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Hello all,
today I finally received my 2000mAh battery from Mugen Power, bought for 59.44 € (including delivery and taxes).
The site works quite well but I had a problem when selecting the payment options, which the staff from Mugen quickly fixed.
The battery took exactly 1 week to arrive (I am in Italy).
I will update the post later with info about how long the battery lasts and if Mugen will replace the cover (which has a defect).
First impressions:
the packaging is quite good and the battery is well protected.
ALSO I did not have to use a katana to cut open the plastic box, which is good!
At first look the battery does look new, however the writings in the centre are sort of faded... I just hope this is not a used one.
The replacement cover has the same diamond "cut" of the original but is not made from shiny plastic but from a "matte" one. It probably looks like the same plastic used for the original HTC 1320mAh battery, but I am not sure since I don't have it.
On the whole, I like a lot how it looks and... Look ma'! No fingerprints!!!
First problem with the cover: the camera hole is, well, just that, a hole!
And I mean that it doesn't have a small cover lens like the original... uhmm...
Luckily the real camera lens is quite deep inside the cover, so it is not so easy to reach it with the fingers but still, a small lens would have been nice for protection against dust!
Second problem: the cover fits perfectly EXCEPT for the lower right corner (the one opposite the stylus)... You will see in the pictures what I mean.
I will write to Mugen later asking them if it is possible to have the cover replaced and let you know the answer.
In use: the telephone works fine and properly "recognise" the battery.
I tested GPS almost immediately. WORKS, and quite well too.
TomTom 7 took about 10 second to get a fix and I used it to track my itinerary from work back home and it never lost signal.
Ok, now for the pictures, I am lucky that today I have with me another Diamond (a colleague asked me to upgrade the firmware for her) for the comparison, so you can see exactly how much bigger it gets.
I also weighted both of them and compared the "big" Diamond with my old Nokia N73.
As you will see, it doesn't really get that much bigger and heavier. It is still a couple of mm thinner that the N73!
There are also a couple of pics showing the missing lens from the cover.
On the whole I feel that if Mugen replaces my cover (they DID) it was money well spent!
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Mugen has quickly replied to my email saying that they are already dispatching a new cover!
They also asked if I could send them some pictures of the problem so that they can check whether this is a production defect that they can resolve in the future!
Well, I must say that I think their support is GREAT!
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First day of use:
I unplugged the phone this morning at 8 and now at midnight I miss only the first two bar in the battery indicator (I will install something that indicates percentage tomorrow).
So it ha been on for 16 hours and I sent 4 or 5 SMS, made 20 minutes of phone call, surfed the internet for 15 minutes and used GPS for 2 or three minutes. No Wi-Fi on today.
Also, the phone is constantly set in 3G (and reception is bad here so it should consume more).
This is the first full charge of the battery.
So far I am pleased... Let's see how it goes on...
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The battery lasted until Saturday at around 14:00.
I did use a bit of wi-fi during the last couple of days (about 1 hour and a half), very little gps, few SMS and about 45 minutes of phone calls.
I never turned off the phone (including during the night), so it means that the phone lasted for 4 full days and a half before needing a recharge.
Very satisfied!!!!
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Yesterday I received the new cover Mugen sent me.
It fits MUCH better than the old one. There is still a tiny (almost unnoticeable) space left in the same spot as before but it is practically invisible.
Still no cover lens but in the end I am very happy with the new cover.
How long has it been since I received the battery? 9 days? I am on the second charge since then!!!!!
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The rest of the pictures...
Please let us know how many days you get from your battery (of course, not today, you just received it ). I have a 2000mAh battery (not Mugen, some Hong Kong no-name) which lasts me about 4-5 days with only phone usage and email checking once an hour during the day. And I never turn the phone off at night. I am also curious how thick this battery is (could you measure with a ruler and let us know how many mm?) I have the O2 UK Diamond, which they called Ignito, the back cover is flat and not interchangeable with the Diamond cover, so it was a bit more difficult to find an extended battery with the right cover. And my cover leaves a little gap too, just like yours, I guess they all have a problem here, apart from the original 1340mAh ones.
The cover doesn't look bad (the matte surface makes it worth the money) and hopefully the new one you will recieve from MUGEN will seal all corners properly.
I think you can solve the "just a hole in the cover" problem by adding your own cover lens. Some ultra thin transparent plastic sheet glued from behind the cover might just work.
Cheers m8!
great review, thanks!
although the problem with dust is real, having no lens on that new cover may just improve a quality of your pictures, from what website you've made order?
banesi said:
from what website you've made order?
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Here...
http://www.mugenpowerbatteries.com/
It looks like they've got a decent amount of Nexus stuff.
http://www.fommy.com/accessories.asp?make=Google&model=Google+Nexus+One+PB99100&cat=Cases
Personally, I'm waiting for incipio
http://www.myincipio.com/category/google_nexus_one_cases/
or
Seidio
http://www.seidioonline.com/category-s/4025.htm
This is what I went with for mine:
Crystal Skin
Should be similar to the ones that were popular with the myTouch / Magic. The resin TPU ones.
And for screen protectors I will see if these are any good. Seems to be an invisible shield / BSE clone.
As long as they hold up until more accessories become available I'm fine.
I don't think the cases from fommy are good because some of the cases block the proximity sensor on the phone.
I've had the resin TPU one on my magic for quite some time, and its the best I have ever used. It doesnt add alot of weight to the phone, and lso one of the easiest to install.
I really hope somebody comes out with a carbon fiber case, that would be sweet.
I am getting the privacy screen protector from Fommy and I'll post back my findings on the sucker.
It'll be cool if moshi comes out w/ something. My friend has one for her iphone and it looks sweet! It is very stream-lined and doesn't make your phone any fatter. I typically hate cases. However, I think what moshi has looks pretty sweet.
bug666 said:
This is what I went with for mine:
Crystal Skin
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That skin looks pretty cool. Care to share any pics of it installed onto your phone when you have a moment?
I know in the past people were saying that magnetic closures messed up the G1's compass over time. Is that turning out to be true? I would think the N1 and any other phone with a compass would suffer the same fate if that is the truth. I like having my compass..
I bought the Ferrari car charger from that site. I ain't get it yet but when I will, ill post a review.
never order from fommy! i had the worst experience with them. i ordered the screen protector and the clear case (both were pre-order).. and also another screen protector for my N97.. later realized they didnt have the cheapest deals.. wanted to cancel the order the same day i ordered them. called customer service, noone picked up. tried a hundred times.. emailed them as well to no avail. come monday, i get a confirmation email that one of the items was shipped. argh! finally after calling nonstop, a customer rep finally picked up. I can only be refunded for the two items that hasn't shipped yet.
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never order from fommy! i had the worst experience with them. i ordered the screen protector and the clear case (both were pre-order).. and also another screen protector for my N97.. later realized they didnt have the cheapest deals.. wanted to cancel the order the same day i ordered them. called customer service, noone picked up. tried a hundred times.. emailed them as well to no avail. come monday, i get a confirmation email that one of the items was shipped. argh! finally after calling nonstop, a customer rep finally picked up. I can only be refunded for the two items that hasn't shipped yet.
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Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with fommy. I on the other hand had no problem with the site. I had no problem calling them and asking them and speaking to a representative.
What about the battery they have...That doesnt look like the right battery! It says it fits 3-4 phones....Dosent look right...What do yall think?
Be very careful ordering from Fommy
Anyone with a few minutes should take a look at this forum thread. It is a long thread and I don't expect anyone to read it all. The bottom line is Fommy does not have much of a credibility when it comes to their salespeople.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1451852&page=10&pp=15&highlight=fommy
Today to the first 500 people or something similar to that StealthGuard is giving away their StealthGuards for free.
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/google-nexus-one-skin-invisible-guard-protection-html.html
Don't order a ton, who knows how long they will do this for.
Just saw this on AndroidForums, thanks for the tip rubi76.
Just 2.85 USD! I couldn't turn it down... I will let you know how it is... I bought the BSE last time and gave up trying to put it on... although I will be keeping my phone in an otterbox defender I want to try this out!
Yeah, I ordered one as well. How can you say no when you just pay for shipping.
cheers. ordered one too, hopefuly it wont take too long to ship from the US to england.
Thanks. 4.88 USD, I ordered two. Now my Dad can't say I don't think of him. Haha.
Ordered one too, only 2,24€!
Good looking out. I ordered one too. I wonder if i can put this on inside my Defender case, and if so, how will it change my touch screen performance? Can't be too careful, right?
Just got one thanks for the heads up
thanks! got mine for $2.84! hopefully its good!
I've been looking for a case for long time just ordered one, thanks a lot!
Nice! Ordered 2 as well. Will let you guys know how long international shipping takes.
Thanks for the info, been looking for one and couldn't pass up this deal
=D ordered one too. A friend sms'ed me about it
I like these a lot actually. I've never used THIS brand, but I ordered invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG when I initially purchased my Nexus One in February. Its been great for me. My only complaint, as you see in the pictures, is it leaves small areas uncovered (along the crease lines). Its such a small area, but of course mine got a small nick right in between on the side crease when my son pulled it off of the dresser.
Other then that, it saved my ass when I was moving a dresser and metal pieces and one hit my pocket and put a thick scratch on my screen protector that's part of this shield but did not go through.
I'd order this for the $2.34 but I LITERALLY don't even have $2 in my account until Tuesday, as sad as that is lol.
Awesome! Thanks!
just ordered two of them thinks for the tip sir... was going to order like ten but then i said thats not nice lol so only two but thanks
Thanks OP. Got myself one. Even though i havent put on my bestskinsever, couldnt miss out for $2.85.
Wow just noticed its not just for the N1. Its for every phone on their site. First 1000.
Amazing, just got myself one, can't beat the $2.85 price!
I cant place my order, paypal send me and error:
You have written non valid characters in this box...
WTF?
QUESTION
I um also ordered also ordered one for my coworkers iphone4 and my boss blackberry curve she paid the shipping so it was free all the way good find op... but question how long does shipping take
I posted some info in another thread but I wanted to make one just for extended battery covers for the Fascinate.
I got a 50% off a Zagg leather skin. I ordered one for the iPad. You can get four extended custom wraps for the battery if you cut it right. First one was a test run with the skin cut in 3 pc. so I could see where the wrinkles would be.Two pics of the second one I am useing now with only two small cuts at the bottom of the back so the leather would fit. Not perfect but almost
Let me know what ya think.
...............Info Below was in other thread...............
Had this info in a other post so I moved it here so it would be all together. All pics are at the bottom. I also posted in the General section and someone got upset because there were instructions on how to take care of a common problem some of us have
If a mod could delete my post(post #40-#45) from the thread called "Screen protectors"
that would be great.
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****Originally Posted by elijahblake
will you send some pics of the phone so we can see what it looks like with the extended battery. Is is much heavier, harder to get in your pocket?
****Originally Posted by MSHancock
It is a little heavier but not enough to complain about. If I forget my case I put it in my front pocket and it doesnt bother me at all, even while sitting. Here are a few pics.
Also with the extended bat it makes the cell a LOT easier to hold on to with your hand or if you have to cheek it while talking.
****Originally Posted by elijahblake
looks good man... So how much extra juice do you get out of that?
****Originally Posted by MSHancock
haven't done any real test but when I had the stock bat in my son and I would have to stop after a few hours of Homerun Derby. Now we/I can go all day and only charge it at night when I hit the bed and thats with playing games all day and messing with apps.
MSHancock said:
I posted some info in another thread but I wanted to make one just for extended battery covers for the Fascinate.
I got a 50% off a Zagg leather skin. I ordered one for the iPad. You can get four extended custom wraps for the battery if you cut it right. First one was a test run with the skin cut in 3 pc. so I could see where the wrinkles would be.Two pics of the second one I am useing now with only two small cuts at the bottom of the back so the leather would fit. Not perfect but almost
Let me know what ya think.
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Hello,
I'm looking to purchase one of these for my Evo. I have used Zagg products before and they have developed alot of pocket lint on the corners. Also over time the cover would start to peal back in certain areas. Being that the leather skin is thicker, have you seen any of these problems show up yet.
Thanks,
~Brett
Brg34 said:
Hello,
I'm looking to purchase one of these for my Evo. I have used Zagg products before and they have developed alot of pocket lint on the corners. Also over time the cover would start to peal back in certain areas. Being that the leather skin is thicker, have you seen any of these problems show up yet.
Thanks,
~Brett
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I know exactly what your talking about and it drives me crazy. So its been close to two months and the leather skin has none of that. I think the leather is the way to go.
No offense but this thing is grotesque... not even the nice look of the leather can hide the obesity of the extended battery, it just looks so horrible, I would rather charge my phone every night than carry around a pregnant midget in my pocket all day.
Are there any available?
troll stomping beast
I dont think so. Even if there were, the phone would be MASSIVE by the time everything is in place.
Lmao ^....damn so ill have to pay someone to customize one for me..shux...
troll stomping beast
http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Case-Sam...435428?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e6240d724
This is only one i found on ebay. I was going asking if anyone has tried this yet.
There are 2 types, that I know of.
One like the link above, and one that is full across the back
I got the second type of back, (link) for $12, as I like how it adds protection for the camera lens
I got the battery from here, (link) and it comes with a the first type of back for $18
I don't mind how it thickens the phone, and it actually makes holding when I type on the hw kb a lot more comfortable.
With the 3500mv battery, I was able to have my Epic OC'ed to 1.4GHz, brightness set to 100%, have BT, WiFi, GPS, & 4G on all day, and use the phone normally, and the battery still was over 48% when I got home from work, 10 hours later.
If the price for that is a little extra thickness, I will take that any day. Espically since I can always put the stock battery and back on if I want to use the slim profile for some reason.
Whoops...the link i posted was for a phone cover with the extended battery, not the battery cover. When you buy an extended battery from the same ebay seller he includes the battery cover. This is the case to protect the phone.
howufiga said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Case-Sam...435428?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e6240d724
This is only one i found on ebay. I was going asking if anyone has tried this yet.
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The case is ok but right now moretalktime is making a updated version that makes the access to button layouts better. I currently have it but im sending back in and waiting for the updated version since the case blocks some basics features like the speaker and the mic hole.
Can't one use the clip in holster where the face of the phone is facing the holster nd the back of the phone faces outward? A holster similar to the one used with the Seidio Active X cases?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015516
I got tired of the extra bulk and ended up replacing it with an extra OEM battery. I'm keeping it around incase I go on a road trip however.
edit: Nevermind. I just reread your original post
Well you know what they say about guys with huge phones....
They have really good battery life
zvonkorp said:
Well you know what they say about guys with huge phones....
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is that an samsung epic on ExtenZe in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
zvonkorp said:
Well you know what they say about guys with huge phones....
They have really good battery life
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LOL .. ........
I posted a review of the extended case that I got from moretalktime here.
=]
Custodian said:
Are there any available?
troll stomping beast
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Yes...the hip belt clip case by Eddie Bauer sold at Best Buy works great with the extended battery.