Removable batteries (generally speaking..)
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How about getting multiple external battery? I would think if you carry one or two with you, or get a large one like the Anker Astro2 Dual USB Output 8400mAh, you would have 2 or 3 charges.
This trend of non-removable batteries is disconcerting. I refuse to support them and will either look at other new phones that still have removable batteries or I'll just stay with my existing phone longer. It's really their loss, not mine. I"ll speak with my wallet!
Non-removable batteries also means that your location is known and your phones microphone will always be energized. You can't disable them if you can't take your battery out.
I completely understand. I drain batteries faster than you can say batteries. The main thing I wonder is why hasnt there been an Android equivalent to the mophie iPhone juice pack case. It doesnt have to comeout for every Android phone but they need one atleast for the best Android devices on the market like Nexus, GSII, Note, One Series, etc.
It seems like I am one of the few people who have concerns about a non-removable battery but not for the lack of juice throughout the day battery.
Batteries no matter how bad they gets me throughout the day. Its only when I forget to charge overnight when problems come up but charging overnight is bothersome anymore.
However what is troubling is that when my old phone froze all I did was remove battery, pop it back in and then reboot it and have it working again. This obviously can't be done with the HTC One X/S. I am aware that HTC has some sort of hardware reboot for this scenario but I have to try it to believe it then.
Batteries no matter how bad they gets me throughout the day. Its only when I forget to charge overnight when problems come up but charging overnight is bothersome anymore.
However what is troubling is that when my old phone froze all I did was remove battery, pop it back in and then reboot it and have it working again. This obviously can't be done with the HTC One X/S. I am aware that HTC has some sort of hardware reboot for this scenario but I have to try it to believe it then.
You aren't alone, I don't think it's as big of a deal as a lot of people are making it out to be. Seeing how it's becoming quite the trend, I wonder what those same people are going to do if eventually nobody makes a phone with a removable battery. I suppose they'll just stick with phones that are old as dirt simply because they can swap the battery out. The problem with voting with your wallet is that it only works when the majority feels the same, otherwise it changes nothing. 
MA2GA28
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Its a big deal over a rather trivial detail. Even the worst batteries will get you through 10 hours with moderate to heavy use. If you can't find an outlet in that time to steal some juice from, then consider a phone with a better battery.
And for the camping example, as someone else said, shut the phone off. Check it twice per day for emergencies and enjoy the great outdoors.
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And for the camping example, as someone else said, shut the phone off. Check it twice per day for emergencies and enjoy the great outdoors.
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When i go camping its to be disconnected. The removabel battery is a non issue. Plus the mountains of NH, VT, or ME dont have great signal anyways. So there is no point. Plus why go camping if you want to stay connected. Pitch a tent in your backyard.
I would think a External battery would be vastly better in a camping situation than carrying around extra batteries. In fact a external battery sounds good for many issues raised in this thread.
Modern Lipo batteries are retain about 80 percent storage capacity at 1000 charges assumeing no pattern of abuse.
Charging everyday that is about 3 years. I love my Razr Maxx but if that big old battery dies after 3 years I wont care because I wont still have it. Really keep a android phone for more than 2 years?
Charging everyday that is about 3 years. I love my Razr Maxx but if that big old battery dies after 3 years I wont care because I wont still have it. Really keep a android phone for more than 2 years?
Great topic for some very strong opinions. Here are some additional strong opinions of my own if you will kindly indulge me:
1) To the “All day” iPhone user: That tiny 3.5” screen helps extend your battery life but this is Android Power User country (you're lurking in an Android forum?). Super AMOLED 4” to 5.3” screens. No, we don’t carry both an iPhone and an iPad. One good Android phone with a big screen (and a physical keyboard for some of us) takes care of business for us. I have friends/associates with iPhones that are tied to their chargers because they are power users that actually talk all day on their iPhone and have run down their built-in Apple battery so they are forced to carry those charging bricks on the road with them. By the way, Apple does want you to keep on buying new Apple iPhones every year to boost their stock price, thank you ; )
2) To the “Portable Chargers are better than extra batteries” user: I have both and the portable chargers are a pain. They are heavy little bricks and clumsy to use when you are on the move and using your phone. Unless you like hanging a brick from your phone when you use it, I can’t possibly see how that is better than a fresh phone battery.
3) To the “Turn off your phone Campers and enjoy the great outdoors” crowd: Some of us do some real adventure camping that requires 24 hour NOAA monitoring for tsunami, flash flood, storm, adverse weather, etc. and contact with other adventure buddies that may be out of line of sight/hearing. The beauty of an Android phone with replaceable batteries is that it can run GPS, NOAA weather band monitoring, Endomondo (GPS trail/elevation/performance/mapping & recording), flashlight, etc. and serve as an indispensible “All-in-One” adventure tool. It also provides backup to those traditional stand-alone devices because Murphy’s Law definitely applies for all forms of adventure travel. Extra phone batteries are much more compact (and cheaper!) than those charging bricks and unless you sit in your tent all day, only extra batteries are an option out in the wild when you are on the move.
4) Finally, IMHO the current industry standard of battery quality control and technology just isn’t there yet for a built-in battery to last for the 2 year standard phone contract unless the phone is lightly used. I would argue that it isn’t even there yet for a 1 year contract for those power user road warriors. Yes, there are definite design efficiencies and advantages to a built-in battery but I think the key design advantage is for the phone sellers -- built-in obsolescence not unlike that of the replicants in the movie Blade Runner. Some people will be fine with a built-in battery but I am guessing that a good solid chunk of the market will find it unacceptable. Some people buying phones with a built-in battery are in for a very rude awakening long before their phone contract comes up for renewal. Let the class action suits begin…
P.S. To Mongo: ROTFLMAO. You would have to be Mongo to hold and use the HTC Thunderbolt as a phone with a powerskin.
1) To the “All day” iPhone user: That tiny 3.5” screen helps extend your battery life but this is Android Power User country (you're lurking in an Android forum?). Super AMOLED 4” to 5.3” screens. No, we don’t carry both an iPhone and an iPad. One good Android phone with a big screen (and a physical keyboard for some of us) takes care of business for us. I have friends/associates with iPhones that are tied to their chargers because they are power users that actually talk all day on their iPhone and have run down their built-in Apple battery so they are forced to carry those charging bricks on the road with them. By the way, Apple does want you to keep on buying new Apple iPhones every year to boost their stock price, thank you ; )
2) To the “Portable Chargers are better than extra batteries” user: I have both and the portable chargers are a pain. They are heavy little bricks and clumsy to use when you are on the move and using your phone. Unless you like hanging a brick from your phone when you use it, I can’t possibly see how that is better than a fresh phone battery.
3) To the “Turn off your phone Campers and enjoy the great outdoors” crowd: Some of us do some real adventure camping that requires 24 hour NOAA monitoring for tsunami, flash flood, storm, adverse weather, etc. and contact with other adventure buddies that may be out of line of sight/hearing. The beauty of an Android phone with replaceable batteries is that it can run GPS, NOAA weather band monitoring, Endomondo (GPS trail/elevation/performance/mapping & recording), flashlight, etc. and serve as an indispensible “All-in-One” adventure tool. It also provides backup to those traditional stand-alone devices because Murphy’s Law definitely applies for all forms of adventure travel. Extra phone batteries are much more compact (and cheaper!) than those charging bricks and unless you sit in your tent all day, only extra batteries are an option out in the wild when you are on the move.
4) Finally, IMHO the current industry standard of battery quality control and technology just isn’t there yet for a built-in battery to last for the 2 year standard phone contract unless the phone is lightly used. I would argue that it isn’t even there yet for a 1 year contract for those power user road warriors. Yes, there are definite design efficiencies and advantages to a built-in battery but I think the key design advantage is for the phone sellers -- built-in obsolescence not unlike that of the replicants in the movie Blade Runner. Some people will be fine with a built-in battery but I am guessing that a good solid chunk of the market will find it unacceptable. Some people buying phones with a built-in battery are in for a very rude awakening long before their phone contract comes up for renewal. Let the class action suits begin…
P.S. To Mongo: ROTFLMAO. You would have to be Mongo to hold and use the HTC Thunderbolt as a phone with a powerskin.
Very cool. I saw a blurb somewhere about this before but this is the first time I found the actual website. Definitely need to find a case that can withstand burning embers and find a long fire resistant USB cord ... This would be better than a solar setup since we're moving during the day and camping at night.
Maybe they'll make a etoncorp smartphone with a charging handcrank...
Maybe they'll make a etoncorp smartphone with a charging handcrank...
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Get an external solar battery/charger with a microUSB interface and you could go the green route, and it's cool to walk around on long hikes and knowing you would never run out of battery. I love my Energizer one
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