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New Solution for Extra Battery Power on MP3 Players

For all iPod and other mp3 player users, the most annoying thing that can happen when listening to your music or pod-cast is having your battery die on you. Not only does this make your commute or cram session seem longer, but it also keeps you stuck on the same song for the rest of the day. Well, iPod users need not fear the loss of battery life any longer. A new external rechargeable battery pack for the Apple iPod series has been developed by Horizon Battery. Called the Ansmann, this rechargeable iPod accessory provides an additional 20 hours of listening and viewing time on a single charge.

Add this time to the iPod?s internal battery, and you have ?round-the-clock? music and video pleasure without the need to constantly "dock and recharge". ?The Ansmann rechargeable battery has just been introduced to the US 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 whopping 2200 mah 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.