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Wiz
20-10-2006, 12:37 AM
Today I received my 1800mAh Lithium-Polyner battery for my XDA Exec. The manufacturer claims 11% more load than a standard battery, while still fitting in the standard battery slot, without the need for a thicker cover.

It is cheap as hell (20 euros) and can be found here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220016822659&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2F search.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay. co.uk%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%26satitle% 3D220016822659%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

It's currently charging so tomorrow at the end of the day I should be able to tell how it compares.
pug
21-10-2006, 01:25 PM
So Wiz, how is the battery holding up?

I've used replacement batteries in the past and they all seem to have problems reporting the correct charge. Is this one the same?

Good luck,

Pug.
tattootroy
26-10-2006, 09:36 PM
say clear of seller mr buybits :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: on ebay his 3200 battery always say 100% and you wont get the black battery cover thats advertise , insted you get a silver cheap looking one
skywriter
28-10-2006, 01:59 AM
i bought a 3800mAh battery with black case from expansys. it works flawlessly. the extra thickness is worth the extended battery life. i don't have to pay attention to the battery at all now :) (as long as i charge it every night of course)
tattootroy
29-10-2006, 12:27 AM
whow what it last 24 hours .. tell me more about that battery .how many hours you get from it using in wile the screen is on ?? and how much was it ?
regards
cuteangelika
29-10-2006, 02:28 AM
i bought a 3800mAh battery with black case from expansys. it works flawlessly. the extra thickness is worth the extended battery life. i don't have to pay attention to the battery at all now :) (as long as i charge it every night of course)

Hi.. How thick is the additional bat? Do you think it will still fit the piel frama book type leather case? Im thinking of buying the same from expanys. Good thing I bumped into your post :)

Thanks!
murdo119
29-10-2006, 03:46 PM
It's thick, you will not be able to use your Piel Frama case.
skywriter
31-10-2006, 11:12 PM
yup it's about an extra 9mm, but my belt case fits it nicely (an old iPAQ 'extended battery' case). the belt case i originally had for it was too tight with the stock battery anyway.
cuteangelika
01-11-2006, 07:10 AM
yup it's about an extra 9mm, but my belt case fits it nicely (an old iPAQ 'extended battery' case). the belt case i originally had for it was too tight with the stock battery anyway.

Really? :( Even if I squeeeeze it in? haha.. I was hoping that I can still use my case... I love this case! :)

Ok, I will let you guys know if I was successful in trying to squeeze it in. i will also let you know if I managed to tear / break the case, haha. Thanks!
murdo119
01-11-2006, 02:22 PM
Really? :( Even if I squeeeeze it in? haha.. I was hoping that I can still use my case... I love this case! :)

Ok, I will let you guys know if I was successful in trying to squeeze it in. i will also let you know if I managed to tear / break the case, haha. Thanks!

I don't use any case whenever I'm using the extended battery. Don't try to squeeze it in, i tried it before on my Piel Frama case, u will just end up breaking that wonderful case of yours.
cuteangelika
03-11-2006, 10:42 PM
I don't use any case whenever I'm using the extended battery. Don't try to squeeze it in, i tried it before on my Piel Frama case, u will just end up breaking that wonderful case of yours.


Ok then. I'll take that you broke your wonderful case??? :( It's just that I so wanted to still use it despite the bulky battery. Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna order from expansys soon. I'm just checking other sites in case there's a better place to order the extended bat. I'd love to have the lion battery but it's too expensive so I'm settling for the 3800 mAh one.

P.S. I found this "pencil case" that would probably perfectly fit my dopod with the extended bat... BUT (yes, a big but), it's a Barbie pencil case. Sure, im a girl and i'd probably pull it off but still, isn't it a big insult for our fabulous phone? haha..
murdo119
05-11-2006, 08:38 AM
Ok then. I'll take that you broke your wonderful case??? :( It's just that I so wanted to still use it despite the bulky battery. Thanks for the advice. I'm gonna order from expansys soon. I'm just checking other sites in case there's a better place to order the extended bat. I'd love to have the lion battery but it's too expensive so I'm settling for the 3800 mAh one.

P.S. I found this "pencil case" that would probably perfectly fit my dopod with the extended bat... BUT (yes, a big but), it's a Barbie pencil case. Sure, im a girl and i'd probably pull it off but still, isn't it a big insult for our fabulous phone? haha..

Hehehe, that's cute! I think the 3800 mah battery is also lithium ion. I understand your praise about the universal. I mean it's a great device, especially the VGA screen (that stands out from the rest of the PPC phone). I bought my extended battery from ebay.
Wiz
05-11-2006, 11:44 AM
The thread has gone somewhat off-topic here. I have used the 1800mah battery for a week or 2 now, and it does deliver the additional 12% :-)

It may not be as much as the 3800 battery, but for day to day usage that battery is too thick and heavy anyway. I prefer to keep that one for long business trips or holidays.

The 1800 battery just gives that little extra while allowing the Exec in it's regular case (for me Covertec)
southernint3l
05-11-2006, 04:07 PM
Where did you buy your battery from?the site that i saw that had it they were currently out of stock.I have ordered the other battery but it is huge makes it feel like a gun is in my pocket.The jj is already a monster and to add the extra weight is a ilttle too much.
Regards
Wiz
06-11-2006, 12:30 AM
Where did you buy your battery from?the site that i saw that had it they were currently out of stock.I have ordered the other battery but it is huge makes it feel like a gun is in my pocket.The jj is already a monster and to add the extra weight is a ilttle too much.
Regards
I bought it from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220016822659&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2F search.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay. co.uk%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%26satitle% 3D220016822659%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1 and they have 994 batteries left ...
southernint3l
06-11-2006, 06:52 PM
how long before you received your merchandise after purchase?
southernint3l
06-11-2006, 06:54 PM
I bought it from http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220016822659&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2F search.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay. co.uk%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%26satitle% 3D220016822659%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1 and they have 994 batteries left ...Its not in english so i dont know wth it says.Im in the US and am skeptical about what im reading.
techtalkonline
06-11-2006, 11:53 PM
As the seller has a 99.5% positive feedback from 48378 ebayers, i would assume it is as safe as you are going to get! If in doubt, give him a shout - Send a message, i am sure you will get a response fairly quickly?

It does state worldwide shipping and to contact the seller for details.
southernint3l
07-11-2006, 11:11 PM
sent a message with no response.I would like to know the total in us dollars though.the way i figure it ,it comes to almost 60 bucks and pdaden has them for 46 shipped and 52 for a 2-3 day shipping.i will wait another day to see if he can let me know how much it will cost me.
Wiz
08-11-2006, 12:18 AM
I got free shipping to the netherlands for that price. Until now it performs admirably. I'll try to run some SPB battery rundown tests this weekend both with the original shipping battery and this 1800mAh li-polymer battery.

PS I didnt notice the 1750 Pdaden batteries until the last post by southernint3l, but from where I am at, the free shipping to the Netherlands beats the $10-$20 shipping I would have to pay from the US hands down.
Wiz
19-11-2006, 05:50 PM
I'll try to run some SPB battery rundown tests this weekend both with the original shipping battery and this 1800mAh li-polymer battery.

Cool .. exactly as the 1800mAh would suggest .... battery life is between 10% and 15% better :-)
cuteangelika
25-11-2006, 09:54 AM
Hehehe, that's cute! I think the 3800 mah battery is also lithium ion. I understand your praise about the universal. I mean it's a great device, especially the VGA screen (that stands out from the rest of the PPC phone). I bought my extended battery from ebay.

Sorry, i'm gonna get off topic again.. i just wanted to reply to your post..

I bought an extended battery already... And guess what, it fits my piel frama case! I think coz it's a bit old and the leather has expanded a bit... but, i had problems with the battery so im shipping it back to where i bought it from to have it checked.. anyway, just wanted to let u know that it still can fit a leather case, provided it's been stretched.. yay, wont be using my barbie pencil case anymore... but I bought another case, a hello kitty pink one., haha :)
nekdo123
25-11-2006, 11:04 PM
What do you think about this battery:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PDA-BATTERY-FOR-DOPOD-QTEK-900-pu10-pu16A-3200mAh_W0QQitemZ150052802484QQihZ005QQcategoryZ75 446QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem#ebayphoto hosting

It's dimensions are the same as original. Did anyone ever saw a battery 3200mAh same dimensions as 1600mAh?

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Forget it, it is bigger (response from seller - wrong dimensions).
themonkbythesea
29-03-2007, 01:16 AM
Would I be correct to assume a battery desktop charger compatible with a 1750mAh battery and 3200mAh battery, be okay to use with one of these polarcell 1800mAh batteries?

Heres the charger i'm looking at:

http://cgi.ebay.com/exec-dopod-900-Qtek-9000-I-mate-Jasjar-battery-charger_W0QQitemZ180099530785QQcategoryZ75446QQcmd ZViewItem

Thanks for any help.