Solar Power for Apple MacBook Air
Posted by Dave Merten 
Jul 22, 2008 at 8:40am
QuickerTek has announced the Apple Juicz – a new way to power the Apple MacBook Air using solar power. Three models are priced from $500 to $1,000 USD, fold to a comvenient 10.5 size and come with a cool Element messenger bag. These solar panels charge the MacBook Air while in use.
The Apple Juicz Solar Charger requires the sun to charge your MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. The flexible thin-film solar cells will charge the MacBook Air in five hours. Since the MacBook Air has a non-removeable battery, alternative power options are welcomed by the Mac community. Especially “green” options.
There are three different solar panels:
- 55 watt model $1000.00 – recharges the MBA in 5 hours, unfolds to 60×42 inches
- 27 watt model $600.00 – recharges the MBA in 8 hours, unfolds to 41.5×30.5 inches
- 18 watt model $500.00 – recharges the MBA in 14 hours, unfolds to 30.5×30 inches
All models require an upgraded MagSafe power adapter. QuickerTek can modify the customer’s adapter for $25.00 or purchase a modified MagSafe power adapter for $100.00. Either way, the adapter retains the original functionality with the added advantage of being able to hook into the Apple Juicz line. Each unit comes with a cool Element messenger bag which holds everything nicely.
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Dave was one of the founding guides at ‘The Mining Company,’ now known as About.com, in February 1998. Dave was their ‘Focus on Mac Support’ guide. In 2004 he started ‘G5 Owners Support Group,’ and in 2005, renamed it ‘Mac Owners Support Group.’ In 2006, he started the ‘MacOSG Support Corner’ column here at Macsimum News.
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