Cheap 2400 mah battery on eBay

mmhhtc · #1 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 01:30 AM

Ran across an extended battery for the Mogul on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2400mah-Extended...QQcmdZViewItem

No one is bidding on it, in spite of the low starting price of $9.99. Is there something I should be worried about with this battery?

Thanks.

CDRacingZX6R · #2 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 01:40 AM

What kind of extended battery life could one get with a battery like that? Would it be worth it, or is it just like an extra hour?

mmhhtc · #3 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 01:51 AM

The phone ships with a 1500 mah, so this is more than a 50% increase. Note that Seidio claims a 15% increase when using their 1650 battery:

http://www.seidioonline.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=814

monkey · #4 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 02:06 AM

I don't know if i would want to even think about bidding on this item, especially with all the cases of exploding batteries.

supdawg · #5 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 02:19 AM

did anyone notice that the battery cover is larger than the OEM one?

Keyone · #6 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 07:52 AM

eBay batteries are often after-market or basically cheaply made batteries. It is usually cheaper because they do not deal with any quality checking or long-term use. They may also not have any form of protection, so some may actually "explode". Also, even though it states 2400 mah, it may not actually hold a full charge, or hold it for long (long being after several recharge cycles). Basically, you get what you pay for.

The only recognized third-party brand battery I've often see people talk about are Seidio, but they are much more expensive than $10. I plan on purchasing an extended OEM battery from them eventually.

**stroths** · #7 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 08:18 AM

Some eBay batteries have been reported to work great for a while and then start losing their charge several months later. As Keyone stated, you generally get what you pay for when it comes to ebay batteries.

jph8tr · #8 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 10:58 AM

As stated, You are taking a bit of a chance, but I've bought cheap "Ebay" batteries over the years for many devices and have never had a problem. As a matter of fact, the $7 battery I bought for my canon digicam lasts ~30% longer than the $30 OEM. The battery cover for the cheap extended battery I bought for my Axim fit better than the OEM too.

johnnychimpo · #9 (**permalink**) 12-17-2007, 02:26 PM

Go for it, whats a few buck anyway when you can afford a $300.00 + phone.

journey · #10 (**permalink**) 01-22-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnychimpo

Go for it, whats a few buck anyway when you can afford a $300.00 + phone.

... especially if you purchased the replacement insurance through your carrier ...