How comfortable is it to carry the Note with an extended battery?

johncommode · Feb 19, 2013

I have read several reviews of extended batteries for the Note. So putting the tech specs aside, how comfortable is it to carry around the already big Note with an extended battery case? Are there any brands that are better than others in this regard?

I currently carry around an extra battery, but I always forget to charge the extra battery on days when I end up swapping them out. I was thinking about purchasing an extended battery/case, but I don't want to be carrying around a brick either. I spend a lot of time traveling where Iike to have my phone easily accesible in my front pants pocket.

briand.mooreg · Feb 19, 2013

johncommode said:
I have read several reviews of extended batteries for the Note. So putting the tech specs aside, how comfortable is it to carry around the already big Note with an extended battery case? Are there any brands that are better than others in this regard?

I currently carry around an extra battery, but I always forget to charge the extra battery on days when I end up swapping them out. I was thinking about purchasing an extended battery/case, but I don't want to be carrying around a brick either. I spend a lot of time traveling where Iike to have my phone easily accesible in my front pants pocket.

I find pros and cons. The extended battery does make it easier to grip. But of course its harder to put in a pocket.

I use one all the time.

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brookssw · Feb 19, 2013

I carry my phone in my front pants pocket without issue. It's s little tight in some jeans with smaller pockets, but overall it works just fine with extended battery. Biggest issue I've had is lack of a case so while I drop it rarely, when I do it comes apart into three pieces(phone, battery, back case)

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dugryce · Feb 19, 2013

brookssw said:
I carry my phone in my front pants pocket without issue. It's s little tight in some jeans with smaller pockets, but overall it works just fine with extended battery. Biggest issue I've had is lack of a case so while I drop it rarely, when I do it comes apart into three pieces(phone, battery, back case)

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I sell Honda's...with grueling schedule... and smart phone dependent, it carries well...I put white grip tape in a pattern...looks & feels good. Works well in front pocket, too!

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ddochi11 · Feb 19, 2013

I think it's fine. Because the phone is already big, the extra "hump" is not too hard to get used to.

I got a metal bumper case to work with the extended battery. I posted a picture in the other thread for 5200mah battery. If you drop it, it will still come apart most of the time.

I did use a cheap TPU case and cut out a hole for the hump and that works out fine as well. This will keep the phone together better if you drop it, but it was a really cheap TPU case, so I ditched it eventually for the bumper, which looked alot slicker.

johncommode · Feb 20, 2013

ddochi11 said:
I think it's fine. Because the phone is already big, the extra "hump" is not too hard to get used to.

I got a metal bumper case to work with the extended battery. I posted a picture in the other thread for 5200mah battery. If you drop it, it will still come apart most of the time.

I did use a cheap TPU case and cut out a hole for the hump and that works out fine as well. This will keep the phone together better if you drop it, but it was a really cheap TPU case, so I ditched it eventually for the bumper, which looked alot slicker.

I just took a look at that thread. I think I might get one to have on extended travel days. It does look kind of goofy IMO, but it will serve a purpose. Thanks for the response.

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ddochi11 · Feb 20, 2013

Yes... I have grown used to the look, but when I take out my phone in public, people do ask "what the heck is that?"

I don't think it is as ridiculous, but people do. But, it is nice when you are on the road. I lasted almost 3 full days in the mountains with the extended and stock batteries.

Partridge86 · Feb 20, 2013

I love mine and I also have the case for the Hyperion extended battery for the international note and it fits fine.

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brookssw · Feb 20, 2013

Partridge86 said:
I love mine and I also have the case for the Hyperion extended battery for the international note and it fits fine.

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Can you link me to this case? Also, did you have to do any modifications to make it fit?

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uffdapower · Feb 21, 2013

I'm just carrying 2 batteries... It's pretty fricken great
One in my phone charges like usual and I got a wall charger for the second
Picked the official Samsung battery from at&t for $30 and got the wall charge free from a friend

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netter.159 · Feb 21, 2013

yes, no problems with the case for everyday use, however you might find using the phone with one hand isn't as easy anymore.

I consider myself pretty good with one hand on the Note, but the extended battery makes that a real challenge.

Partridge86 · Feb 22, 2013

http://www.hyperionea.com/product/h...te-extended-battery-honeycomb-tpu-case-black/

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lastdeadmouse · Feb 24, 2013

I find it much easier to put in my pocket than the with the normal battery and attached to the charger.

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TE TOQUE · Feb 25, 2013

I bought the extended battery with hump initially and only used it when I knew I wouldnt be able to have power for awhile. It became more of bulk issue, i ended up just ordering an extra battery and just swap out.

BigBison420 · Feb 27, 2013

uffdapower said:
I'm just carrying 2 batteries... It's pretty fricken great
One in my phone charges like usual and I got a wall charger for the second
Picked the official Samsung battery from at&t for $30 and got the wall charge free from a friend

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wow, talk about grabbing your ankles! I bet you paid extra taxes too

I don't know why everybody complains about the size.... i mean DUUUHHHH it's gonna be friggin huge it's 5400mah..... Still though, never had an issue with putting it in my pockets... if people having that issue, they need to stop wearing them damn skinny girl jeans ....

Sqb · Apr 7, 2013

delete........

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briand.mooreg · Apr 7, 2013

I use my extended battery everyday, no problems here.

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bigbuc · Apr 8, 2013

I have one in 24/7. I keep it in my shirt pocket, run a ranch, no extra case/cover. I'm on 4g only, no real internet out here where the bear does his business.
Doesn't fall out, get too wet from sweat, or broken... I'm due an upgrade but waiting on note 3 or price drop on note 2 and an extended battery for it.
if I just used the OEM battery it'd be dead in 3 hours or less since my data is on all the time...

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knoshann · May 5, 2013

bigbuc said:
I have one in 24/7. I keep it in my shirt pocket, run a ranch, no extra case/cover. I'm on 4g only, no real internet out here where the bear does his business.
Doesn't fall out, get too wet from sweat, or broken... I'm due an upgrade but waiting on note 3 or price drop on note 2 and an extended battery for it.
if I just used the OEM battery it'd be dead in 3 hours or less since my data is on all the time...

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Which battery do you have?

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bigbuc · May 6, 2013

The tmart <$10 one for i717... I had two because going to 4g only ate my battery and I thought it was just wearing out.

I found it was easier to hold...fit ok in my shirt pocket.
When I syill had satellite internet it lasted all day usually. But I think I'm getting almost the same performance out of the i317 oem battery.

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