NewerTech has announced the Intelligent Battery Charging Station, the first battery charger / conditioner for Apple MacBook and MacBook Pro portables.

"We're excited to deliver this first of its kind product," said Larry O'Connor, president. "Our new Intelligent Battery Charging Station charger and conditioner gives MacBook users the ability to maintain and even restore both stock and aftermarket batteries while reducing the number of batteries that are discarded before their time."

• (2) Bays: (1) charges, (1) charges & conditions
• 2-year warranty
• Power Input: 120~240V 50/60Hz 1.5A
• Power Output: 24V 2.3A, regulated

Available immediately for $150, the Intelligent Battery Charging Station delivers the long runtimes and extends the lifetime of MacBook and MacBook Pro batteries for maximum "unplugged" usability. Designed with a dual purpose—to charge and condition batteries—the charger has two bays for conveniently charging two batteries one after the other, or charging one battery while conditioning a second one.

Plug—Check out IGM's NewerTech iBook G4 Battery Charger / Conditioner review.