Review: Seidio 3500mAh Battery for Palm Treo Pro

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The Seidio 3500mah battery for the Palm Treo Pro ($69.95) is hands downward the mother of all batteries. More than doubling the stock 1500mAh version, it offers unparalleled ability and performance for those with an insatiable thirst for WM usage.

Of course the big question on everyone's mind besides battery longevity is size. Surprisingly it is quite modest in girth and in a lot of means, makes the Treo Pro, dare I say, feel better?

Curious about how long a monster 3500mah battery volition get you lot at 528MHz? Wondering how information technology compares in size to the 800w, Moto Q9c and others? Read on for my take.

Lets cutting to the chase: 3500mAh is a lot of juice for a battery. The Treo Pro already gets a rated 5hr talk time for CDMA, which itself is on the top end of performance for a stock device. Doubling that and tossing in some other 500mah is borderline ludicrous, yet because the Treo Pro is already so thin, it really works here.

For $69.95 yous get the battery and the replacement encompass. The latter is fabricated with Seidio'south "soft touch on" pigment, which gives the Treo Pro a two-toned look and feel. The matte black does dissimilarity a flake with the glossy forepart, only I recollect information technology works improve for function as the soft touch paint feels similar a combo of silk and felt in texture. Seidio did a great job with the back embrace as there is zero wasted infinite — it forms perfectly to the extended battery and not a bit more, thereby minimizing any increase in size. At showtime touch, the encompass feels awfully thin but and then far in 3 weeks of apply, non a unmarried problem.

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The comprehend leaves room for the camera and speaker, though it looks odd because the camera is recessed and then far into the body. Yet this recessed camera port is at present a perfect grip for your index finger when on phone calls — no joke!

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Size Comparison

Then how much bigger is the Treo Pro with this battery? In terms of thickness, at the greatest point (the center) it is equally thick equally an 800w or Mogul. Only different those devices, the Treo Pro with this bombardment quickly slopes off all around the edges, giving information technology a more rounded and smaller contour. In other words, if you used an 800w (with the 1150mAh battery!), a Treo Pro with a 3500mAh is however smaller overall. This applies to the Mogul also.

A Moto Q9c is withal much wider than a Treo Pro and in terms of thickness is still thinner fifty-fifty with its 1800mah battery. Having said that I call up the Treo Pro yet feels better in the hand.

My determination on size is this: I really adopt the 3500mAh battery and cover to the stock Treo Pro. That's right. For one, I don't like the sleeky stock comprehend: too slippery and too many fingerprints. Both issues are eliminated with Seidio's encompass, which just feels so dainty to the touch. 2d, the added thickness makes the Treo Pro feel sturdier when typing and only gripping it. Perhaps I'chiliad only a freak, but afterward 3 weeks that is my conclusion.

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In fact, size is not equally noticeable every bit compared to say weight. No argument this 3500mah battery adds a few ounces and if you insist on carrying your phone in your pocket, will certainly observe the change. Holster users won't.

Functioning

The real reason you bought the darn thing, correct? Well hither are some existent-globe examples. At my job, I have a fringe CDMA point and after 14 hours of Substitution push, x hours of IM+, a few phone calls and about 2 hours of Internet and PDA functions, I was left with 48 percent bombardment. Or the other night I streamed 3½ hours of Kinoma Play podcasts, IM+ on for 7 hours, bunch of e-mails and i hour of Internet surfing and still had 52 per centum battery left.

In other words, getting around 12 hours of talk fourth dimension or 8-9 hours of constant 3G use seems quite realistic. From my experience, this battery is very tough to impale in a single day — you really have to become out of your way to do then. And it is quite easy to go two full days with realistic, regular WM usage and non even bat an eye at your remaining bombardment.

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Conclusion

In short, I really similar this bombardment!

For the start time with a WM Pro device, I feel like I tin unleash everything: WiFi, BT, 3G, GPS and run whatever app such as a abiding-connect IM app, push email, phone calls etc. and non even accept to recall about ability consumption. It's odd to encounter subsequently about 5 hours of a moderate usage to still accept 91 percent battery left. Throw in the fact that I actually like the size and experience over the stock and this bombardment is a winner. I keep it on no thing if it is a calorie-free day or a heavy one.

Now, let me put that into context: If y'all put the Treo Pro in your pocket and so you lot probably won't intendance for the size and weight increase. Only imagine an 800w or Mogul for a crude idea if you lot are unsure — if those worked for you, then this will, as well. If yous are a holster/side case user, then don't even worry. It works not bad with Seidio'south Spring-clip holster (review next week) and their Inno Dock Jr.

Does anybody need this? Probably not. But if you are a "power user," similar to stream a lot (Sling Thespian, Kinoma, etc.), use Wifi oft (or wished you could!) then you might desire to give this a shot. I promise, information technology's not that large. The price of $69.95 seems on the high end till yous compare information technology to regular replacement batteries—nosotros're talking $20 more for much more juice and I certainly feel information technology is worth the cost.

One other "cool" feature is your Treo Pro seems less hot with this battery afterwards prolonged use, no incertitude attributed to having more mass to absorb/readapt the oestrus. Something to think well-nigh.

This is a killer accessory for the Treo Pro and will allow you to unleash all that 3g goodness and alleviating any fears of remaining battery.

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