Tue, 27 Jul 2010 £25 Apple Battery Charger sets 'new industry standard'

Compatible with Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse and Wireless Keyboard

Nick Spence

Apple has introduced the first battery charger designed by the company compatible with the new Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse and Wireless Keyboard.

The Apple Battery Charger comes with six AA batteries and promises to set a "new industry standard," claiming to have the lowest standby power usage value, or "vampire draw" as Apple calls it, of any similar charger on the market.

The claim is based on testing conducted by Apple in February 2010 on a selection of similar leading NiMH rechargeable battery chargers.

The charger senses when its batteries have finished charging and automatically reduces the amount of power it needs. In addition, the reusable batteries that come with each Apple Battery Charger are designed to maintain a high charge capacity for hundreds of charges, so you no longer have to buy new batteries or throw them away every few months insists Apple.

The Apple Battery Charger costs £25 and is available from the Apple Store with a "Ships: 5-7 business days" date.

Apple Battery Charger

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