Reviews for Magic Bar by Mobee Technology

Works as described and keeps the keyboard charged to 100%. Battery pack was easy to install and fit as expected. Worked right out of the box. There was no need to wait for it to charge for hours.

I bought this on a whim at my local Apple store. As I use Sanyo Eneloop rechargeable batteries, the concept of a permanent rechargeable battery cell for my bluetooth keyboard and trackpad seemed perfect. I utilize my Mac Pro system 6-8 hours/day and full charges last well over ten days. The small footprint for the USB powered charging bar is elegant enough to sit under my two 24" ACD LED LCD's. This eco-conscious and efficient system has allowed me to ditch my Eneloop's without hindering my workflow.

The only caveat is the one battery supplied. I had to purchase an additional battery directly from Mobee for my wireless keyboard. Otherwise, no complaints. I highly recommend.

The Mobee Magic Bar Charger is awesome and looks cool. It’s aluminum and comes packaged with a cylindrical battery pack that replaces the two AA batteries (in either your Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Track Pad) and a USB cable that connects the Magic Charging Bar to a USB port on your iMac, Mac mini or docked MBP as a power source. Initial charging of the battery pack will take about 6 hours. I ordered two (2) extra battery packs. One for my Magic Track Pad and the other as a spare for on-the-fly replacement when the battery pack in either the keyboard or track pad is drained.

If you only want to use the Mobee Magic Charging Bar to keep your Wireless Keyboard charged you don’t need an extra battery pack as you can re-charge and still use your wireless keyboard at the same time. The same applies if you only want to use the Magic Bar Charger for your Magic Track Pad. To replace the AA batteries in both the Wireless Keyboard and the Magic Track Pad you will have to order at least one (1) extra battery pack.

By my observations the Wireless Keyboard drains the battery pack at a faster clip than the Track Pad lasting about two (2) weeks on a full charge. Your experience may be more or less depending upon use. Mobee tech support told me the average life span of a battery pack is 3 to 4 years.

I’ve had none of the problems experienced by NC from New York or RC from Beverly Hills. I even charge a battery pack in the Magic Bar Charger w/o it being inserted into my keyboard or track pad.

So...how often do you purchase batteries for your Apple Wireless Keyboard and/or Magic Track Pad? Do the math and decide if the Mobee Magic Bar Charger is a cost-effective investment.

Note:
For a modest investment charging with the Mobee Magic Bar can be accomplished without powering on your iMac, Mac mini or docked MBP by ordering the Apple iPad 10W USB Power Adapter.