Battery Choices

[kumaga]

Out of all the battery available for this phone, which one do you recommend?

 

[HiredxGunz]

Anker battery.
Most recommended battery for this phone.

 

[shezzy]

Anker battery.
Most recommended battery for this phone.

Is this battery an extended one and is it the same size as stock and can fit without a special case? Got a direct link for it?

 

[HiredxGunz]

Is this battery an extended one and is it the same size as stock and can fit without a special case? Got a direct link for it?

Same size as stock battery. No need for special case.
Amazon.com: Anker 2 x 1800mAh Li-ion Batteries for Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959v,Sprint Samsung Galaxy S2 II Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710, U.S. Cellular Galaxy S2 II SCH-R760 + Free Anker Multi-purpose USB Travel Charger: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[rockdoctor1]

I actually got an $8 cheapo battery that comes with a back cover (from ebay). It is supposed to be 3800mAh but is actually around 3200-3600mAh (Chinese batteries are notoriously over rated). Anyway it will last a whole day with net intensive apps running all of the time. And for $8 w/ free shipping...

 

[shezzy]

I actually got an $8 cheapo battery that comes with a back cover (from ebay). It is supposed to be 3800mAh but is actually around 3200-3600mAh (Chinese batteries are notoriously over rated). Anyway it will last a whole day with net intensive apps running all of the time. And for $8 w/ free shipping...

I used to buy extended batteries but I'm more concerned with keepign a good case on my phone ( otterbox ) so extended batteries that fit in like stock are what I'm looking for

 

[rockdoctor1]

I used to buy extended batteries but I'm more concerned with keeping a good case on my phone ( otterbox ) so extended batteries that fit in like stock are what I'm looking for

Search on ebay. They tell you which ones fit using the oem back cover. There are a couple.

 

[kumaga]

i looked up the anker battery, but it has the same amount of mAh as stock battery? (doesnt really mind for extended battery)

 

[Codegerm]

The problem with and "extended capacity battery" that is the same size as the OEM battery, is that they have to make the components smaller and thinner. Making the plates that make up the cells of the battery thinner causes them to be more susceptible to damage and heat.

 

[Codegerm]

I have seen an extended battery with back cover that is not lopsided. It maintains a flat surface over the back and only dips in for the oval around the camera and flash. I think that would look nicer than the ones that are split level. Unfortunately, I have only seen it in black so far, and they want way too much for it.

Mugen 3600mAh Extended Battery for Sprint Samsung Galaxy s II Epic 4G Touch D710 | eBay

 

[kumaga]

wow that is pricey x:

 

[Codegerm]

Tell me about it. I do like the back cover better than the others though.

 

[Bchaitt]

I bought an Andida 2300mAh battery off eBay. The battery fits into my phone with the stock back cover and I have it wrapped in an otterbox case. Battery life with it is noticeably better than the stock 1800mAh. 2300 may be the best you can get without an extended back cover, but dont quote me on that.

 

[shezzy]

I bought an Andida 2300mAh battery off eBay. The battery fits into my phone with the stock back cover and I have it wrapped in an otterbox case. Battery life with it is noticeably better than the stock 1800mAh. 2300 may be the best you can get without an extended back cover, but dont quote me on that.

cool, gonna look for it now thanks

EDIT:: looks to be this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Andida-2300mAh-Slim-Extended-Battery-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-S2-EPIC-Touch-4G-D710-/200785170946


EDIT #2 Amazon has it cheaper, but the reviews are no good..prolly gonna go with the anker one :

http://www.amazon.com/Extended-Battery-Samsung-Galaxy-D710/dp/B006THW4RA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

$10 seems to be cheapest I can find..