is horrible. If I'm just texting and making the occasional call, I can survive...
08/11/08
Similar news about Accessories

Macworld - Review: iPod Power Adapters

04/28/08
Similar news about iPod

Macworld - Universal battery charger debuts for...

Fastmac's U-Charge is a universal battery charger for Apple laptops.
05/16/08
Similar news about Charger

Macworld - Review: iPhone headphone adapters

Jason Snell reviews five adapters that make his in-ear headphones work with his iPhone -- clicker and microphone included.
02/28/08
Similar news about Charger
Your Ad Here
macNN

Extended battery upgrade for MacBook Air (external)

QuickerTek has introduced an extended battery upgrade for Apple's MacBook Air, which it says offes six to ten hours of additional battery power -- for a total of 12-16 hours of battery life when used in conjunction with the (charged) internal battery. "Since the MacBook Air has a non-removeable battery, the typical user strategy of using multiple ...
Similar news about Charger
TUAW

FastMac releases external charger for Mac notebook batteries

FastMac announced a new line of Mac notebook chargers today. FastMac found a work around for Apple not licensing the MagSafe chargers. TruePower U-Charge allows you to charge your notebook's batteries externally. Note that this does not power the Mac, it only charges batteries.This charger will charge iBook G3/G4 12", PowerBook, MacBook, and MacBook Pro batteries without skipping a beat. FastMac also has plans for a 14.4V charger that would charge batteries for the clamshell iBook, iBook G4 14", and Ti PowerBook 15". The TruePower U-Charge comes in 2 different colors (black and white) to match your machine better. The prices for these chargers start at $69.95. You can purchase the U-Charge on the FastMac website.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Similar news about Charger

Macworld - USB 2.0 Universal Drive Adapter redux

NewerTech's updated USB Drive Adapter is a handy tool for working with bare drives; ProtectaDrive skins keep those drives protected.
02/26/08
Similar news about Charger

AppleInsider Apple introduces Penryn-based...

Apple today updated its popular MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models....
02/26/08
Similar news about MacBook Pro

Macrumors MacBook and MacBook Pro: Penryn,...

Apple released new MacBooks and MacBook Pros today which incorporate the new 45nm Penryn processors, an upgrade from the older 65nm Merom processors. The jump from Merom to...
02/27/08
Similar news about MacBook

Macworld - Support grows for universal power...

Westinghouse said on Friday it will use Green Plug's "universal power adapter" technology in its future LCD TVs.
06/16/08
Similar news about Accessories

macNN Kensington Battery Pack and Charger...

Kensington on Monday unveiled a Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod, along with a Mini version. The portable battery packs plug into the Apple devices' dock connectors...
05/05/08
Similar news about Charger

AppleTell 2-in-1 iPhone and iPod back up...

Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod Family, iPod Accessories, iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories, iPhonei.Sound hates running out of battery on their iPods and iPhones, so...
07/09/08
Similar news about Accessories
TUAW

Ask TUAW: Syncing from a portable to a desktop Mac, battery comparisons, Apple TV to NAS, iPhone SDK and more

In this episode of Ask TUAW we'll be looking at questions about syncing between a Mac portable and a Mac desktop (backing up and iTunes playlists), battery comparisons between manufacturers, sharing files from a NAS to an Apple TV, subtitles on an iPhone and much more.As always your suggestions are most welcome, and questions for next week should be left in the comments. When asking a question please include which machine you're running and which version of OS X, as certain answers will vary between different Macs and Tiger vs. Leopard, etc. (we'll assume you're running Leopard if you don't specify). And now, on to the questions!Continue reading Ask TUAW: Syncing from a portable to a desktop Mac, battery comparisons, Apple TV to NAS, iPhone SDK and moreRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Similar news about Accessories
AppleInsider

More MacBook details: battery life claims, enviro push, more

When Apple revamped its MacBook and MacBook Pro lineups on Tuesday, the company also quietly changed its methods of reporting battery life and also made clear the eco-friendliness of the notebooks, among other changes. Although first hinted at in ...
Similar news about Charger

AppleTell iPhone 3G battery replacement...

Section: iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories, iPhone Milliamp LTD, a company that offers all sorts of iPod battery services, is ready to help you replace the battery in...
07/10/08
Similar news about Accessories

AppleInsider Apple's iPhone 3G battery good for...

Existing iPhone owners moving to Apple's new iPhone 3G should expect an approximate 50 percent reduction in battery life when using the new handset in 3G mode to browse the web...
07/16/08
Similar news about Accessories

The Wall Street Journal Maximizing the iPhone 3G's Battery

Walt Mossberg answers questions about managing battery life on the iPhone 3G, replacing its battery if necessary, and upgrading an iPod Touch.
07/17/08
Similar news about Accessories

AppleTell How to get the most out of your...

Section: iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories, iPhone, iPhone SDK & Apps, OriginalsPerhaps one of the biggest disappointments about the new iPhone 2.0 software is that...
07/22/08
Similar news about Accessories

macNN FastMac intros universal charger for...

Accessory and peripheral maker FastMac has announced a new external battery charger for Mac notebooks, the U-Charge. The unit is a 45W adapter that bridges from an AC outlet...
05/16/08
Similar news about Charger

123macmini Apple Updates MacBook and MacBook Pro

Apple today updated its MacBook and MacBook Pro notebook lines with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors, larger hard drives and 2GB of memory standard in most models.
02/26/08
Similar news about MacBook

Webmaster