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Extended battery

Anyone know of any retailers (preferably UK) selling the extended battery?
Also, any data yet on the difference it makes to the battery life?

Already asked this in the discussion about battery life, but this section is more suitable:
kabakara said:
Does anyone know if the "battery pack" is some kind of extension (so that you don't need to take out the small battery), of if it's just a bigger battery to replace the old one?
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From the glimpses we've had of it, it looks like a complete replacement rather than an extension.

I was just wondering because of this
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and because the CarKit is supposed to be charging the device (MicroUSB Port on the kit + car-charger), which will probably be done using the marked port on the pic above. Well, I still hope for an "extension" =)

:-o
Nice pic. Perhaps it is an extension after all.

kabakara said:
Already asked this in the discussion about battery life, but this section is more suitable:
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here is a rendering of the extended battery, it replaces the normal battery&cover:

I like the look of that, if only for the stand.

i dont see the reason to buy the extended battery. it doubles the normal battery, ok, fine.
what about buying a 2nd 1230mah battery (like the normal one) and plug it in whenever the juice is gone from the 1st one? Carrying along another battery is not a big deal as its pretty small. But adding this bulk (extended battery) to this slick phone is worse in my opinion. the result is pretty much the same.
Of course the kickstand is nice, but that's just an 'addon' of the extended battery, it shouldn't be the main reason to buy that thing.
So yea, I'd rather buy another normal battery instead of this thing..

Pantaloonie said:
I like the look of that, if only for the stand.
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Agree, I do like the simple but effective tilt stand!

tibursio said:
here is a rendering of the extended battery, it replaces the normal battery&cover:
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I know that picture, but all you can see from it is that the cover is replaced. No sign about battery replacement
It's very likely that the port (marked in pic above) is used for battery charging (CarKit is supposed to do that), so why should the battery pack not be an extension?!
It would also have the advantage (compared to carrying around a 2nd battery) that you wouldn't need to turn off the device.
Guess we won't know until someone holds one in their hands..or HTC makes an announcement.
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Another possible indication for extension (at least I think so):
The bigger battery covers up the sim-card slot and the "connector" port. If it was a single battery, you would need to put it in a little askew (as the battery connector lies in the middle of the phone). That wouldn't be possible, because the battery is too large.
Also, I can't imagine that HTC would offer the battery and the cover seperately. So if the cover sticks to the battery, you would face the same problem mentioned above.
I hope that was understandable =) Sorry for my English.

tibursio said:
i dont see the reason to buy the extended battery. it doubles the normal battery, ok, fine.
what about buying a 2nd 1230mah battery (like the normal one) and plug it in whenever the juice is gone from the 1st one? Carrying along another battery is not a big deal as its pretty small. But adding this bulk (extended battery) to this slick phone is worse in my opinion. the result is pretty much the same.
Of course the kickstand is nice, but that's just an 'addon' of the extended battery, it shouldn't be the main reason to buy that thing.
So yea, I'd rather buy another normal battery instead of this thing..
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i disagree. i think it looks great, i think it would make it fit in the palm better and i think carrying anything extra is a hassle as well as changing the battery also means you have to power it down to change it out.

you don't have to carry it with you everyday.. just when you know you're going for a longer trip and expect to use the phone more than usually. i dont like the form factor that the extended battery adds to the device, so that is clearly no option for me.
If it fits good in the hand is something you might need to test first, I guess it feels awkward if the ends are thinner and just the middle 'pops' out.
it also 'only' doubles the battery so I thought i'd go better with an extra battery (guess that would be cheaper too, but that's another story).
also booting on the HD2 is extremely fast, I dont think that will be a big hassle for anyone.
but as usual, this is just my opinion and opinions differ between people .

tibursio said:
you don't have to carry it with you everyday.. just when you know you're going for a longer trip and expect to use the phone more than usually. i dont like the form factor that the extended battery adds to the device, so that is clearly no option for me.
If it fits good in the hand is something you might need to test first, I guess it feels awkward if the ends are thinner and just the middle 'pops' out.
it also 'only' doubles the battery so I thought i'd go better with an extra battery (guess that would be cheaper too, but that's another story).
also booting on the HD2 is extremely fast, I dont think that will be a big hassle for anyone.
but as usual, this is just my opinion and opinions differ between people .
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I totally agree, the kickstand is a nice idea but not worth the extra width. You've also got to bare in mind that once we have the chefs cooking up ROMs, tweaks to make it faster and conserve more power will help out the stock battery as well.

I was told by handtec that they expect the extended/kickstand battery to be available from 03/12/09 when I placed my order for the HD2 on Monday

Extended battery idea
I like the concept as renderd in the photo. In my response I would also like to add the thread on the HTC HD2's carkit. This issue is the replacement of the back cover. A Solution is already present for the iPhone for extending the battery life, e.g. on long trips. The model I had in mind is called the Mophie Juicepack. Now if a company could make something like that, including the embedded connector for the carkit, and the stand all in one all our problems will be solved. I think this idea should be possible to market.

OEM HTC Extended Battery Cover for HTC Hero

I did a search on Amazon today and found an extended battery cover that appears to be OEM. I couldn't find any mention of it anywhere on the forums. Does anyone know if this is the real deal? What battery would fit under this cover? The big Seidio one maybe? Or did HTC release their own that I can't find?
I can't post the link because I am a new member. A search on Amazon for the following will pull it up though...."OEM HTC Extended Battery Cover for HTC Hero (Sprint)"

search the web
mugen-power-batteries
and sprint htc hero battery and cover is there for like 75 bucks

Don't buy Mugen or Seidio, they are rip offs.
Buy this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-2600mAh-Ext...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a08319061
It's a great battery, and if you want to see how it looks here's from the other thread:
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Well the 3200mAh battery didn't have a compatible cover (that fits) but somehow vinyl skin cover can fit around it and the whole phone, even though it's only 1790mAh actual, the battery life is awesome, I've gotten 1.5 days with regular (but not crazy) usage. Definitely alot better than standard, and btw I'm overclocked so the unoverclocked may be even more.
The 2600mAh battery (true capacity unknown) seems to be pretty much equal with the "3200mAh" it but came with a compatible cover.
"3200 mAh" with and without the little vinyl skin
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"2600 mAh" with and without the cover
Either is great but obviously there'd be no back cover for the one if I didn't have a vinyl skin cover (the battery was actually for a GSM Hero but fits the same contacts). I recommend them both
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How long does that 2600 one last iviyth0s?

reedsw said:
How long does that 2600 one last iviyth0s?
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definitely longer than a standard though I haven't had as long as the other so I haven't narrowed it down yet. I recommend it though

I went ahead and ordered that battery on eBay. For as cheap as it is, I can't go wrong. The battery cover looks better than other ones I have seen too.

neil1492 said:
I went ahead and ordered that battery on eBay. For as cheap as it is, I can't go wrong. The battery cover looks better than other ones I have seen too.
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Yeah it's pretty comfortable, especially when I'm playing the gameboy emulator. It feels like a little gameboy how the back hump fits my hands

im iffy bout gettin an extended battery just cause i want to have a skin or faceplate to protect the phone
anythin fit for it?
or even the 3200?

macvalentine said:
im iffy bout gettin an extended battery just cause i want to have a skin or faceplate to protect the phone
anythin fit for it?
or even the 3200?
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The 3200mAh's cover doesn't fit with the Sprint Hero but if you put this case over it: http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Hero-Premiu...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item439e51780b
it works (as seen in my pictures) and the battery's really good too

I'm new to the new battery thing how much better are these from stock
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bycoo222 said:
I'm new to the new battery thing how much better are these from stock
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Seems to be like 150% or better, but it's hard to say from personal experience because when I started using the extended batteries I also started overclocking (which lowers battery life) so, it could be ALOT better if you don't. But even still I really like the extra battery life I've gotten.
The best part is that the extended batteries aren't much more than the standard

I just ordered one of these... can't beat it for $11.97 shipped. Can't wait to get it and see what the life is on it.

I bout some rechargable lithium batteries for my xbox360, supposed to be extended life, but after two recharges, they went downhill fast. You might get lucky, but usually you get what you pay for.

bcarter2000 said:
I bout some rechargable lithium batteries for my xbox360, supposed to be extended life, but after two recharges, they went downhill fast. You might get lucky, but usually you get what you pay for.
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I haven't had any issues with any of the batteries I've purchased, I treat them well and they treat me well.
And I highly doubt one gets what they pay for when they spend $80 on a battery, well no I take that back... Mugen and Seidio do turn a hefty profit

Been running this battery for the last week. Well worth the $11.97 shipped!

Pyr0TeK said:
Been running this battery for the last week. Well worth the $11.97 shipped!
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Which battery, the "3200mah" or the "2600mah"??

iviyth0s said:
Which battery, the "3200mah" or the "2600mah"??
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I'm assuming he means the 2600. I just bought one to 1 week ago, running it with RC1 and I get almost two days on a full charge.

iviyth0s said:
Which battery, the "3200mah" or the "2600mah"??
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http://cgi.ebay.com/New-2600mAh-Ext...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a08319061
2600... love it!

right away? cuz i barely get about 1-2 hrs more than stock with mine
how did yall calibrate

regardless what u think bout seidio or mugen...i have the 3500 mAh seidio.. and personally love it.. have everything turned on all day.. gps. brightness all the way up etc.. and use the heck outta my hero. and it lasts all freaking day.. that 2600 mAh might not last for me.. etc.. You get what u pay for.. and while i do believe the seidio is too high..I have no complaints what so ever..

Forgein battery imports... they aren't even TRYING to hide their scam anymore!

Sometimes I look at eBay for batteries, even though I know they're pretty much all imported garbage (and who knows how many peoples' water supplies are being tainted by industrial chemicals to produce this cheap ****). I am lured by high capacity and "USA FAST SHIP" slapped all over the product pictures. Regardless, it seems that recently these sellers have gotten a bit more ballsy and have decided to be honest about their products... kind of.
Here are the most recent batteries that have somehow floated to shore from our friends in the far east (along with screenshots):
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BATTERY-HTC...285459?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230a74d9d3
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But wait! There's another battery scam with identical copy with the only difference being the mah rating:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-1500MAH-BAT...974821?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item483cef82a5
And another! This one apparently is only good "up to" 1000mah...
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Cell-Phone-...228457?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a07b991e9
Who are they trying to kid? (Unfortunately, probably more people get scammed than we think...)

Yeah, who are they trying to kid by not hiding their scam anymore !?

Other than from Verizon, where should I look for a new battery?

gentleart said:
Other than from Verizon, where should I look for a new battery?
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seidio
10char

joshnichols189 said:
seidio
10char
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Even they are borderline sketchy.

To be honest, I bought this exact battery the first week I got my phone on launch day (first link) except it was a package of 2 batteries and an external charger for $10 and free shipping. Best decision I made. They last about 12 hours on moderate use for me. I'd rather carry around an extra battery than shell out $50+ for seidio.. until you try it, don't automatically assume it's not worth the $3 because I use it every day.

I think you are all missing the point...
They don't specify an exact mAH number rating. They specify a range from 500 to as low as 1000 and as high as 1600.
The fact that three different vendors all sell the same battery with the same ad copy with the same pictures but wildly different power ratings positively screams "avoid at any cost" in your face.

nick.koutrelakos said:
To be honest, I bought this exact battery the first week I got my phone on launch day (first link) except it was a package of 2 batteries and an external charger for $10 and free shipping. Best decision I made. They last about 12 hours on moderate use for me. I'd rather carry around an extra battery than shell out $50+ for seidio.. until you try it, don't automatically assume it's not worth the $3 because I use it every day.
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I bought the same thing. I'm sure most people that visit Android blogs did as a few endorsed/advertised it.

Eh I got one battery and an external charger shipped for about $5. Sure it doesn't last as long as an OEM battery but hey, for the price of a fast food meal I got an extra battery that I can pop in to my phone in a crunch. I use the OEM battery mostly and then I have this one when I need it. I wouldn't recommend using it as a main battery though. Just my thoughts

mb02 said:
Even they are borderline sketchy.
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Couldnt agree more

i bought oem evo battery and it runs at 1800 mAH instead of 1500 and Best thing I did. Both are the same size. Bought two for 20 dollars off ebay before I even got my phone.

Seidio
JaydenR said:
Couldnt agree more
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What's so sketchy about Seidio?
They make quality products. I bought one of their slim extended batteries for the DInc - works like a charm. I can get through a full day with heavy usage and still have 20-30% life left over. Granted, I use SetCPU to adjust my CPU speeds - which greatly helps improve my battery life.
But I've bought many products from Seidio - cases, batteries, charges - none have ever failed me.
What was your bad experience with them?

GordoGuapo said:
What's so sketchy about Seidio?
They make quality products. I bought one of their slim extended batteries for the DInc - works like a charm. I can get through a full day with heavy usage and still have 20-30% life left over. Granted, I use SetCPU to adjust my CPU speeds - which greatly helps improve my battery life.
But I've bought many products from Seidio - cases, batteries, charges - none have ever failed me.
What was your bad experience with them?
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Seidio's been good to me also, I'm running the 1750mah battery and I certainly can't complain. I also have the Innocase Rugged which offers great protection, albeit I use just the inner Innocase most of the time, it's nice to have the option.

I bought one of these, came with two batteries and a charger. can't beat the price. I just peeled the sticker off that surrounds the battery and replaced it with scotch tape (to make it thinner). it's barely thicker than the stock battery and last at least as long. cheap chinese. whatever, but $10 for two spares and a charger is an amazing bargain.
(can't post the link, but I got the htc my touch slide 1500mah batteries and charger from china. on ebay).

I bought a cheap chinese 3500mah battery on Ebay from a guy in hong kong, and it doubled my battery life for 10 bucks.
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setexascustoms said:
Seidio's been good to me also, I'm running the 1750mah battery and I certainly can't complain. I also have the Innocase Rugged which offers great protection, albeit I use just the inner Innocase most of the time, it's nice to have the option.
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Their products suck. The 1750 battery lasts 3/4 as long as my stock battery, and the innocase ii peeled and scratched the sides of my phone
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http://batteryboss.org/
Seidio's batteries from those tests ranged from 79% to 82% of their rated capacity.
OEM batteries ranged from 96% to 100%.
The OEM EVO 4G 1500mAh battery fits in the Incredible and has a very, very, very high likelihood of last just as long, if not longer than, a Seidio 1750mAh.
That is what's sketchy about Seidio.

Honesty is best, but,,,,,
,,,but business is in it to make money. I have not bought any knock off batteries, but I do not understand why they can not be as good. We know that HTC probably is not in the battery manufacture business, they must have someone make them for them. Would it not stand to reason that if discovered the company that makes the good ones for HTC could sell them to us. Or think about this, maybe they get them from China too from the same places on the net but the Chineese test them all and sell the best testing ones to HTC, they would not throw away batteries they have made and sealed and have money tied up in so they put the crap ones on the net for sale,,,,,just a thought;-)

I bought one from Ebay and am quite happy with it.
It cost me $0.01 loll plus 10.99 shipping from hong kong I guess.
Ebay 1 penny battery
It works great.. Not exactally DOUBLE the life of the OEM battery but pretty darn close.
Here is a tip I read online and IT WORKS AMASINGLY for my DINC.
When you get up in the morning, unplug your phone from the charger and shut it down.. then when its OFF,, then plug the charger back in for 30-60 minutes or so while you take a shower or eat breakfast or whatever...
It makes my battery last MUCH MUCH LONGER..
Now I am wondering if there is some type of program that will automate this for me? I noticed though, when you leave the charger plugged in and shut the phone down,, it doesnt reset the charging cycle.. The Light stays green and doesnt charge.
Anyone know of an app that will shut my phone down at a predetermined time?

Powerskin

http://www.amazon.com/PowerSkin-Pro...AVXG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321914547&sr=8-1
Has anyone tried this thing? Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on it.

I haven't but i have heard its great. Pretty much a 3k mAh battery. Most just use the stock battery and then use the power skin or vice versa since it pops in and out relatively easy

Wish I could afford that (Laid off). Slightly annoyed that the phone can't keep his charge for more than 12 hours with the use I make of it which I guess is low to med-high use.
Does it work on the Nexus S (not 4G)? I have the i9020a, to be more exact.

qu3becker said:
Wish I could afford that (Laid off). Slightly annoyed that the phone can't keep his charge for more than 12 hours with the use I make of it which I guess is low to med-high use.
Does it work on the Nexus S (not 4G)? I have the i9020a, to be more exact.
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You should look into undervolting the phone and using another kernel, if you haven't already. You can get great battery life doing this.
(salut, si tu parles français!)

stkiswr said:
I haven't but i have heard its great. Pretty much a 3k mAh battery. Most just use the stock battery and then use the power skin or vice versa since it pops in and out relatively easy
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I have this case, it's not 3k mah... its 1500... its nice but it makes the phone a little bulky and for that reason i only use it when im going out and know im going to have to charge it... it charges it when the phone is dying... or you can leave it on while the phone is in it and it will charge while the phone is dying
EDIT: official website so you can see the details better http://power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1510i91/samsung-nexus-s-4g.html

I had one. Returned.
It is an extra 1500mah battery that is just used to recharge your phone. It worked pretty well if you are going out and need more juice. I feel like it wasn't double the battery power but more like an extra 75% or so of the original battery.
It makes the phone more than twice as thick and you cannot really tell the remaining battery percentage because it is two separate batteries, granted there is a few leds on the back of the case to estimate the powerskin's remaining power, it is just a pita.
If you are using the case to charge and want to plug in some headphones, you better hope that you have some with a very slim connector (like the ones made for iPhones) because in my experience regular plugs are too thick and you have to take the case off to use.
Also the USB on the case is only used for charging, you cannot sync or use any other USB functions unless you take the case off.
I cannot really recommend this case because I was using it only when I needed extra juice. If I wanted something to charge my phone in a pinch I would buy something like: http://www.amazon.com/Duracell-Instant-Charger-Lithium-universal/dp/B002FU6KF2 (Not necessarily this one, but something like it.)
If you want something with double the battery capacity of the NS and dont mind a little extra bulk (not as much as the powerskin) I really recommend this http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Innoce...6C/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1322030905&sr=8-10
The other problem with using the Powerskin and the Seidio battery is NFC will not work when using them. The powerskin blocks the NFC antenna and the Seidio backplate does not have a NFC antenna.
Anyways, long reply but I hope I helped you make a decision. =)

steviee7 said:
I have this case, it's not 3k mah... its 1500... its nice but it makes the phone a little bulky and for that reason i only use it when im going out and know im going to have to charge it... it charges it when the phone is dying... or you can leave it on while the phone is in it and it will charge while the phone is dying
EDIT: official website so you can see the details better http://power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1510i91/samsung-nexus-s-4g.html
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I meant pretty much 3k when you include the stock battery. He power skin is only 1500 mAh by itself

decided to buy this cuz i wanted to protect the phone AND have an extended battery rather than carry around a phone and external battery pack. i hate the fact that there is only one iphone a year and a BAGILLION accessories for it, one which i envied for a long time is the extended battery case! The idea behind it is very simple since the micro usb connector is still kinda loose on some slack of cable. one of those "WHY DIDNT I THINK OF THAT" ideas... cant wait for it
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I liked the powerskin and found that with it, I was able to achieve slightly under 100% increase in longevity. I assume the inefficiency is due to this acting as a charger rather than a true replacement battery. As you can see in my review, though, the thickness gain is quite noticeable.
Perhaps the most dramatic picture from my review:
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Mine comes in today so I'll get a feel for the size. I always look a pics and think wow that's ridiculous in size, but when I get it in hand I always say meh its not as bad as I thought. Probably cuz the pics help me expect the worst.
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OK so I've had it a hand full of days now and I've got to say it does a decent job. Like stated by others, the extra battery is roughly 75-80% of the OEM. Not bad, but maybe it gets a lil better as time rolls on. The bulk ain't bad after the first day, I kind of like that it is now a self defense unit (KO a mofo!)
Only gripe is that the skin is a little sticky when pulling out of the pocket, which in turn sometimes manages to slightly jiggle the micro USB connector and turns the battery pack on. Doesn't happen much, but is upsetting when I have 80%+ battery OEM and then I accidently turn the power skin on. This also means whenever u connect the micro usb to the phone the pack automatically turns on, so if i dont need it running i need to make sure i turn it off after applying the skin to the phone. Other than that this thing is exactly what I expected
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I just got mine yesterday and I love it, the thickness increase makes it feel like a more hardy phone and for me it makes it easier to use. Basically is a phone charger for people on the go, anyone who thought this would actually replace the battery should of read the details a bit more. My one worry is that the rubber that holds the phone to the battery will wear badly but only time will tell.
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The picture looks good. Somethings we just forgot how thin the smart phones are... an extra skin is just as thick as an old phone.

well after 2 weeks the port broke for charging the case and phone. I sent it in for a refund, as the quality of the port is not very good. Shame because I loved this case.
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Mugen Battery case

Anyone get this yet? I bought the first battery case available and It was great while it lasted but couple months just quit working. Thinking of getting this but damn $100 is a lot for a case
http://mugen.co/mugen-power-3700mah-battery-case-for-htc-one-m8.html

I bit the bullet and ordered this case, hopefully it will be much better than the cheap generic case which was great for 2 months than turned out to be crap.
Mugen appears to have a good reputation

I picked a 4600 Mah one off eBay for 29$ works great. Get 1.5 charges out of it

Yeah I bought one from mobilefun it was the first battery case available that I know of. It worked great would charge the phone real fast and was for the most part reliable. Than came the day that it refused to work at all...

BTW, picking it up tomorrow, pretty fast considering it shipped from China. That might explain the $20 shipping fee. Which is perfect I'll have it before I go camping next Wednesday

I'm eagerly awaiting to hear how this case works out for you. Very interested in it.. Can you post some pictures when you get a chance?

Just got the Case, will take pictures later. I can tell you that the case adds a lot of bulk. Protection seems better than the generic "power jacket" from mobilefun.com. still feels vulnerable if it were to fall in it's back. It says that it's charging "AC" as opposed to "USB" I was listening to music(not streaming) while using GPS and the it still appeared to charged as opposed to flat lining or worst draining.

The volume and power rockers are accessible however the case makes it difficult to actually use them. Taking the phone out of the case is a real challenge

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Thanks for the first impressions and pictures! I don't mind the bulk if it substantially extends the life, but that volume rocker cutout is worrying. Wish they had built buttons into the case. Have you used headphones with it? Curious how snug that opening is...

Hell, I get 1 day 10 hours a charge according to GSAM I'd think if you doubled your battery capacity you'd be getting a lot more battery life than I am. I by no means a power user but I am on my phone a lot during the day. My biggest issue now is whether to charge when I get home at night or try and make it through the next day. It's a good problem to have. Right now I'm at 49% and I took it off the charger yesterday morning. I love this phone.
That case looks cool if you need the extra power. I'll keep it in mind if I need a power case.
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dogswind said:
Thanks for the first impressions and pictures! I don't mind the bulk if it substantially extends the life, but that volume rocker cutout is worrying. Wish they had built buttons into the case. Have you used headphones with it? Curious how snug that opening is...
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Don't worry - take another hit......... (your avatar is great)!

dogswind said:
Thanks for the first impressions and pictures! I don't mind the bulk if it substantially extends the life, but that volume rocker cutout is worrying. Wish they had built buttons into the case. Have you used headphones with it? Curious how snug that opening is...
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It's honestly not that bad, I wouldn't say it's a game changer. I can easily charge it to a full charge. Today I charged the phone at 20% first half was heavy use GPS and YouTube when I got home. Then I let the phone be and it charged it to 80% now if I wasn't using GPS or wasting away for an hour on YouTube it would be 100%. After a full charge the battery will be dead. If I were to use it heavily the whole time I suspect I would get 60-70% which isn't terrible considering otherwise the phone would be dead. I do recommend this but I feel $100 is too steep. Shipping is $20 but it took me 3 days to ship from Hong Kong so I can't complain about cost of shipping. If you share on FB you get a $4 discount

all after market batteries come from china, and probaly from the same manufacture, they just slap a sticker on there to make it cost more.
buy some other brand for 15 bucks rather than 100 and it work just as good.

G1_enthusiast said:
all after market batteries come from china, and probaly from the same manufacture, they just slap a sticker on there to make it cost more.
buy some other brand for 15 bucks rather than 100 and it work just as good.
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It's my understanding that mugen has a better reputation than some no name brand case which is why I took the chance. Mugen makes extended battery and cases for many phones such as Nexus, Samsung note and "s",s and I think iPhone. In any case I hope I don't regret this purchase. So far the device feels more premium and durable than the previous.
Being made by the same manufacturer doesn't always mean same product or quality. Coke may for example might make " Joe's Cola" does not mean that "Joe's" is as good as coke.

Mugen advertised that you can sync with this case... I call BS I can not, it will pop up on my computer as HTC one m8 mtp device than it disappears and reappears meaning it's connecting and disconnecting. That's a real bummer.
Another plus is that when you charge the phone it will charge the case secondly. So if you charge the phone over night you will have a fully charged phone and case

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It's my understanding that mugen has a better reputation than some no name brand case which is why I took the chance. Mugen makes extended battery and cases for many phones such as Nexus, Samsung note and "s",s and I think iPhone. In any case I hope I don't regret this purchase. So far the device feels more premium and durable than the previous.
Being made by the same manufacturer doesn't always mean same product or quality. Coke may for example might make " Joe's Cola" does not mean that "Joe's" is as good as coke.
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eh to each his own, your talking about taste which something you can actually see and taste, but if you can find the different between a 15$ and a 100$ battery thats something else.

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eh to each his own, your talking about taste which something you can actually see and taste, but if you can find the different between a 15$ and a 100$ battery thats something else.
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In a sense yes, in a sense no. The first case I bought died in less than 3 months.

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In a sense yes, in a sense no. The first case I bought died in less than 3 months.
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doesnt mean the product is bad, just mean one malfunction unit, you can buy another one and still better off than spent $100

And if that one dies? Just buy another one? So far I am really happy with this case, hopefully I will not have buyers remorse.
I get this case is too much for you, but the case has already been bought and its my money so really no point in trying to dissuade me

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doesnt mean the product is bad, just mean one malfunction unit, you can buy another one and still better off than spent $100
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And you know why the cheap ones malfunction so much? Because part of what you pay for in the expensive models is the quality control and adherence to specifications during the manufacturing. So yeah, it's possible they are built in the same factories but that doesn't mean they're build to the same standard.
I'm all for saving money where I can, but I wouldn't try to save a few dollars on something as dangerous as a battery, which can and do explode/overheat while in your pocket or hand. But I guess that's up to you and your priorities.