$6.59 .com Sale at GoDaddy.com
MacHits
AppleTell

Related tags

MacBook Air (7) Accessories (6) Charger (6) Business (2) MacBook Pro (2)

Add 6 to 10 hours of battery life to MacBook Air with Apple Juicz

July 16, 2008

Section: Mac + Computers, Laptops, MacBook Air, Peripherals

QuickerTek Apple JuiczAre you looking for a way to extend the battery life of your MacBook Air? QuickerTek might have the solution. QuickerTek is rolling out a new product called Apple Juicz, which will charge your MacBook Air through thin-film solar cells in as little as five hours.

Since Apple Juicz extends the MacBook Air’s battery life, you won’t have to worry about running out of power while you are working on your projects. There is an LED status indicator that lets you know what is going on. Also included is a modified MacBook Air MagSafe charger (which uses military-spec parts) that provides a more powerful charge—and yes, it will still work with the stock MacBook Air.

Apple Juicz offers three different solar panels for you to choose for your MacBook Air:

  • 55 watt model - This is their priciest model and will cost you $1000. It recharges the MacBook Air in five hours. It unfolds to 60 X 42 inches.
  • 27 watt model - This model is $600 and charges your MacBook Air in 8 hours. It unfolds to 41.5 x 30.5 inches.
  • 18 watt model - This model cost $500. It recharges your MacBook Air in 14 hours. It unfolds to 30.5 X 30 inches.

Included with each purchase is the Element backpack in which you can store your Apple Juicz and MacBook Air. You’ll also receive car and airline power adapters. QuickerTek also has a power adapter for regular AC wall outlets. I enjoy working outdoors, and most days you can find me outside sitting under a tree working on my 17” MacBook Pro. I have outdoor outlets at my home, so running out of juice isn’t an issue; however, this is something I would consider. QuickerTek claims that AppleJuicz can add an additional six to ten hours of battery life to the MacBook Air, which would definitely save on frequent trips to the house.

If you are looking for a greener, although slightly pricey, option for your MacBook Air, check out Apple Juicz.

Product [Apple Juicz]

Full Story » | Written by Opal Tribble for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »


Read the article on AppleTell
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

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

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

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

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

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
Your Ad Here
Yahoo! News

Batteries Might Be Apple Achilles' Heel For Its MacBook Air (Investor's Business Daily)

Investor's Business Daily - Apple's decision to give its ultra-thin MacBook Air notebook computer a battery that users can't replace themselves bucks a growing trend, and some say could hurt its sales.
Similar news about MacBook Air
TUAW

TUAW Review: Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery for iPhone / iPod

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 for a day, but if I try to play games or use 3G I know it's going to go to the dreaded red battery icon quickly.That's why there are a growing number of manufacturers who have extended battery packs for the iPhone on the market. For example, I looked at the Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger (US$49.99), but the website doesn't show that it works with the iPhone 3G. My next choice was the Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery. This US$49.95 lithium-ion battery pack has saved me from running out of juice prematurely more than once! Read on for more information about this must-have sidekick for the iPhone 3G.Continue reading TUAW Review: Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery for iPhone / iPodRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Similar news about Accessories

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

Macworld - Apple Juicz powers your MacBook using...

Apple Juicz is QuickerTek's new solar power solution for the MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
06/17/08
Similar news about MacBook

iLounge Review: Griffin PowerBlock Dual...

For the last few years, Griffin Technology’s car and home iPod chargers have been some of the most popular accessories on the market; thanks to more favorable pricing, its...
03/26/08
Similar news about Charger

Yahoo! News Apple Buyer's Guide: From MacBook Air...

TechWeb - InformationWeek - We compared the Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, the iMac, the Mac Mini, and XServe, to help you choose the Apple computer that's right...
07/29/08
Similar news about MacBook Air

macosxhints.com Improve stability of some USB-based...

I'm using a D-Link DWL-G122 in versions C1 (and own a version B1, a D-Link DWL-122, a Linksys@Home 54g USB, and a Belkin F5D6050 USB -- insert sarcasm here), and have worked...
05/09/08
Similar news about Charger

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
Macworld

MacBook Air: More tests

With another month of use under his belt, Jason Snell revisits the MacBook Air, looking at how the solid-state drive option affects performance and exploring the laptop’s battery life.
Similar news about MacBook Air
Macrumors

Solid State Drives (SSD) Reduce Battery Life?

Tom's Hardware publishes some interesting conclusions based on their testing of Solid State Drives (SSD) in laptops. They report that contrary to popular belief, SSD drives actually reduce the battery life in laptops as compared to traditional Hard ...
Similar news about Accessories

Macrumors Standardized Battery Test Results for...

Anandtech provides more standardized battery results for their 1.8GHz MacBook Air (HDD).

They setup 3 tasks of varying intensity with the MacBook Air's display...
02/07/08
Similar news about Charger

Macworld - New charger and backup battery works...

i.Sound has introduced a new 2-in-1 charger and backup battery compatible with the iPhone and iPod.
07/08/08
Similar news about Accessories

Engadget MacBook Air with Penryn launch imminent?

File this rumor under the "sure, that makes sense" category. Granted, PhoneNews may not be the go-to source for Apple rumors, still, the site's reputable enough to at least...
08/14/08
Similar news about MacBook Air

TUAW Solid-state hard disks don't help...

In an interesting test by the folks over at Tom's Hardware, solid-state drives (SSDs) suck more power than their platter-based counterparts. Why should you care? Because the...
07/03/08
Similar news about Accessories

macNN Sena offers leather cases for MacBook...

Sena Cases has announced four new slim designer notebook cases made specifically for the MacBook Air. Styles include the patent-pending Pullino Designer Case for the MacBook Air...
06/03/08
Similar news about MacBook Air

Macworld - Review: iPod Power Adapters

04/28/08
Similar news about iPod

Webmaster