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Accessories VZW Extended Battery Available via Call Center.

Steven58

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I just called in on a whim and the CSR said the extended is available now. He said it was 1800 (or so, I don't exactly remember) mah and it costs 49.99. It comes with a battery cover, which means it's thicker.

I'll stick this thread for a day or two just to let folks know.

Your friendly neighborhood phone guide,

Steven
 
I have no clue. My quandry is do I use an extended battery and potentially not have use of my nice case or do I buy a secon 1540 mah standard battery?


That is only ~17% increase with the extended. So if you are getting say 14 hours it would be 16. I would go with a second standard and not have to worry about a new case as well as how it would affect the shape of the phone.
 
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17% maybe a lot for those whom are only getting 6 hours at this time like myself. :( I could only wish my phone was lasting 14 hours.

That pushes you to 7 hours. But if you are only getting that sounds like a battery problem. I am at 17 hours right now and 50%. And that was with setting up some apps from my root today including tethering and checking to make sure it was working and staying up for about an hour. streaming music for about 2 hours. Surfing for an hour or 2. DL 5-6 apps doing some star charting. As well as the standard texting and email stuff.
 
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I hate adding thickness to a phone even if it is for extended battery life. I have my wall charger and car charger....my life only seems to be getting better. If I were to get anything additional, I'd just grab an extra battery personally. But thanks for letting us know this is available :)
 
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I just called in on a whim and the CSR said the extended is available now. He said it was 1800 (or so, I don't exactly remember) mah and it costs 49.99. It comes with a battery cover, which means it's thicker.

I'll stick this thread for a day or two just to let folks know.

Your friendly neighborhood phone guide,

Steven

I tried calling to order and the CSR said it's not available yet. :(
 
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I will will wait to see what the extended battery covers look like. I think I would prefer a second regular battery with a standalone charger. If the extended one only makes the phone 1mm thicker, then I still get a second battery but one lasts longer than the other. Would still want a standalone charger either way though.
 
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