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NewerTech Announces Overnight Shipment of iBook & PowerBook Replacement Batteries |
Newer Technology Inc. contact: WOODSTOCK, IL (August 28, 2006) – In response to Apple Computer's voluntary recall of 1.8 million Lithium-Ion batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 laptops sold between October 2003 and August 2006, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) today wanted to assure owners of these products that the NuPower high capacity replacement batteries can be ordered with overnight delivery for safe and improved capacity performance. Apple's current batteries manufactured in Asia utilize Lithium Ion cells from Sony. The recall is the second this month involving notebook battery cells made by Sony. Last week, Dell said it is recalling 4.1 million laptop batteries made by Sony after the computer maker received reports from customers of laptops overheating and catching fire. In response to these recalls, Sony has announced financial support in the recall effort and new manufacturing processes that should prevent any future similar situations with future production. NewerTech NuPower high capacity replacement batteries for Apple iBook and PowerBook notebook computers are manufactured in the United States of America utilizing different Lithium Ion cells than Apple uses. NewerTech’s cells are obtained exclusively from Sanyo, Panasonic, and E-One Moli. Because NewerTech NuPower batteries utilize different cells and small batch manufacturing processes for stringent attention to detail not necessarily possible in mass production plants, NewerTech batteries achieve the higher capacity the company is known for, in some cases up to 62% higher capacity than factory batteries. More importantly, the engineering specifications of NewerTech NuPower batteries uniquely employ a Thermal Fuse wherein in the unlikely event an unsafe temperature is ever reached due to internal or external factors, the battery is permanently disabled ensuring optimum safety. The NuPower Thermal Fuse safety design is different than the more commonly utilized ‘thermal stat’ circuit utilized by other battery manufacturers, wherein a battery that has reached unsafe temperature can reset when thermal conditions change. The ‘thermal stat’ circuit design potentially allows for a catastrophic failure to develop through repeated thermal stat resets that may allow damage to build. NewerTech NuPower high capacity replacement battery options utilizing Thermal Fuse safety technology are available for every iBook and PowerBook model produced from 1998 to 2006 including: G3 PowerBooks at up to 62% more capacity, G4 PowerBooks at up to 48% more capacity, and iBooks at up to 51% more capacity. A One-Year NewerTech Warranty is included with all NuPower batteries. All NewerTech NuPower batteries utilize the Thermal Fuse safety design. Detailed information is conveniently located online at: www.NewerTech.com/batteries NewerTech NuPower high capacity replacement batteries are available online through www.NewerTech.com, through primary source distributor Other World Computing at www.MacSales.comor toll free at (800) 275-4576, or through other fine retailers.
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