Macbook Battery

Like you've probably concluded from the multiple threads I've made already, I'm in the market for a new Apple notebook, specifically the top of the line Macbook (illuminated keyboard).

I am wondering if I can get multiple batteries as I may be doing some traveling where I won't have access to a power supply. Therefore, since the new Macbook is so user serviceable, I was wondering if it was possible for me to get multiple batteries, where I could buy them from, and who I could buy them from.

Thanks.

 

There's something so obvious here that your post seems like a trick question, but ...

Yes, you can buy extra MacBook batteries from any Apple Store as well as Apple.com. However, higher-capacity MacBook batteries (e.g. higher capacity than Apple's = last longer than Apple's) are made by Fastmac and Newertech. Additionally, FastMac makes a charger that let's you charge a battery without the MacBook.

Bibliography:
http://fastmac.com/ucharge.php
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/powerbook/batteries/

 

I just made a quick search at the Apple online store and found a battery you can buy for $129, but its for the previous generation black Macbook.

I would guess that separate batteries for the new aluminum Macbook will be available in the same place soon.

 

Why not buy a travel adapter, and just plug it in to AC?
This is what I'm planning to get soon.

 

Haha, sorry for not specifying what I needed. I just needed a standard battery but I find the battery at the Apple Store fairly expensive - 129 for the aluminum Macbook. If this is the standard price for this type of battery, I am fine with it, but if there is a third party alternative, I'm all ears.

Thanks for the links; however, the second one seems a bit outdated and they don't carry the battery for the aluminum Macbook yet - actually, they don't even have the Macbook/Macbook Pro models from the previous generation, only the iBook and PowerBook.

Actually I found the one for the Aluminum Macbook... it's the same price. Thanks for pointing that out though

I'm more comfortable with just carrying a backup battery, but thanks for the suggestion.

 

Any high capacity batteries for the aluminum Macbook? I'm actually not sure 5 hours of projected time will suit my needs.

 

I'd go with either the Apple site or the Apple store I know they sell them I was in there for a screen repair not too long ago (which was my mistake and cost me quite a bit for a dumb move on my part) and a guy was buying a new battery not that it's in relevance, or of any help for you but it's cheaper if you bring in an old battery and trade it in.

 

Does it have to be an Apple battery or can it be any old brand? I think I have a 5 year old Dell laptop lying around.