HTC Touch Diamond Battery BA S270

[walshieau]

anyone know of a distributor with stock or stock arriving soon? Expansys reckon 01/08/08 and im not waiting that long...

[someone1234]

thats the standard battery?

a quick google shows the earliest as 24th July. Don't you want to wait and see what this extended battery with replacement back is like?

[walshieau]

thats the standard battery?

a quick google shows the earliest as 24th July. Don't you want to wait and see what this extended battery with replacement back is like?

hell no, the thinner the better....

[someone1234]

yeah i agree.. but it depends on how much thicker the phone is and how bad the existing battery is. At least it won't look ugly with a big ass bulge like some of the other aftermarket batteries

[richardirv]

Play.com have the standard battery for £14.99. Out on the 9th

I have 2 on order!! Hehe

Rich

[zorba]

How are you planning to charge your two extra batteries when you get them? I went through this on the Kaiser and it is kind of a pain to swap them out just to recharge them. Eventually I bought a third party charging stand with an external battery charger but, after two replacements that did not charge the battery, I gave up. Based on my three days with the standard battery, I would say it woud be a good idea to wait and get the dimensions of the extended battery. I have seen my battery getting drained in 3-4 hours (reminds me of the xda-flame).

Z

[deCorvett]

hell no, the thinner the better....

Yes, but it's possible to make OEM-sized extended batteries... I'm carrying one on my Treo right now, just 25% more battery life.

Seidio does it., just wait.

[chandrasekharm18]

While on the road I'm using the iPower Pro PoGo to change my Diamond. I use an dual usb adapter that simultaneously allows charging and the use of the wired headset.
The PoGo is flat, 1/3" x 2" x 3 1/2", has a standard usb connector for the standard Diamond usb cable and it has at least 20 hours worth of extra charge. It fits nicely in my bag which I carry with me everywhere I go.

[galinha]

anyone know of a distributor with stock or stock arriving soon? Expansys reckon 01/08/08 and im not waiting that long...

www.expansys.pt

They have 80 .

[kiowa79]

While on the road I'm using the iPower Pro PoGo to change my Diamond. I use an dual usb adapter that simultaneously allows charging and the use of the wired headset.
The PoGo is flat, 1/3" x 2" x 3 1/2", has a standard usb connector for the standard Diamond usb cable and it has at least 20 hours worth of extra charge. It fits nicely in my bag which I carry with me everywhere I go.

The vendor says:

Charging tips for iPod , Sony PSP , Blackberry (all models), Treo 600(s)/700(s), Moto RAZR (V3), Samsung , Nokia , Sony Ericsson phones and other devices that use a mini-USB charging port

So if it is only for mini-USB ports, how can you plug it into the HTC 11 pin connection? :confused:

[MasK]

The vendor says:


So if it is only for mini-USB ports, how can you plug it into the HTC 11 pin connection? :confused:

For charging/synching, the HTC 11-pin IS the miniUSB port.
The extra features that the HTC 11-pin connector (aka extUSB) is that it transports audio as well.

[h4waii]

ExtUSB is one reason why I am HTC hardare fo' life.

But yes, anything that can be charged via USB and MiniUSB, can be charged via ExtUSB. Heck, I charge mine with an old Blackberry charger that is 5v @ .5mAh instead of 1mAh.

[richardirv]

How are you planning to charge your two extra batteries when you get them? I went through this on the Kaiser and it is kind of a pain to swap them out just to recharge them. Eventually I bought a third party charging stand with an external battery charger but, after two replacements that did not charge the battery, I gave up. Based on my three days with the standard battery, I would say it woud be a good idea to wait and get the dimensions of the extended battery. I have seen my battery getting drained in 3-4 hours (reminds me of the xda-flame).

Z

I hadn't thought about that but It really isn't going to be often that I will need more that one battery, I am only getting them for when I am out walking and I know its gonna be a long day, nice to have spares! and I will just charge them in the phone the night before!!

I will defiantly be getting an extended one if they ever come out too but for £14.99 each now you can't knock that!!

Rich

[sandervanzijl]

got a message from seido.

they will have diamond stuff the end of july. so hopefully the will have an oem battery with more capacity.

[kiowa79]

For charging/synching, the HTC 11-pin IS the miniUSB port.
The extra features that the HTC 11-pin connector (aka extUSB) is that it transports audio as well.

What I meant is that phisically you cannot connect a standard mini USB charger into the Diamond's 11 pin input. As the vendor says the do not provide an adaptor for HTC devices, so maybe he is using some extra stuff purchased somewhere.

[sandervanzijl]

What I meant is that phisically you cannot connect a standard mini USB charger into the Diamond's 11 pin input. As the vendor says the do not provide an adaptor for HTC devices, so maybe he is using some extra stuff purchased somewhere.

i am not sure if we are talking about the same thing here.
but if you turn around your standard mini usb connection, you can insert it into the 11-pin usb and charge your phone, exchange data (depends on the quality of your cable), active sync etc.

you do not need the 11 pin usb connector for this.

[Darrenives]

How are you planning to charge your two extra batteries when you get them? I went through this on the Kaiser and it is kind of a pain to swap them out just to recharge them. Eventually I bought a third party charging stand with an external battery charger but, after two replacements that did not charge the battery, I gave up. Based on my three days with the standard battery, I would say it woud be a good idea to wait and get the dimensions of the extended battery. I have seen my battery getting drained in 3-4 hours (reminds me of the xda-flame).

Z

There is definitely going to be an extended battery. Also to answer the question above there is also going to be a separate battery charger, so you can charge the battery in the phone and another one in the charger at the same time. Should satisfy most peoples requirements.


And to pre-empt the "how do you know" questions, its all on HTCs Diamond accessories page...
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_phone.aspx?i=163250
Ok, the extended battery isn't there yet, but the desktop charger states that it has two insert covers, one for normal battery and one for extended battery. Also those inserts can be bought separately.

[davemazo]

I`ve just bought this from Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-Battery-Desktop-Charger-for-HTC-Touch-Diamond-P3700_W0QQitemZ300242232400QQihZ020QQcategoryZ7544 6QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713.m153.l126 2

Works fine and for the total price of £10.98 for 2 batteries and a charger it seemed a bargain.
The only gripes I have are the HTC cable doesn`t fit the charger, it needs a mini USB cable which luckily I have several of. Also the 3 Leds for showing the charging state are very bright and light up the room.

[ceevee369]

For charging/synching, the HTC 11-pin IS the miniUSB port.
The extra features that the HTC 11-pin connector (aka extUSB) is that it transports audio as well.

It is supposed to export VIDEO also.
I saw somewhere a picture of the cradle with a HTC usb to Cinch original cable. (there is another thread on Video-out debate)

[RandomDude]

Has anyone heard anything more about the Seidio OEM size extended battery?

They'll sell Thousands!

[pharizna]

Is not ready yet :(

http://www.seidioonline.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1915