Anyone thinking about putting this case on? I had on my NOTE II and it was not bad at all.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ultr...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd755e58a
As a matter of fact I was looking at this case this morning. I think it will make a good Christmas present to myself. Lol
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They make your gorgeous phone look like an iphone and I am done with iphones.
Wow billet cnc that is pretty cool. At first I though it had a solid screen cover that was removable in a safety deposit box kind of way, at that point I would have bought one. but that was showing how to put the back on, not the usage.
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Anyone thinking about putting this case on? I had on my NOTE II and it was not bad at all.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Ultr...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3cd755e58a
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I would consider it, but I'm worried about signal loss.
It's seems in the photo that the spen would be hard to get out.
Looks great but that silk screening on the back is horrendous and I'm not convinced it won't screw with the signals.
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Looks great but that silk screening on the back is horrendous and I'm not convinced it won't screw with the signals.
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exactly,,after I looked again that silk screen it would have blow the deal. But the concept is good. The N3, really think missed the mark on the chrome surround rim it should be much gippier/sharp edged. after a couple weeks use still not used to it. It looks great and speaks to the history of phones that had a solid horizontal sheet of steel in them, is retro Bond like, but it is just too slippery I just ordered a bounce case to see if I'm more comfortable handling it. I haven't been able to relax with it yet moving from desk to car to home to it's most common spot Oxford shirt pocket.(a la pen protector IT nerd.). Ultimately I want a soft zipper less bag on belt loops that has room for 7 cards and USB key but the phone should still be grippier in hand.
Here's one without the silk screening on the back.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161130987126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm thinking of ordering one also but now it's a matter of reception.
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exactly,,after I looked again that silk screen it would have blow the deal. But the concept is good. The N3, really think missed the mark on the chrome surround rim it should be much gippier/sharp edged. after a couple weeks use still not used to it. It looks great and speaks to the history of phones that had a solid horizontal sheet of steel in them, is retro Bond like, but it is just too slippery I just ordered a bounce case to see if I'm more comfortable handling it. I haven't been able to relax with it yet moving from desk to car to home to it's most common spot Oxford shirt pocket.(a la pen protector IT nerd.). Ultimately I want a soft zipper less bag on belt loops that has room for 7 cards and USB key but the phone should still be grippier in hand.
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Looks great but that silk screening on the back is horrendous and I'm not convinced it won't screw with the signals.
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Here's one without the silk screening on the back.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161130987126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm thinking of ordering one also but now it's a matter of reception.
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Not much money for cnc billet, if it meets your requirements GET IT. if you zoom browser on the bronze assembly it looks like there is some foam tape along the edge where the phone makes contact. Seems like a real engineer has been influencing this build at some level. I'm in the auto industry and foam and glue are the bread and butter of building.
If it had micro cut machining along the edge I would have already bought it.
They really do make your phone look like a giant iPhone lol its looks good tho. But not a apple fan
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Here's one without the silk screening on the back.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/161130987126?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
I'm thinking of ordering one also but now it's a matter of reception.
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I bought one, If I build my ideal belt pouch I think this will be much nicer than the Bounce for phone alone, 20$ for billet machined is too good to pass up regardless of what from it will eventually take. I'm anticipating the anodizing to be rather thin but that may be good or bad. torched or steampunk look is possible.
also men of the world keep your finger nails short, even if you don't work, at least pretend.
I just purchased one also, just too s*xy looking to pass up
Im planning to use with a Qi charger and reciever I bought two weeks ago. I'll not be using the stock battery cover so hopefully it will work fine.
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I bought one, If I build my ideal belt pouch I think this will be much nicer than the Bounce for phone alone, 20$ for billet is too good to pass up regardless of what from it will eventually take. I'm anticipating the anodizing to be rather thin but that may be good or bad.
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I just purchased one also, just too s*xy looking to pass up
Im planning to use with a Qi charger and reciever I bought two weeks ago. I'll not be using the stock battery cover so hopefully it will work fine.
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Me too, I set out thinking the stock S View wireless would be perfect but this weekend I've change my mind. Have an off market sensor and charge pad rdered and just gonna roll with it. If it doesn't work well by that time the stock kit will be available and we can start over.
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I was so about to get one of these for my note II, but it was $70 back then, plus it came out around 6 months after I got my phone, wasn't going to buy an expensive case when the new phone was around the corner...
Now I ponder to get this or stick with my flip cover, I love the S-view case and the flip cover on my note II was nice too, but this looks oh-so-nice
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ooh just realized this case has screws, no go for me, I swap batteries all the time... That's too bad :crying:
[/COLOR]That's not an issue for me thankfully. My battery lasts pretty much all day starting around 6am so I'm happy. I've also ordered the Anker 3200mah battery which prople are saying lasts longer then the stock Samsung so keeping my fingers crossed.
You could always use an external battery pack also for emergencies.
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[/COLOR]That's not an issue for me thankfully. My battery lasts pretty much all day starting around 6am so I'm happy. I've also ordered the Anker 3200mah battery which prople are saying lasts longer then the stock Samsung so keeping my fingers crossed.
You could always use an external battery pack also for emergencies.
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I have an Anker 10,000 Mah for my Nexus 10, but even then I hate to leave my phone plugged in all the time, and I use hotspot all the time, which eats battery for breakfast.
will an extended battery fit under the stock case? and isn't the stock battery 3300 MaH?
I haven't seen any extended batteries that fit under the stock case and I doubt they exist. There are some on eBay rated higher MaH but those are definitely bs.
Stock Samsung battery on the Note 3 is 3200mah
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I have an Anker 10,000 Mah for my Nexus 10, but even then I hate to leave my phone plugged in all the time, and I use hotspot all the time, which eats battery for breakfast.
will an extended battery fit under the stock case? and isn't the stock battery 3300 MaH?
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I haven't seen any extended batteries that fit under the stock case and I doubt they exist. There are some on eBay rated higher MaH but those are definitely bs.
Stock Samsung battery on the Note 3 is 3200mah
Yea ur right its 3200. 3300 just has a better ring to it.
And ebay batteries I wouldnt trust, I used to buy the cheap ones back when I had the evo line, but ever since I went samsung I always buy oem through the carrier, better warranty support that way too
I have an Anker 10,000 Mah for my Nexus 10, but even then I hate to leave my phone plugged in all the time, and I use hotspot all the time, which eats battery for breakfast.
will an extended battery fit under the stock case? and isn't the stock battery 3300 MaH?
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That is really sweet looking, I'll wait for a review from one of you guys and if its positive then Ima getting one too lol
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****AFTER SOME USAGE I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS CASE DUE TO SUB-PAR PERFORMANCE******
I received my Droidax case today and first impression is the case is made very well. It has a 1650mAh battery built in so you are doubling your battery life and protecting your phone the same time. I made a quick YouTube video of the case and have attached a few pictures below. The case makes the phone maybe 3/8 inch longer but when you compare it to the outer box commuter case its only 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch thicker. I tried to show this in the pictures below. Hopefully you can see it. I will report back on the battery life after some use. I'm really liking the looks of the case. I think it looks much nicer than the Samsung version that's out there and its like half the price.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdndOOEGOF0
Thanks for the video.
Might Get one.
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I am really digging on this! I like the 2 piece case design which makes it easier to remove the phone. Couple of questions:
1. It looks like the top and bottom mics are covered? I didnt see any holes.
2. Do you know if the phone can still be synced via USB with the cover on?
I had something like this for my iPhone. The major issue, as opposed to switching out to a larger battery, is that a lot of the charge "disapates" in the transfer process from the pack's microUSB to the phonel. Under optimal conditions, you're probably getting 60-75% of the pack's capacity.
Dranakin said:
I had something like this for my iPhone. The major issue, as opposed to switching out to a larger battery, is that a lot of the charge "disapates" in the transfer process from the pack's microUSB to the phonel. Under optimal conditions, you're probably getting 60-75% of the pack's capacity.
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Yup, I had the Mophie Juicepack Air for my iphone 3gs and I would get approximately 75% more charge. Though not optimal, is is still way better than not having the extra power.
tboooe said:
I am really digging on this! I like the 2 piece case design which makes it easier to remove the phone. Couple of questions:
1. It looks like the top and bottom mics are covered? I didnt see any holes.
2. Do you know if the phone can still be synced via USB with the cover on?
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Yes the holes are there. They are just small so its hard to see it on the video and pictures.
tboooe said:
Yup, I had the Mophie Juicepack Air for my iphone 3gs and I would get approximately 75% more charge. Though not optimal, is is still way better than not having the extra power.
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Yes the instructions say the case will actually use 25% of the batteries power to charge the phone so in essence you are getting 75% of a 1650 mAh battery or if you let the phone run down to 25% you can then turn the case on and charge the phone back to a 100% in theory. Unlike the Mophie Juice Pack this case will actually stop charging the phone once it hits 100%. The case at this point shuts off. Not as much waste. The Mophie would continuously charge the iPhone until it would run dead.
The big push around here has been the 2000mAh battery with cover and then a case to protect it all. That's a lot of $$$$. This case is only $50 with free shipping. $12 to the US for over night FedEx and your getting the case to protect and an additional 1650mAh in battery power.
tboooe said:
I am really digging on this! I like the 2 piece case design which makes it easier to remove the phone. Couple of questions:
1. It looks like the top and bottom mics are covered? I didnt see any holes.
2. Do you know if the phone can still be synced via USB with the cover on?
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Yes it can be synced while in the case.
Sorry to be redundant, but this case is actually made for our att sgs2, not the international sgs2 right?
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Caliesv said:
Sorry to be redundant, but this case is actually made for our att sgs2, not the international sgs2 right?
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Yes it fits the ATT.
U think u can link us? Lol sorry....just wanna make sure I get the right one
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Caliesv said:
U think u can link us? Lol sorry....just wanna make sure I get the right one
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Here you go.
http://www.droidax.com/power-pack-for-samsung-galaxy-s2.php
Impact on GPS,wifi, and cell signal?
Just curious if this case has any negative impact on the wifi, gps, and cell signal? I have a read few posts that shows certain cases impede the signal (i.e. Casemate Barely There Aluminum).
tboooe said:
Just curious if this case has any negative impact on the wifi, gps, and cell signal? I have a read few posts that shows certain cases impede the signal (i.e. Casemate Barely There Aluminum).
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I haven't noticed any issues so far. I'm always on WiFi at home and had no problems and as far as gps and cell no issues. Just used both yesterday.
Great review man, you even made it on their official Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/Droidax
HTC Chris said:
Great review man, you even made it on their official Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/Droidax
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Hey that's pretty awesome. Thanks for the heads up...
Thanks for the video! I ordered mine a couple hours ago. Should be shipped to me by the end of the week. This is exactly what I've been looking for.
They should pay you commission for making the sale.
Billy
Hey, just got this case. So far I do like the feel. I had a casemate which provided a lot of protection and the kick-stand (which I did not actually use much). The casemate was pretty large/heavy so moving to the Droidax is not much different other than now I have a lot more battery time!
Will have to see how it goes over time but so far so good. The one thing for people to consider is that this case does not provide any protection for the front of the phone (unlike the casemate)! If you drop your phone face down (especially if it slides) there will be damage to the screen I would think. Other than that not a bad case.
Cy
CykJopz said:
Hey, just got this case. So far I do like the feel. I had a casemate which provided a lot of protection and the kick-stand (which I did not actually use much). The casemate was pretty large/heavy so moving to the Droidax is not much different other than now I have a lot more battery time!
Will have to see how it goes over time but so far so good. The one thing for people to consider is that this case does not provide any protection for the front of the phone (unlike the casemate)! If you drop your phone face down (especially if it slides) there will be damage to the screen I would think. Other than that not a bad case.
Cy
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Glad you like it. As far as the screen, after watching some drop tests the s2 definitely outperforms the iPhone 4s. I would agree with you though. I do like it when the case wraps around the front a bit.
Got mine today. Its pretty cool. Good fit over all. The top doesn't sit flush with the body. Its about a 1 mm off in some places but not to bad. Sofar I like it. Defenetly got to get a srceen protector thou.
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I don't remember where I saw it, but I remember there being a Samsung Galaxy S II 2000 mAH battery that was NFC-Capable and required no bigger battery door.
Does anyone have the link?
Search ebay for this: GENUINE-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-i9100-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-2000mAh-HIGH-CAPACITY-COVER
I am new to this forum so I can't post a link yet.
I purchased it a few weeks ago for my At&t S2. It works great! When at home on the weekends my battery only goes down to about 70% by the end of the day, before it usually dropped to around 30-40%. Although the battery fits perfect the new cover was made to fit only the Korean version of the phone. I used an xacto knife and trimmed the interfering catches on the sides of the new cover so it fit in place. The end catches of the cover still fit. I then placed the phone in a TPU case which fit perfect without any budges or stretches. Actually feels better to handle and still weighs 8 grams less than my old iPhone 4.
dalea said:
Search ebay for this: GENUINE-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-i9100-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-2000mAh-HIGH-CAPACITY-COVER
I am new to this forum so I can't post a link yet.
I purchased it a few weeks ago for my At&t S2. It works great! When at home on the weekends my battery only goes down to about 70% by the end of the day, before it usually dropped to around 30-40%. Although the battery fits perfect the new cover was made to fit only the Korean version of the phone. I used an xacto knife and trimmed the interfering catches on the sides of the new cover so it fit in place. The end catches of the cover still fit. I then placed the phone in a TPU case which fit perfect without any budges or stretches. Actually feels better to handle and still weighs 8 grams less than my old iPhone 4.
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Looking at the pictures it seems that the new battery cover is every so slightly larger. Is that true?
Yes, the Korean battery cover makes the back of the phone flat instead of dipped at the bottom. Also recesses the camera window slightly which is good to protect it. Same texture on the new cover as the original one. It's too bad Samsung didn't make the catches the same on both covers.
The battery works w/o reboots when charging via USB?
So, does it say "Near Field Communication" on the back of the battery like the original 1650maH one?
I have an extra 2000 mAH NFC battery for sale. PM me.
The Korean 2000ma battery does say NFC on the back and I have not noticed any reboots when connected to my PC. I actually don't connect via USB very much, just use Kies air which works good.
dalea said:
Search ebay for this: GENUINE-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-i9100-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-2000mAh-HIGH-CAPACITY-COVER
I am new to this forum so I can't post a link yet.
I purchased it a few weeks ago for my At&t S2. It works great! When at home on the weekends my battery only goes down to about 70% by the end of the day, before it usually dropped to around 30-40%. Although the battery fits perfect the new cover was made to fit only the Korean version of the phone. I used an xacto knife and trimmed the interfering catches on the sides of the new cover so it fit in place. The end catches of the cover still fit. I then placed the phone in a TPU case which fit perfect without any budges or stretches. Actually feels better to handle and still weighs 8 grams less than my old iPhone 4.
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Would you say that the back would have no problem staying on if you didn't use a case? I have the car dock and a case won't fit, but I think the battery would. Thanks.
I have not tried to carry the phone without the external case. Mine won't fall off but doesn't require much effort to pop it off with a finger nail. I would be uneasy to use the Korean back without the external case. I did have to give up my home charger base because of using the external TPU case, but I felt it was justified by the extra protection provided by the case.
I have a Ballistic SG case on my phone. Would this battery possibly still fit?
Bowsa2511 said:
I don't remember where I saw it, but I remember there being a Samsung Galaxy S II 2000 mAH battery that was NFC-Capable and required no bigger battery door.
Does anyone have the link?
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I searched and all I'm finding are international sellers, which takes forever and in the past I've gotten several fakes from international sellers. Anyone know if Amazon or a US Seller has this extended ORIGINAL battery?
Thanks!
I am also hesitant to buy the battery from a foreign 3rd party seller. I spent about an hour and a half on Samsung Korea's website with google translate and I haven't been able to find it for sale on their site.
Adelaide. said:
I am also hesitant to buy the battery from a foreign 3rd party seller. I spent about an hour and a half on Samsung Korea's website with google translate and I haven't been able to find it for sale on their site.
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I MAY be going to Seoul in the next couple weeks... if I do end up going I'm def going to pick one of these up
So I got the Battery today, the battery cover doesn't fit perfectly. I had to get a buffer and do it to both sides of the insertion cover (left + right) for it to be "snugly", though I went overboard on the right side and it's pretty ugly if you look in between the cracks.
Bowsa2511 said:
So I got the Battery today, the battery cover doesn't fit perfectly. I had to get a buffer and do it to both sides of the insertion cover (left + right) for it to be "snugly", though I went overboard on the right side and it's pretty ugly if you look in between the cracks.
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Sounds far less than ideal. :-(
The less than perfect fit on the battery cover was not an issue for me. I knew of the issue before ordering the battery. What was important was extended battery life and I wanted to put the phone in a light weight case anyway. The TPU case was a perfect fit and affords a better grip then no case. I am running JuiceDefender in auto mode with a very stock AT&T phone. Bluetooth and wifi are always on and two imap email accounts. On work days I'm usually down to around 70% by night, weekends typically 80% left. I use the phone only on a moderate level, no game playing or videos. Just nice to know I have plenty of reserve left just in case I need a heavy use for a few hours.
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The less than perfect fit on the battery cover was not an issue for me. I knew of the issue before ordering the battery. What was important was extended battery life and I wanted to put the phone in a light weight case anyway. The TPU case was a perfect fit and affords a better grip then no case. I am running JuiceDefender in auto mode with a very stock AT&T phone. Bluetooth and wifi are always on and two imap email accounts. On work days I'm usually down to around 70% by night, weekends typically 80% left. I use the phone only on a moderate level, no game playing or videos. Just nice to know I have plenty of reserve left just in case I need a heavy use for a few hours.
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Juice defender is so crippling. If you're only using 20-30% all day with JD enabled, why bother? Might as well unleash your phone's full potential, and let it do it's thing. You may only have 20-30% remaining at the end of the day, but as a non-power user, why do you bother using JD? Are you OCD like me and hate seeing less than 75% battery remaining? LOL
It fits perfect now, and it's still thinner and lighter than the original Galaxy S (Captivate)!
Any pics? I want to get an idea of how much thicker it gets.
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Any pics? I want to get an idea of how much thicker it gets.
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I don't have a camera, but it's as thick as the bump in the back.
Seidio has released there 5,000 mAh battery. It is on there site for $79. I'm gonna try it, just wish it had the extended battery door like the n7000.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-lte-5000-extended-life-battery-p/bacy50ssgnta-bk.htm
Looks a bit ridiculous
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Why Seidio Why??
That lump is just silly
this thing is huge!
No offense but, that thing is hideous. It takes less than 30 seconds to swap out a battery. For $80 you could buy the OEM charging station (includes OEM battery) + 2 spare OEM batteries. You would in effect have 10,000mah of battery power at your disposal.
Why not have a full backplate
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Don't buy it. I had an extended battery on my Captivate that had a hump too and I hated it. I would just rather have the whole door be big then just the bottom part.
That is my opinion of course.
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Why not have a full backplate
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They designed it that way to keep NFC intact. Look at the backdoor of your Note and will see two contact points on the NFC antenna that need to make contact with two contact points next to the microsd card slot. NFC compatible extended batteries on eBay have the same design. Also might explain why Mugen is taking so long with their variant because they could not find a work around.
However, that battery might fit with one of the non NFC compatible back covers on eBay. So you could sacrifice NFC for a better look with the extended battery.
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I had one of these type bateries for my blackberry storm...same crappy backing same lump. Only case u could buy was their case lol
Not only is the battery expensive but it makes your phone ugly as sin. The phone is big enough but when you add this battery it turns it into a brick. Don't know why anyone would buy this.
Seidios next project, the 10,000 battery.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_muwWzt4ar...AAM/VcMq1Z5-mzg/s1600-h/zack-morris-phone.jpg
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Seidios next project, the 10,000 battery.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_muwWzt4ar...AAM/VcMq1Z5-mzg/s1600-h/zack-morris-phone.jpg
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lmao!
I would love this battery. The only reason I havent purchased it yet is because I cant find a damned case that will accommodate it. I could give 2 ****s about NFC or the size of my phone (in fact i have always used extended batteries and I think it makes me drop them less). Does anybody know whether there is a case for our ATT version that fits around the camels hump?
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lmao!
I would love this battery. The only reason I havent purchased it yet is because I cant find a damned case that will accommodate it. I could give 2 ****s about NFC or the size of my phone (in fact i have always used extended batteries and I think it makes me drop them less). Does anybody know whether there is a case for our ATT version that fits around the camels hump?
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Get a cobbler to fashion something, no one else would probably want their name attached to that monstrosity
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I have one of these extended batteries on my Note. I also had one on my Blackberry before I switched to the Note. I require a long runtime with my phones, and I am not going to carry multiple batteries around with me to do so. Tried that with the BB, and hated it, and went the extended battery route.
So...I agree with the previous post about the battery door being stupid looking.
When I bought the extended battery (from ebay), I received a door for an international version of the note. I knew that was what I was getting since the extended battery door for the LTE version was not out yet, but I wanted to see if I could make it fit somehow. I also was aware that NFC would not work with the new door, and didn't care, since I haven't found a need for it yet.
I got the battery and international door in. battery fit fine, but door did not. I tried trimming the tabs a little and was able to make it fit, but not *lock* in place like the door should. The company I bought the extended battery from said they would send me the LTE door when they got them in, (that is another reason I was willing to try all of this).
I got the LTE door in. Yes, it is ugly. I like the style of the international door MUCH better. I am using the LTE door for now. Battery life on this "cheap" 5000 battery has been awesome. Previously, I was getting only about 6 hours per charge. Now, I am getting 10-12, which gets me through my day. No...it probably isn't a true 5000 battery, but for $12, and a company willing to work with me on the door, I was happy to try it out, and I am happy.
As for protection for the phone with an exteneded battery door, I have this coming in:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120841214598?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I am hoping that this will give some slight bumper protection but allow the battery bump to stick out. It only surrounds the very edge of the phone, not over the speaker like some of them do, which won't work.
Ok...to make this post even longer....
Anyone know of an extended battery door that looks like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-N7000-Extended-Capacity-Replacement/dp/B006W4JNZ6
that will work on the US LTE? I know it won't have the NFC antenna, but I don't care. I just want one that is shaped like that instead of the ugly bump one I have now.
VonEsch said:
Get a cobbler to fashion something, no one else would probably want their name attached to that monstrosity
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Local cobbler appears to have seen this thread a +1ed your comment. Says he won't have his name attached to something so likely hideous. He did apologize though and offer me a free shoelace in consolation. :/ I guess I will never have a case that fits over the extended battery for this phone. Maybe someone with some milling tools could make me an aluminum shark cage for it. Hmmmm.
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Local cobbler appears to have seen this thread a +1ed your comment. Says he won't have his name attached to something so likely hideous. He did apologize though and offer me a free shoelace in consolation. :/ I guess I will never have a case that fits over the extended battery for this phone. Maybe someone with some milling tools could make me an aluminum shark cage for it. Hmmmm.
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Tell you one thing though, I bet it never drops calls
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ATT 5200 mAh all over ebay, but.....
No kickstand so still have to buy a cover which will then make our Note truly as big as a brick........Need the kick stand for as much video as I watch on my Note.
That thing has Girth!
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
MonkeyThumper said:
I have one of these extended batteries on my Note. I also had one on my Blackberry before I switched to the Note. I require a long runtime with my phones, and I am not going to carry multiple batteries around with me to do so. Tried that with the BB, and hated it, and went the extended battery route.
So...I agree with the previous post about the battery door being stupid looking.
When I bought the extended battery (from ebay), I received a door for an international version of the note. I knew that was what I was getting since the extended battery door for the LTE version was not out yet, but I wanted to see if I could make it fit somehow. I also was aware that NFC would not work with the new door, and didn't care, since I haven't found a need for it yet.
I got the battery and international door in. battery fit fine, but door did not. I tried trimming the tabs a little and was able to make it fit, but not *lock* in place like the door should. The company I bought the extended battery from said they would send me the LTE door when they got them in, (that is another reason I was willing to try all of this).
I got the LTE door in. Yes, it is ugly. I like the style of the international door MUCH better. I am using the LTE door for now. Battery life on this "cheap" 5000 battery has been awesome. Previously, I was getting only about 6 hours per charge. Now, I am getting 10-12, which gets me through my day. No...it probably isn't a true 5000 battery, but for $12, and a company willing to work with me on the door, I was happy to try it out, and I am happy.
As for protection for the phone with an exteneded battery door, I have this coming in:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120841214598?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I am hoping that this will give some slight bumper protection but allow the battery bump to stick out. It only surrounds the very edge of the phone, not over the speaker like some of them do, which won't work.
Ok...to make this post even longer....
Anyone know of an extended battery door that looks like this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-GT-N7000-Extended-Capacity-Replacement/dp/B006W4JNZ6
that will work on the US LTE? I know it won't have the NFC antenna, but I don't care. I just want one that is shaped like that instead of the ugly bump one I have now.
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Can you post a link to the battery you are talking about?
The Seidio cover does not even come in white Even if it was not ugly.
itsnowornever said:
Can you post a link to the battery you are talking about?
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I got the Tylt-Vu wireless charging Dock and the OEM Samsung Charging back cover for xmas. They work AWESOME together, but my I-Blason cover now does not want to fit so well on my Note 3. Does anyone know of a descent cover/protector that will fit on the Note 3 with the OEM Charging back cover?
Mr. Moe said:
I got the Tylt-Vu wireless charging Dock and the OEM Samsung Charging back cover for xmas. They work AWESOME together, but my I-Blason over now does not want to fit so well on my Note 3. Does anyone know of a descent cover/protector that will fit on the Note 3 with the OEM Charging back cover?
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I use and like the Diztronic TPU cover. On Amazon, they offer it in a matte black, and a clear gloss. My post count is too low to post outside links here, but just search for "note 3 diztronic". Both will show up.
It fits nicely with the OEM charging battery cover.
I used the same (appropriate version) case for my Motorola Photon for 2 years, and loved it. Super durable, goes in and out of pockets easily, doesn't collect dust like silicone, and has excellent finger grip on a glossy smooth texture. That said, the gloss has better finger grip than the matte finish (though this seems counter-intuitive) in my hands. I use the clear gloss on my black note 3 and it gives it a raw aluminum color. I have seen the clear on white, and it looks white.
For under $10, it is hard to argue with.
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I use and like the Diztronic TPU cover. On Amazon, they offer it in a matte black, and a clear gloss. My post count is too low to post outside links here, but just search for "note 3 diztronic". Both will show up.
It fits nicely with the OEM charging battery cover.
I used the same (appropriate version) case for my Motorola Photon for 2 years, and loved it. Super durable, goes in and out of pockets easily, doesn't collect dust like silicone, and has excellent finger grip on a glossy smooth texture. That said, the gloss has better finger grip than the matte finish (though this seems counter-intuitive) in my hands. I use the clear gloss on my black note 3 and it gives it a raw aluminum color. I have seen the clear on white, and it looks white.
For under $10, it is hard to argue with.
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This one? How good is the fit. I've been searching high and low for one that fits this backplate
Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible TPU Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - Retail Packaging by Diztronic http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F3KP156/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_F-g2sb15G76CQ
I see you got it!
Kj
Samsung Note 3, unmodified
I'm still looking into the wireless charging stuff but, what about the wireless charging piece you just put under your current back cover? Here's an example, maybe not this specific one but you'' get the idea.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NFC-Qi-Wire...S_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item485d5799cf
I mean if it fits under your current cover it should be able to use any case correct?
Yes that good as well its just more convenient and consistent with the OEM backplate. I also have that one but I purchaed the techmatte one.
I go through 2 batteries a day so switching the battery and having to pull and reset the charging receiver was annoying.
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Yes that good as well its just more convenient and consistent with the OEM backplate. I also have that one but I purchaed the techmatte one.
I go through 2 batteries a day so switching the battery and having to pull and reset the charging receiver was annoying.
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If you can't fit normal cases on its not very consistent lol.
FormeriPhoney said:
Yes that good as well its just more convenient and consistent with the OEM backplate. I also have that one but I purchaed the techmatte one.
I go through 2 batteries a day so switching the battery and having to pull and reset the charging receiver was annoying.
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I've been searching for the exact same solution ...I have multiple wireless chargers , and I also have the adaptor that fit's over the oem battery , it is a pain in the but to refit the adapter for lack of a better word everytime you swap out batteries especially since I use tape to keep it secure , so I went and got the oem wireless charging backcover , love it ..... but like yourself really would like a case , or even a wrap ......pls keep me posted if you find one that fits .............By the way does that diztronics one work.......?
Philly Jim said:
I've been searching for the exact same solution ...I have multiple wireless chargers , and I also have the adaptor that fit's over the oem battery , it is a pain in the but to refit the adapter for lack of a better word everytime you swap out batteries especially since I use tape to keep it secure , so I went and got the oem wireless charging backcover , love it ..... but like yourself really would like a case , or even a wrap ......pls keep me posted if you find one that fits .............By the way does that diztronics one work.......?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49553998&highlight=diztronic#post49553998
He addressed your question at the above link.
FormeriPhoney said:
Yes that good as well its just more convenient and consistent with the OEM backplate. I also have that one but I purchaed the techmatte one.
I go through 2 batteries a day so switching the battery and having to pull and reset the charging receiver was annoying.
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Being serious here... but,
How in the hell do you go through 2 batteries in a day? I am still on the stock ROM Rooted with TWRP and just the bloat frozen in TiBu and i get about 10-11 hours of on screen time a day on my note 3 stock battery. I will surf the web for about 1.5 to 2 hours a day, watch my slingbox for up to 4 hours maybe 30-45 min of YouTube a day and maybe a couple hours of music. I go home with 35-40% battery. I don't use WiFi until I'm home.
Now granted i restrict data on most things in the data usage area and only sync email once an hour and i turn off location services unless i need them. I also manually update my contacts (just when i add a new contact) but i still put my phone through the ringer so to speak and can't kill it yet.
Eric214 said:
Being serious here... but,
How in the hell do you go through 2 batteries in a day? I am still on the stock ROM Rooted with TWRP and just the bloat frozen in TiBu and i get about 10-11 hours of on screen time a day on my note 3 stock battery. I will surf the web for about 1.5 to 2 hours a day, watch my slingbox for up to 4 hours maybe 30-45 min of YouTube a day and maybe a couple hours of music. I go home with 35-40% battery. I don't use WiFi until I'm home.
Now granted i restrict data on most things in the data usage area and only sync email once an hour and i turn off location services unless i need them. I also manually update my contacts (just when i add a new contact) but i still put my phone through the ringer so to speak and can't kill it yet.
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I use maps for atleast 4 hours a day at work. You cripple your data usage half the time and your bragging?
Has anybody tried it with a UAG case?
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I use maps for atleast 4 hours a day at work. You cripple your data usage half the time and your bragging?
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No not bragging. Just explaining my setup. Maps will kill the battery yeah but 4 hours a day is ton, but why not just plug in? Also, I use my location when I need it. Some days it's on all the time most it's not. Why let it waste battery if not needing it.
I just don't like my phone draining if I'm not using services. I use NFC tags so when I need stuff I tap the tag and it toggles my services?
But that's cool I was just wondering what you did to use that much battery. I was just thinking 4 hours or more of video streaming would equal the maps usage but maybe not.
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I use maps for atleast 4 hours a day at work. You cripple your data usage half the time and your bragging?
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I agree that map use can really drain you fast. That was the primary thing that got me used to using a car dock. Not sure if you saw my build thread, but since we have the same phone, OEM cover, and case, along with similar usage, you might want to check it out. It will certainly work for you if you don't already have something that will work to keep you charged while using NAV features. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49542102&postcount=224
mexiking713 said:
Has anybody tried it with a UAG case?
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don't fit
The Spigen Bounce case fit over the charging back?
Subscribing. I tried one of those stick on wireless charging receivers. It was finicky to use with a case on and quite working after only a couple of months. Got the new back yesterday. Now I just need a case that will fit.
I use the Tech21 case. It's snug and you have to work it a little but once on premium protection. I'm referring to the soft plastic. I have blue, smoke, and clear.
reymond23 said:
The Spigen Bounce case fit over the charging back?
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The bounce will not fit. Tried it in-store with the help of a customer rep. The bounce is made perfectly for the phone and the bulge on the charging cover is too big for this particular case.
Since I'm in Europe and have to go thru a different Amazon or ebay, I was not able to find the diztronic case here. So anyone has anyone else found a similar one?
http://zerolemon.com/product/zerolemon-nexus-6-3500mah-slim-power-battery-case-black/
Awesome to see it come out. Better late than never!
No mention of quick charge. I asked on Amazon. Pricey enough that I think I'll wait for reviews, even though I'm a fan of their products in general. It is nice to see something come out though.
It sure looks like they left an awful lot of void space under the case. If they'd made the battery part of the case they probably could have included more cells and had more capacity.
Too thick for not enough power in my book.
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No mention of quick charge. I asked on Amazon. Pricey enough that I think I'll wait for reviews, even though I'm a fan of their products in general. It is nice to see something come out though.
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its only $34.99 when you put in the the cart... was showing up $54.99 originally for me
Much more reasonably priced. It was $54.99 when I looked before. Looks like they dropped it down. No Prime shipping, bummer. I can live with that though. No word on QC support.
I'm amused by this copy/paste error...
Soft Shell TPU Case to protect your G4 and the battery from shocks and everyday abuse
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I think they needed some void space under the case, to account for the curved back of the phone. I'm sure it's possible to build lipo cells with curves, but I doubt ZL makes their own cells and it would probably be cost prohibitive to have some special made for the Nexus curve.
If you ordered first thing in the morning it was listed at 59.95 on Amazon. I had to change my shipping address and stuff so I cancelled and reordered and noticed the price drop.
I got an email from them asking if I wanted to review one of them. Should have it soon.
This cover is so thick, if you have it in your back pocket you have to jump up to sit down.
neil_swann80 said:
This cover is so thick, if you have it in your back pocket you have to jump up to sit down.
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I lol'ed
Edit : look at zerolemon site for this case it says near the bottom ** NOT COMPATIBLE WITH S6 EDGE ** I lol'ed again
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- too thick
- too late
- not enough juice factoring in the size of the case
had their case on my lg g3 with a whopping 9000mah, that was a beast. this here, not so much.
I wonder how thick it is. Sometimes the pictures make things look worse than they are. I'm curious to see the reviews, I know a few people here bought one.
I did get a reply that quick charge is not supported. Disappointing, as with a larger battery it's even more useful. If this were a 3x battery like the Note series was, it wouldn't matter much, I could get 12+ hours of screen on time with those things. But this isn't even 2x....
Just got a tracking email from their marketing department last night; will be posting a review a day or two after it arrives.
derdjango said:
- too late
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This.
ZeroLemon must have made the Nexus 6 an afterthought to start selling a case 11 months after the phone is released. Shame on them for putting Nexus users last on their to-do list.
I got mine today . I'm gonna post a initial thoughts review tomorrow, its charging now
I think it's awesome that they finally made a battery for the N6. I could deal with no wireless charging. I could also deal with no Turbo Charge. But having neither? I think that's the deal breaker.
I think I'll wait for the new N6 to be released. Maybe I'll get one of these on closeout for those rare long trips.
edit: I doubt it would even be useful on long trips. It's only 3500 mAh on a 6" phone. I might as well just take an external battery in a separate pocket.
forsaken82 said:
I got mine today . I'm gonna post a initial thoughts review tomorrow, its charging now
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How about some pics till u get review up
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Ill put up some pics tom, been down with a stomach bug all day. Im gonna hold off on my review for a few days, im not sure mine is working correctly.
here are some pics against my ballistic case. the case material feels hard and it concerns me about drops. reminds me of the cases used on my old note 2 with the zerolemon extended battery. i might just be biased to the beyond amazing job the rubber bouncy ball feeling of the ballistic case
edit: crap pics are to big
Looks pretty beefy. I hope it fits with my tempered glass screen protector (its the nillkin one with the black border). The case will be a great case for planned events that your going to be on the road a long time and want some extra juice and keep it in your pcoket. Its a shame its no quick charge capable. That would have been awesome.
it fits with my intelliarmor with no problems.