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So who uses a battery case?
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Moi. Having bad luck with them though :/ I got the white Mophie air to go with my white 4S, cos I just couldn't deal with the bad battery (waiting on a fix from Apple in the next few weeks before I try swapping phones). The first one chipped like a mofo - just putting it on and taking it off once I had several bad chips on the front inside lip - it's like everytime I put the case on, it scraped more white paint off, and it was black underneath. I tried to just keep the case on, but a week later I needed to take it off, and again, major chippage. It was starting to look like crap, which is unacceptable - my bf's employee has had one for ages and it doesnt look like that, so I returned it yesterday.
Now the new one, the bottom part won't click in securely - if I merely bump it or hold it wrong it'll slide off. *sigh* back to the Apple store...
The battery power itself tho is great, from ten percent left on my phone, when I turn on my Mophie, even with some usage I can get up to 85-90%. Good enough for me.
Now the new one, the bottom part won't click in securely - if I merely bump it or hold it wrong it'll slide off. *sigh* back to the Apple store...
The battery power itself tho is great, from ten percent left on my phone, when I turn on my Mophie, even with some usage I can get up to 85-90%. Good enough for me.
No way, phone is bulky enough I don't even use a non-battery case (Go naked!)
But, I do have ProClip charging cradles in both cars, whenever I'm in the car the phone goes in the cradle. So battery life is not an issue.
But, I do have ProClip charging cradles in both cars, whenever I'm in the car the phone goes in the cradle. So battery life is not an issue.
I just bought one. but I will only use it when I need it so most of the time it won't be on the phone. don't care if it looks bad. better then my good one with a separate cord that is always coming out.
I just received my Mophie Juice Pack Plus this morning.
Going to use it for a few days. Give it a few charge cycles. Once I've done so I'll be keeping it for when I'm out at weekends or travelling. Don't need it for normal daily use.
Anyone have any idea if leaving it off for a period of time without charging it could damage the health of the battery?
Going to use it for a few days. Give it a few charge cycles. Once I've done so I'll be keeping it for when I'm out at weekends or travelling. Don't need it for normal daily use.
Anyone have any idea if leaving it off for a period of time without charging it could damage the health of the battery?
I am thinking of getting one, especially for when I go into the field for an FTX and we don't come in for a couple days. Would be nice to have my phone last.
I could see it for special use, but it would be a deal breaker for everyday use for me.
No battery case, but I do carry this around when I know I'll be away from a power source for an extended period of time.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10831&cs_id=1083110&p_id=7823&seq=1&format=2
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10831&cs_id=1083110&p_id=7823&seq=1&format=2
A friend showed my his JuicePack Air (the red one) and I ended up getting a white one to match my white IP4S. Was kinda disappointed that its a very slick back compared to the red and I'm assuming black that have a grip feel to them.
I do hate the bulkiness of them. I've only had it a week and I must not have plugged it in correctly Sunday night as it wasn't charged in the morning so I left it at home yesterday and ran naked (I used a white Speck CandyShell prior to the Mophie) and I have to say I absolutely loved the feel of the iPhone sans case. If Apple had a battery that lasted 2X as long as the current battery I'd pay 2X as much for the phone.
I don't use the phone much throughout the day - maybe read & send a total 20-30 emails, browse on Safari for less than 5 minutes, less than 10 sms, a couple of apps for maybe 5-10 minutes total that might use a little bit of data and I drop roughly 5-6% an hour. Unplugging my phone at 6:30 AM and not returning home til 7:00 PM and I'd be around 30%. On days where I do use it more than normal, it's almost dead by the time I get home. If I don't go straight home or on the rare occasion I do go to the gym after work then its even a bigger issue.
I have a Kensington battery pack that I used in the past when I'd go on vacation. I have a car charger that can be utilized that probably would solve my battery usage issue 99% of the time but I like to be ready for that 1%. I have a 4 day trip to Vegas coming up. Also, when I go to sporting events and there are 100,000 people using the cell towers in my area the battery drains even quicker when trying to send a text or jump on Facebook. I really feel like I need something for that 1% of the time. Having a Mophie just sitting around 99% of the time feels like a waste of money.
I have another week to make up my mind and return my Juice Pack if I decide to go it without that case.
I do hate the bulkiness of them. I've only had it a week and I must not have plugged it in correctly Sunday night as it wasn't charged in the morning so I left it at home yesterday and ran naked (I used a white Speck CandyShell prior to the Mophie) and I have to say I absolutely loved the feel of the iPhone sans case. If Apple had a battery that lasted 2X as long as the current battery I'd pay 2X as much for the phone.
I don't use the phone much throughout the day - maybe read & send a total 20-30 emails, browse on Safari for less than 5 minutes, less than 10 sms, a couple of apps for maybe 5-10 minutes total that might use a little bit of data and I drop roughly 5-6% an hour. Unplugging my phone at 6:30 AM and not returning home til 7:00 PM and I'd be around 30%. On days where I do use it more than normal, it's almost dead by the time I get home. If I don't go straight home or on the rare occasion I do go to the gym after work then its even a bigger issue.
I have a Kensington battery pack that I used in the past when I'd go on vacation. I have a car charger that can be utilized that probably would solve my battery usage issue 99% of the time but I like to be ready for that 1%. I have a 4 day trip to Vegas coming up. Also, when I go to sporting events and there are 100,000 people using the cell towers in my area the battery drains even quicker when trying to send a text or jump on Facebook. I really feel like I need something for that 1% of the time. Having a Mophie just sitting around 99% of the time feels like a waste of money.
I have another week to make up my mind and return my Juice Pack if I decide to go it without that case.
My mom has the White Mophie, and she loves it, she doesn't use her speck canyshell anymore, and she loves the fact that she rarely has to find a charger. Plus its nice for me, if my battery ever dies i can borrow it... except the last time i tried, and as soon as i put it on the external battery was dead! LOL.
Why don't you guys just use the mophie juice pack?
Instead of a case, use the juice pack, I do, it's great. It will provide at least two full charges for your 4s before having to charge it again. Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005OW4BFE/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/182-7352639-0023750
I have a small shoulder day bag I bought from REI that I carry my phone cases, pouches , and juice pack in, & lasers in. Perfect accessory bag.
Instead of a case, use the juice pack, I do, it's great. It will provide at least two full charges for your 4s before having to charge it again. Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005OW4BFE/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/182-7352639-0023750
I have a small shoulder day bag I bought from REI that I carry my phone cases, pouches , and juice pack in, & lasers in. Perfect accessory bag.
I've used phonesuit elite for months since 4 and so far it has served its purpose. I've noticed elite's battery drains faster on 4s, hence it became doubly important in my daily use. But due to its bulky exterior which is really a shame considering how pretty naked 4s looks, I'm in the process of transitioning to getting a bumper and a portable battery to boast 4s' sexy look and offset the lack of additional battery w/ an external one.
As for the phonesuit elite, I think it's a pretty decent one and does exactly what it advertises it will do. Truly doubles the battery life on 4 (haven't tested on 4s) and is relatively thin for a battery case.
As for the phonesuit elite, I think it's a pretty decent one and does exactly what it advertises it will do. Truly doubles the battery life on 4 (haven't tested on 4s) and is relatively thin for a battery case.
Have used one for 2 years. (Mophie)
Love it.
Yeah its bulky but my phone survived my first ever drop onto concrete, it even bounced and still works. Gouged the case and cracked near the port. Still charges.
I don't feel that I have to handle it with kid gloves with the pack on. However I am still always amazed at how sexy it looks (phone4) when I take it out of the pack to clean the speaker ports and check the phone.
I like that the speaker on the phone sounds MUCH louder with the pack and I don't muffle the sound of it by holding it to text in portrait mode.
WW
Love it.
Yeah its bulky but my phone survived my first ever drop onto concrete, it even bounced and still works. Gouged the case and cracked near the port. Still charges.
I don't feel that I have to handle it with kid gloves with the pack on. However I am still always amazed at how sexy it looks (phone4) when I take it out of the pack to clean the speaker ports and check the phone.
I like that the speaker on the phone sounds MUCH louder with the pack and I don't muffle the sound of it by holding it to text in portrait mode.
WW
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I had a uNu case, worked well, but couldn't stand the bulkiness after a few days. Gave it away to a relative, keeping phone naked.
I got the mophie juice pack plus since day of my 4s. Its awesome.At first It was really bulky. But after while I actaully prefer the overall feel and weight of the case, because it made the iPhone fit better in my hand and feel is much better than the ackward square shape of the iphone 4s. I got mine for $50, and that was worth the price.
where did you find it for $50? I see some on ebay for that price, but I hear those are knock-offs....
Amazon, but theyre sold out at that price. I was trying to get one for my brother too. If you're looking to buy an alternative, look up boostcase on Amazon. THat was my second option.
Btw for anyone trying to get a mophie juice pack, be ccareful about the case you are trying to buy because there are two versions of it. There's the older ATT version with the mute button in a different from the Verizon/4s verizion.