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Apple will reportedly not block third-party battery packs from MacBook's USB-C port

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p class="intro">Apple will reportedly avoid placing restrictions on the use of the new MacBook's (http://www.imore.com/macbook) USB-C port by third-party accessories. This would pave the way for battery packs for the new laptop.</p> <!--break--> <p>Third-party battery packs for Mac laptops are rare, given that Apple has tightly controlled the MagSafe port on both the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. However, the new MacBook charges over a standard USB-C connector, and Apple will apparently not move to block particular accessories, including battery packs, according to 9to5Mac (http://9to5mac.com/2015/03/12/sources-confirm-apple-will-finally-allow-macbook-battery-packs-and-third-party-chargers-with-usb-c/):</p>

<p>Over the last few days, we've talked with sources close to the situation to find out what Apple plans on supporting, and whether there will be any limitations for USB-C accessories. The short and amazing answer is that most accessories supporting the USB Type-C specifications should work with your new MacBook. Apple won't be doing anything to block any specific types of accessories— in fact, it will even allow external batteries or other Macs (!!) to charge the new MacBook…</p>

<p>Now, before you get too excited about the prospect of charging off of a Mac, note that that the computer in question would also need a USB-C port, as USB-A and B don't output enough power to adequately charge a Mac. External battery packs are a more realistic option for your alternative charging needs in the near future.</p> <p>USB-C also supports DisplayPort Alt mode, and the MacBook should be able to output its display to third party monitors:</p>

<p>The new MacBook will work with DisplayPort alternate mode for video, and we've confirmed that means it will work with third-party video accessories as well. That means you won't have a problem with external displays using third-party adapters, as long as they use DisplayPort signaling over USB-C.</p>

<p>Apple will be shipping some adapters of their own (http://www.imore.com/apple-reveals-number-upcoming-usb-c-adapters-its-new-macbook) to allow the MacBook to output video, but both Apple's VGA and AV adapters will run you $79. It's likely that third parties will be able to offer a less costly solution.</p> <p>Source: 9to5Mac (http://9to5mac.com/2015/03/12/sources-confirm-apple-will-finally-allow-macbook-battery-packs-and-third-party-chargers-with-usb-c/)</p> </div></div></div><div id="comment-wrapper-nid-30522"></div><img width='1' height='1' src='http://tipb.com.feedsportal.com/c/33998/f/616881/s/445480bd/sc/28/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/>

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