Sanho Corporation, one of the creatives responsible for the HyperMac external MacBook batteries, has just introduced its solution for powering the iPad. The company didn't bother unveiling a new product, but actually upgraded the pocket-sized HyperMac USB battery series to 10W USB that the larger models sport.

The updated versions are available in choices of either 3600 or 7600mAh, which should keep the iPad and the new iPhone 4 up and running for several hours. The two battery versions are available in all the colors of the iPod nano, namely black, silver, red, pink, orange, green, yellow, blue and purple, encased in aluminum chassis.

Specifically, the 3600mAh HyperMac Micro will extend an iPad's battery lifetime by about five hours, while the iPhone 4 can be fully charged for about three times. The 7600mAh model will increase the operation of the iPad by up to 10 hours, which is nothing ignorable, while also being capable of charging the iPhone 4 for almost six times. Nevertheless, both batteries deliver a maximum power of 10 watts, with 5 volts and 2.1 amperes maximum, thus allowing customers to charge any iPad, iPhone or virtually any USB-powered portable device, as long as they have the necessary cables.

Charging the batteries themselves can be done via standard 5V @ 500mAh or high power 5V @ 2.1A USB. Such batteries are quite nice to have, really, since I know many of my friends’ dates were ruined because their gadgets ran out of juice. Another mention-worthy detail would be that the HyperMac Micro and Mini embed 'Grade A' high-end lithium ion cells usually supplied to the U.S. military, ensuring better reliability, safety and lifetime, and are rechargeable up to 1,000 times.


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