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[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] whmcal:
The 1700mah battery makes the phone thicker just under the camera lens (over the battery area) but the other dimensions of the phone remain the same. Good news is, does not affect GPS functionality (see expansys forum). However, the replacement back cover is a 'humpback' style rather than the elegant style of old:(
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] altunaa:
is there any silicone case that fits the extra size with extended battery?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] whmcal:
I have been using this extended battery now for THREE DAYS (mild/moderate use) - approx 4 texts per day, 1 three minute phone call, 5 minutes music, bluetooth for 2 hours and WIFI for 6 hours. Still after 72 hours use, the battery is on 21%.

This is an improvement on the previous 900mah battery which tended to last just over 2 days. I'm pleased with this new battery's performance - one extra day is good enough for me. However, i'm guessing others with heavier use, may be less pleased. Remember, this report is based on my first charge only. Performance may improve after subsequent charges as was evidence with the original 900mah battery.

One thing is for sure though, if diamond users want even more capacity (than 1340), they'll have to be willing to sacrifice the slim-line phone design for the increased functionality. This is unfortunate, but there's no way around it (bar 2 x 900mah batteries!). I'm sticking with this official extended battery, as it seems to be the 'least painful' midway choice / compromise. ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] PJ6363:
I'm assuming that it won't fit a low budget cradle?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] charly_mx:
Nice. Well i do heavy use my phone about 10 calls per day 3 mins aprox or more. About 20-30 sms, wifi for 1 r 2 hours. Of course i have the stock 900 battery and i charge it in my computer and in my car.

However i think that this new battery will increase my phones autonomy for at least 35% to 40%. My old wizard battery almost the same mah as this extended battery and my old wizard can hold the charge pretty good. :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] efeene:
Another url from HTC Store, the expedition is made by expansys.

https://www.htcaccessorystore.com/pt/p_htc_item.aspx?i=166204

I ordered mine today.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] crystal_clear:
Battery life - Planet Flat!

As you've all now discovered, battery life with the standard htc battery is - less than poor, Htc have released this new battery, i am led to believe it does give a significant boost to battery life.

Htc Customer services = not interested, please purchase our high usage battery.

High usage battery is available on www.expansys.com, at a significantly lower price than htc's site.

However HTC are due to release something that is called the battery bank. Its works with virtually all devices and hold 5x the charge of a normal cell.

At the moment orders are being accepted for PRE ORDER...

here's the link check it out - well worth it, if you change devices regularly!!!

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=171883

zoomed image of battery bank -

http://www.expansys.com/zoompic.aspx?type=item&i=171883
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] beatrix:
here's the link check it out - well worth it, if you change devices regularly!!!

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=171883

how do you use this battery bank?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] spiderdragon:
You use it to charge your current phone/battery, sorta like a spare battery but u don't insert it into your phone.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] Davey101:
How snug? Does it bulge?

Can you take any photos of it in the pouch please? :)

Thanks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] raines43:
It's snug, no denying that, but can still be pushed in and out of the case with one finger quite easily. There is a slight bulge around the back of the diamond, which forms a gentle curve across the back of the case. Only camera I've got with me is in the diamond so I'll take a pic when I get home tonight instead and post later.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] efeene:
Sorry for the joke

but my battery car is the best charging when I'm in the move. :D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] Davey101:
Superstar! :D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] hohn:
Hi!

Im from VietNam.. Anyone knows some store that ships international?

Expansys can do that, but I dont use credit card.

Thanks!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] angler:
I wonder there are suppliers might accept bank transfer for offshore buyer. You might try:

www.shop.brando.com.hk

Expansys is accepting Paypal. Do you have a paypal account?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] raines43:
You might not think that when you see the 'quality' of these pictures. Hope they give you an idea of how it fits in the pouch. Might help if you unfocus your eyes before looking...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] hohn:
Thanks

I dont have a paypal account. in VietNam not use.

Do you know how to ship from Hongkong?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] angler:
Hohn,

You may visit Expansys website whom accept bank transfer to sell official extended battery. You and the seller to decise which method to ship you the goods. After you remit or pay the agreed goods price together with relevant postage, the seller will ship you the goods.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] fl4r3:
Has any one tried putting on the original battery cover with the new battery installed? How tight is it if it does fit (or what did you do to make it fit)?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] efeene:
I have mine new battery instaled for about 24h and i have now 9/10 power (with 15 min GPS use).

Only the back cover dont close very well. The original back cover need to push down to open, and that adapter cover dont need to push.

The material is diferent but I prefer that because is more clean to fingerprints.

This batteri have more 3mm height.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] fl4r3:
So its possible to have the original battery cover? When you say "push down" on the battery cover, how much pressure you using? is it literally squeezing the diamond or just a firm (not too hard) push?

I'll probably get the extended battery anyway but it would be good if I can use the original cover
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] angler:
The official extended battery cannot be used with the default battery cover. There is an increase of thickness around 3mm against the original 900 mAh one and there is not enough room between the default battery cover and the battery compartment for this extended battery thickness.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] efeene:
In my case dont need to make any pressure on back cover to open. I dont know if the same happens on other's replace cover's or if only happens whit me.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] hohn:
Thanks a lot!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] allen84us:
can i get this battery in Malaysia ?

how much is the price ?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] muflon_:
Brodit car holder

Has anybody tried the Brodit mount with the extended battery? :confused:

http://www.brodit.com/images/848843.jpg
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] tyler08:
is the backcover of the extended battery (1340) also rough / uneven?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] pedmond:
Yes, but different material, not so fingerprint prone (much better in my opinion).
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] charly_mx:
Ill be travelling to NY and Illinois in the next 2 weeks. Any advice where to buy the extended battery at a good price? :)

Thanks!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] de-v8:
I received mine yesterday and I love it. Makes the phone feel SO much better and substantial.

The best £40 I've spent !
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] mastabog:
has anyone seen or bought this 2000 mah battery which appears to come together with the genuine HTC back cover for the BP E270 (1340 mah)?

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17413.htm

The back cover looks identical to the genuine HTC cover for the extended 1340 mah which means this 2000 mah battery is no thicker than the BP E270:

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/16941.htm

I can't see a brand name in the image, they just quote "Power-Cell". Could be of high quality though as I can't explain the price otherwise ... or maybe the back-cover is indeed the genuine HTC one. In any case, it is tempting.

Cheers
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] blacriderv:
Buy it and tell us !

I want to know also ^^
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] fl4r3:
Has anyone bought this 2000 mah battery, because if it is the same size as the 1340 mah battery then it is very tempting!! Has anyone sent a message to mobilefun.co.uk about the 2000 mah battery asking its size?

There is text near the bottom of the page saying that the product could differ from the picture shown so its best to find out what the size is.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] mastabog:
Well, you could ask them that :)

I've sent them a message asking whether the included cover is indeed the same as the genuine HTC one included in the BP E270. I'll keep you posted.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] msward3380:
I got the official extended battery form expansys, yesterday i ran a half marathon using GPS run, this was anouncing my times/ distance every 30 seconds and the battery lasted over 3 hours and then made several calls and still was not flat.

Lasts very well and this was on the first charge so may get a bit better as well.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/17413.htm

just ordered one...will let you know what its like when it arrives in the morning :)

paid on credit card...so if not fit for purpose it will be going back!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] mastabog:
You have more guts (money?) than me then :).

As a reassurance, I found out that Mugen Powercell (the maker of that battery) is actually well know for high quality extended battery for mobile devices. A poster on this forum said the same thing in another thread I posted about this battery.

Do let us know! And show us pics please :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] mastabog:
I found yet another one, straight from Mugen Power which looks even better. I posted here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=2740174

I'm eagerly awaiting liamhere's feedback. Could you also post your feedback in the other thread please?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] salada2k:
Mate, those batteries are exactly the same, there is only one 2000mAH Mugen Power Cell battery, its the same one you found on MobileFun and the same one direct from Mugen Power - I admit the pictures of the case do look slightly different but they are both 17mm and both 2000mAH - I'd bet my bottom dollar that even though mobilefun did not state the part number it will be the same as the one from Mugen Power (HLI-P3700ML).

What I can't figure out is in both of the pictures the back cover is shown as faceted, and not flat as you have said that mobilefun told you...

I emailed Mugen about this 3 days ago but I haven't received a response yet?!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
update

OK UPDATE

this is going back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the battery is to thick...blocking gps on tomtom......been testing all morning

original battery fix.....large battery...no fix

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] esraymuk:
Do you think it would fit an MDA Compact IV? (Tmobile rebrand):

Here is the back: http://i.expansys.com/i/b/b171125.jpg
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
im not sure ...but im sure i read the diamond back will fit...if so yes
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] CrayZee:
Hi

I found this battery:

http://www.xell.hk/e/product/product_detail.asp?sku=5330&mscssid=0GA84BV8SJQB8K8KM2XL0W4FHX3QEPE2

Check out its product remarks:

- With short circuit protection

- 12 Month warranty

- With safety insurance

- The online sales price already included the shipping cost to worldwide.

The price is 28.5$

I ordered this battery and sold it to someone else. He is very happy with it, there is no problem with GPS, it's about 6-7 mm bigger.

I think this battery is good and also the price.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] esraymuk:
Liam - could you dig up the source anywhere? I just want to make sure before I buy the battery. Obviously, I'll wait for your pics and the such before doing anything.

In addition, so you know whether it'll still fit into the HTC Diamond Pouch after bulking it up with this battery?

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
please read back...the battery blocks gps on tomtom...can't get a fix.. i have tryed it all morning

item packed and going back today

i have exchanged it for the htc Official Extended Battery

don't think it would fit in the pouch....sorry
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] Thom4s:
I don't understand why they all make these back covers so thick. There's loads of wasted space. They could make a bigger battery and then gracefully shape the back cover around the battery, so it's got a lump where the battery is but thiner everywhere else. I know there's already one like that but it's made too crappy.

All those batteries are great (if you can miss GPS) but the back covers are always so uninspiring, no creativity at all. I can imagine a back cover with a slight lump where the battery sits then gracefully getting thiner near the bottom of the diamond with some rubberized plastic for extra grip. Instead of an ugly cone for the camera they could make the whole thing thiner and not just at the camera.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] dta1974:
I hate to say this dude that's the battery I purchased and I have never got a GPS fix with it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] esraymuk:
Fair enough if it does not fit into the pouch. However, could you possibly dig up the source at which you read that the cover will fit an MDA (t-mobile rebrand) as well as a normal diamond?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] captainsensible2002:
There is NO back cover that will fit the MDA Compact IV and a 'normal' Diamond (with the original multi faceted back cover). The O2 Ignito (Diamond) has a flat back like the MDA, but again I would imagine the backs are not interchangeable as the MDA is curved while the Ignito is straight edged (like the Diamond).
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
you are right...i was confussed...;)

been a long day
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] CrayZee:
:confused:

I can assure you that there was a fix in my case. The dude that bought the battery from me didn't stop smiling :).
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] mastabog:
@liamhere: I saw your pics. I guess the guy at mobilefun.co.uk was either looking at another product or was just talking out of his *** because the back cover is not flat at all. It looks just like the one on the mugenpower website I posted a few posts back.

I still can't understand why a bigger battery blocks the GPS signal. The GPS antena is above the battery when the phone is kept facing upwards so the GPS receiver should sense enough energy. Is it somehow creating reflections and hence interference?!? What am I missing? can someone enlighten me?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
i tested both batterys in 5 diffrant places

all places i went to got a fix str8 away with standard battery

and the big battery would not get a fix with tomtom

i was testing it for 5 hours before i packed it up and sent it back
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] Onesimus:
which app were u using to track your speed and distance for running? I'm keen to get an app for that also.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] bigruss:
runGPS, it's commercial but works great, voice announcements over headphones, export track to google earth etc. They have a trial, google for it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
official extended battery

got my exchange battery from moblie fun this morning :)

must say there service is A++++++++

i have a silocan case and the new back and battery squeezed into it :)

charging the new battery now
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] placx:
it looks fine

thanks for the pictures
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] lommer:
I bought the original extended battery from http://www.loveno.be/categorie/439 just for 36 euro !

The battery is much more better , gps works fine .

the back cover slip off when the diamond is in my pocket.

you cannot use the original pouch.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] MasK:
Is there an English version of the site?

How long did U take to receive the battery.. and lastly, do U know if it will ship to Singapore?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] lommer:
I think its better to send them an email . I got the email for you

info@loveno.be
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] adrian2pm:
will this back cover from gsm fit the cdma version?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] cooper86:
s.o. here who tested this one?

http://shop.eten.hu/mugen-power-200...th-battery-door-black-p-500.html?currency=EUR
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
i take it you don't use the search button????

http://xdaforums.com/search.php?searchid=17321770
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] p3eps:
Looks good! I was trying to find something similar for snowboarding which tracks my path and exports to googlemaps - and this looks ideal for a mere £18!

I've ordered this 1340mAh battery - but I really would like to use GPS for the whole day snowboarding (9-12 then 1-4 or something)... so ideally I'd like it to go for 6 hours whilst playing music too!

Perhaps I should get 2 of these extended batteries - a morning and afternoon one?!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] ldmelo:
How did you manage for it not to get all wet????
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] bigruss:
? I use it for running, kept in a belt on my waist with my water bottles. You can always put it in a ziplock bag, I always take one in case it rains whilst I am out. I have never tested this out apart from light rain though so no guarantees!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] trackeras:
is there any case that fits to diamond with the official extended battery?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] jutley:
I SEE THAT EXPANSYS DO THE EXTEDED BATTREY NOW FOR THE HTC O2 IGNITO WITH THE BACK COVER HAS ANYONE TESTED THIS BATTREY AND COVER THOUGH IT IS OFFICIAL SO IT CANT BE THAT BAD I HAVE JUST ORDERED ONE BUT ABIT PRICEY

http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=173907
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] bugeyes:
hmmn interesting back plate!!

would this fit a standard htc diamond???????

what colour is yours mate?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] itoYo:
54 quid! sod that !

rip off
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] Dynomite232:
extended battery from xpancys

well i got this battery now for about 2 months from expansys on original diamond from sweden and make sure when u get the battery that u drian it totaly then charge it fully i did this couple of times now my battery life last for ever like listning to music will last me a good 5 hours but just everyday use with the batt it last long man very good battery frommy point of view :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] garlog:
Just to make sure before I buy: The BP E270 (1340mAh) battery is the official one and does not interfere with the GPS connectivity?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] pedmond:
Exactly. I have it and the battery life is now quite decent. I can go through 2 days of medium - heavy use.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] rikvanbeek:
I got the battery today,

Its about 2 or 3 mm thicker and made of an rubberfeel material.

The device loses its thin light feel but the quality of the backcover seems better to me.

fully loaded the battery and now draining it using video, 3g and gps :-)

Ill let you know about the durability
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] rikvanbeek:
Ok 1 day in use now.

Batterylife seems much better to mee, but cant say that till i use it for a couple of days.

GPS works perfectly fine, but loses lock with low battery. (I think it will also with the original)

Thicker backcover has no annoying fingerprints anymore, feels better and the phone handles better. But the thickness makes the phone lose some of its high tech apperance.

Photo's attached
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] liamhere:
had mine for over a month now :)

great buy......looks good and works now as it should 10/10 from me :p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] robotphood:
Anyone know? I'd guess no but would love a diamond facet back for CDMA.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] hrb:
Just my 2-cent...

I found out, that the extended battery fits very well into the nice NoReve leather case if you don't put on the back cover. Don't need it since the NoReve case protects the back quite well

Looks quite nifty !

Cheers

hrb
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] stead:
anyone got any recommendations for a passive car holder? currently using a Herbert Richter holder...quite want the offical battery for the gps,

so the offical battery makes the phone 17mm thick? trying to see if theres a phone of the same dimensions so can get a holder for that to possibily fit it

would a touch pro holder fit the touch diamond with the external battery? from what i can tell the touch pro battery is the same as the extended battery for the diamond
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] wrecklesswun:
Has anyone tried the 1700 mah battery on the diamond for sprint? just bought one and doesn't work, unless i am doing some thing wrong...phone doesn't recognize the battery
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] ToM CaT:
Car Cradle

I am thinking about buying me the official extended battery, too.

Is there experience about whether the device with the new back will still fit into a car holder (made for HTC diamond)?

Grateful for any hints.

Thomas
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] stead:
i'm thinking about getting the HR touch pro car holder and putting some foam on the back to make it stay in, although bit short on money at the moment so can't try it, so far it seems no one is interested in using it in the car with an extended batttery as I haven't found anything about it yet!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] touch_man:
is there any USA website that i can buy the official extended battery???
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] jaydeol:
here's another link to offical..extended battery... for usa att fuze users..

http://www.touchdepot.com/htc-1350-mah-standard-battery-oem/8A37A4323.htm
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] Thom4s:
I bought the official extended batter and I'm very happy with it. You really feel it has more power, also the back cover is way more to my liking. It now has some kind of rubber-paint which is easyer to hold. Also the thickness makes it easyer to hold.

It's not that super high tech super tin omg unbelievable how thin it is - phone anymore but it now feels like a rigid, small handphone that stays online long enough with a professional look that feels like it will last for years.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] krups:
Comparison 900mAh vs 1350mAh

Hello,

Can anybody share how much more power this original extended battery (1350mAh) can give on diamond as compared to its bundled 900mAh??

For this 900mAh I can have 2 hours of music + 30 mins calls + 5-7 texts and its enough.. battery is dead :( .. low battery warning starts... I can't keep it from morning till evening.. :mad:

Anybody with htc original 1350mAh battery, please share, can I expect doubled figures??

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] Aqrab:
guys

where i can bay htc extended battery in dubai :confused:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Accessories] Thom4s:
+50%

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