[Q] platinum battery from best buy? - EVO 4G Accessories

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with it, I read somewhere that platinum series stuff is just seidio but I'm not sure. I got one of the Chinese batteries off amazon and I'm not impressed, and seeing how I work 5 minutes from best buy I was gonna sent by after work and pick one up. Just figured I would ask if anyone knows if they are worth the money or not.
EDIT: So I guess no one has used it before I guess I can be the first. Won't have it till like 4 PST so we'll see.
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I have had one for a few months now, works great, I can go a couple days with no problem at all under "my" normal usage. I aso have one of the knockoff 3500 batteries and they seem similar as far as my usage goes, maybe a half hour or 45 mins more with the platinum. I'd say if you have the 60 bucks to drop do it you wont be dissapointed. I also have the case and holster combo from seidio that fits it and really like the setup. The case doesn't cover the whole outside of the phone, the top and bottom edges are exposed but seems to protect it well enough for me.

Yes the platinum series at best buy is seidio. I use the platinum series from best buy and it is the best investment I have made on my phone. With this battery I get 30 hours + batt life and I'm a pretty heavy user. So yeah get it if u can I have tried the Chinese ones and they suck compared to seidio/platinum series
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I have the battery and my phone runs quite long, never really tired to run it out of battery though. Like everyone said it is just a rebranded seidio battery.

flight01 said:
Yes the platinum series at best buy is seidio. I use the platinum series from best buy and it is the best investment I have made on my phone. With this battery I get 30 hours + batt life and I'm a pretty heavy user. So yeah get it if u can I have tried the Chinese ones and they suck compared to seidio/platinum series
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Yeah if I'm lucky I can get 9 hours out of the Chinese knock off, going to get it today for sure. I am a very heavy use user i use at least 4 hours of pandora a day and i do alot of surfing on the internet,and im constantly checking xda obviously lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
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You drive a 450 what...
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You drive a 450 what...
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Honda crf450r
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thanks for the info

I just got this battery today. Before this I was lucky if I was able to get 8 hours on a cheap chinese knockoff. This batterty is amazing!

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Honda crf450r
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word i got a bunch of toys...too many to list lol, my baby the 89 trx 250r

Sexy bike, I've got an 04 trx450r also. Just recently getting into dirt bikes.
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Ya, just like some of the others say. Its a seidio battery basically and it's definitely worth the money. I actually got mine off of eBay for 30 dollars but knowing what I know now about it I would pay 60 dollars in a second. Its amazing. Enjoy man. U will love it.
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Bombsquad450r said:
Yeah if I'm lucky I can get 9 hours out of the Chinese knock off, going to get it today for sure. I am a very heavy use user i use at least 4 hours of pandora a day and i do alot of surfing on the internet,and im constantly checking xda obviously lol. Thanks for the replies guys.
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You won't be disappointed. I have 4 cheap chinese knockoffs that are 3500mah and they never lived up to what I thought they would be. I bought the Sprint branded 2600mah of a guy on here(which I think is also a Seido rebranded) and it lasts 2 days of my moderate usage easily even with the CPU overclocked at 1190. When I set the CPU to be 998 I usually have about 20-30% left after 2 days. It is well worth it. You will notice a difference.

Tiffany84 said:
Ya, just like some of the others say. Its a seidio battery basically and it's definitely worth the money. I actually got mine off of eBay for 30 dollars but knowing what I know now about it I would pay 60 dollars in a second. Its amazing. Enjoy man. U will love it.
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Could you post a link to where you bought it from?

I am going to be ordering one of these. Where can I get a good back cover for this, the one posted on eBay doesn't include a back cover. I want something that fits it well and doesn't have gaps.

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[Q] Slim 1800mA Battery?

Hello everyone!
Has anyone heard of an 1800 battery for the TB that is/will be the same size as the stock battery? Something available now or coming out soon? Also, are 3rd party brands good/safe to use in my TB? (I've heard good things about some company that sounds like Seido or something...??).
Right now, the 1600mA one that's out just doesn't seem like that much of a jump, and I definitely DONT want the bulky 2750 one.
I figure with an 1800mA battery and once my TB is rooted (and I can dial down the CPU while it's sleeping/standy), I will start to get decent battery life out f it.
Do a search its been answered. I'd give you a link but I'm using my phone.
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Do a search its been answered. I'd give you a link but I'm using my phone.
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so what was the answer?
Curious as well
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1600 is more likely what you'll find.
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Yeah, so apparently, this precise question hasn't exactly been answered (maybe I'm missing it somewhere? If so, please link.) As the OP suggested, im not really into the 1600, especially with all the talk of the siedio's supposed overrating on their batteries. Has anyone heard any rumours? Reviews? Anything at all?
Yeah, so apparently, this precise question hasn't exactly been answered (maybe I'm missing it somewhere? If so, please link.) As the OP suggested, im not really into the 1600, especially with all the talk of the siedio's supposed overrating on their batteries. Has anyone heard any rumours? Reviews? Anything at all?
supposedly htc is working on some like they have for the inc and evo the 1800 mah which dont require a new back.
I hope this true. I would love a longer lasting battery that's slim.
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Yeah I'm not too excited about getting a giant battery that will make my phone even bigger. Hopefully, HTC will release a slim 1800mAH battery.
Agreed I decided to go for 3 of the generic 1500mah fleabay batteries, but if an 1800mah was eventually available I'd be all over it.
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iwanaleya said:
Agreed I decided to go for 3 of the generic 1500mah fleabay batteries, but if an 1800mah was eventually available I'd be all over it.
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If the door was easier to take on and off this would be a good solution. Better have some good strong nails or you will be carrying a tool along with the 3 extra batteries
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If the door was easier to take on and off this would be a good solution. Better have some good strong nails or you will be carrying a tool along with the 3 extra batteries
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Lol, it is a little tough, but I don't have any issues like others have been having. I just grip it with my right hand down near the kick stand and pop it off using my left thumbnail piece of cake to me. So maybe I have mutant tough nails or just a bit more rough with pulling the battery cover off
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Lol, it is a little tough, but I don't have any issues like others have been having. I just grip it with my right hand down near the kick stand and pop it off using my left thumbnail piece of cake to me. So maybe I have mutant tough nails or just a bit more rough with pulling the battery cover off
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Might want to add a extra battery door to your Tbolt battery man purse
I had one of these in my DX and I LOVED it. Hoping that they bring it to the TB.
A strronger battery from HTC would be great. I don't trust the cheap knock offs in a $600 phone that sucks juice likes there no tomorrow.
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Might want to add a extra battery door to your Tbolt battery man purse
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You are assuming that I will be carrying all them around in my supposed murse and changing them out like no tomorrow ;-) It's actually for carrying around with myself and camera gear on those long days of shooting.
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Might want to add a extra battery door to your Tbolt battery man purse
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"It's not a purse, it's a satchel..."
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"It's not a purse, it's a satchel..."
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No it's a Eurpean shoulder bag!!!
heffe2001 said:
"It's not a purse, it's a satchel..."
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ROFL Love that movie.

[Q] Samsung Vibrant Armband

Anyone know of a good armband... thats not too expensive? I saw some on ebay for like $10 but they are all shipping from hongkong and i need it here fast since in going out of the country soon (three weeks) and i dnt wanna risk it dont get here before i leave...
If you like the one for $10 go for it, shipping this day and age doesn't take too long. I ordered a extended battery for my vibrant from HK and it came in 10 days. You can email the seller and ask him/her how long it should take because it depends on how long it takes him/her to email it.
The one from Arkon looks decent, and they're here in the US. www.arkon.com
does tmobile have armbands in the store? Planning to get one.
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does tmobile have armbands in the store? Planning to get one.
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I dnt kno bout the store but i just got mine after searching and searching... feom cellphoneshop.net it was 8 + shipping came out to like 12 bucks... its not the prettiest but i think it shouldd do the job...
I'm seeing a lot online, but I still can't purchase online so I have to buy locally. But all I'm seeing are for stupid iPhones.
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iynfynity said:
I'm seeing a lot online, but I still can't purchase online so I have to buy locally. But all I'm seeing are for stupid iPhones.
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Yea i had the same problem every store seems to care more about iphones than any other phones
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Yea i had the same problem every store seems to care more about iphones than any other phones
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Free market, invisible hand, etc.
Terrible position we're in but them's the breaks.
Been looking for something to buy for my Vibrant... picked up an extended battery + covering earlier with some eBay bucks that were about to expire; think I'll look into an armband now too. I love the idea but the thought of things slipping scares the bejeezus out of me, haha.
hopefully T-Mobile have this, tired of holding my phone while running.
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I use the spibelt for this. In fact I have for every cell phone I've owned. You'll have to add a dot com to this as I'm too new to post link or just search for it on your fav. search page.
The Galaxy Armband
I have been looking for an armband also. Has anyone heard of or tried the Galaxy Armband? They're a company in MN. I like what I see, but didn't see any reviews about it or enough product info.
ladyjhova0928 said:
I have been looking for an armband also. Has anyone heard of or tried the Galaxy Armband? They're a company in MN. I like what I see, but didn't see any reviews about it or enough product info.
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Got my armband yesterday and tried it today and is fantastic... it has great screen sensibility... so you can play with ur phone while its in there... it stays real secure on there while you are runing... the only con is that it doesn't include the extra pocket for the extra headphone wore... but thats cool i can live with that and i mean what the hell $7 for an armband its pretty cool...
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Got my armband yesterday and tried it today and is fantastic... it has great screen sensibility... so you can play with ur phone while its in there... it stays real secure on there while you are runing... the only con is that it doesn't include the extra pocket for the extra headphone wore... but thats cool i can live with that and i mean what the hell $7 for an armband its pretty cool...
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where did you bought it?
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where did you bought it?
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Cellphoneshop.net under samsung vibrant 4g
do you guys think that the iPhone 3g armband would fit our phones?
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Might try that out
it might fit but the screen portion might not be all visible since the screen is a bit bigger in our vibrants...
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do you guys think that the iPhone 3g armband would fit our phones?
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Just bought an armband for an iPhone, a little too small to our phones but still good.
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battery

is this normal running alterom v 1.0.0 with underworld sbc kernel.concerned about battery maybe my battery is bad have 3500 mah battery
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looks like it is probably going bad. How old is it? my battery lasts about 4 hours now or a 25 minute phone call. May be time to buy a new one.
oh, and...
alaman68 said:
looks like it is probably going bad. How old is it? my battery lasts about 4 hours now or a 25 minute phone call. May be time to buy a new one.
oh, and...
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its about 3-4 months it will stay at 100 for about 1/2 then it drops 5% maybe every 5 min. what was the video cant open it
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Battery by Metallica
have you tried to calibrate it recently? also, have you checked for wakelock? rogue apps restored with TB? Have you tried a differetn kernel?
ive tried everything im just gonna buy a new battery
i need one too, let me know if you find a good deal
i was thinking of getting one of those chinese ones off amazon but that what i have now .im just gonna get the sprint extended battery see how that goes cuz atleast that one will have warrenty.
Great deal
Bought one of these, best battery life ever. always under 7.00$
comes with a case too.
http://www.amazon.com/4G-3500mAh-Ex...Y68C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339234861&sr=8-1
Thats the one i have it lasted about 3 month now cant even go more the 4 hrs
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It could just be one of the few bad batteries. I got that package and mine still holds a great charge.
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My replacement just came in the mail today. Ordered the above. Only charges to 1500? Thought it was a 2500?
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alaman68 said:
My replacement just came in the mail today. Ordered the above. Only charges to 1500? Thought it was a 2500?
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Thats why i said those r cheap i was looking into the anker battery alot of people have been giving it good reviews its about $16.00
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for $5 it doesn't really bother me to test it. turns out it is a 3500, maybe it'll be alright.
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for $5 it doesn't really bother me to test it. turns out it is a 3500, maybe it'll be alright.
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I think there really 1500 but labeled 3500. I just ordered the anker battery as soon as i get it and test it out ill post what i think.
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Still on first charge. Really can't complain for $5.
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1800mah vs. 3800mah battery!!

Just got my 3800mah battery in the mail and I'll be posting stats and screen shots comparing the two. Everyone else feel free to do the same or share your experience with the two.
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Absolutely love my 3800mah battery. All day, no matter what the usage. Wouldn't trade it and it's huge backside for anything lol
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Absolutely love my 3800mah battery. All day, no matter what the usage. Wouldn't trade it and it's huge backside for anything lol
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I can't, can't, can't, for the life of me get with those fat backs! It's just such an eye sore... And this phones so sleek. I'm curious to kno what's the largest (mah) battery you've seen without the aftermarket back?
I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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RussellEstridge25 said:
I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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Same here, it's like having a dinner slip grip . I think there's a 2100 that fits under the stock back plate
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I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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Nice!!!
I'm in that same boat. I have a full comparison to. My girl has a stock battery in hers and my big ole battery lasts three times as long as hers lol
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I was just sick of battery being an issue for me on most Roms... And our phones are so slim already a little bulk don't hurt.
Which battery specifically did you get? I'm thinking of getting one myself actually, almost got stuck in the middle of a totally unknown location because my battery was almost dead. Not a fun predicament, I'll say that much.
Lol I usually never complain about any ROM cause I know my extended will still get me through the day any day
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Same here, it's like having a dinner slip grip . I think there's a 2100 that fits under the stock back plate
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This would be good to have... where can it be purchased?
I got the Hyperion on amazon.
RussellEstridge25 said:
I thought I was gonna hate the huge back too but had to try it and I gotta say... not that bad.... kinda like it even. I feel less likely to drop it.
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The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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That sounds like baggage to me I don't have to carry a wall charger or an extra batter
kingsway8605 said:
The bellybutton where the camera lens used to be is sexy too!
(I just carry a spare battery in my wallet and have a wall charger. I get 3600mah w/o the baggage)
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I second that opinion. I got two batteries and a wall charger for the batteries(outside the phone) for like $20 on amazon. Very happy with them and keep it slim and sexy.
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I think its easier to hold with the back and I can get well over 6 hours screen time with the brightness up to about 75%. I got mine last weekend and I'm still amazed how long I use it and I get paranoid about the battery then look at it and its still all the way charged. I got the trexcell and its awesome so far. I'm at 13 hours on my charge right now with 1 hour and 2 minutes on the screen all web browsing and its at 75%.
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Which one did u buy?
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Which one did u buy?
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The brand on it is qcell. I've had them about 4 months and they are easily as good as the OE battery. Though I believe they are advertised as 1950 as opposed to our 1800. For $20 you can't go wrong.
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I have 2 batteries so I get to enjoy my slim and sexy Epic 4G Touch without all the junk in the trunk.
Charge one to 100% then swap it and charge to other to 100% and there's no need to carry a charger with me when I leave the house.
It's not that hard to pop the back off and swap batteries...
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That sounds like baggage to me I don't have to carry a wall charger or an extra batter
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I don't carry the extra charger silly!
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Selling Seidio 3500mAh batteries + 1 cover

Sold my EVO to upgrade to the 3D, and of course the extended batteries aren't compatible with the new phone. Looking to sell these, thought I'd check on here before going to eBay or anything else.
I have two 3500mAh batteries, official Seidio brand. I also have one back cover. Only used one battery for a few months, the other one was used maybe once or twice at best. So essentially one is slightly used and the other is practically new.
Obviously selling these all at once would be ideal. But I'll sell just one battery too. I'll take PayPal and I can ship them (unless you'd want to pick up in Chicago). Let me know if you're interested!
Oh fyi the 3vo is a great phone but also a battery hog. You will want extended batteries for it. I bought one for my gf and even tweaked out I could get no more than 12 he's of normal use between charges.
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sonofademon said:
Sold my EVO to upgrade to the 3D, and of course the extended batteries aren't compatible with the new phone. Looking to sell these, thought I'd check on here before going to eBay or anything else.
I have two 3500mAh batteries, official Seidio brand. I also have one back cover. Only used one battery for a few months, the other one was used maybe once or twice at best. So essentially one is slightly used and the other is practically new.
Obviously selling these all at once would be ideal. But I'll sell just one battery too. I'll take PayPal and I can ship them (unless you'd want to pick up in Chicago). Let me know if you're interested!
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How much
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Oh fyi the 3vo is a great phone but also a battery hog. You will want extended batteries for it. I bought one for my gf and even tweaked out I could get no more than 12 he's of normal use between charges.
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Oh trust me I am very aware... Unplugged my phone an hour or two ago and I've already lost 20% (and I wasn't even using it). My plan is to sell these and buy new ones compatible with the 3vo.
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I'll pretty much take any reasonable offer. For reference, they go for ~$50 each on eBay right now. $80 shipped for the lot?

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