New Industry Products

External Battery Pack Runs iPod for 20 Hours

February 08, 2006 by Jeff Shepard

A new external rechargeable battery pack for the Apple iPod series, developed by German manufacturer Ansmann, is being distributed by Horizon Battery. The rechargeable iPod accessory provides an additional 20 hours of listening and viewing time on a single charge. Combined with the iPod's internal battery, the battery pack provides "round-the-clock" music and video entertainment without the need to constantly "dock and recharge."

"The Ansmann rechargeable battery has just been introduced to the U.S. market, and the response has been strong," states David Schliep, VP of Sales and Marketing for Horizon Battery. "Considerable time and care went into the design, features, and function of this attractive, powerful and light-weight rechargeable battery. Compared to similar battery products, the Ansmann power pack is a 'no-brainer' that appeals to iPod users plagued with short battery life."

The Ansmann rechargeable battery is compatible with the original iPod, iPod Video, iPod Photo, iPod U2, iPod mini, and iPod nano models. The iPod accessory can be recharged 500 times either directly thru the Apple power supply or via a USB port on a MAC/PC with the supplied USB cable. Charging time is about 4.5 hours. The 5V lithium-ion battery packs a 2,200mAh capacity, in a sleek, white, light-weight design that matches Apple's eye for style and elegance. Retail price for the iPod accessory is $49.

The Anmsann rechargeable battery is available online at and select iPod accessory dealers throughout the US. The Horizon Group is the authorized distributor of Ansmann rechargeable batteries and battery chargers for the US markets, including gaming batteries for Sony PSP and Nintendo DS, digital camera and camcorder rechargeable batteries, pro-audio/video applications, and rechargeable mobile light.