American Power Introduces Universal Notebook Battery4 January 2005
American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC) today introduced a suite of availability
solutions for mobile travelers, highlighted by a Universal Notebook Battery.
The Universal Notebook Battery is a slim, lightweight portable power solution
for notebook computers. Weighing less than 28 ounces, the battery provides a
typical notebook user up to eight hours of continuous runtime. APC also
introduced retractable telephone and network cables, a compact optical travel
mouse, a USB battery extender, and a new surge protector specifically designed
to provide complete power protection for notebooks.
"Mobile travelers need peripherals that are highly portable and offer
increased availability," Joe Loberti, general manager of APC's Consumer
Networks Solutions Group. "These innovations represent our latest commitment
to enhancing user productivity, delivering peace of mind, and protecting data
wherever it is created, transmitted or stored."
APC's Universal Notebook Battery supplies up to eight continuous hours of
runtime (actual runtimes may vary by notebook model and power setting). There
is a power level button and LED capacity indicators to allow the user to check
the remaining battery power. The Universal Notebook Battery offers 15-24 volt
options that users can set via a rotary voltage switch. An input/output power
port provides a simple way to charge and power the battery using a laptop's
power adapter. The battery includes tips and jacks that provide compatibility
with most notebooks on the market today (See APC's mobile computing selector
for complete capability list). There is no need to purchase or carry
additional power adapters to recharge the battery because the tips and jacks
can be used with the laptop's OEM power adapter or with APC's Universal Power
Adapter. Designed to integrate with APC's Universal Power Adapters and
TravelPower Cases, the Universal Notebook Battery incorporates thermal
management features, allowing it to be one of the only external notebook
batteries designed to operate inside notebook cases.
Other mobile solutions introduced today include:
* USB Battery Extender -- allows up to 60 minutes of talk time via a USB
charging port. Use and charge a mobile phone. This small, compact
power solution is the perfect emergency battery. Requires a USB
charging cable and AAA batteries -- cable sold separately. (Estimated
resale price of $7.99).
* USB Optical Travel Mouse -- convenient plug and play, compact mouse with
a 2-foot retractable cord. (Estimated resale price of $19.99).
* Retractable Network and Telephone Cables -- a convenient, space-saving
way to travel with cables. Spring activated 5-foot retractable
cables. A telephone model, Ethernet model, and a telephone and
Ethernet combo pack are available. (Estimated resale price of $7.99 -
$14.99).
* SurgeArrest(R) Notebook Surge Protector -- portable, compact surge
protection for laptop computers. The unit offers reliable telephone,
fax, Internet, DSL, modem protection as well as network protection
(10BaseT/100BaseT). The units are compatible in all voltage
environments worldwide. (Estimated resale price of $19.99).
APC's SurgeArrest Notebook Surge Protector, USB Optical Travel Mouse,
Retractable Network and Telephone Cables, and USB Battery Extender are
available in North America. The APC Universal Notebook Battery, also
available in North America, has an estimated resale price of $249.99.
For more information about APC and other innovative mobile availability
solutions, please call 800-877-4080 or visit http://www.apc.com.
For more information contact:
Media:
Aimee Leclerc, APC media relations manager, 800-788-2208 ext. 2137,
aleclerc@apcc.com
Investors:
Debbie Hancock, APC investor relations director, 800-788-2208, ext. 2142,
dhancock@apcc.com
Source: PR Newswire
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