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First we have 3000mAH, then the 3800mAH and now the 4800mAH. Its getting better and better :lol:
Here:-
http://pocketpcdubai.infopop.cc/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/740609915/m/5031052921
I like how all the geeks in that thread are cracking up about it when you *know* they'll be the first in line with sweaty, crumpled bills in extended palms.... :lol:
I don't think so That was genuine ridicule. I wouldn't touch that battery with a 10ft pole nor would i recommend it to anyone.
My god! isn't the Universal big enough as it is?! ?
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Well, if you want power on-the-go then 4700mAH could be your answer otherwise bring your AC charger along
Personally I'd rather just buy an extra 3000mah battery and stick that somewhere in the car or my suitcase. Then if the battery runs out I'll just change...
No way I'm going to add another cm to my universal
If you want something ridiculous go for a windmill to charge your pda
Swapping batteries when using the phone and again swapping batteries when charging them is not a much better game, especially every time you forget to charge the second one. Here we have the extra centimeter but we also have three batteries in one!
The great question:
Is it better to 1) carry extra batteries with me and just trade them out as they die but maintain the light, sleek form factor of my EVO, 2) get an extended battery that will make my phone thicker and significantly heavier (resulting in fewer case choices or cradle fit issues) or 3) get an external travel battery that plugs into my phone via USB and recharges my battery with another battery?
Well each has it's pluses and minuses:
1) Extra Batteries: The problem is, of course, transporting them. You also need to buy an external charging dock to keep them juiced and the phone has to be taken apart to replace them. With some cases such as the Otter Defender, this can be a significant hassle. As far as transporting them, it is easy to buy an unobtrusive $10 leather zippered pouch and carry them that way.
2) Extended Batteries: Easily charged in your phone and not requiring replacement during a long day, these batteries are an attractive option. However, say goodbye to your sleek and slim EVO. These add significant heft to your device and make it twice as thick. Also, unless you pay top dollar for a name brand, you risk having a "fake" product of questionable build and even more questionable capacity. Watch a video of a "Lion" battery fire and you will realize you don't want to play with cheap knockoffs any more than you would buy knockoff medicine from a guy in China to save a few bucks. And oh yeah, good luck finding a case that fits your "pregnant" evo.
3) Portable Battery Chargers: Again, these can be an attractive solution. They can come in many sizes (up to 8000 mah) and can recharge your phone even as you use it. The issue is bulk. One 5400 mah device is about the size of your EVO. So, imagine carrying 2 EVO's with you (never mind the USB cord). Compare this to carrying a spare 1500 mah battery in a small leather pouch (which you would hardly notice is even there). Also, these charge your phone using USB cable. This means a maximum charging rate of 500 ma. If you are using your phone for power intensive tasks such as Google Navigation, your phone will still run out of power even if it is plugged in.
CONCLUSION:
Weighing all of the factors, I recommend getting a couple extra 1500 to 1750 mah OEM batteries along with a wall charger (don't be cheap - these things can go boom). Simply carry them in a small zippered leather pouch you can pick up anywhere they sell wallets. A fully charged battery in your phone and just one of these "stand-bys" should get you through even the most grueling day.
The only hassle here is physically switching them out; however, that is less of a hassle than dealing with a "double-thick EVO" extended battery or an "extra EVO in your pocket" external travel battery. You should only have to change the battery out once in a 24 hour period. With the other solutions, you have to deal with their negative aspects 24/7.
You keep your slim form factor, you not are limited by case choices and you extend your power - win.
** This conclusion assumes the user will eventually have access to AC power to recharge sometime in a 24 hour period. For camping, etc, where you will be away from wall/car juice for extended period, the external travel battery may be your best choice (and you can carry it in your backpack).
It looks dumb and feels kind of bulky, but there is no way I'm turning off my phone, taking off the case, and prying off that flimsy batter door all of the time. I hate that process and feel like something is breaking every time. Big pregnant evo for me.
I still have to laugh when people talk about the added "bulk" extended batteries like the Seidio adds to the phone . Most of the time people who see my phone and realize I have an extended battery usually respond with "Well thats not that much bigger" . Im not shooting down your opinion I just feel this obsession with have a super thin phone is a bit overboard . Hell I remember years ago when phones were on the trend of being super small , hell I remember seeing one model that when it folded up I swore the damn thing was just alittle bitter than a book of matches . Now the trend seems to be bigger phones or atleast leaning in that direction (examples : HTC EVO , DROID X , Epic 4G isnt small either) . Overall like the OP outlined it comes down to a choice , longevity using all the features of the phone (bigger batter) or slim phone with "enough" power to make it through the day if you micro manage all the features on the phone . Ive tried both worlds , Ive tried the stock battery which did make it through the day but just barely . I currently have the 3500mah battery installed and I can tell you this now I wouldnt go back to the stock battery . The added size now fits the size of the phone in my mind . The phone is already tall and wide , Hell the Droid X is even taller and wider (actutal casing of the phone not the screen) . In the end its your choice and its your phone , whatever makes you happy with it you go with it . Screw what everyone else might say about it LOL
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It looks dumb and feels kind of bulky, but there is no way I'm turning off my phone, taking off the case, and prying off that flimsy batter door all of the time. I hate that process and feel like something is breaking every time. Big pregnant evo for me.
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As a business man who wears a suit every day, my biggest issue is that there is no way to carry my phone (other than a belt clip which is way too geeky for me) in my suit pocket or pants without looking like I have either breast implants or an erection.
Actually, you have your "pregnant" EVO "all the time". You only have to change your battery once Still, everyone has their preference and that's why I created the thread.
** Being a flash-a-holic, I have become quite accustomed to pulling my battery (boot loops and all) so I am probably less intimidated by the process than the average user. For me, changing a battery out takes maybe 10 seconds at the most. When compared to carrying around a thicker, heavier phone all day, the choice is clear (10 seconds of hassle vs 24/7 discomfort).
Again, no "right" answer here.
I use spare batteries. I have an extended but I hate the way it makes my phone look and feel. I keep a couple charged spares in the car at all times and another couple in my computer bag just in case. I would much rather do that then have an ugly block sticking out the back of my phone. My phone lasts well over a day on a charge so I never really end up swapping them out except for in the morning when I put a fresh one in. I usually still have about 50% left when I swap them out in the morning. I never charge my phone directly, I always just swap the battery with a fresh one and charge them with my wall charger. It only takes a minute to swap them and the daily reboot never hurts. I bought all my batteries on ebay (except for my seidio extended which NEVER gets used) and all eight of them cost me about $50 combined, which is cheaper than the one seidio.
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I use spare batteries. I have an extended but I hate the way it makes my phone look and feel. I keep a couple charged spares in the car at all times and another couple in my computer bag just in case. I would much rather do that then have an ugly block sticking out the back of my phone. My phone lasts well over a day on a charge so I never really end up swapping them out except for in the morning when I put a fresh one in. I usually still have about 50% left when I swap them out in the morning. I never charge my phone directly, I always just swap the battery with a fresh one and charge them with my wall charger. It only takes a minute to swap them and the daily reboot never hurts. I bought all my batteries on ebay (except for my seidio extended which NEVER gets used) and all eight of them cost me about $50 combined, which is cheaper than the one seidio.
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+1 My reasoning exactly.
This is purely theory, but I have the feeling that younger users and those in manual labor type jobs will opt for the extended battery, whereas those of us where we have to wear a suit to work and sit at a desk or visit clients all day would prefer the swap-out just for appearance sake. A construction foreman is not going to want to swap out a battery with dirty hands in 30 degree cold but he(she) won't mind how the fatter phone looks.
In conclusion, those more concerned with the look and feel of the phone will opt for extra oem's, those who are looking for pure utility will opt for extended.
I've had my EVO for almost a full month, and yet its still caseless and exposed because of this dilemma. I'm leaning more towards keeping it slim and having a wide variety of cases to choose from. Obviously going to something like the 3500 would require a new battery door. So, what's the maximum battery size the EVO can hold before needing the new door? I've seen 1600, 1700, 1750, 1800, and 2000 mah batteries. Also, would these slightly stronger batteries make ANY difference? I've seen reports saying those batteries are tested and not actually as strong as they say.
Thanks in advance....
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ROOT YOUR PHONE. solves all the troubles of extra batterys. I have 4 batterys i bought before rooting. Now they just sit in different areas around the house and car because i never use them. Easily 18hours of battery with decent amount of use.
Well, I super use my phone;all day pounding.....even the Sprint extended barely makes it about 18hrs.....so I prefer the constant functionality...!
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So I know there are a couple of posts on here but I have found them a little hard to follow. I just got my captivate last sunday and on the stock 2.1 rogers rom I noticed that the battery life was very poor. Since then I am now running cog 3.01 i think and my battery life is now alot longer than before.
For the way I would like to use my phone It is still not enough for what would make me happy. my phone is unplugged at 6:00 am and when i get home by 5 it used to be dead but after "breaking in the battery" and the new rom i get home with about %15 percent battery.
I just bought a triple battery pack off of ebay for $10. these batteries are rated at 1500 mAh, the same as the battery that came with my phone. I am just wondering what I can expect from these batteries.
My plan is to drain two of them completely then leave them in my desk drawer(from what I have read if you plan on storing batteries they should be completely drained first) and use one of them plus my oem battery daily(until they start to lose performance). Again does anyone have any experience with a battery of the sort or any similar third party battery?
they are no where as good as samsung oem battery. even though it says 1500mah it is not or will drop drastically after a month or so of use...i've bought a lot of those batteries from ebay and they always like that even some other well known companies like Seidio do not compare with manufacture's batteries. the difference is usable capacity, oem batteries are around 95% compared to cheap chinese ones that are anywhere from 60-80%.
haha thanks that makes sense why they are so cheap, well i will probs by three new ones every months or so.
I have those ebay batteries. I bought the kit that comes with two batteries and an external charger for about $10.
The ebay battery is has about 60-70% of the power of the OEM battery. I have no real hard evidence just from using it for the past 2 months or so.
I am ok that it is does not last as long as OEM because it was only $10 and it came with the external charger. I love the external charger because it allows me to charge a spare battery while I keep one in my phone.
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I have those ebay batteries. I bought the kit that comes with two batteries and an external charger for about $10.
The ebay battery is has about 60-70% of the power of the OEM battery. I have no real hard evidence just from using it for the past 2 months or so.
I am ok that it is does not last as long as OEM because it was only $10 and it came with the external charger. I love the external charger because it allows me to charge a spare battery while I keep one in my phone.
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I bought the same ensemble, with essentially the same results excepting perhaps that one of my replacement batteries seems to underperform with about 40% of OEM battery life.
That said, for $10... they're very handy as backups. They'll easily give you a few more hours in a pinch, which is essentially just what I was looking for. I really have no complaints in that respect.
The best strategy for battery life I've found is to buy a handful of wall adapters and position them in places you spend a lot of time at, and to develop a habit of plugging in when you're not moving around.
Sad but true, but mediocre battery life is just kind of a way of life for these (and really all) high-performance Android devices. Excepting getting an outsized and expensive battery replacement like the Seidio 3500 mAh that all but prevents use with many accessories and cases, a couple wall chargers and a car charger are effective if mildly annoying means of managing it.
These generic Hong Kong replacements are entirely effective as emergency supplements, but you'll find yourself preferring the OEM cell still.
Yep I mean for $20 I have two charges and 4 batteries so if I need to go without power , even if not a 100% match for the oem power, it is still damn cheap.
I also got one of these from ebay.
I got the 2x 1500mah batteries + Battery Charger combo.
I must say I am impressed. They are the same quality as my OEM battery. Its so convenient. I never have to run to a charger anymore. Just keep the spare battery in my car or wherever and just pop it in and carry on with my daily business.
When I get home, I just re-charge all the batteries. The Battery Charger even has an LED Light that tells you when its finished. "RED: while charging" and "BLUE: when finished". Charging takes about roughly 3 hours, (just like OEM).
Edit: Been using this for about a month so far. With no problems.. Its the best feeling. My phone is never plugged in anymore. And, I don't have to "pinch the settings" to make my phone last.
IE. lowering brightness to 10%, turning sync off, turning wireless networks off, etc.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
only crappy thing is??? I plan to sell this phone soon, when the Galaxy S 2 comes out, if the specs are good enough.
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I also got one of these from ebay.
I got the 2x 1500mah batteries + Battery Charger combo.
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Would you mind posting the link or giving us the name of the exact vendor you ordered from?... I'm about to order the 2xbatteries and charger combo, but just want to make sure I get batteries that are half way decent. When I search on eBay I get about 20 vendors selling similar combos and given that in HK they're celebrating Chinese New Year... most won't fulfill orders until next week.
i wouldnt waste your money unless you just want an extra.
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SEIDIO 3000mAh 3.7v
Plenty of power
@ Amazon, comes with new battery cover
Works like a dream $56.00
Easy to hold phone
HELL NO i'm not spending $56 on a battery
The Mophie JuicePack Battery/Case for Nitro just came out! Woop! Just ordered mine. Once I get it, I'll post a review =)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mophie-Juic...703916?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item25729d56ac
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Once I get it, I'll post a review =)
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Any first impressions? How thick is it? Battery life? Protection factor? Looks? Thanks!
ahanuban said:
Any first impressions? How thick is it? Battery life? Protection factor? Looks? Thanks!
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Sorry for the slow response. I was holding out to write a full review with pics n whatnot, but for now, I'll just say it does what it says it should do. It definitely adds about a full battery's worth of charge. It works by essentially acting as a power source your phone can drain from (like it's plugged in). Once it drains the Mophie, it switches to using the phone's battery automatically. (There's also a switch on the Mophie, if you'd rather it drain the battery on the phone first before switching to the Mophie. I don't think it makes a difference, either way). Since the Mophie acts as an external power source, you can't tell by looking at your phone how much juice the Mophie has left, but the case does have a 4-light power indicator that will tell you if you push a button, so that's not bad. Long story short:
Pros:
Does what it's supposed to do (adds about a full battery charge to your Nitro)
Looks pretty nice, actually (well built, nice material, solid, doesn't trap hair or dirt but just grippy enough to hold easily)
Good phone protection (it does cover all sides/corners as well as the edges of the face, so no matter how you drop the phone short of face down onto a protruding object, it will be fully protected by the Mophie)
LED indicator for charge level of the Mophie
Versatile charging abilities (can charge the phone and Mophie simultaneously or separately)
Access to USB port even while using Mophie (it has a pass-through USB, so you can still synch to pc, charge, etc)
Cheap enough, in my opinion (50 bucks for a battery/case of this quality isn't too shabby) *EDIT* Now it's 30 bucks! Definitely cheap now.
Cons:
FAT (basically doubles the phone's thickness. Not sure how it compares to one of those double hyperion batteries with the alternate battery door, but the good thing about the Mophie is it DOES act as a case as well, unlike the extended batteries+door)
Can't see exact charge of Mophie case on the phone (though, again, you do have the led indicator)
When putting on the Mophie, it can be tricky to shove the little usb door on the phone back far enough so that the power button on the case reaches the one on the phone properly. If you don't shove it back far enough, you just have to press the power button on the Mophie really hard to get it to work on the phone. If you manage to shove it back just right, though, the power button on the case feels great, almost exactly like pressing the power button on the phone directly, as do the volume buttons on the case)
Overall, I'm not sure I would use it day to day, since I keep an extra fully charged battery with me at all times, and I'd rather not add the extra thickness. But if it comes down to using the extended batteries or the Mophie (for, say a long distance flight or traveling or something), I'll definitely choose the Mophie for the sake that it acts as a case to protect my phone should I drop it from my clumsy hands.
Can you post pics when you get a chance?
I just got mine in the mail today. I will post pics once I'm home and a review in the following days. I like having a case on my phone and really needed better battery life. We are extremely lucky to have the first mophie case for android. One thing I already hate is the thickness, but you don't have to sport it all the time. I plan to use it mainly for charging like this weekend while I'm on my boat.
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First Impression
Ok so like I said above I just got this case today so no performance review. I just switched the case on to start my first recharge with the mophi juice pack. Seems like a decent quality item and for $30 you can't beat it at all. Not happy with the thickness, but you have to sacrifice something to get better up time on this phone. I just switch to OH!NO!'s Full Throttle V8.1 last night so hopefully things get better! I cannot post pics until i am up to 10 posts.. So hopefully that will be soon lol
My only complaint is I can't really get the lock/power button to act like it normally does, the usb door is getting in the way. Probably just operator error. After the first use of the battery I am kind of disappointed in the performance, only got my phone up to 90% before being completely drained..
itiskonrad said:
Sorry for the slow response. I was holding out to write a full review with pics n whatnot, but for now, I'll just say it does what it says it should do. It definitely adds about a full battery's worth of charge. It works by essentially acting as a power source your phone can drain from (like it's plugged in). Once it drains the Mophie, it switches to using the phone's battery automatically. (There's also a switch on the Mophie, if you'd rather it drain the battery on the phone first before switching to the Mophie. I don't think it makes a difference, either way). Since the Mophie acts as an external power source, you can't tell by looking at your phone how much juice the Mophie has left, but the case does have a 4-light power indicator that will tell you if you push a button, so that's not bad. Long story short:
Pros:
Does what it's supposed to do (adds about a full battery charge to your Nitro)
Looks pretty nice, actually (well built, nice material, solid, doesn't trap hair or dirt but just grippy enough to hold easily)
Good phone protection (it does cover all sides/corners as well as the edges of the face, so no matter how you drop the phone short of face down onto a protruding object, it will be fully protected by the Mophie)
LED indicator for charge level of the Mophie
Versatile charging abilities (can charge the phone and Mophie simultaneously or separately)
Access to USB port even while using Mophie (it has a pass-through USB, so you can still synch to pc, charge, etc)
Cheap enough, in my opinion (50 bucks for a battery/case of this quality isn't too shabby) *EDIT* Now it's 30 bucks! Definitely cheap now.
Cons:
FAT (basically doubles the phone's thickness. Not sure how it compares to one of those double hyperion batteries with the alternate battery door, but the good thing about the Mophie is it DOES act as a case as well, unlike the extended batteries+door)
Can't see exact charge of Mophie case on the phone (though, again, you do have the led indicator)
When putting on the Mophie, it can be tricky to shove the little usb door on the phone back far enough so that the power button on the case reaches the one on the phone properly. If you don't shove it back far enough, you just have to press the power button on the Mophie really hard to get it to work on the phone. If you manage to shove it back just right, though, the power button on the case feels great, almost exactly like pressing the power button on the phone directly, as do the volume buttons on the case)
Overall, I'm not sure I would use it day to day, since I keep an extra fully charged battery with me at all times, and I'd rather not add the extra thickness. But if it comes down to using the extended batteries or the Mophie (for, say a long distance flight or traveling or something), I'll definitely choose the Mophie for the sake that it acts as a case to protect my phone should I drop it from my clumsy hands.
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I just got one too and it is really thick!
Hello everyone. I recently got my hands on another battery for the S3. I also now have a charger that can charge the battery directly without having to have it plugged into the phone. So I thought to myself, it'd probably be really great to have the battery with me and swap it when needed. That way I'd essentially be able to double the life. I use my phone a lot and many times I can't find myself near power so batteries are a must.
I currently have the phone in an Otterbox Commuter. I like the protection it offers but it makes swapping batteries a pain. Does anyone have any suggestions? Are there any accessories or alternatives to a case (or a battery cover) that makes it easily removable. I'm afraid of wearing down the sides to the point that the cover won't fit.
I figure since the device has a removable battery I may as well take advantage of it.
Or, what would be even more great is the use the battery as an external battery pack. Instead of buying those external batteries that plug into the micro USB, is there a way to use the second battery instead?
There is not much you can do.
Get another case that is easier to take off but will give less protection than your otterbox or go caseless, even easier but no protection at all.
With the backcover covering all of the backside even a bumper will have to be taken off to switch batteries.
Using your spare battery as a external energy source is possible in theory, it's a li-ion power source after all but you would need to connect it to a micro usb cable somehow. Some sort of case, maybe a charger specially made for this battery type.
With the spare battery having the same capacity as the one in the phone you'll only be able to partly charge the battery in the phone, if you want to use it to recharge. It'll have to stay connected to use all the power it holds.
It would be easier to buy a ready to go external solution with a higher capacity.
Go for a different case. I have the commuter as well and like the protection but maybe the uag case is easier to take off?
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First I would say , decide what you want out of a battery.
Example:
Want 12-14 hrs light use, or 12-14 hrs heavy use. If heavy larger battery will do or a wireless charger to use during day. Need more time or use extended battery 4200-4300 mah good for all day and heavy use. Need over that 6300 mah is about biggest right now.
I use A-case with regular battery, if needed put q-cell extended battery/ tpu case. Have new 6300 mah extended battery on way now for long weekends away from charger. Also have 5000 mah external battery pac that I keep in bag for emergency use.
Hope you find what you want. Good luck.
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Imo since u already have the spare battery and the battery charging station, just get a tpu case or the uag is easy too once you find the sweet spot to take it off. I have no issue taking mine off. Unless u need all the protection of the commuter then well ur stuck. The easiest removable drop protection case would be the ballistic sg
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