HyperMac debuts kandy-kolored, streamlined, pocket-sized batteries (vroom! vroom!)
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted February 11th 2010 2:17PM
posted February 11th 2010 2:17PM
We fell in love with our HyperMac batteries during this year's CES, and now it looks like Sanho's decided to open its net a bit and introduce chargers for all you iPod, iPhone, and future iPad owners. All three models feature aluminum cases in colors that correspond to the ol' iPod nano (pink, red, orange, so on, and so forth), and all three have USB connections for charging your non-Apple gear as well. The HyperMac Nano (fully recharges your iPhone 1.5 times), HyperMac Micro (up to three times), and the HyperMac Mini (up to six times) are available now $70, $90, and $120 respectively -- and if you hop over to HyperMac.com now they'll knock $20 off the asking price. If that doesn't convince you, perhaps a gallery full of model-types showing off the devices will? Nah, probably not. PR after the break.
New Candy Colored Pocket-Sized HyperMac Battery Packs For iPhones, iPods And iPad At Macworld 2010.
10 Hot Colors, 3 Different Capacities, Batteries Never Looked So Sexy!
02.11.2010 – MACWORLD 2010 SAN FRANCISCO, California - Sanho Corporation (Booth #948), the company behind the award-winning HyperMac External MacBook Batteries, introduces the HyperMac Nano, HyperMac Micro and HyperMac Mini - three pocket-sized, lithium-ion battery packs for charging iPhones, iPods, iPads and other USB-powered devices on-the-go.
All three models are exquisitely encased in aluminum and available in any of Apple's nine iPod nano colors (black, silver, pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) plus a darker (iPhone) black color. Users will be spoilt for choice when choosing the right battery pack to match their iPhone or iPod.
The 1800mAh HyperMac Nano is the world's only iPhone/iPod lithium-ion battery pack with a built-in charging cable and holds enough power to fully recharge an iPhone 1.5 times. Unlike traditional battery packs with built-in rigid connectors, the HyperMac Nano features a flexible connector cable to allow the battery to move freely from the device, instead of simply sticking out of the base of the iPhone/iPod, which increases the chance of damage to the iPhone/iPod socket.
When not in use, the male iPhone/iPod 30-pin connector sits perfectly into the female 30-pin recharging socket, and with the cap closed, the HyperMac Nano is a sleek piece of metal without any exposed slots or buttons, reminiscent of a Zippo cigarette lighter. The HyperMac Nano's patented design also features a magnetic base to hold the cap in place during charging.
The 3600mAh HyperMac Micro holds enough power to fully charge an iPhone up to three times, while the 7200mAh HyperMac Mini can fully charge an iPhone up to six times. Both output 5V/1A power through a USB port and the user can charge any iPhone, iPod, iPad or USB-powered device with the provided iPhone/iPod and USB cables. The batteries are rechargeable via USB or wall outlet with the provided USB cable and AC adapter.
Unlike most iPhone battery packs or iPhone cases cum battery in the market, HyperMac batteries works with virtually all iPhone cases, does not add bulk or affects the antenna of the iPhone.
"iPhone users have long suffered from the iPhone's short battery life and dull utilitarian plastic battery pack solutions," states Daniel Chin, President of Sanho Corporation. "HyperMac will no doubt breathe a fresh air to this tired industry," he adds. "With its striking colors and attractive non-battery-like looks, for once there will be a battery pack that appeals to both women and men alike," he concludes.
Like its big brother, the HyperMac Nano/Micro/Mini batteries uses the same "Grade A" high-end lithium ion cells that are supplied to the U.S. military, providing unsurpassed reliability, safety and longevity. It is rechargeable up to 1,000 times and comes with a ONE-year warranty - comparing to industry standards of only 300 recharges and 3 months warranty. All HyperMac batteries also support pass through charging so the user can charge both battery and device at the same time.
The HyperMac Nano, HyperMac Micro and HyperMac Mini are now available at HyperMac.com for $69.95, $89.95 and $119.95 respectively. As a launch promotion, there is currently a $20 discount on all HyperMac Nano/Micro/Mini batteries.
Specifications
Capacity: 1800mAh (Nano), 3600mAh (Micro), 7200mAh (Mini)
Battery Chemistry: Lithium Ion
Standby Time: Up to 450 hours (Nano), 900 hours (Micro), 1800 hours (Mini)
2G Talk Time: Up to 18 hours (Nano), 36 hours (Micro), 72 hours (Mini)
3G Talk Time: Up to 7.5 hours (Nano), 15 hours (Micro), 30 hours (Mini)
Wi-Fi Internet: Up to 13.5 hours (Nano), 27 hours (Micro), 54 hours (Mini)
3G Internet: Up to 7.5 hours (Nano), 15 hours (Micro), 30 hours (Mini)
Audio Playback: Up to 45 hours (Nano), 90 hours (Micro), 180 hours (Mini)
Video Playback: Up to 15 hours (Nano), 30 hours (Micro), 60 hours (Mini)
Dimensions/Weight
Nano: 3.4 x 1.5 x 0.55" (85 x 38 x 14mm) / 2.4 oz (67 g)
Micro: 3.7 x 2.7 x 0.6" (94 x 69 x 16mm) / 4.7oz (134g)
Mini: 5.2 x 3.1 x 0.55" (132 x 79 x 14mm) / 8.4oz (237g)
Input Power: 5V/500mA (Nano), 5V/1A (Micro/Mini)
Output Power: 5V/1A
For more product information and specifications, please visit:
www.HyperMac.com
HyperMac is a trademark of Sanho Corporation
Apple, iPhone, iPod, iPod nano, MacBook are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Zippo is a registered trademark of Zippo Manufacturing Company.
apparently HyperMac has resorted to the Lady Gaga school of advertising. *shudders*
@Jacob1. I'm more afraid of the Lady Gaga School of Product Design. (Pictures Droid with feathers in mind)
I legitimately thought they made a deal with http://www.maccosmetics.com
They totally copied Aliph's Jawbone Prime advertising campaign e.g. http://alteraxion.typepad.com/jawbone_2dprime_2dearcandy_2d.jpg
There's a battery in those pictures?
"If that doesn't convince you, perhaps a gallery full of model-types showing off the devices will? Nah, probably not." Actually yes, yes it will. :)
It was the America's Next Top Model episode where they posed with HyperMac batteries.
They're almost as creepy as the Palm Pre lady!
Is that a battery in your pocket?
Did someone at Engadget make a stealth Tom Wolfe reference, if only it came in Tangerine!
@SnookerUSF Yes! I was waiting for someone to get it.
Although I didn't think it was "stealth." :(
These things won't sell. Steve-o has pretty clearly indicated that Mac and iPod/hone/ad owners don't want spare batteries. Otherwise they would be removable. Duh.
I wouldn't buy this product simply because the advertising is insulting to my intelligence, and truly unimaginative.
Just saw these at Macworld, I'm gonna get one for my Nano tomorrow when I'm there, Might get one for my iPhone too.
@DrDuran Most of the colored units (batteries, that is) are back-ordered 4 to 6 weeks.
@mx2001 They have them Available at MacWorld, I just bought one in Black.
@TwiggenBerries Direct Current....
This was a super fun shoot.
http://www.soophotography.com/blog/2010/02/san-francisco-product-photographer.html
Behind the scenes video here,
http://pourmand.smugmug.com/Photography/fabian/11203650_j4FYW#785633175_dLnaz-XL-LB
I dont get what these do - a battery to carry with your ipod? wtf?
Batteries powerful enough to charge me up?
Batterygeek.net has had these batteries for eons, though only in black, for a lot less. Their 7200mAH battery, for example, is $80 and their 3600mAH battery is $60. Same size, same case shape, probably the same battery, though it's hard to tell since the HyperMac site is more interested in displaying their models holding the batteries, as opposed to showing the batteries themselves.
@drgadgetman1
It is true that batterygeek has similar products to HyperMac. That is because the parent of HyperMac is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for batterygeek.
Appearance-wise, they look similar but that is where the similarities end. HyperMac products cost a little more because we use higher (military) grade components and battery cells, which are more reliable than the usual consumer grade products. The IC solution used in HyperMac is also developed only recently in 2009/2010 as opposed to batterygeek's solution which are over 3 years old. Case in point, our HyperMac External MacBook Batteries can detect which MacBook it is currently connected to and automatically adjust its charging voltage. It can automatically switch from 14.5V for MacBook Air to 16.5V for MacBook and 16.5~18.5V for MacBook Pro. This is a patented technology and HyperMac remains the only external battery in the world that can accurately work and provide the right amount of charging power to every single MacBook model, automatically. If you look at batterygeek solution, you have to manually select the charging voltage. Only 2 voltage values (16V and 18V) will work with MacBooks and they are not even the accurate voltages that the MacBooks use.
While there are great feature/specification differences between HyperMac and batterygeek, we agree that the similarities in appearances can be misleading for some users, as such we will, with immediate effect cease supplying HyperMac-like products to batterygeek.
I was looking at these batteries and it seems that couple things are erroneous in the comments above. The macs can use whatever power is available at the voltage of the unit. They are not looking for a switching power supply adapter. Therefore I don't see the point being made by HyperMac. The MacBook air actually uses a different connector though it is still magnetic. Thus the voltage difference is not a solid point. Now if you have adapters that plug into a standard cabling piece to allow for the different mag-safe connectors and want the different voltages then that is fine and a slide switch to go between the two voltages would not be an issue IMHO. Supplying as much VA of power behind the voltage is the key so the battery would hold the cpu up the longest time. As for ownership of HyperMac by battery mfg. I'm dubious. 95% of these are made in China and since I deal with china companies all the time this seems unlikely. Now there could be purchasing agreements with HyperMac and that does happen all the time but as we see in the news everyday China does not really adhere to agreements, patents or copyright laws for the most part and just want the orders and money to flow to them. Additionally if you go to China you see that there are literally 100s of mfg.s of LI battery packs and they all tend to follow similar design packaging that is why they look similar.