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Just received it yesterday (got it from Expansys) and as of now I'm pretty satisfied with it!
Consider that I was still unable to fully charge/discharge it so I expect to get even better results in the next few days.
As of now, I disconnected from AC power this morning at around 9.00 and after about 12hrs I still have ~50% whereas I used to get ~20% or less using standard battery.
Increase in thicknes didn't proved to be a big issue by the way.
My suggestion is to get it!
Also ordered from expansys and waiting to get mine in the next couple of days.
Does it still fit into regular cases?
No, it comes with a replacement back cover. It slightly incrase thickness as I said, about 1mm. It basically clears the step on the back. But increased phone life justifies it, IMHO.
Sounds like what they should've done out of the box, this race for thinnest phone is pretty stupid.
jzmtl said:
Sounds like what they should've done out of the box, this race for thinnest phone is pretty stupid.
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nah. to me the normal battery is good enough.
How is this extended battery compared to the 3500 extended battery?
I assume this is the 2000mAh battery that you are talking about? Do you have any photos with the battery attached? I assume the camera is recessed much further in with the new cover or does the cover taper towards the camera?
Here are the results after several days of use, it seems to be very good..
It also includes 1.2h of gps use with screen off (endomondo)...
I'm consistantly getting at least 10-12 hours of heavy use with around 5 hours screen time with these babies, so yeah they're all good.
Shame the spider-foot back cases are better built. The Momax supplied ones feel really flimsy.
Also, Tids2k has had overheating problems with the Momax, maybe it's a bad batch as I've had nothing of the sort. Just someting to be aware of.
Would it be too much to ask for some pix of the actual case? Particularly I'm interested on this battery because of the stand included with the case, what has been the experience with the stand.
I'm currently using the Spiderfoot and the performance has been good so far.
Thanks guys
I'll try to make some pictures of the cover, but it is really HORRIBLE, I had the momax battery for the galaxy S, and the cover was fine (althought very bad quality).
This one seems better quality but very bad designed... too bulky!
Thanks I would really appreciate it, is it really that bad? Is the stand not worth it?
It can't be as ugly as the spider foot haha, even though I'm using it I have to say the phone kind of losses its appeal, however, the extra juice is worth it.
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I'll try to make some pictures of the cover, but it is really HORRIBLE, I had the momax battery for the galaxy S, and the cover was fine (althought very bad quality).
This one seems better quality but very bad designed... too bulky!
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Just gotten it from HK.
Not really asthetically nice but functionally, this battery definitely extended by usage by another 40%!
This is more for power users who values usage more than looks
OMG, You made your slim&sexy phone pregnant .
You just couldn't resist it could you?
...that's uuuuugly!
Ya man,
It's Fugly, but at least I won't have to hunt for charger by afternoon
Awesome battery life ..... But it is so ugly >.<"
Let me start off by saying that I apologize for this post. There is a ton of information and the sheer number of threads to be read just seems a little daunting between the various LTE only, GSM only, LTE & GSM threads. I'm doing a fair bit of reading but would like to order this afternoon and have items arrive on the same day as my device.
To those with the patience and time to respond, thank you in advance.
Ok, so I am a LONG (16 years) time Sprint guy... but their service has really fallen apart in my area so I am switching to a Verizon Galaxy Nexus.
I like really thing cases that will mostly just prevent scratching and give a small lip to put the phone face down safely... these are mostly personal preference so I'm ordering a few. Same goes for screen protectors.
Where I am having trouble getting through all of the opinions and info is on an extended battery/door: I've read this thing sucks the juice up on LTE so I'd like to be prepared. I've seen posts referencing a seemingly specific extended battery with door that is only 1mm thicker. Which item is this? I couldn't clearly identify it on my own yet. Any special cases that people have used for this item?
Once again, responses appreciated... redundancy apologized for.
Thanks.
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I like really thing cases that will mostly just prevent scratching and give a small lip to put the phone face down safely...
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The phone already has that. When you put the thing face down on a flat surface, the glass doesn't touch anything. It rests on the top and bottom edges of the phone.
Where I am having trouble getting through all of the opinions and info is on an extended battery/door: I've read this thing sucks the juice up on LTE so I'd like to be prepared. I've seen posts referencing a seemingly specific extended battery with door that is only 1mm thicker. Which item is this? I couldn't clearly identify it on my own yet. Any special cases that people have used for this item?
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They sell it in store and online at vzw.com (LINK). Last I checked, they're still doing 50% off extended batteries for LTE phones. Keep in mind that the Nexus extended battery is only 15% bigger than the one that comes in the box. If you can't get it for 1/2 off, it frankly isn't worth it for the extra 20 minutes of screen-time/ extra couple hours of passive standby.
I got one a month ago for the discounted price. I don't use a case. However, the battery really doesn't make the phone any thicker. It rounds out a scallop on the back of the phone. If you see a case for the SCH-I515 that has a smooth back to it (without the cut-out roughly 1/2 inch from the bottom of the phone) it will probably fit the extended battery.
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The phone already has that. When you put the thing face down on a flat surface, the glass doesn't touch anything. It rests on the top and bottom edges of the phone.
They sell it in store and online at vzw.com (LINK). Last I checked, they're still doing 50% off extended batteries for LTE phones. Keep in mind that the Nexus extended battery is only 15% bigger than the one that comes in the box. If you can't get it for 1/2 off, it frankly isn't worth it for the extra 20 minutes of screen-time/ extra couple hours of passive standby.
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Understood, thank you.
Hi, there...
Friend of mine has an iPhone 4 battery case, like this one http://www.exogear.com/products-iphone-4.html
Now, I don't envy Apple phone users a bit, but am rather annoyed by the fact that so many companies produce the greatest number of accessories for 2, or 3 model that this company has, instead concentrating on all the other phones. The result being that I can hardly find a similar thing for my Note. Even when I was I was thinking about buying SII, I wasn't able to find anything as nice, except those cases/chargers in which you place your phone and then when it is full you can take it out and carry on with your life. But nothing which extends your battery life and becomes attached to your phone throughout the day.
The only thing I've found on the eBay is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slim-Li-I...ltDomain_3&hash=item2c661185fa#ht_5527wt_1163
Has anybody got any experience with battery extenders/cases for Note?
Eeeerm, sorry, I think I should have put this topic into accessories...
Admin(s), if you don't mind...
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Eeeerm, sorry, I think I should have put this topic into accessories...
Admin(s), if you don't mind...
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No problem, its sorted
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The only thing I've found on the eBay is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Slim-Li-I...ltDomain_3&hash=item2c661185fa#ht_5527wt_1163
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If I recall correctly, another member has one of these and said even though they claim to have 3500mAh, it doesn't even last as long as the stock battery of 2500mAh.
I don't have one myself so I can't confirm this but that's what they said.
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If I recall correctly, another member has one of these and said even though they claim to have 3500mAh, it doesn't even last as long as the stock battery of 2500mAh.
I don't have one myself so I can't confirm this but that's what they said.
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There's a thread on Gold 3250mAh, my ekhm... "tests" returned results very similar to the stock battery, but some users reported feeling it lasts longer than that
looking for something like this?
It's a Chinese battery pack for the note ,can give about 45% extra charge,has a kickstand.
the quality is alright ,the price is 42$ ,and as you can see from the photos I haven't used it much and it's gathering dirt.
I can't remember the name ,nor can I find the box ,sorry.
but anyway , yes those things exist.
Thanks, all...
Yeah, I wasn't after something I'd use with my Note like all the time...
But, if I were to go somewhere for a longer period than a day and there was a chance I might use navigation quite a bit, or even driving for 4-6 hours with navigation on all the time... Esp. since someone here said that the Note doesn't charge as fast as it gets depleted battery during constant navigation use in a car.
So, a behemoth like this one would come in handy in situations like this...
might I suggest these
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=160834432409&index=5&nav=SEARCH&nid=66520366563
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=221033147011&index=3&nav=SEARCH&nid=85849398394
or
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330756118268&index=14&nav=SEARCH&nid=18456302465
I have the cases and they're very useful when I know ill need my phone for long periods of time.
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Found this on ebay. I think similar but different color I'm purchasing and will review after a couple of days use. Sorry can't post link! Search r27 case for note
Since these charging battery cases add more bulk to the phone, why not just cash out on a Mugen 5400Mah battery? It does add some bulk, but tests I read somewhere showed that it received 9 hours of continuous screen time which is just ridiculous!
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Since these charging battery cases add more bulk to the phone, why not just cash out on a Mugen 5400Mah battery? It does add some bulk, but tests I read somewhere showed that it received 9 hours of continuous screen time which is just ridiculous!
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I don't think the problem is whether or not people are willing to cash out on Mugen, the idea is to find an alternative.....I myself am not willing to have my note THAT bulky, yes the external battery cases are a little bit bulky but compared to the Mugen its definitely more aesthetically pleasing. I'm looking for an alternative to making my Note last a bit longer, and also not ruining the sleek design of this beautiful phablet .
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I understand that innovations are slowing down. They did do the CRAZY good display, but its still plastic, the camera is almost the same, and I though for sure they would increase the battery. The display has to sick more juice, why not compensate. Man I think they half assed this
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I understand that innovations are slowing down. They did do the CRAZY good display, but its still plastic, the camera is almost the same, and I though for sure they would increase the battery. The display has to sick more juice, why not compensate. Man I think they half assed this
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Did you even digest the specs fully or like the typical person just glossed over the surface and ran to XDA to create a thread?
Camera is same 13MP but has better OIS and laser auto focus. Front camera is improved with F/2.0. Yes it's plastic (don't see anything wrong with that) but better and tougher material, better feel and grip in hand.
The fact that they crammed a 3000mAh removable battery in such a thin frame is innovation itself.
"Why not compensate"..compensate with what? 4000/5000/6000mAh? A battery twice as thick? A phone twice as thick? If they did, you'd run to XDA, create a thread and complain that it's bigger, thicker, heavier, uglier, etc, than the competition..
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I understand that innovations are slowing down. They did do the CRAZY good display, but its still plastic, the camera is almost the same, and I though for sure they would increase the battery. The display has to sick more juice, why not compensate. Man I think they half assed this
Sent from the BEST phone I've ever owned my LG G2
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The misconception that you and most people get is the only way to get better battery life is the physical size of the battery, but thats wrong! what about reducing how much battery the screen uses, or how the phone sips the juice from the battery, or what the phone does when the screen is off? all those things are incorporated in the G3 if you have read or seen their event. so me personally Im thinking probably same or better battery life than the g2 because of innovations.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Firs...ery-life-tests-show-promising-results_id56590
I don't know where it was. ... But they mentioned that the battery was changed also ... They removed metal from the battery and replaced with Graphite and the announcer stated it improved battery life by doing so ....
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...tery-and-a-13mp-camera-with-laser-auto-focus/
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The way I see it, my daughter's iPhone got cracked all over from a simple drop, my htc one with kickstand case got dented from being in my back pocket. I'm not overweight. So grippy metallic plastic back is more than welcome. I might pay off verizon to hop on tmobile for this bad boy of a phone.
OP I'm pretty sure you had subjective hearing during the conference. The G3 is constructed over our critisisms and responded perfectly. You really shouldn't take these things for granted. With your state of mind, you will never be happy bud.
After reading many posts from people smarter than me I am softening on my stance. I am older than most of you so forgive my negativity. I'm now gonna wait and see how it feels in hand and see how battery functions
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To increase the BL, LG has utilized "adaptive frame rate, adaptive clocking, and adaptive timing control." They also replaced the metal in battery cathode with graphite.
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The way I see it, my daughter's iPhone got cracked all over from a simple drop, my htc one with kickstand case got dented from being in my back pocket. I'm not overweight. So grippy metallic plastic back is more than welcome. I might pay off verizon to hop on tmobile for this bad boy of a phone.
OP I'm pretty sure you had subjective hearing during the conference. The G3 is constructed over our critisisms and responded perfectly. You really shouldn't take these things for granted. With your state of mind, you will never be happy bud.
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t mobile will pay your termination fee of your contract if u trade in a phone get your G3 and bring your number over from verizon .... look it up its called ETF reimbursement
i switched from sprint got a $350 prepaid mastercard for my terminartion
The Graphite seems to increase the recharge cycles of the battery if I'm not mistaken aka longevity of the battery.
P.S. can't wait to see this in person
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big70tom said:
After reading many posts from people smarter than me I am softening on my stance. I am older than most of you so forgive my negativity. I'm now gonna wait and see how it feels in hand and see how battery functions
Sent from the BEST phone I've ever owned my LG G2
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honestly, the best bet is to wait it out until you see solid feedback being given before making your final judgment. I absolutely enjoyed every aspect of the G2. I'm with you in the excited/weary with a bit of anxiety state. Suppose it just comes down to patience
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t mobile will pay your termination fee of your contract if u trade in a phone get your G3 and bring your number over from verizon .... look it up its called ETF reimbursement
i switched from sprint got a $350 prepaid mastercard for my terminartion
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Thanks, I seen this, but I believe that I would lose subsidy if I allowed tmo to pay off the termination fee?
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The misconception that you and most people get is the only way to get better battery life is the physical size of the battery, but thats wrong! what about reducing how much battery the screen uses, or how the phone sips the juice from the battery, or what the phone does when the screen is off? all those things are incorporated in the G3 if you have read or seen their event. so me personally Im thinking probably same or better battery life than the g2 because of innovations.
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Its not the same battery as the g2. yes there are software tricks enabled to lesson the drain of the 2k display, but in the end, a physically larger battery will never hurt.,,, because such software tricks can still be utilized on a larger battery.
Not that the battery life is bad, but it isn't class leading or anything. You'll see users posting about 7-8 hours of SOT on M8 and GS5 forums. On this site everyone is just trying their best to get 5-6 hours. I do think 5-6 hours is good, (I got 4 hours on my first discharge, and that included being mostly on LTE and playing around with the camera and taking videos). So i do think I should be able to achieve 5 hours of SOT under normal usage (wifi use and no camera). But its definitively not better than the G2 battery.
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Its not the same battery as the g2. yes there are software tricks enabled to lesson the drain of the 2k display, but in the end, a physically larger battery will never hurt.,,, because such software tricks can still be utilized on a larger battery.
Not that the battery life is bad, but it isn't class leading or anything. You'll see users posting about 7-8 hours of SOT on M8 and GS5 forums. On this site everyone is just trying their best to get 5-6 hours. I do think 5-6 hours is good, (I got 4 hours on my first discharge, and that included being mostly on LTE and playing around with the camera and taking videos). So i do think I should be able to achieve 5 hours of SOT under normal usage (wifi use and no camera). But its definitively not better than the G2 battery.
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Yeah you right about that it is not going to better than the g2. But what your doing is comparing the g3s weakness to the g2s strength. Definitely not a good idea lol