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FatPuppy

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My iphone 4 is starting to drain really fast and I am looking for a case with a built in battery. I want something balanced between quality and price and if it is possible a decent case not a "brick" case.
 
Not going to help your phobia of "bricks" but the Mophie is reliable and has a lifetime warranty. I'm sure you'll still find them for the 4 on eBay or amazon.
 
Is it bad for my iphone if I use it while it is charging with the case?
 
Here are the most popular ones on amazon:
uNu Power DX PLUS External Protective Battery Case for iPhone 4S & 4 (Matte Black/Silver, 2400mAh - Fit All Models iPhone 4 & 4S)
http://amzn.com/B0048IZL5E
Skiva - Protective Case and Extended Battery for iPhone 4 4S
http://amzn.com/B0096VY8QG
Alpatronix iPhone 4/4S Battery Case (Extended Battery) - Black (Also available in Pink, Blue/Black, and Blue/White)
http://amzn.com/B008WFKT7E

I have this next one for the iPhone 5 and it works great:
Maxboost Hybrid Detachable Battery Case for iPhone 4S & iPhone 4 - Black/Black (1900 mAh, Fits All Versions of iPhone 4 & 4S)
http://amzn.com/B00A2JVJ22
 
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Here are the most popular ones on amazon:
uNu Power DX PLUS External Protective Battery Case for iPhone 4S & 4 (Matte Black/Silver, 2400mAh - Fit All Models iPhone 4 & 4S)
http://amzn.com/B0048IZL5E
Skiva - Protective Case and Extended Battery for iPhone 4 4S
http://amzn.com/B0096VY8QG
Alpatronix iPhone 4/4S Battery Case (Extended Battery) - Black (Also available in Pink, Blue/Black, and Blue/White)
http://amzn.com/B008WFKT7E

I have this next one for the iPhone 5 and it works great:
Maxboost Hybrid Detachable Battery Case for iPhone 4S & iPhone 4 - Black/Black (1900 mAh, Fits All Versions of iPhone 4 & 4S)
http://amzn.com/B00A2JVJ22

The iphone warms up a bit when charging, isn't it bad for the battery if I let the iphone in the case? And can I use the iphone while charging?
 
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The iphone warms up a bit when charging, isn't it bad for the battery if I let the iphone in the case? And can I use the iphone while charging?

You can use the iPhone while charging. The iPhone getting warm is normal while charging but it it gets hot enough that you can't touch it, you have an issue.
 
You can use the iPhone while charging. The iPhone getting warm is normal while charging but it it gets hot enough that you can't touch it, you have an issue.

Ok thanks, my iphone warms up gust a bit, very very little and thanks a lot for the websites, I bought the first one, 2400 mAh is great.
 
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