HyperMac will stop selling MacBook charging cables on November 2

Uh oh, HyperMac just announced that it will cease the sale of MacBook charging cables and car chargers — on November 2nd at 00:00 US Pacific Time, they’ll be gone for good. While the HyperMac batteries will be sold, you won’t be able to charge your MagSafe -equipped MacBook without the cable, so what’s the point? This, obviously, is the direct result of the patent-infringement lawsuit Apple filed over Sanho’s unlicensed use of Apple’s MagSafe power connector. And while it may be a victory for Apple legal, it’s an unsettling blow to consumers like Engadget editors who need the extra juice to augment the life of Apple’s non-removeable MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro batteries. Read the full statement after the break. [Thanks, Daniel] Continue reading HyperMac will stop selling MacBook charging cables on November 2 HyperMac will stop selling MacBook charging cables on November 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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