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Accessories Atrix Rugged Battery Door

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nna528

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Not sure if I'm understanding this accessory right... Does it completely replace the whole shell of the phone or cover the existing one?... The text reads like it replaces it but the pictures doesn't really look like it. And it supposedly is compatible with all the Motorola docking accessories. Hmm... I might have to definitely test this, once my full screen protector gets here I think this might be the route I go.

They obviously come in different colors... :)

Motorola Rugged Battery Door for Motorola Atrix 4G in Pink at MobileCityOnline.com

Amazon.com: Motorola 89491N Rugged Battery Door for Motorola Atrix (Motorola retail packaging) 1 Pack-Carrying Case-Retail Packaging-Black/Pink: Cell Phones & Accessories

Both sites show a pre-order/out of stock status for the item, however, I found it here but I can't really tell if it's in stock, I proceed to check out but it takes me through paypal before I can see how much shipping will be and if it is, in fact, in stock.

http://www.aftermarketcellular.com/ic/89491N.html
 
Looks to me like a new way to think about "cases". Instead of buying a case to go aroudn the phone, you replace the entire back of the phone with a more rugged version. I wondered why the battery "door" involved the entire back of the phone. Now we know. I think this is brilliant. Durability and replaceability of a case, without the bulk.

I can't wait to get one. I really love the Incipio feather case, but am tired of removing it to dock the phone in the car dock. I already cracked it taking it on and off every day. Motorola has really thought through using the phone for multiple purposes. A really nice integrated system.
 
I agree, I'm testing out a few different cases and considering what I use the phone mostly for and so far the Incipio and otterbox defender aren't working for me... Waiting to get this and give it a try - at least will know it fits all my docks and hope a better grip and feel without compromising the size. I still need to get a good screen protector ordered, have a mediocre one on now and have practiced with the cheapo ones, lol I still haven't gotten good enough at it yet to attempt the higher dollar one I want to get. Also, have thought about getting the body protector thing to cover the two vertical sides grips of the phone that doesn't come off with the battery cover... not sure if a good idea yet or not - but then that's just me being finicky, lol.
 
Yeah I noticed that, too. Let me know how yours goes... I messaged a Amazon seller named 'hard2find' that shows selling on behalf of Motorola and they were the only ones showing they 'appeared' to ship in the pink color. It was just in the picture, but I double checking anyway and asked to verify they at least have it in inventory. So, we will see.

Leaving my current order I have with AfterMarketCellular, though I've emailed them a few times and haven't gotten a response, so... kinda weary about that right now. Will keep you posted if I hear something.

EDIT: AfterMarketCellular replied to me today with...
"Hi Natalie,
Thank you for your message. Most orders ship the same day they are placed. This item is popular and is on backorder. We are expecting 10 units in for various orders on April 13th.

Please advise if you are willing to wait or regretfully prefer a refund.

Sincere apologies for any inconvenience,
AMC Support"
 
OSN said:
FYI, Amazon is now showing a third party retailer has these in stock:

Amazon.com: Motorola 89490N Rugged Battery Door for Motorola Atrix (Motorola retail packaging) 1 Pack-Carrying Case-Retail Packaging-Black/Blue: Cell Phones & Accessories

I ordered one, but I'm a little skeptical they are actually in stock.
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UPDATE: order was placed with Amazon on the 11th, shipping date was given as 13th-14th, delivery date was given as 18th-21st. I emailed the vendor last night, the 14th, to inquire about shipping status. I received a response that it would be shipped on the 19th, and was asked if that is acceptable? I told them I didn't care when it was shipped, I cared when it was delivered, so please expedite shipping. I kindly pointed out that I was guessing a lot of stores would have these available next week, and I was reluctant to pre-order, but they were showing them as in stock. In other words, I realize you said you had them in stock when you really didn't, hook me up. I guess the point is, they are coming very soon.
 
Yeah update on my from AfterMarketCellular advised they actually wouldn't get them till the beginning of May - I cancelled that order.

I messaged the Amazon third party retailer, I believe the ones in that link you have there, and as I stated, asked about the pink one... they said they would check with customer service and let me know asap. So, yesterday they told me they would be shipping on the 21st and would send a tracking email. This is the recent one from seller 'hard2find':

"hard2find - Amazon Marketplace

Right now i am showing a ship date of 21-Apr-2011 so not a month as displayed. we wont list the product until it arrives. so if you could please send us a follow up email on the 21th and I will track the delivery and at that time can make the quantity available so that you can add it to your cart

Thank you very much"


--- I assume they mean a shipping date from the supplier to them, and at that point will list available for purchase...
 
I've been waiting for this cover to be released. I got an email from Fommy today saying Motorola has defided to not bring this product to market. Does anyone have this cover already?
 
skifreek said:
i thought i read somewhere on the moto forums that moto pulled these away, not giving any reason.
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I'll bet the rubber got deformed when the phone heated up. I notice my Atrix gets pretty warm at times. Hopefully they do release something like it though.
 
Ya, after a months use, my back case is pretty scratched but I didn't think much of it as I kind of new there would be others considering it is detachable. Anybody have anything?
 
I found them on Ebay however they will be shipped from HongKong if you do not mind the wait. Just search Atrix Battery Door.
 
I was just in HK and Shenzhen and all we could find in the computer/electronics markets in HK and Shenzhen were the ugly back covers that went with the highly suspicious 4800 mAhr batteries they were selling for 10 USD battery and case.
Yeah right I'm gonna take a Shanzai battery and put it in my 500 dollar phone....So I couldn't find any covers in PRC but I had so much other stuff to dig up that I didn't spend a lot of time on the covers but we hit the hot spots and they weren't there.
 
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