Is this any better than carrying an extra cell phone battery, I mean IF this is your main purpose for purchasing (charging a cell) ??
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Steve....I believe it is. The big draw back on carrying another cell battery is that you have to take the case apart in order to replace it each time. All you have to do is plug this in and ots charging. Plus it will charge many other devices....My moster speakers, Ipad...etc. I think you'll like it...especially when on trips through airports..etc...where charging out lets seem to be at a preimum.
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Not really, if you can remove your cell phone battery. For those who can't this is a good alternative. Also, you don't need a separate charging dock to charge this.
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It is best to get the package. I got the bundle and now I can use the battery to charge more than just my phone. I use it on my iPad, Kindle and iPod. If you are not going to use it for anything but your phone and you already have the cords that you would need for charging then you probably don't need the bundle. It depends on how much you are going to us the charger. Good luck!
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I found the battery life to be great -- I used it a lot and it never ran out -- but I had a backup battery and would always have one. An external charger is a good idea too.
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From my observations, it's equivalent in quality to the standard lightning cable sold by Apple. It's a cable not a charger - so it's speed relies on the quality and limitations of the charger. I use mine all the time on the go with my portable battery. It's a great 3rd party cable and is certified by apple. I recommend getting one as a backup over anything you may find at Walgreens.
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No...as with any electronic device the more you use the faster you lose...I bought a third party extra battery and charger as a backup...
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If you're mostly at home the portable charger is probably best. Grip is great for mobile use, traveling etc.
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It's good enough unless you're constantly using data. Google battery university and look at their guide to Li-On batteries. You'll learn how to get the most out of the battery.
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Can you elaborate? This allows you to charge your phone while charging another battery. The extra battery can be charged externally (without the phone).
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No it's not. I don't think this is meant for the kind of extended use that you would need an extra battery
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Good question. I bought this battery replacement because it was considerably cheaper. Unfortunately, I must report that you most often get what you pay for. This battery did NOT hold a charge for more than 1/2 of the day, and has been replaced with the $40 version. The $40 version gives me a day and a half - A great improvement! I should note that I'm a pretty heavy data user and I'm sure that affects battery life considerably. In short, this battery is ok as a spare in an emergency, but not so great as a primary for moderate to heavy usage.
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If an xtra battery charged at all times seems impractical to you, the answer is no. This is a no brainer for me.
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Yes. You may already have one, since it uses a micro USB cable. Micro USB is used to charge most phones these days.
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Funny you should ask. That's why I bought it. It works well so long as you do not have that larger battery. It the one that sticks out and makes the bottom uneven. Other than that, It works well.
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I would not advise as there would be too much battery drainage quickly. I think a more powerful battery would be better.
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The Charge is more expensive because it has a larger (longer lasting) battery and can also charge your phone.The speaker quality is about the same.
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If you have an Android phone, likely you would have the charger with mini usb, and you could use it to charge the battery.You could also use a usb cable to charge the battery.
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It gives more power. For me it charges my phone faster (when the unit works). I have had problems with this unit holding a charge and after a year it just stopped working. I got a different battery from another company and it has been an amazing improvement.