This looks bad for 3rd party batteries

**twennywonn** · 05-26-2010, 09:52 PM

Im very disappointed I was going to go with Seidio, but it appears like OEM is the way to go.

Amzer or Seidio If you read this forum please provide us with feedback.

TP2 batteries are the same batteries in the EVO

**jxs1984** · 05-26-2010, 10:01 PM

eww. thanks for the link. you say the tp2 batteries are the same in the evo... do you know if that tp2 oem 2150mah battery fits?

edit: nevermind... its too big and it requires an extended back cover. see here: http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Extended-B...idcentral00-20

this is from seido's website:
"In order to obtain the full capacity of your Seidio battery, we highly recommend that you leave the battery/your phone on the charger for an additional 2-3 hours after the charging indicator turns green or the battery status shows full."

**Yourdogsdead** · 05-26-2010, 10:08 PM

Interesting read. They are playing off the "higher is better" thinking trend that is going on here. When it comes to battery capacity though, the higher the amperage the better. They are just overrating their batteries and selling them in a misleading way.

**apexi350z** · 05-27-2010, 09:14 AM

OEM is always better

Thanks for the link twennywonn!

**Jerzey McNasty** · 05-27-2010, 09:49 AM

good info

**Paladin** · 05-27-2010, 11:39 AM

If true that really SUCKS!!!

I just got the 1750 battery. Not from Amazon but their link is:
Amazon.com: Seidio Inno 1750mAh Extended Life Battery for Use With HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Hero, and HTC Evo 4G (Black): Cell Phones & Service

Weird how some people in the reviews seem to get battery life and others don't. That intrigues me. Maybe the guy who did the review had a bad one? Non-conditioned one? Other factors?

I can live with it being at least 1500 like OEM but to pay for MORE and actually be LESS than OEM!!!

**jxs1984** · 05-27-2010, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Paladin

If true that really SUCKS!!!

I just got the 1750 battery. Not from Amazon but their link is:
Amazon.com: Seidio Inno 1750mAh Extended Life Battery for Use With HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Hero, and HTC Evo 4G (Black): Cell Phones & Service

Weird how some people in the reviews seem to get battery life and others don't. That intrigues me. Maybe the guy who did the review had a bad one? Non-conditioned one? Other factors?

I can live with it being at least 1500 like OEM but to pay for MORE and actually be LESS than OEM!!!

the tested three seido batteries and none of them are not even close to the rated capacity... what does that tell you?

**Paladin** · 05-27-2010, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by jxs1984

the tested three seido batteries and none of them are not even close to the rated capacity... what does that tell you?

That tells me that maybe I should send that back.... i

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Thanks man... Good stuff to know...

The more I think about it, maybe I will just keep it as I already have it and it would cost me to send it back anyway. If it performs bad I will never get another from them that is for sure.

**jxs1984** · 05-27-2010, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Paladin

That tells me that maybe I should send that back.... i

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Thanks man... Good stuff to know...

The more I think about it, maybe I will just keep it as I already have it and it would cost me to send it back anyway. If it performs bad I will never get another from them that is for sure.

can you do a review with it? keep us posted!

**epphllps** · 05-27-2010, 12:42 PM

Definitely made me think twice about where I purchase a battery for my Evo.

**12MaNy** · 05-27-2010, 01:42 PM

God....Seido and Mugen are both running a jip joint.

**apexi350z** · 05-27-2010, 01:58 PM

I've seen Seidio on this forum, maybe they can chime in?

**Yourdogsdead** · 05-27-2010, 02:06 PM

I agree, where is Seidio on this topic. They need to defend their batteries.

**twennywonn** · 05-27-2010, 09:43 PM

I have also seen Seidio on this forum if they don't chime in, they will lose more creditability in my mind.

If they offer us a special coupon code for the battery we could all review it.

**Tyler Durden** · 05-27-2010, 10:16 PM

what do you expect them to say?

that's a lie, our batteries are good?

**jxs1984** · 05-27-2010, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by Tyler Durden

what do you expect them to say?

that's a lie, our batteries are good?

they're gonna have to show us testing results!

**Yourdogsdead** · 05-27-2010, 10:28 PM

Or something to prove the guy wrong. It kind of pisses me off that they are overrating their batteries. I hope that something is up

**twennywonn** · 05-27-2010, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Tyler Durden

what do you expect them to say?

that's a lie, our batteries are good?

No they could attempt to or prove his testing methods don't tell the full story, Possibly show some real world tests.

OR they can refund me the 40 buck I spent for their extended battery on my palm pre

**twennywonn** · 05-27-2010, 10:59 PM

Double post FTL

**popo341** · 06-13-2010, 02:04 PM

Honestly I have purchased Seidio batteries for a couple of years now for many devices. I have purchased ext life oem and ext life oversized batteries. I bought them for my Treo, my BB Pearl then Curve & my Pre. I now have the EVO & will most likely get the same combo for it. I like the OEM ext life to carry around for an extra battery. The 2600 will be for extended outings. If you are out and about and a heavy user with no chance to connect to a power source then go for the 2600mah and you wont be disappointed. I was never really sure if the oem ext life batteries ever made a difference. Some days it seemed to make a difference then other days who knows. I do know that the 2600mah gives you plenty of juice for a good day and a half of use.

**taalibeen** · 06-13-2010, 02:16 PM

You would think that since battery life is a major concern for these types of phones, that the manufacturers would develop extended batteries in tandem with the phone itself.

Of course the Cento can't do half of the things the pre and EVO can do, but my daughter left it at my house off the charger for a while week and when she came back she was able to pick it up and start texting.

I hate that my wireless device must always be wired too some charging device.

**taalibeen** · 06-13-2010, 02:25 PM

You would think that since battery life is a major concern for these types of phones, that the manufacturers would develop extended batteries in tandem with the phone itself.

Of course the Cento can't do half of the things the pre and EVO can do, but my daughter left it at my house off the charger for a while week and when she came back she was able to pick it up and start texting.

I hate that my wireless device must always be wired too some charging device.

**C01E** · 06-21-2010, 09:55 PM

looks like Id rather get a portable USB charger instead of an extended battery now... Good info!

**cdolan22** · 06-21-2010, 11:02 PM

Ha... I find it funny that Seidio comments on forums every single day but has not come here. I am sure people have PMed seidioseidio and told them about this, but they have nothing to say. What a poorly run company. Telling you Evo users to TAPE UP your brand new cases so they fit right, selling batteries with false ratings. Good job boys keep it up. Instead of fixing the problem that they created, they'll probably just tell everyone a way we can fix it ourselves. Bravo Seidio. Lying is awesome.

**cdolan22** · 06-21-2010, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by popo341

Honestly I have purchased Seidio batteries for a couple of years now for many devices. I have purchased ext life oem and ext life oversized batteries. I bought them for my Treo, my BB Pearl then Curve & my Pre. I now have the EVO & will most likely get the same combo for it. I like the OEM ext life to carry around for an extra battery. The 2600 will be for extended outings. If you are out and about and a heavy user with no chance to connect to a power source then go for the 2600mah and you wont be disappointed. I was never really sure if the oem ext life batteries ever made a difference. Some days it seemed to make a difference then other days who knows. I do know that the 2600mah gives you plenty of juice for a good day and a half of use.

The tests in that link have the seidio running around 80% of what they claim and the OEM running at about 98%. Meaning a Seidio Battery claiming 2600 is really getting 2080. Your OEM battery for 2100 is getting 2058. I am guessing the OEM one is cheaper, and I would definitely rather give my money to an honest company.