Just got mine
Just received mine yesterday. Charged it until the blue light came up and then some.
I have very large hands, so actually I like the new size on the phone better. It is noticeable thicker as expected.
The fit of the cover is excellent. would think it was OEM if I didn't know the source. IT' so good I have nothing else to say about it.
Battery life wise, so far:
I had not had the phone stay on over 14 hours on the same charge. It's been on for 19 now, and the battery indicator has barely moved. It seemed highly suspect, so I downloaded Smart Battery Monitor, and it claims 61% remaining, which is amazingly good if it's true.
Replacing Protective Cover:
I had the Seidio holster and protector, which were very nice. The front ring (snaps on and protects the screen border) still fits, but the back piece that went around the back not (as expected....)
I thought I might be able to modify it with a dremel tool/saw but due to the shape and location of buttons is it not physically possible.(The needed hole would split the case in 2 parts, so no can do)
I have liberally used black soft velcro pieces on the new back of the phone (heresy, I know) and I feel it's well protected for the time being. It looks very "White Trash Repair style", but better than no protection for the time being,
The phone also FITS in the Holster with the velcro on it (Otherwise it would be too loose,as the holster I have was designed to fit the phone with the seidio cover on it.)
For a final protective solution that doesn't look so bad, I'm researching spray-on rubber to apply to the back, or another way of protecting the phone, since I think we will have a hard time finding a cover that fits. I'm mainly looking for something to soften a fall and minimize scratches when the phone slides on a table, etc. Any suggestions are welcome
(And to the seller, how about a clip-on soft piece that matches the back ??)
I'll report back with further info when I use it some more.