FastMac introduces iPod battery upgrade
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FastMac announces iPod battery upgrade
FastMac announces iPod battery upgrade
06/22/2005 02:22 AMFastMac today announced an iPod battery upgrade that utilizes what the
company says is "patented nanoparticle technology to dramatically
extend battery lifespan."...
TechRestore, Inc. Announces the iPod
Battery Freedom Service - Lifetime iPod
Battery Replacement.
TechRestore, Inc. Announces the iPod
Battery Freedom Service - Lifetime iPod
Battery Replacement.
06/22/2005 03:01 AMTechRestore, Inc. announced today that they have begun offering a new
lifetime iPod battery replacement service. [PRWEB Jun 20, 2005]
Review: FastMac 1.5GHz PowerMac G4 AGP
Upgrade
Review: FastMac 1.5GHz PowerMac G4 AGP
Upgrade
08/19/2004 03:16 PMFor this week's Spymac product review, we decided to test out <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a>'s $499.95 (US) <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com/products/processors/agp.php"
target="_blank">1.5GHz PowerMac G4 AGP upgrade</a>.
I'm sure that you've all seen the ads from various manufacturers in
your favorite Mac magazine, "Turn your <a
href="http://www.apple-history.com/noframes/body.php?page=gallery
&model=aI" target="_blank">Apple I</a> into a
<a
href="http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore
.woa/71807/wo/pM44OJcrcbC836LFmVOgbjooRJk/0.0.9.1.0.6.21.1.2.1.2.0.0.1
.0" target="_blank">Dual 2.5GHz PowerPC G5</a>
with this simple hardware drop-in!" Could they be true? Is your
early-model Macintosh able to serve a purpose better than that of a
paper weight or professional dust collector? Well, I'm about to
answer those questions for you, and more.
I can still remember the day when I made the switch from PC to Mac.
The sun was shining, the birds were chirping and my parents had just
lent me eight thousand dollars (NOTE TO PARENTS: "Thanks").
Her name, was <a
href="http://www.apple-history.com/noframes/body.php?page=gallery
&model=g4giga" target="_blank">G4 Gigabit
Ethernet</a>, code name "Mystic", and she was
beautiful. With her dual 500MHz processors, industry-first standard
1000 Base-T ethernet, 256MB of RAM, 40GB hard drive, ATI RAGE 128 Pro
video card, internal DVD-RAM drive, 2 USB and Firewire ports and 250MB
internal ZIP drive she could bring any application to its knees.
Photoshop, "Bring it on". Illustrator, "HA."
Director, "Tell me again about this 'rendering time', because
I've never seen such a thing." But over time, the applications
grew stronger, and while they were in development, with super houses
around the globe beefing up, my baby was reluctantly nearing
retirement. She was a tough old broad though, and could still run
with the new kids on the block, <a
href="http://www.apple-history.com/noframes/body.php?page=gallery
&model=g4da" target="_blank">Digital
Audio</a>, <a
href="http://www.apple-history.com/noframes/body.php?page=gallery
&model=g4_quicksilver"
target="_blank">Quicksilver</a>, and even <a
href="http://www.donniewahlberg.com/"
target="_blank">Donnie</a>. Sadly though, we both
knew that our time together was nearing an end, or was it?
Enter <a href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a>. Based in the good ol'
US of A, <a href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> has been reuniting Mac
lovers with their old flames since 1998. With upgrades available for
almost every early-model Macintosh under the sun, it's almost
guaranteed that you will love again (click <a
href="http://fastmac.com/products/index.php">here</a&g
t; for a complete listing of upgradeable machines). As previously
mentioned, we chose to resurrect my Dual 500MHz Gigabit Ethernet G4
using the <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com/products/processors/agp.php"
target="_blank">1.5GHz PowerMac G4 AGP upgrade</a>.
The company's website claims that, "in no time, your machine will
once again be transformed into a tower of power," and by oh boy,
they sure as heck weren't lying.
On the morning that the processor arrived I decided to walk home for
lunch. I opened the door, shouted, "Honey, I'm home," to no
response I might add, and headed upstairs to my office. Once there,
things couldn't have been any more simple. With one lift of my
fingers, I opened the side panel of my G4 to expose its metallic
innards. Armed with only a pair of common household phillips and
flathead screwdrivers, I began the operation. Remove heatsink,
"check," remove original processor "check,"
install new <a href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> processor
"check," smile at ease of process "check".
Anyhow, once the new unit was installed, I followed the directions and
rebooted my computer (for those of you who have never attempted a
hardware installation in your life, this is the point at which your
heart beats at approximately 130BPM, your head begins to sweat and
every second seems like about ten hours). After a series of standard
whizzes and purrs I saw that familiar start up screen. The air was
then filled with cries of "Hallelujah!" and "Boo Yeah!
Boo Yeah! Who's your daddy now sucka?" Time to test this puppy
out, first stop, the System Profiler. By default, the upgraded <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> processor comes preset
for machines with a 100MHz bus speed, such as mine. Thus, immediately
the System Profiler detected this wonderful new addition to the family
and gave me the following readout, "CPU Speed: 1.5 GHz". So
far, so great. What would be the next logical step in testing out
this little gift from above? You guessed it, open up twenty
applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Director, iTunes, Final
Cut Pro and Maya. After all twenty applications were open, I clicked
on a song from my iTunes playlist and went to town on this processor.
In every graphics application, applying filters was noticeably faster.
It is here that I must make a confession however. When I first heard
of the news that my dual processor tag-team would be exchanged for a
solo single processor, I had my doubts. Two are better than one,
right? Not in this case my friends. With multiple images being
mutilated in multiple programs at a single time, the computer didn't
even so much as hiccup. Most systems would have begged for mercy at
this point, but my little warrior was begging for more. Why not throw
some video rendering in there? How about some audio filters? Oh,
what's that, you want some 3D rendering in there as well? Done.
Still, she chugged on with a look in her eyes that seemed to say,
"Is that all you got punk?" That was all that I had. Every
operation performed faster. Whether it was something as big as
rendering an entire video clip, or as small as opening a Finder
window, the speed increase was noticeable. My baby was back, and she
was better than ever.
Taking into account all of the above, I give this product "Two
Thumbs Up," "5 Stars," and a pat on the back. For only
$499.95 (US) you can breathe new life into a computer that you once
thought to be deceased. Not ready to spend that much on your baby
(shame on you)? <a href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> offers a number of G4
upgrades, such as the 700MHz upgrade, starting at $199.95 (US).
However, there are other options available. Maybe you feel it's time
to move on, maybe you can't stand the sight of her anymore, maybe,
just maybe, it is time to move on. If you've lost that loving
feeling, for around $799.00 (US) you can enter into a new relationship
with the <a
href="http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore
.woa/71007/wo/S87qBIpMTyek26ptpLx1AYK02LN/0.0.9.1.0.6.21.1.2.1.0.0.0.1
.0" target="_blank">1.25GHz Combo-Drive eMac
G4</a>. The choice is yours, so follow your heart.
For more information on the <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com/products/processors/agp.php>1.5GH
z PowerMac G4 AGP upgrade</a>, and other available <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> products, check out
their website at <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com">www.fastmac.com</a>.
Products can be purchased online through their store, and the site
also includes an FAQ section to help answer any questions that you may
have. Oh, and there's one more thing, are you ready for this? All
Spymac members will receive free shipping on all <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> products*. As if that
wasn't enough, all Spymac members that recruit three new members
during the month of August will receive a chance to win a premium
upgrade prize package from <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> in our "The More
We Grow The Faster You Go" challenge (for more details on this
contest, click <a
href="http://www.spymac.com/news/index.php?contentid=608"
target="_blank">here</a>). As the saying goes,
"It's better to have loved and lost, then to never have loved at
all," well now, with a <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> upgrade, you can keep
that love alive for years to come.
(Look for our FastMac 446MHz G4 Tray Loading iMac review in the near
future)
*Some restrictions do apply. Contact the team at <a
href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">FastMac</a> for more information,
<a href="http://www.fastmac.com"
target="_blank">www.fastmac.com</a>.
FastMac offers G4 upgrade for
slot-loading iMacs
FastMac offers G4 upgrade for
slot-loading iMacs
03/22/2005 05:04 PMFastMac on Tuesday announced a G4 processor upgrade for CRT-based
Apple iMacs equipped with slot-loading optical drives. The US$199.95
upgrade replaced the iMac's existing CPU with a Motorola 7410 CPU
running at 550MHz with 1MB of Level 2 cache. FastMac estimates the CPU
upgrade can result in a 3 to 4x boost in processing speed.
Apricorn Introduces EZ Upgrade 1.8T Hard
Drive Upgrade Kit
Apricorn Introduces EZ Upgrade 1.8T Hard
Drive Upgrade Kit
08/04/2004 02:38 AMApricorn, a leader in personal storage products, today released the EZ
Upgrade 1.8T Hard Drive Upgrade Kit. EZ Upgrade 1.8T is the first
hard drive upgrade kit designed specifically for 1.8" hard drives
found in many of the latest portable notebooks and tablet PC's. In
three simple steps users can seamlessly transfer all the data from the
old hard drive to a new hard drive and transform the old hard drive
into a portable Hi-Speed USB 2.0 backup and/or storage solution.
[PRWEB Aug 4, 2004]
Toshiba Introduces Fast-Charging
Lithium-Ion Battery
Toshiba Introduces Fast-Charging
Lithium-Ion Battery
03/29/2005 08:03 PM
Today, Toshiba announced a "breakthrough" in lithium-ion battery
technology. The new technology reportedly allows a battery to
recharge to 80% of the...
Bose Introduces introduces The SoundDock
for iPod
Bose Introduces introduces The SoundDock
for iPod
09/16/2004 03:07 PMBose today introduced the SoundDock digital music system for Apple's
iPod and iPod mini...
New iPod Battery shipping
New iPod Battery shipping
05/13/2004 12:19 PMBattery Technology has announced the release of The iPod Battery,
which comes with interchangeable cradles for the 3rd generation iPod
and iPod Mini and provides up to 40 hours of music play-time or
download time, regardless of the age or status of the original
(internal) battery, reports iPodlounge...
3G iPod Battery Replacement for $22.99
3G iPod Battery Replacement for $22.99
09/02/2004 09:31 PMiPodlounge Sep 2 2004 11:14PM GMT
iPod Battery Saga Goes On
iPod Battery Saga Goes On
05/26/2004 09:03 AMReuters is carrying a story that claims that the iPod's rechargeable
batteries can falter after only a year, and criticises their charging
limitations. By Macworld UK (via MyAppleMenu)
Newertech's 21 Hour iPod Battery
Newertech's 21 Hour iPod Battery
09/21/2004 12:27 PM
If you're an iPod fanatic (you know who I'm talking
about) you'd better have a sit-down. Xlr8yourmac recently reported
that after they replaced their original iPod battery with one from
Newertech they went from 4 hours to 21 hours of playtime. It cost them
$40 and five minute's effort, (although this definitely voids the
warranty). The $40 includes a tool set and installation guide, and if
you tack on the coupon code 'HIGHROAD' when you check out you can get
the NewerTech RoadTrip FM Transmitter device for only $9.99. Not bad,
especially if you've got an older iPod (1st or 2nd gen) with a worn
out battery.
Read - iPod Battery Upgrade [GadgetMadness]
Read - Catalog Page [MacSales]
Update: Some people are having problems with the RoadTrip code,
so don't hold me to that.
New: TruePower iPod replacement battery
New: TruePower iPod replacement battery
06/22/2005 02:00 AMFastMac's TruePower iPod replacement batteries claim up to 70% more
capacity than the original.
Newertech's 22 Hour iPod Battery
Newertech's 22 Hour iPod Battery
09/21/2004 10:38 AMIf you're an iPod fanatic (you know who I'm talking
about) you'd better have a sit-down. Xlr8yourmac recently reported
that after they replaced their original iPod battery with one from
Newertech they went from 4 hours to 21 hours of playtime. It cost them
$40 and five minute's effort, (although this definitely voids the
warranty). The $40 includes a tool set and installation guide, and if
you tack on the coupon code 'HIGHROAD' when you check out you can get
the NewerTech RoadTrip FM Transmitter device for only $9.99. Not bad,
especially if you've got an older iPod (1st or 2nd gen) with a worn
out battery.
Read - iPod Battery Upgrade [GadgetMadness]
Read - Catalog Page [MacSales]
Notes and Tips: iPod Battery FAQ
Notes and Tips: iPod Battery FAQ
07/19/2004 09:26 AMApple updates its extensive iPod battery FAQ....
iPod Battery Replacement and more from
MacResQ
iPod Battery Replacement and more from
MacResQ
04/29/2004 09:46 PMHarmony H688 Internet Powered Universal
Remote Control - Built for OS X
Normally $229.99, take $15 off with Q-Pon code "ISLAND"
iPodResQ Self-Service Battery Replacement
Kit for 3rd Generation iPods with Dock
Normally $44.99, take $15 off with Q-Pon code "POOL"
iPodResQ Self-Service Battery Replacement
Kit for 1st & 2nd Generation iPods with a FireWire Port
Normally $44.99, take $5 off with Q-Pon code "BEACH2"
CoolMax Gemini 2.5" Portable Aluminum
FireWire Hard Drive Enclosure
Normally $32.99, take $3 off with Q-Pon code "CMAX"
PowerMac G3/266 DT 64/4gb/24xCD/AV
Normally $119.99, take $20 off with Q-Pon code "266AV2"
PowerBookResQ "SuperDrive" DVD-R/CD-RW
Burner Self Service Upgrade for G4 PowerBooks with Combo Drive
Normaly $269.99, take $70 off with Q-Pon code "NEWLOW"
A Response To The iPod Battery Flap
A Response To The iPod Battery Flap
12/30/2003 12:09 PMApple: iPod Battery Settlement
Apple: iPod Battery Settlement
06/05/2005 11:11 PMApple settles a class-action lawsuit over false claims about iPod
battery life.
CES: Cellboost battery charger comes to
iPod
CES: Cellboost battery charger comes to
iPod
01/06/2005 02:58 PMCompact Power Systems Inc. on Thursday announced the expansion of its
line of Cellboost products -- disposal battery charger systems that
have up to now provided cell phones with additional juice when their
own internal batteries run low. Among the new products that will be
supported with the expanded line is Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod.
iPod battery motion comes to Parliament
iPod battery motion comes to Parliament
01/22/2004 12:47 PMA UK Parliamentary motion has been introduced, calling on Apple "to
ensure that replacement [iPod] batteries are plentiful in supply and
priced at a reasonable level."
Link
(
via iPod Hacks)
Poll: Most Happy With iPod Battery
Poll: Most Happy With iPod Battery
01/28/2004 07:21 AM(Macworld UK via MyAppleMenu)
Seriously Confused About iPod Battery
Life
Seriously Confused About iPod Battery
Life
09/24/2004 01:42 AMI don't understand my iPod. By Jason Levine, Q Daily News (via
MyAppleMenu)
Official Apple iPod Battery
Replacements?
Official Apple iPod Battery
Replacements?
11/14/2003 03:37 AM
According to sources, Apple is planning on introducing an official
iPod Battery Replacement program. Through the program, iPod owners
will be able to...
iPod Battery Replacement Details from
Apple
iPod Battery Replacement Details from
Apple
11/14/2003 11:31 AM
Apple's iPod Support site references the upcoming iPod Battery
Replacement program in a list of troubleshooting steps for the iPod.
If your iPod fa...
On The Road With An iPod, A Way To Beat
The Battery Blues
On The Road With An iPod, A Way To Beat
The Battery Blues
01/16/2004 11:04 AMFor iPodlings who really like to drive, Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
has released the latest version of the TransPod FM, a combination
digital FM transmitter and iPod-battery charger designed to work with
the slim redesigned iPods that appeared last spring. By J.D.
Biersdorfer (New York Times via MyAppleMenu)
New: NuPower 1800mAh iPod replacement
battery
New: NuPower 1800mAh iPod replacement
battery
12/17/2004 06:26 PMNewer Technology and Other World Computing released the NuPower
1800mAh iPod replacement battery, which provides 46% more power for
first- and second-generation iPods
On the Road With an iPod, a Way to Beat
the Battery Blues
On the Road With an iPod, a Way to Beat
the Battery Blues
01/16/2004 11:32 AMAlthough the iPod was originally marketed as a way to listen to
digital music on the go, enthusiasts soon adapted the players for use
with home and car stereos. For iPodlings who really like to drive,
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has released the latest version of the.
Apple deal for iPod battery cases
Apple deal for iPod battery cases
06/05/2005 10:48 PMApple says it will extend warranties and give out vouchers to iPod
owners who have had battery problems.
Apple Changing iPod Battery Technology?
Apple Changing iPod Battery Technology?
12/17/2003 02:36 AM
A ComputerWorkd.dk article (Danish) reports that Apple has dropped one
of their iPod battery suppliers -- a Danish company called Danionics.
Danion...
Apple to settle iPod battery claims
Apple to settle iPod battery claims
06/06/2005 12:04 AMApple Computer will extend warranties and issue credits to consumers
who had battery problems with older iPods under a proposed
class-action settlement.
Apple settles iPod battery lawsuit
Apple settles iPod battery lawsuit
06/05/2005 10:59 PMApple has agreed to give US$50 vouchers and extended service
warranties to as many as 2 million customers whose older iPods had
batteries that needed to be replaced or didn't fully charge, reports
AP...
Apple iPod Shuffle Battery Pack
Apple iPod Shuffle Battery Pack
04/07/2005 10:52 PMThe iPod shuffle Battery Pack's single purpose is to extend your
music playback life, and for that, it works and works well. Whether
you'll really need it is another question. By Jeremy Horwitz,
iPodlounge
Newer High-Capacity iPod Battery
Newer High-Capacity iPod Battery
09/15/2004 01:14 PMNewer Technology and Other World Computing have teamed up to release
the Ultra High Capacity replacement battery for first- and
second-generation iPods. According to Other World Computing's website,
the Lithium-Polymer battery offers an extra 70-percent capacity over
the iPods' original battery.
Apple facing five iPod battery lawsuits
Apple facing five iPod battery lawsuits
02/11/2004 09:36 AMCalifornian class-actions
iPod battery swap surprisingly easy
iPod battery swap surprisingly easy
09/08/2004 09:45 PM
Mark Frauenfelder:
Plenty of people have swapped a new battery into their iPod, so the
fact that I did it, too, is nothing new. But the fact that someone as
clumsy as I am did it in about ten minutes without destroying the iPod
is surprising. If you're as fumbled fingered as I am and have been
afraid to open your iPod, I hope this gives you the courage to take
action.
Here's what happened: Last year, I gave my six-year-old daughter my
old 10 Gig old-style iPod, because I got a 20 Gig model. Last month,
she started complaining that the battery wasn't holding a charge. This
is a known problem with iPods. Last week, her iPod was dying after
running for just a few minutes. It was time to crack it open.
Using Froogle, I searched on "iPod battery" and found this replacement unit for $30. The shipping was around $6 and it
arrived via 2-day UPS.
(Click images for enlargement)
When it
arrived (on time), I opened it and found the battery, some
instructions (the same ones found here), and a
cute-as-a-button miniature screwdriver with a little clip on it so you
can insert it in a shirt pocket. Following the instructions, I
carefully inserted the screwdriver into the crack between the metal
case and clear plastic lid. But the screwdriver's blade was way too
thick to get into the seam. I ended up gouging the plastic.
I set the
screwdriver aside and grabbed a kitchen knife. It took about three or
four minutes of tentative probing before I could get the knife blade
worked in far enough to give me enough leverage to start to separate
the top from the bottom. Once I got it started, though, I was able to
use the adorable little screwdriver to pry the iPod the rest of the
way open.
The old
battery was attached to the hard drive with a couple of strips of
padded, double-sided tape. I tore the tape a little while removed the
old battery, and one of the strips got stuck to itself, but it wasn't
a big deal. The battery has a couple of wires coming out of it, ending
in a tiny white plug that goes into a socket. It was easy to unplug. I
took the new battery and stuck it onto the sticky tape. Then I plugged
it in the little socket. The cover snapped right on.
After
charging it overnight, I gave it to my daughter and it has been
running for hours. Mission accomplished!
Settlement reached in iPod battery
lawsuit
Settlement reached in iPod battery
lawsuit
06/05/2005 11:20 PMApple is offering consumers who had battery problems with older
versions of the popular iPod digital music player $50 vouchers and
extended service warranties under a tentative settlement in a
class-action lawsuit.
According to AP, lawyers representing consumers in the state court
case said that the settlement could affect as many as 2 million people
nationwide who purchased first-, second- and third-generation iPods
through May 2004. Apple confirmed the settlement but has not
officially commented.
The settlement comes after eight consumers filed a suit in 2003,
alleging that the iPod failed to live up to claims that the
rechargeable battery would last the product's lifetime and play music
continuously for up to 10 hours. According to the terms of the
settlement, people who fill out a claim form are entitled to receive
$50 redeemable toward the purchase of any Apple products or services
except iTunes downloads or iTunes gift certificates.
Consumers will be notified of the tentative settlement in three ways:
by e-mail, by letters, and through advertisements in USA Today and
Parade Magazine in the next month, said Elizabeth C. Pritzker, an
attorney at Burlingame-based law firm Cotchett, Pitre, Simon &
McCarthy LLP, which represented two plaintiffs. Apple has agreed to
pay up to $2.8 million to the two law firms that represented
consumers.
iPod Battery Boosted in Software Refresh
iPod Battery Boosted in Software Refresh
03/20/2003 09:59 PMNew iPod offers 12 hour battery, lower
pricing, more
New iPod offers 12 hour battery, lower
pricing, more
07/18/2004 12:24 PMHot on the heels of its leaked cover photo of the new iPod, Newsweek
has posted an article detailing the new features of the fourth
generation (4G) iPod...
Washington Post Covers Ipod Battery
Ruckus
Washington Post Covers Ipod Battery
Ruckus
12/20/2003 06:04 PMAn anonymous reader sent in a link to 'Battery and Assault: When His
iPod Died, This Music Lover Tackled Apple. Stay Tuned.' in the
Washington Post. The ...
Acon Power Runner PR-2500 iPod Battery
Acon Power Runner PR-2500 iPod Battery
07/20/2004 02:29 PM
Although I don't see it on their website anywhere yet
(and it may not even ever make it to the States), Taiwanese peripheral
manufacturer Acon (makers of the "Cable Ass'y") has a new addition to
their Power Runner line, the PR-2500, designed specifically for the
Apple iPod. There are other external, rechargeable battery packs for
the iPod -- and certainly ones that are better looking -- if anyone
actually gets around to importing this one, it might be worth a
glance. The 14-hour battery life and LED charge-state indicators are
especially nice.
Read - Power Runner Product Page [AconTW]
Grok Description matches for FastMac introduces iPod battery upgrade
GrokA matches for FastMac introduces iPod battery upgrade
Today@Playlist: Numeric iPod battery
display
Today@Playlist: Numeric iPod battery
display
04/07/2005 02:58 PMWant to view your iPod’s remaining battery charge as a number?
Here’s how.
FastMac introduces iPod battery upgrade
