Hello! Has anyone gotten the Droid X/ X2 PowerSkin case for their X2? I was curious how well it worked.
Thanks in advance!
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I haven't tried the power skin, but I know the Seidio Active case for the DX works perfectly. It has two layers, one rubber, and then a hard shell that goes around it. But it's pretty skinny, they also have a skinnier one layer hard shell that works for it too. They both keep the shape of the phone and both protect it really well! They are also rather cheap on the price! Around $30!
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Thanks - I have used those and I like them. But this is a type of case with a built in battery. Here's from their web site:
http://www.power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1503mdx/motorola-droidx-powerskin.html
They're pricey and I was curious to get anyone's input on how good they are before I took the plunge on one myself.
Oh sh*t! That's awesome!
I want one of those!!!
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wish i would of saw this before tonight i just bought a extended battery and otterbox case(which i love otterbox). but this is really cool. if i dont like my extended battery ill have to give this a shot if you guys review it well.
Here is great thread for you DX2 user wonder to get a powerskin. I have one and have no complaints. It works just like what I suppose to do. Once in a while my phone gets hot in a charge/discharge. This is because the phone is charging and the skin is discharging and when the skin discharges it produces heat. So just don't use it heavily or it will bring the phone to over heating. I have provided a great link from the Evo forums to help DX2 owners if you want to get a PowerSkin. If your are interested just click the link below to here about other Evo users opinions.
Extended Battery Vs PowerSkin battery Case
Thanks for that!
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Clarkkent434 said:
Here is great thread for you DX2 user wonder to get a powerskin. I have one and have no complaints. It works just like what I suppose to do. Once in a while my phone gets hot in a charge/discharge. This is because the phone is charging and the skin is discharging and when the skin discharges it produces heat. So just don't use it heavily or it will bring the phone to over heating. I have provided a great link from the Evo forums to help DX2 owners if you want to get a PowerSkin. If your are interested just click the link below to here about other Evo users opinions.
Extended Battery Vs PowerSkin battery Case
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Thanks for posting that. After reading all that hate and then reading similar hate on Amazon, I definitely will not be picking this up. Such a shame as it seems like a really good idea.
moz90 said:
wish i would of saw this before tonight i just bought a extended battery and otterbox case(which i love otterbox). but this is really cool. if i dont like my extended battery ill have to give this a shot if you guys review it well.
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Does the otterbox fit with the extened battery??? Which extended battery did u get? and which otterbox did u buy??? I would love to be able to have both on the phone... That would be awesom!!!
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Does the otterbox fit with the extened battery??? Which extended battery did u get? and which otterbox did u buy??? I would love to be able to have both on the phone... That would be awesom!!!
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This. Does the ob fit the extended battery?
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Are there any cases available for this yet?
I posted some pics of in the post. Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336421
those cases look really nice, joel!
Best color selection I've seen.
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Thunderbolt
agreed; he's got some great looking cases, and i love the little android designs! haha
I've been getting the Seidio Surface cases for my wife's HTC phones for the last 3 years. I really like them, but the color selection leaves much to be desired.
i refuse to EVER buy seideio again. they're nothing but a ripoff; i bought that fabled 1750 mah battery for my eris back in the day, and it turns out the damn thing is barely a 1400 rating. the stock 1500 htc lasted longer than that! seideio products are crap and overpriced haha
pink eh?... that's hot
really though, we just need some Line-X y0
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i refuse to EVER buy seideio again. they're nothing but a ripoff; i bought that fabled 1750 mah battery for my eris back in the day, and it turns out the damn thing is barely a 1400 rating. the stock 1500 htc lasted longer than that! seideio products are crap and overpriced haha
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*shrug* I have liked their cases so far. They aren't cheap, but they have protected my wife's phones well. Her Thunderbolt is like new. And that's with the surface, the lowest layer of protection.
I have heard bad things about their batteries though, even before your comments, so I will have to remember to stay away from those.
def. i'm sure their cases are great, but after the sour taste i was left with from their batteries, i just wouldn't do business with them again, yaknow?
Here they have original htc cases for rezound
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-rezound-accessories.html
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I posted some pics of in the post. Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336421
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Heh, sweet. I was looking intently at these over the weekend, now I'm surely getting one.
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Heh, sweet. I was looking intently at these over the weekend, now I'm surely getting one.
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Did you get one?
Ok DROID x2 peeps I am looking for opinions on your favorite case and extended battery.. but,......
I do not want any extra bulk...
So far looking at the otterbox commuter series for a case
But I am stumped on a battery.. I want more power but no extra bulk.... ne suggestions.. hook a brotha up please... ne batteries out there that add no bulk and are SUBSTANTIALLY better than stock battery
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Can you let me know how that Otterbox works out for you if you decide to get it? I'm interested in getting a case too but I haven't been able to find out that doesn't add a significant amount of bulk on it...
Well I got the otterbox commuter series and to me it is well worth it.. im the type of person that does not like bulk and this case adds almost none for the amount of protection it gets from this awesome case.. it has an inner skin that covers all home keys and all ports including headphones usb etc.. then there is a nice hard outter shell.. phone feels great in my hand so I would say real nice case and I recommend
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Ok DROID x2 peeps I am looking for opinions on your favorite case and extended battery.. but,......
I do not want any extra bulk...
So far looking at the otterbox commuter series for a case
But I am stumped on a battery.. I want more power but no extra bulk.... ne suggestions.. hook a brotha up please... ne batteries out there that add no bulk and are SUBSTANTIALLY better than stock battery
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All I know is Kraken 2 cases all have defects so stay away from them
Kevin3328 said:
Ok DROID x2 peeps I am looking for opinions on your favorite case and extended battery.. but,......
I do not want any extra bulk...
So far looking at the otterbox commuter series for a case
But I am stumped on a battery.. I want more power but no extra bulk.... ne suggestions.. hook a brotha up please... ne batteries out there that add no bulk and are SUBSTANTIALLY better than stock battery
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Mugen Power makes an 1800mAh battery that's the same size as the stock 1540mAh. Been using it for a few months now, works great!
Cheesebread thanks.. I will be looking into this
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If you want a case that adds no bulk then I think the best option is this knock off to the case-mate barely there series. You can find it at monoprice.com for dirt cheap. As long as all you want it to be able to do is protect it from scratches.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083310&p_id=7593&seq=1&format=2
The commuter is pretty nice
Motoroloa BH6X extended battery. No extra bulk. Can use the stock battery cover.
$6 on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Exte...QCOK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1328218402&sr=8-3
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Motoroloa BH6X extended battery. No extra bulk. Can use the stock battery cover.
$6 on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Exte...QCOK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1328218402&sr=8-3
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If you order one from amazon, contact the seller and tell them to read the batch number on the back. If it's SNN5893A, don't buy it.
You likely wont find a battery that offers a lot more power and is the same size as stock. I have a 3800mah extended battery, well over double the stock battery, and it's double the thickness. It came with a shock resistant case too. I love this thing. I haven't charged my phone since Saturday, and I used to have to do so every night.
For a small battery boost, you can try Motorola's extended battery, which I think is 1750mah.
Remember that when searching for batteries, you can also use the original X batteries. This applies to cases too as far as I know.
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If you order one from amazon, contact the seller and tell them to read the batch number on the back. If it's SNN5893A, don't buy it.
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I've already purchased it. There is nothing wrong with it.
Seidio active... I like but no screen protector... any suggestions that work with this case?
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I also have a seidio active. It is a two part case with a soft rubber inner and rigid rubber/poly? outside. (the outside is not plastic Great protection, minimal bulk.
The otterbox's are very nice, but do get bulky.
i've got the bh6x, totally not worth it, if I had it to do over again I'd get a stupid huge battery like that 3800mah. I have an otterbox commuter, its in a drawer somewhere. what a pain in the ass that case was.
I've been caseless for a while now. don't know why I ever put that stupid crap on my phone, all it did was make the damn thing run hotter and hold dirt against the phone, scratching the crap out of it. and when I'd sweat it would always think my finger was touching the screen on the side where the case slightly overlapped the gorilla glass.
I basically work in construction (audiovisual field engineer/lead installation tech/commissioning engineer) and my phone gets abused. flat out. zero issues, one scratch on the screen (caused by the otterbox) but whatever, it's a phone, it's not a freakin decoration!
and you kids, whining about bulk should have carried around an early windows mobile smartphone. you wanna talk about bulk? the entire X2 could just about fit inside the battery compartment of my old 8125. I kinda wish this phone had more "bulk" so it would actually fill up my hand.
hell, I miss being able to tell which pocket my phone was in by feel.
I use the OtterBox "all rubber case" I forget the model and just cut out the key area so you have direct access to the keys. I do not even use the battery door anymore with this case. It will handle any battery this way. I use it with a screen protection of course . Get the x or x2 ver.
The best part about the Motorola extended battery is that it's slim enough to fit inside most if not all cases. I have it and it lasts me all day and has been compatible with every case I've ever owned.
I got a mugen extended battery for x-mas and was wondering if anyone knew of a case for the extended fit? I've looked all over but unable to find one. Thanks
I have been looking for one, for weeks now, Ebay, Amazon sor far nobody carry them. Even if is a TDP one. I just cannot carry the phone naked.
Well it looks like noone is even reading or sayin anything about a case for this phone with the extended battery.
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I got a mugen extended battery for x-mas and was wondering if anyone knew of a case for the extended fit? I've looked all over but unable to find one. Thanks
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I'm looking at the mugen extended battery. How is it working out for you? Pro's.. Con's?
Tks
It works great but I went back to the stock battery. I was bangin up my phone to much without a case.
Have you considered getting a silicone case?
Just do a quick google search/
May be worth looking at and it should stretch over the battery.
X batt case.
Have you looked at Seido cases? My understanding is tht they make a case tht works with their xtended batt and cover. Hope this helps.
I just ordered an extended battery. Am going to attempt to mod my otter box so it fits. I will post pics when I get the battery and nod done with a how to.
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MedicStuder said:
I just ordered an extended battery. Am going to attempt to mod my otter box so it fits. I will post pics when I get the battery and nod done with a how to.
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Have you got that done yet?
Sprint has a case for the HTC EVO that will work.
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Sprint has a case for the HTC EVO that will work.
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Link? Would love to see it!
I'm sorry It's a leather pouch you wear on your belt. Not a wrap around the phone type of case. My bad.
This would be the holy grail of photon accessories. Just performed a painstaking search of amazon and the seidio site (I saw that they sometimes make compatible cases), unfortunately, came up with nothing.
There's another thread about extended batteries where one of the people is going to attempt to modify his Otterbox Defender, and give instructions on how to do the same. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23379692&postcount=12
Here's hoping someone addresses the need for extended batteries sans naked phone.
Modded Holster
Don't know if this helps the predicament, but if you just try to add a few more millimeters on each side of the holster that's being sold at the sprint store (i did this with foam stickers) your phone will slide right in and stay snug. Not exactly a case, but i found that i haven't yet dropped my phone by using a holster. (fingers crossed)
Hey everyone,
I recently purchased my HTC Amaze and love it. I'm new to the rooting and flashing scene but having fun getting to see what I can do.
I've been looking at all the different cases and keep debating on the kraken and the powerskin. Wondering if a battery case is worth more than just buying an extra battery.
Has anyone tried a Powerskin case? If so, how was it? I looked at the Powerskin threads in other forums but want to see if there is anything specific with the HTC amaze.
Is the powerskin a good idea? bad?
Thanks!
I haven't tried the powerskin. But I did do some reading and most of the feedback was negative. Makes phone really bulky, had problems charging, pack heating up, difficulty of plugging in the micro to the phone...
The design wasn't for the amaze. It was made for a different phone but works on the amaze. Look at the back piece it has a long opening for the camera..
I went with an Anker 1900mah that came with a charger. My stock battery can last upto 16hrs but with heavy use it doesn't last too long. Anker for a backup to get through the rest of the day.
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Thanks for the advice! I'm glad someone outbid me on ebay.
And I'm glad you pointed out that it doesn't really fit on the htc but it just happens to.
Cheshire.Love said:
Hey everyone,
I recently purchased my HTC Amaze and love it. I'm new to the rooting and flashing scene but having fun getting to see what I can do.
I've been looking at all the different cases and keep debating on the kraken and the powerskin. Wondering if a battery case is worth more than just buying an extra battery.
Has anyone tried a Powerskin case? If so, how was it? I looked at the Powerskin threads in other forums but want to see if there is anything specific with the HTC amaze.
Is the powerskin a good idea? bad?
Thanks!
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I tried this for the mt4g and it was awful. It was awkward to put on and it made the phone very bulky. I would recommend the D3O case from tmo or a soft gel skin. I've always used those and have always been satisfied
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So i went against EVERYTHING i read and puchased this... It made it 21 days, POS i only bought it because i thought well they had to have fixed it? No..... What a waste of time and money!!!!!!!
Sent from something AMAZING!!!!
I just got the battery from seidio thats 4000 mah ITS A GO! it drains slow even when im on 1.5 ghz awesome battery guys definitley a worth buy i got better battery life when i kept it on charge for hours so if your not sure to get the battery or not and if u dont mind the little thickness guys this battery is awesome.
EDIT: the power button is a bit hard to press you will have to press it hard(TWSS) ?
Please do a little testing and report the behaviour.
I think (if your results stay good) I will give it a try.
chris115379 said:
Please do a little testing and report the behaviour.
I think (if your results stay good) I will give it a try.
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Sure will do ! , will report back ASAP ill go on for day or more if it last and im gonna share your results but im on 1.5 ghz so ur results will probably be higher if your in 1.2 ghz or something like that.
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Sure will do ! , will report back ASAP ill go on for day or more if it last and im gonna share your results but im on 1.5 ghz so ur results will probably be higher if your in 1.2 ghz or something like that.
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I just got 23 hours out of the full battery with moderate-high usage and not to mention the fact im on 1.5 ghz but if you are lower you can EASILY get alot more
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4000mah that's alot of battery juice ...Is it worth the bulk?
You can get the 3500 mah battery for the same bulk as the 4000.when I first got the battery I still haven't removed it or thinking of that for me it's worth it the bulk that is but for some 55$ is a bit over for a battery price
yeah in that case might as well go with the 4000mah... I should probably upgrade myself still using stock battery...usually last me around 70% of the day
Sorry to drudge this up, but how's the battery holding up? Is the Seidio backplate really as bad of a fit as everyone says it is? I am seriously considering getting one cuz I wanna use my phone all day instead of sparingly.
HTC Evo 3D Custom Battery
Thanks for sharing the story, I currently have the default 1.71 battery and I mean like it lasts for the day with low/moderate usage but it isn't enough for me. How much did you pay this battery and where can I purchase it from? :good:
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Sorry to drudge this up, but how's the battery holding up? Is the Seidio backplate really as bad of a fit as everyone says it is? I am seriously considering getting one cuz I wanna use my phone all day instead of sparingly.
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This battery is extremely well. That extra 500 of juice as proven itself useful.
As far as the size, people will get over it. I had a few buddies comment on my phones size and I kindly tell them I wasn't blessed with small hands like them, so to me, it's not big.
Bottom, the price tag for the battery and full package protective case has already paid itself off in my last convoy. Dropped while I was loading up cargo on the deuce and a half and it didn't shatter. When I was in the field, I had the only working cell phone pass the two week mark.
So if you're on your phone a lot and don't always have a power source to charge, this and the 3500 battery are for you. I had the 3500, but again, that extra 500 made a difference with me.
What phone is this for?
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The EVO 3D
thakrew317 said:
What phone is this for?
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Um, you're in the HTC EVO 3D forum, what do you think?
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Sounds good, i'm guessing it fits in the original back cover? No need for an aftermarket one?
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Sounds good, i'm guessing it fits in the original back cover? No need for an aftermarket one?
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Ir comes with a replacement cover. It's almost identical to this. which is a re-badged Seidio 3500mah with cover. Picked one up for $10 including shipping, well worth it IMHO.
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Sounds good, i'm guessing it fits in the original back cover? No need for an aftermarket one?
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dvanburen said:
Ir comes with a replacement cover. It's almost identical to this. which is a re-badged Seidio 3500mah with cover. Picked one up for $10 including shipping, well worth it IMHO.
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I bought that battery from cowboom in September when this was posted, and it definitely needs the expanded replacement cover as it is about twice as thick as the stock battery. The cover fits well though, unlike the Seidio that has has gaps at bottom of the phone for a lot of people, including me.
There's no way that a 3500mah battery could use the normal cover. Here's the Amazon listing for the same battery where the photos more clearly show the larger cover.
ramjet73
How good is the 4000mah battery and where can I get it
pancho32392 said:
How good is the 4000mah battery and where can I get it
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I got it for 50 $ at the time on Amazon.com, it was 99 $ on the seidio website..lol
pancho32392 said:
How good is the 4000mah battery and where can I get it
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If you're in the US you can get the specially designed branded version made for Best Buy on EBay for under $20. Just search for Platinum instead of Seidio. You can get the cases cheaper that way also if you decide to stay with a factory battery although I've seen a few surface extended cases for less than $10.
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bsoplinger said:
If you're in the US you can get the specially designed branded version made for Best Buy on EBay for under $20. Just search for Platinum instead of Seidio.
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Is that different from the one that was previously linked for $7+shipping on the CowBoom subsidiary of BestBuy?
dvanburen said:
Ir comes with a replacement cover. It's almost identical to this. which is a re-badged Seidio 3500mah with cover. Picked one up for $10 including shipping, well worth it IMHO.
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ramjet73