Showing posts with label Extended. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Extended. Show all posts

Monday, April 23, 2012

Battery maker considering HTC One extended batteries

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HTC One X battery life

So you've got your shiny new HTC One X or One S, but maybe you're a little underwhelmed by its battery life. Given the phones' lack of removable batteries, you might think you're out of luck.

But aftermarket battery manufacturer Mugen Power thinks it has the answer -- user-serviceable battery replacement kits, which include instructions and tools for HTC One series owners to crack open their phones and perform a battery transplant.

A poll posting on the company's official Facebook page states --

We are looking into making extended batteries for HTC One Series phones that come with internal batteries. An intrusion manual will be provided to the user on how to open the phone and replace the internal battery with our battery with extended capacity.

As you may have seen, taking apart the One X in isn't for the faint of heart -- you'll need a generous supply of spudgers, some elbow grease and plenty of care if you want to take apart the phone and put it back together in working order. And of course doing so, even successfully, will void your warranty with HTC.

To us, this particular avenue sounds like a really bad idea, but all credit to Mugen for thinking outside the box here. Currently the self-service option leads in the company's Facebook poll, with the option to take the phone to a service center proving to be less popular.

HTC One owners, would you take your phone's life into your own hands and risk installing an aftermarket battery yourself? Let us know in the comments.

Source: Facebook; via: Android Central forums



Thursday, April 19, 2012

Samsung throws in free extended battery if you buy the Galaxy Nexus from it

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Just a quick heads up that if you buy the Verizon Galaxy Nexus directly from Samsung, ol' Sammy's gonna throw in a free 2100 mAh extended battery and battery door. That's with a two-year contract, of course, and the phone itself costs $299. Use the link below if you're in the market.


More: Samsung Direct

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Samsung offers free extended battery for new Galaxy Nexus purchases

Haven’t yet splurged on the Android 4.0 flagship Samsung Galaxy Nexus? Samsung is offering a free extended battery and back cover to customers who purchase the Galaxy Nexus through Samsung Direct. Samsung Direct offers the Verizon branded variant of the Galaxy Nexus, which will run you $299.99 with a new 2-year contract or 2-year contract extension, and a whopping $799.99 without contract. Once you’ve added the Galaxy Nexus to your cart, the free gift will also automatically be added, and your Galaxy Nexus will ship with the extended battery and back cover.

Of course, you could save yourself even more money by purchasing the device from Amazon, which has the Verizon variant of the device for $99.99 with 2-year contract, and $499.99 for the AT&T and T-Mobile unlocked version. The extended battery will run you an additional $33.95 for the Verizon variant.

Regardless of the channel, if you do pick up the Verizon Galaxy Nexus, we strongly recommend getting the extended battery to go along with it. The Galaxy Nexus suffers the same mediocre battery life that has plagued nearly all LTE smartphones to date, with the Razr MAXX being the lone exception. Be sure to check out our full review of the Galaxy Nexus to aid in your purchasing decision.

Samsung Direct’s promotion runs through May 10th, 2012, or while supplies last. Anyone out there planning on taking advantage of the Samsung Direct offer, or do you plan on holding out for newer devices such as the Galaxy S III?

Friday, March 9, 2012

Seidio offering 3800mAh 'Super Extended Battery' for Verizon Nexus, with NFC

Extended battery NFC


If you were holding off on buying one of Seidio's 3800mAh batteries for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus because they weren't compatible with NFC, here's something you'll be interested in. The company has begun offering the big battery with built in NFC circuitry. It's $75, but Seidio says:



When you can’t get to an outlet, our Innocell Super Extended Life Batteries will keep you moving forward. Our Extended Life Batteries utilize premium Japanese cells to ensure the highest levels of safety and performance. Super Extended Life Batteries can offer up to 100% more battery life than your stock battery.


With Verizon's power hungry LTE network, for many a spare battery is a must. Now that they have the NFC issues sorted, you can have that spare, in the XXL size, and still play with your hacked-on Google Wallet. Hit the link for details.


Source: Seidio. Thanks, Mike!

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

ShopAndroid Daily Giveaway #18: Galaxy Nexus SURFACE Extended Case, EVO 4G OtterBox Defender & more!

Welcome back to another ShopAndroid.com Daily Giveaway! Our featured accessories today include the Seidio SURFACE Extended battery Case for Verizon Galaxy Nexus, OtterBox Defender Case for HTC EVO 4G, Qmadix Metalix Snap-On Cover for Motorola Droid RAZR, and the Case-Mate Barely There Case for Motorola Droid Bionic.

As always, leave a comment below letting us know which of these featured Android accessories you'd like to win.  Next Monday, we'll announce the winner of today's daily giveaway. It's that easy!

Seidio SURFACE Extended Battery Case for 3800mAh Extended Battery for Verizon Galaxy Nexus

The SURFACE Extended Case is the perfect case for those looking for sleek protection for their Verizon Galaxy Nexus that utilize the Seidio 3800mAh Extended Battery. This case protects your Galaxy Nexus from scratches and drops while adding minimal bulk to your device. Durable plastic is accompanied by Seidio's soft-touch coating which enhances the look of your Galaxy Nexus without attracting lint.  This case requires the 3800mAh Extended Battery for a proper fit.

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