HyperMac refreshes external batteries with iPad support

Sanho Corp., makers of HyperMac batteries, has announced its refreshing the entire line of Hypermac external MacBook batteries with iPad support. The new batteries support charging of the iPad with a higher powered USB port than previous models. And just to make the update that much sweeter, they’ll start shipping in two weeks at a price tag $30 lower than before.

HyperMac is known for their external batteries. They have batteries for iDevices just like everyone else, but they are the only company making batteries for MacBooks. They’re now updating the MacBook external batteries to support the new power requirements of the iPad. That makes them the first to market with an external battery for iPad. The iPad requires a 10W USB port, which is more than usual. If you plug an iPad into any regular USB port (including any of the current line of HyperMac batteries) you’ll immediately discover that it won’t charge as expected. In actuality, it just won’t charge while the screen is on. With the screen off, it will charge very slowly. It’s better than nothing, but obviously not good enough for the HyperMac battery going forward.

The new batteries appear to be the same as the old, except the USB port. The new USB port outputs 10W, making it perfect for the iPad. The batteries come in the same capacities as before too: 60Wh, 100Wh, 150Wh and 222Wh. That range will increase your iPad’s battery life by 2-9 times, as if almost 10 hours of battery life wasn’t enough to begin with. But remember, you can always use it to recharge your MacBook too. It’s the ultimate tool for anyone traveling away from power.

And while the batteries remain basically the same—save the new high powered USB port—they’ve gone down in price. The new HyperMac line runs $30 cheaper than before, starting at $169. You can preorder the new batteries now at Hypermac.com.