Oncore Develops 6-Bay Battery Charger Designed For Classroom Apple Notebooks

Oncore Power Systems announced that it has developed a 6-Bay Charger specifically for Apple MacBook and iBook computers that recharges up to six batteries. Oncore is also introducing a power upgrade kit that includes the 6-Bay Charger and six replacement batteries, specifically intended to give new life to older classroom computers.

Oncore claims that a 6-Bay Charger and a pack of six replacement batteries can keep an entire class powered up continuously and cost effectively. The 6-Bay Charger immediately reviews the state of health of the battery and safely charges each one with an automatic charge cycle. The 11 x 7" charger holds six MacBook or iBook batteries and can recharge six empty MacBook batteries in less than 8 hours.

"Budget cuts are keeping schools from upgrading equipment, and many classrooms are using older notebooks. Students at our local schools have complained of batteries that last only 10-15 minutes before needing to be changed. This is a distraction for the students and the teachers. What schools need is a low cost power upgrade solution tailored for their specific needs. The right charger, combined with six new high capacity Oncore batteries, can maximize students’ run time and improve a school’s performance on older notebooks at a fraction of the cost of buying a new machine today," said Mark Rapparport, President of Oncore Power Systems and the design leader behind the new charger.

The new Oncore 6-Bay Charger sells for $395 in single unit quantities. The Charger is also available in a value power upgrade kit with 6 high capacity Oncore batteries.