Extended Battery Opinions Requested

[tisenberg]

I've been looking at the xv6800 extended battery options. Since I came from an 6700 with the monster extended battery, I'm kind of leaning towards one that is somewhere in the middle. The monster 3200 (or 33, 34... don't remember) was awesome, I don't think I need that much day to day.

I don't think the 1800 is an option, so I guess I have to choose from the ones that require a different battery door. I'm looking for the minimum increase to phone thickness.

Option 1: I can't find measurements, but this looks like the least additional thickness. 2400 Mah (http://www.pdacable.com/servlet/the-54/mogul-,-ppc-dsh-6800-,/Detail). I can't get a good indication on the thickness it adds.

Option 2: This is interesting due to the way it is designed, it looks like it might feel comfy in the hand... 2200 Mah (http://www.batteries4less.com/htc/mogul/all-models/batteries/audiovox-utstarcom-xv6800-ppc6800-p4000-htc-mogul-oem-bte6800-extended-battery.html)

Option 3: This is pretty much the same, but squares off the back so it might lay on the desk, counter, dashboard, etc more evenly... Another 2400 mah (http://www.thepocketsolution.com/PSI-0008.html). At that point, I might as well get the monster 3200 Mah (http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=888)

I'm leaning towards option 1 since it is close to double the capacity, but it looks realitively thin.

Thoughts? Opinions?

[sanjsrik]

seidio makes the 3200 one but no case for it.

[tisenberg]

seidio makes the 3200 one but no case for it.

Yes, I was aware of that, thanks. I'm just wondering if anyone has opinions or reviews of Option 1?

[sanjsrik]

option 1 adds about 1/4 inch

[etphonehome]

Option 1s picture could be deceiving since the picture makes it hard to tell how thick it is from the side. The monster battery is overkill for me. I would go with option 1 if it extends only half way out as much as the monster battery would. It would be nice if somehow I can get the option 1 battery with the option 2 battery cover.

[etphonehome]

Option 1 battery with option 2 cover.

[Asphyx]

I have the option 2 Battery with a slightly different cover...Sort of Slanted sides to a flat and the cover looks great...

But don't bother with 2200 or 2400...

Mine is 2200 and you really don't get a lot extra from it. Can't imagine an extra 200 is going to make a significant difference. You will wake up the next day with a usable unit but you won't make it through the day.

Go for the 3200 if you can get it.

That should let you skip a day on the charging if you have to...

[mdjkim]

It would be really nice to see these batteries + covers from many different angles. People willing to take some pictures and post them?

[sanjsrik]

It's a battery and cover for a phone. I think if you're worried about "looks" rather than functionality, perhaps the priorities are a bit skewed.

Buy the biggest battery for your needs, the looks are going to be what they are regardless because the manufacturers decide what the thing looks like. If it's ugly, to you, return it.

[tisenberg]

It's a battery and cover for a phone. I think if you're worried about "looks" rather than functionality, perhaps the priorities are a bit skewed.

Buy the biggest battery for your needs, the looks are going to be what they are regardless because the manufacturers decide what the thing looks like. If it's ugly, to you, return it.

I don't agree with your comment completely. Yes, looks is a comparison option, and based on that alone, I wouldn't get the 3200, but I know that I will require x minimum amount of battery, so that is not the only consideration. Some of those with the slanted covers appear that they might feel more comfortable from a grip standpoint. The 3200 might be too big as it relates to holsters, pouches, etc. I am asking for opinions across the board, not just a beauty contest ;)

Based on Asphyx reply, I might just go ahead and get a 3x00 variant... probably the prettiest one :D

[sanjsrik]

I have the seidio battery and extended battery hard cover, it has a rubber"y" grippy feeling to it. Looks fine and all in black. My holster fits just fine.

Not sure what beauty part of a phone has to do with it, you could have a really beautiful dead phone, but well, it's just a really beautiful brick then.

[tisenberg]

Thanks,

Has anyone found a charging base that works with a phone (6800) that has the extended battery installed? I don't want to unplug the battery to charge it and I'm trying to get away for the cable bit, I liked the base that the 6700 had.

[sanjsrik]

I've done EXTENSIVE looking for this exact thing, and so far have had to mod 2 normal cradles so I can use them with a super extended battery.

The cradles because they had to be modded didn't have anything to support the device standing up, finally gave up and just use the cable on the desktop.

[seidioseidio]

Thanks,

Has anyone found a charging base that works with a phone (6800) that has the extended battery installed? I don't want to unplug the battery to charge it and I'm trying to get away for the cable bit, I liked the base that the 6700 had.Here are a couple of options for you.


http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=832

http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=833


The standard dock has a 3.5mm audio port that allows you to plug into external speakers, while the Jr. version is simple sync & charge. Both will work with extended batteries.


Thanks,

[sanjsrik]

Here are a couple of options for you.


http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=832

http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=833


The standard dock has a 3.5mm audio port that allows you to plug into external speakers, while the Jr. version is simple sync & charge. Both will work with extended batteries.


Thanks,

NEITHER one of these answers the original request. The only difference between these two cradles is that one lets you keep the rubberized case on the device while charging. That is NOT the same as charging while having the extended battery IN the device using a cradle. I too would like this option. I've asked for this months ago. I have a super extended battery with a rubberized case and want a cradle that accommodates that and a spare battery to charge from the cradle as well.

To date, nothing like this exists.