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Im not sure If this will help for some of the guys here but I found a site that sells really cheap battery for HTC Diamond Li-Ion 900mAh. I bought 2 of them and so far the delivery is fast took 2 days and so far I have no complaints on the battery performance.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/diamondbattery.html
wow, $10US! thats cheap
ordered two also, let's hope it's an ok site, never heard of them before.
I've just ordered one...I hope you were right; 5$ shipping to the UK
I am using one, it is fine, just a small bit bigger than the original one and was tight inserting it into the non-HTC cradle when compared to the HTC battery, but fits diamond perfectly.
Why go for that when you can get it from dealextreme for only $6.99 including delivery!
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15620
noelsk said:
I've just ordered one...I hope you were right; 5$ shipping to the UK
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Yeah it's dirt cheap, let's just see how long it takes to arrive, mine hasn't come yet!
Finally got the "shipped" email. now to wait for 7-10 business days for them to arrive :|
Hi !
I've found on ebay :
2x 900mAh for 9 USD + 3 USD shipping
I've bought the package 2x 900mAh + charger for 15 USD ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-Battery-Desk...hZ020QQcategoryZ20336QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
Seems to be a nice deal
Just wonder how they sold the battery at such price but with profit? Think the safty and pollution point before giving your money for such nice deal.
Another el-cheapo battery.. will order one
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/900mah-3-7v-rechargeable-li-ion-battery-for-dopod-s900-htc-p3700-23950
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900Mah? When did they release that?
- 2 Bunny
Hi Everyone,
Any one got this already:
http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/T-M...OMPACT_IV_OFFICIAL_EXTENDED_LIFE_BATTERY.html
It says: In Stock
Can anyone please share some views about performance (GPS,camera, etc.)?
And, what is the most important, does it significantly improve everyday device life?
Thanks.
ooo nice, though that is alot of money for only 1/3rd increase in power,
hi,
yeah, I personally think the price is horrendous.
that is why I want to check whether it`s worth that price.
For £50 you can get 10x 900mAh batteries plus charger ;-))
actually a 50% increase in battery life. i have the Dianond version - well worth the money in my opinion.
Is there anybody who knows when to buy in Germany?
kowalsky_tom said:
hi,
yeah, I personally think the price is horrendous.
that is why I want to check whether it`s worth that price.
For £50 you can get 10x 900mAh batteries plus charger ;-))
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Ok,
I was waiting long enough now, hoping I will get cheaper one from eBay.
I`ve found only 1 seller offering 1800 mAh with ugly humpy cover, so I`ve decided to go for Expansys original one.
Ordered on 1st of Jan, paid £62 with delivery (bit expensive, but I`ll put it on as the Xmas present for myself ), expecting it tomorrow.
I`ll put some photos probably tomorrow evening and put few words about its performance later on (I need to test it first).
Happy New Year to all!
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Is there anybody who knows when to buy in Germany?
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Expansys runs the business all around the world, I`m sure what they offer in the UK is available in Germany as well.
There you go mate: http://www.expansys.de/p.aspx?i=171125
It is 63.99 Euro + delivery.
Cheers.
If I have the T Mobile version (MDA) and I got the Diamond back cover... would it fit?
Like this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Touch-Dia...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
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If I have the T Mobile version (MDA) and I got the Diamond back cover... would it fit?
Like this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-Touch-Dia...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
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Hi,
No, I`m affraid it won`t fit. MDA Compact IV has rounded corners, while Diamond is strict rectangle.
There were a few threads about it already.
Hi,
Got this one from GPSforless
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....name=STRK:MEWNX:IT&viewitem=&salenotsupported
and it fits the MDA Compact and the GPS seems to work.
Will post once I have used it a bit.
Regards
Hi,
Did a Tom Tom test today. Basically Tom Tom running in demo mode, but with a GPS signal (varied from 3 to 6 sats), backlight on auto. GPRS was on and email was downloading every two hours, weather every hour. Got a total of 5.5 hours. Battery percentages for each hour shown below.
1.93%
2.64%
3.55%
4.44%
5.20%
I did a test with the standard battery before and it was about 2.5 hours.
My MDA Compact III used to get only 4.5 hours so with the extended battery the MDA Compact IV is actually better!!
The extra bulk may be an issue for some I suppose, though I will mainly use this battery for GPS use on my bike. The normal battery usually runs okay for me on day to day use of the phone.
Regards
kowalsky_tom said:
Ok,
I was waiting long enough now, hoping I will get cheaper one from eBay.
I`ve found only 1 seller offering 1800 mAh with ugly humpy cover, so I`ve decided to go for Expansys original one.
Ordered on 1st of Jan, paid £62 with delivery (bit expensive, but I`ll put it on as the Xmas present for myself ), expecting it tomorrow.
I`ll put some photos probably tomorrow evening and put few words about its performance later on (I need to test it first).
Happy New Year to all!
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OK, I`ve been using this extended battery for 10 days now.
With 10 texts, 20 minutes of calls a day and 3G switched off it lasts for 3 full days (72h), which I find is very good, compared to 30h on original battery.
The new cover looks very good. It has black/mate finish and has got an ornament (see photos).
My MDA Compact IV is about 3mm thicker and a bit heavier, but it hasn`t lost his sleek and flat look, which was the reason I bought MDA Compact not Daimond. Also, I`ve got a feeling that new size and weight makes it is laying better in my hand.
I had to go for another car holder. First, I though that my Compact with new battery (thicker) will fit into cradle for Touch Pro, but NOT, it was too loose.
So, I`ve bought universal one that will fit from small Nokia to big PDA (can give link to ebay seller, if anyone is interested).
I think the new battery+cover is worth its money.
Cheers.
more photos
here are more photos chaps.
I forgot to add:
It is ORIGINAL HTC extended 1340mAh battery with new back cover, especially for T-Mobile MDA Compact IV.
Very good quality, not cheap HK stuff. And NO AWFUL HUMP!
GPS works OK, absolutely no change compared to the original 900mAh.
No other issues noticed.
I`ll keep you updated when I notice anything.
Very helpful, thanks Tom - I think I might go for this. From where did you purchase the battery/cover? Also, do you have the original HTC pouch - does it still fit inside?
Thanks
jasonkruys said:
Very helpful, thanks Tom - I think I might go for this. From where did you purchase the battery/cover? Also, do you have the original HTC pouch - does it still fit inside?
Thanks
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Hi,
There are two on-line shops offering these extended capacity batteries:
Easydevices - http://www.easydevices.co.uk/pp/T-M...OMPACT_IV_OFFICIAL_EXTENDED_LIFE_BATTERY.html
Expansys - http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=171125
I went for one with Expansys, it is a bit dearer than Easydevices one, but I found Expansys more trustworthy and besides if you look at "Easydevices Terms & Conditions", you will notice that if you (for some reason) have changed your mind and want to send it back, they will deduct 20% as a "administration charge", so they will refund price minus 20%, which you can calculate yourself easily.
I didn`t know what I`m gonna get buying over the net, in terms of quality and peformance, cos I couldn`t find any opinions, nor feedback.
So in case, I didn`t like it I went for Expansys one, they don`t do such a "small print tricks".
It will fit original pouch, but for me it`s a bit too tight, especially when someone is calling you and you strugling to take it out to answer.
I`m using "temporary" pouch at the moment - it is SonyEricsson`s and still looking for a nice sleek leather one that will fit my new fatty toy.
That looks sleeker than my "hump" back. Although I personally wanted the double capcity so it does not bother me so much.
Regards
i found an other seller 1800 mah w cover for 30 dollar.
http://www.longlast-battery.com/productCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=151&idproduct=24673
whiskeybro said:
i found an other seller 1800 mah w cover for 30 dollar.
http://www.longlast-battery.com/productCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=151&idproduct=24673
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Yeah, but there is no photo and it doesn`t even say what kind of backcover is included - with ugly hump or flat?
Is there any one, who went for it, to share some info?
I received mine for my mda C.IV last monday and after a week of use, it was worth every penny. It took a day or 2 to get use to the 3mm addition but i now get 2-3 days use out of my phone between charges were before i barley got 1. Highly advise everyone with battery issues to get one!!!
Hi everyone,
I bought a portable power source several days ago via Internet, and to be honest, this power source is really nice.
This power kit, which owns a capability of 2200mAh, is packed by 'dopod' (a company that affiliated to hTC), and it can force your phone to using its power as priority when it is plugged in.
BTW, the output port is mini USB, that means this power source not only can be used as Diamond's backup battery, but also can be applied to any kind of devices that supports miniUSB charging. Cheers!
Lifetron LT-005
Bought 2 weeks ago this one:
Lifetron LT-005
http://www.lifetrons.ch/Products/Products-MultiplePowerSystem.htm
4800mAh 5V output and really small. 85mm x 25mm x 40mm
I used it to keep my PSP, my Diamond and my IPod alive on my last business trip.
BeeGee_Tokyo said:
Bought 2 weeks ago this one:
Lifetron LT-005
http://www.lifetrons.ch/Products/Products-MultiplePowerSystem.htm
4800mAh 5V output and really small. 85mm x 25mm x 40mm
I used it to keep my PSP, my Diamond and my IPod alive on my last business trip.
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where can you buy this?
edit: found it already. 129 USD, quite expensive!
I would rather buy this one: http://www.just-mobileonline.com/products_chargerseries_9.html, only 400 mAh less, and also small! (70mm x 52mm x 22mm)
Has anyone experience with it? Or does anyone know a better deal?
All look good but for sheer value and ease of use, I bought this from my local branch of maplins
£3 !!!!!!!
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=222899
Uses standard AA or rechareable AA's to power/ charge your diamond
hays said:
All look good but for sheer value and ease of use, I bought this from my local branch of maplins
£3 !!!!!!!
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=222899
Uses standard AA or rechareable AA's to power/ charge your diamond
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Thats pretty damn cheap for maplin.
Think i'll go an pick up one of these on the way home!
I'm thinking of buying this one
I have the Proporta solution. http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4393&t_mode=des
...
And I found another Solar-Energy external power source....
solar charger
just got one of these and I will test it for a few days
http://usb.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00673
I just got a PowerPal (another AA battery device) as an emergency solution, should be handy for camping trips too.
I went into Jessops in York today (UK camera shop) and found they were doing Energizer Ultimate Lithium 4-packs for £3.91. If you believe their PDF datasheet, they have way more power than an alkaline battery under larger current draws.
How about this by Energizer...
http://www.energizer.com.sg/product_togo.htm
Another one I am going to be investing in before CES this year is a Callpod FuelTank... 4300mAh battery plus the ability to charge 2 items at once....
http://www.callpod.com/products/fueltank
I've been using the callpod dragon (first and second gen) for sometime with great success... I love it.... no chargepod in my car, but thinking about it soon....
How about this one? Found it at expansys while looking for external battery solutions....
http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=171883
Philips Power2Go
Hi
Im in the UK and have purchased:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=270309547326
In the couple of weeks i have had it ive used it to power my Diamond/PSP/NDS.
They do a more powerful version but this is ok for my needs...at the moment.
Regards
Wasim
What about this one?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.19086
Merry xmas
Willem
Hi!
I just can't seem to get a real answer.
Iwant a higher capacity battery *without*making my phone thicker/larger. What battery can I get or do all the higher capacity batteries make it thicker?
Thanks!
Thicker!
My guess is that if HTC could have fitted a higher capacity battery, without making the device any bigger, they would have done so.
Battery life issues have been discussed since day 1 (May last year, when the Diamond was first released). It seems HTC went with sexy sleekness over long-life battery. In my opinion, they made the right choice!
The HTC 1340mah battery makes it 3mm thicker, but its still looks good.
here are some pics...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=436648&highlight=1340
I would not trust these batteries you see on ebay from HK. I got one for my old magican and it does not last as long and drains fast when its below ~40%.
Thanks for clearing things up!
cant believe they charge best part of £55 for that, should be more like £20!!
anyone know where i can buy just the back cover mine kinda the baby got his hands on it and it broke in half i need the back battery cover only if anyone can help i looked everywere and cant seem to find just that i have the 1340mah battery just need the cover
Well i just order mine and i love it. Its just 3mm thicker you will not notice the zie increase and the rubbery feel is great. Also the juice will last longer.
I received mine for my mda IV last monday and after a week of use, it was worth every penny. It took a day or 2 to get use to the 3mm addition but i now get 2-3 days use out of my phone between charges were before i barley got 1. Highly advise everyone with battery issues to get one!!!
Look here. Just €26,77 (Do'nt know if they deliver outside The Netherlands)
http://oplaadbare-batterijen.centra...attery-incl-cover-bp-e270-1340-mah-black-bli/
Atsee said:
Look here. Just €26,77 (Do'nt know if they deliver outside The Netherlands)
http://oplaadbare-batterijen.centra...attery-incl-cover-bp-e270-1340-mah-black-bli/
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Unfortunately .... they don't
just ordered from pda accesories £27 inc
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B001D842OS/ref=dp_olp_2
came in 2 days
I found some pictures of the BP E270.
The official HTC extended battery is well worth the money.
IMHO, it looks MUCH better thickness-wise (I find the Diamond too thin and it hurts my palm during extended use).
It DEFINITELY feels better with the included rubberized matte battery cover.
Mind you, I'm coming from a Touch Pro (a car drove over it -- sniff) and I loved it years beyond this Diamond I replaced it with.
For those of you that dont know about the site Dealextreme, its chock full of cheap Chinese made gadgets and gizmos, and lots of knockoff name brand stuff. I just received one of the best car chargers ive ever had for my phone from the site, and the best part is it was only $2.80 shipped. The cord retracts into the body to keep clutter down that you get with the $30 charger from Best Buy.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/car-ch...-for-samsung-i9000-dc-12-24v-75cm-cable-54537
I ordered two, one for my girlfriends HTC, and unsurprisingly one of them came with a damaged cable (insulation was peeled off). Though after sending them a picture, theyre sending me a new one at no cost. I ordered a similar one for my Nokia E72 a few months ago which worked well. As well as a retractable 4 in 1 AC charger (Nokia, mini and micro USB, and iPhone all spliced into one cable) to keep at the shop for about $4. Its all cheap Chinese made crap, but still a great value.
I dont work for the site, just sharing what i though was a great find.
that website is ok, but the quality of their item is relatively poor. There are only a few items that have decent quality.
Yes if one out of two was falling apart when you got it that doesn't speak well for it lasting very long.
$2.80 dude
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I use this one for all my MicroUSB needs. For under $5 shipped, it's amazing, looks nice (the circle is glass that lights up blue), and "name brand" I suggest this one over a $3 cheaply made one.
I just use one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004T1VSRK
nice and compact and i can charge any USB device from it, put's out enough amps to even charge my wifes ipad....