External battery pack for rMBP?

[kzhlin]

Hey guys,

Does anyone know about any external battery packs that I can use to charge my rMBP on the go?

Something like these Mophie batteries (http://www.mophie.com/iPhone-5-Power-s/118.htm) but maybe larger capacity so I can get at least 1 full charge? Relatively small and portable would be nice too.

Thanks!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

This plus this could work.

 

[yusukeaoki]

HyperMac or now called HyperJuice, can be used (link in the above).

They changed the magsafe and you have to cut your cord and connect it with theirs since they got sued for it.
Or you can buy the Apple Airplane connecter and use that which is probably more convenient.

 

[kzhlin]

Thanks guys! That HyperJuice 2 seems like it would do the job, but it's pretty expensive.

 

[alphaod]

Thanks guys! That HyperJuice 2 seems like it would do the job, but it's pretty expensive.

Yeah unless you want the batteries to explode, you get what you pay for

 

[yusukeaoki]

Yeah be careful on what you use to charge.
Macs use the lithium ion battery which explodes like grenade when treated bad.

 

[kzhlin]

Hey guys,

I just checked the Apple website, and apparently, the magsafe airline adapter that you need to connect the rMBP to the Hyperjuice has been discontinued? Are there any other methods for connecting the battery to the computer? Or do I just need to look around on ebay or other retailers?

 

[yusukeaoki]

Hey guys,

I just checked the Apple website, and apparently, the magsafe airline adapter that you need to connect the rMBP to the Hyperjuice has been discontinued? Are there any other methods for connecting the battery to the computer? Or do I just need to look around on ebay or other retailers?

There was no such "Retina MacBook Pro Airline adapter"
You're suppose to buy this
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB441Z/A/apple-magsafe-airline-adapter

And buy another MagSafe to MagSafe2 adapter.

 

[kzhlin]

There was no such "Retina MacBook Pro Airline adapter"
You're suppose to buy this
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB441Z/A/apple-magsafe-airline-adapter

And buy another MagSafe to MagSafe2 adapter.

That's what I'm talking about. It says discontinued right above the "add to cart" button. It wouldn't let me add to cart yesterday... lol...

 

[kzhlin]

Just found out that the airline adapter won't charge the battery and will only provide power. Only way to charge battery is by using HyperJuice's "magic box" adapter.

 

[charpi]

Sorry for bumping this up. But I'm also interested in this.

I just contacted hyperjuice and apparently I heard that rMBPs are not that compatible yet due to power drawn? Has anyone tried this before?

 

[kzhlin]

Sorry for bumping this up. But I'm also interested in this.

I just contacted hyperjuice and apparently I heard that rMBPs are not that compatible yet due to power drawn? Has anyone tried this before?

The Hyperjuice homepage says that it is compatible with the rMBP. Multiple sources on youtube/review sites also confirm that it's working with the rMBP.

The only thing is that it will not recharge your rMBP unless you use their magic box connection method.

 

[quasinormal]

The magsafe leads that can be soldered to a male DC jack for the Hyperjuice are readily available on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-MagSafe-85W-60W-AC-Power-Adapter-DC-repair-Cord-/180752060141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a15a98eed