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Originally Posted by sanjsrik
Those "recommendations" are based on anecdotal usage while the BatteryBoss guy actually did comparisons and tests. But, yes, you're wrong.
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Whatever. I'd take ANY internet reviews on anything with a grain of salt. You never know how the tests might be skewed one way or another, not set up properly, not include a complete sample set to account for any and all variations, etc. What really matters to me when considering a product like this is what real people with real devices in real world situations have to say about it.
Some of the best advice I ever got was from an old friend a few years ago. She told me "Believe nothing that you hear, and half of what you see." What that means is the only thing you can put your complete trust in is your own personal experience, and the experience of people you know and trust.
I don't put much stock in what some random guy with some website on the internet has to say about anything. I'll consider it, but it won't sway my decision one way or another without taking into account other factors, such as real world experience.
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people tend to expect more from the seidio batteries than they should. They're extended batteries, but they aren't the gigantic ones that produce ridiculous life and I think people forget to keep realistic expectations
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I agree with this. The Seidio extended battery is approximately 15% larger than the OEM battery, so if you expect any more than about a 15% increase in battery life you're already setting yourself up for disappointment. I realize the two aren't directly related, but it's close. A slightly larger battery isn't going to give you a week of heavy usage, drive your kids to school and cook you dinner. For a lot of people that 15% extra will be just enough to get them through the day. For the rest of you, wait for the larger battery, and deal with a thicker handset. You can't always have your cake and eat it too.
One more thing to consider when reading reviews of any product is that people are FAR more likely to comment on a product if they have a problem with it or are not satisfied than if it works as expected. I bet if EVERYBODY who ever bought one of those batteries submitted a review online, you would see a huge increase of positive reviews compared to negative reviews.