Standard or Upgraded Battery?

**tourboy** · 12-09-2011, 07:52 PM

Curious if the standard battery is more than sufficient or have most people upgraded the battery?

**Psyc** · 12-09-2011, 08:16 PM

I just upgraded today. Having had the tbolt with extended battery i figured upgrade battery on this phone no regrets.

**boomerbsg** · 12-10-2011, 01:30 AM

I was offered it at half price when I purchased my Rezound, it was a no brainer for me.. and I'm glad I did. the OEM battery wouldnt make it for a shift of mine at work at all... I mean not even close lol.
I say go for it, it will come in handy at some point.

**Paradocks** · 12-11-2011, 09:24 AM

I bought the extended battery earlier this week after using the Rezound with the standard battery since I bought the phone on 11/15. With the standard battery I could get through a day of light to moderate usage with no problem; about 60 minutes of listening to music on the bus commuting to and from work, checking emails, sending and receiving text messages, browsing a few internet pages, and making a few phone calls. I would end the day with between 14% to 35% battery remaining and would charge it up each night before going to bed.

Since I bought the extended battery I find myself going two days between charges. I've been browsing the market far more than usual because of Google's 10 cent app promotion, and downloading and installing a lot more software. I keep my phone on all the time with 4G active. If you don't mind the extra bulk, I think the extended battery is well worth the upgrade.

**tourboy** · 12-12-2011, 03:37 PM

What is the 50% off sale price at Verizon for the extend battery?

Is this the best price around?

**cockycomebackkid** · 12-13-2011, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by lawnboy

What is the 50% off sale price at Verizon for the extend battery?

Is this the best price around?

It's the best price right now for the HTC manufactured extended battery. It'll go back up to $60 after the holidays at which point you will be able to buy an aftermarket one for around $30 + S/H. My bet would be to get the HTC approved extended battery now while it's cheap.

**tourboy** · 12-13-2011, 02:35 PM

Picked up two of them today at Verizon. Sticker price had them as $59.99, but I told the guy they were suppose to be $49.99. So he rang one up for $19.99 and the other for $29.99. It is a bit thicker than I thought, but for the price, seems definitely worth it.

Originally Posted by cockycomebackkid

It's the best price right now for the HTC manufactured extended battery. It'll go back up to $60 after the holidays at which point you will be able to buy an aftermarket one for around $30 + S/H. My bet would be to get the HTC approved extended battery now while it's cheap.

**Irish Rose** · 12-13-2011, 06:38 PM

I haven't decided yet if I'm going to get the extend battery or not. I'm getting about 13 hours on a charge which is long enough for me to get home and give my Rezound a small charge. The added bulk that comes with using the extended battery is what keeps me from getting one right now.

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**tourboy** · 12-14-2011, 05:39 AM

Actually I find the Rezound + extended battery is more comfortable to hold than the standard battery.

Originally Posted by Irish Rose

I haven't decided yet if I'm going to get the extend battery or not. I'm getting about 13 hours on a charge which is long enough for me to get home and give my Rezound a small charge. The added bulk that comes with using the extended battery is what keeps me from getting one right now.

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**Irish Rose** · 12-14-2011, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by lawnboy

Actually I find the Rezound + extended battery is more comfortable to hold than the standard battery.

How does it look in a case? I use a snap on case on my Rezound, and don't want it so big that it won't slide into my pocket easily.

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**Dukins** · 12-14-2011, 07:38 AM

Extended battery - Worth every penny.

**dabombcra** · 12-17-2011, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dukins

Extended battery - Worth every penny.

In most cases it is unless one is concerned about size. I could not grip the Rezound with the extended battery. I was to afraid would have dropped the phone. So I carry a spare battery.

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**humpagardengnome** · 12-17-2011, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by dabombcra

In most cases it is unless one is concerned about size. I could not grip the Rezound with the extended battery. I was to afraid would have dropped the phone. So I carry a spare battery.

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I've read this alot but I just don't get it. I've got the hand size like a 10yr old kid. I'm talking dude from the Burger King commercials, small. I have no problem w/ my Rezound when using the extended battery. I feared it would be too thick to hold comfortably (that's what she said), but that hasn't proven true. One hand usage is unaffected, as well. So I tend to think that pov is more excuse than a valid issue.

**marktaylor22** · 12-18-2011, 02:01 AM

I got my HTC extended battery today at the VZW store.. Apparently all 4G accessories are 50 percent off.. The sales rep told me the sale will last thru the Holidays.. It was suppose to be 59.99 less the 50 percent off, but they had the box tagged at $49.99 so I got the extended battery for $25! score!

**tourboy** · 12-18-2011, 01:45 PM

I think alot of it depends on the size of your hands. Personally, I found the Rezound with the standard battery uncomfortable to hold, but with the extended battery, it has a more natural feeling.

Originally Posted by dabombcra

In most cases it is unless one is concerned about size. I could not grip the Rezound with the extended battery. I was to afraid would have dropped the phone. So I carry a spare battery.

Sent from my Rezound using Taptalk

**PaulQ** · 12-18-2011, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by marktaylor22

I got my HTC extended battery today at the VZW store.. Apparently all 4G accessories are 50 percent off.. The sales rep told me the sale will last thru the Holidays.. It was suppose to be 59.99 less the 50 percent off, but they had the box tagged at $49.99 so I got the extended battery for $25! score!

Where in the U.S. are you? I just got back from the VZW store and they didn't have any holiday spirit so to speak. It was $59.99 and I had them check the computer.

...Sent from my Tab

**tourboy** · 12-18-2011, 04:51 PM

I ran into the same situation when I tried to buy two of them as they were ticketed as $49.99, but with the 50% off they were still ringing up at $29.99. The guy had to manually adjust them and got one for $19.99 and the 2nd one for $29.99.

Originally Posted by marktaylor22

I got my HTC extended battery today at the VZW store.. Apparently all 4G accessories are 50 percent off.. The sales rep told me the sale will last thru the Holidays.. It was suppose to be 59.99 less the 50 percent off, but they had the box tagged at $49.99 so I got the extended battery for $25! score!

**matthewjoseph255** · 12-18-2011, 06:09 PM

i ordered mine online i have 2 extra batterys 1 standard and 1 extended

**PaulQ** · 12-18-2011, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by matthewjoseph255

i ordered mine online i have 2 extra batterys 1 standard and 1 extended

I must be in a Verizon full price twilight zone. I chatted with a rep online and they told me there is NO discount program right now.

**humpagardengnome** · 12-18-2011, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by PaulQ

I must be in a Verizon full price twilight zone. I chatted with a rep online and they told me there is NO discount program right now.

^This
As of 8:45pm, 12/16/11, 2750mah ext. batt.= $ 49.99+tax in a corp store. They ended the Rezound 1/2 off accessory sale @ end of Nov.

**dadds27** · 12-19-2011, 08:33 AM

i just ordered it for 40 from this site

**dpham00** · 12-19-2011, 08:59 AM

weird that they said that the promo expired last month. I know people with a gn who got the extended battery for half off.

**StayFly** · 12-19-2011, 06:01 PM

got mines yesterday half off now i have two extended batteries

**humpagardengnome** · 12-19-2011, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by dpham00

weird that they said that the promo expired last month. I know people with a gn who got the extended battery for half off.

Actually, when I picked up the Rezound in a corp. store, a week after launch. I was informed but passed on the ext. since I thought I'd return it when the GN release. Rep. told me about the 1/2 off sale on Rezound batteries would continue thru Nov. When I came back on 12/16, same rep. told me the Rezound sale ended the week the GN was released. Sale for the GN ext. will contunue thru Dec. Not sure how these people are getting half off on the Rezound batteries, cuz Big Red shut the door on saving $$ in my face a couple days ago.