Apple Battery Charger
The Apple Battery Charger is a battery charger formerly made by Apple Inc.
 A European Apple Battery Charger | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Battery Charger |
| Release date | July 27, 2010 |
| Introductory price | USD $29 (excl. tax) CAD $29 (excl. tax) GBP £25 (inc. VAT) EUR €29 (including taxes) |
| Discontinued | January 15, 2016 |
| Website | apple.com/batterycharger(Archived Link) |
Product description
The charger was supplied with six batteries, which were identified by a Czech website in 2010 as rebranded Eneloop HR-3UTG Sanyo-manufactured rechargeable batteries (1.2V 1900mAh).[1] According to Apple, these batteries were designed to have a service life of up to ten years and retain 80% of their capacity even after being stored for a year.[2] However, the battery charger was discontinued on January 15, 2016.[3]
Each Apple Battery Charger included six high-performance AA NiMH batteries. Two were intended for the keyboard, two for the mouse or trackpad, and the remaining two for charging purposes.
Energy efficiency
Apple designed the charger to reduce energy consumption from the power grid compared to other comparable chargers, resulting in improved energy efficiency. According to Apple, the charger had a standard power usage of 30 mW, which was claimed to be ten times better than the industry average of 315 mW.[4][5]
References
- Ricker, Thomas (August 12, 2010). "Apple's rechargeable AA batteries are rebranded Sanyo Eneloops?". Engadget. AOL Inc. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- Hughes, Neil (August 3, 2010). "First look: Apple Battery Charger and AA batteries". AppleInsider. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- "PSA:Apple Discontinued Beats Pill,Apple Battery Charger • /r/apple". reddit. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- Burns, Matt (July 27, 2010). "Apple's Innovative New… Battery Charger?". TechCrunch. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
- Bertolucci, Jeff (July 27, 2010). "Apple Battery Charger slays vampire draw". Macworld. Retrieved April 8, 2019.