[a99tandem]

Not a terrible analogy at all. 1A is a LOT of power for such a small device. Reducing it by 30% can take a lot of stress off of the battery,not to mention increase overall longevity. I realize that Lithium Ion batteries don't have a memory effect, but I believe the increased amperage is causing a spike in heat as well. We all know batteries don't mix well with high heat.. In my 7 years of working in wireless, I've never had a phone get as warm as this one does, particularly on the HTC branded charger. The heat isn't so bad with the RIM chargers though. I'm not an electrician, but I know my phones, and my usage patterns speak for themselves. All I'm saying is give it a shot!