[earth]

I've recently swapped up from my 7280 to the 8700r.

Anyone else notice the battery life is crap? I mean, I have to charge my phone every 2nd day now, whereas with the 7280 it was once a week or so.

[lgreenberg]

Similar thread here:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/show...t=8700+battery

No complaints on battery life from me.

If it's really a problem for you I'd suggest picking up an extended battery.

http://store.bizshopr.com/rimacc-10470-001.html

[mgerbasio]

With the 7290 I never ran it down to the point where I received the radio turning off message (15% battery). But I have a least half a dozen times with the 8700c. It seems the phone talk time is really killing the battery, more so than with the 7290 in as much as I can see.

The only real change to my usage is google local but I don't use it much, not even everyday. So as lgreenberg mentioned, I'm getting the extended battery which should be in my hands by Tuesday.

Regards-Michael G.

[thatboiwes]

With the battery it came with, I didn't have to charge mine but every 3-4 days. But I, too, have the extended battery coming my way and hopefully will have it on Tuesday.

[ragin cajun]

I just picked up an oem extended battery on ebay for $40. Hope it gets here soon. Now just to find a case it fits in.

[roofus]

Originally Posted by ragin cajun

I just picked up an oem extended battery on ebay for $40. Hope it gets here soon. Now just to find a case it fits in.

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[thatboiwes]

Originally Posted by ragin cajun

I just picked up an oem extended battery on ebay for $40. Hope it gets here soon. Now just to find a case it fits in.

I bought mine on eBay for the same price. Probably from the same seller.

[chrisnol]

Originally Posted by roofus

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[chrisnol]

Originally Posted by ragin cajun

I just picked up an oem extended battery on ebay for $40. Hope it gets here soon. Now just to find a case it fits in.

You will need the extended battery door as well. You could have bought the extended battery AND the needed larger battery door for less than $50 from Smart Phone Depot (see link below).

You do NOT need a special case for the extended battery-- the OEM plastic case accomodates the larger battery door because it has an open back and I am told by the Smart Depot web site that the OEM leather holster will accomodate it as well

Smart Phone Depot Link: http://store.bizshopr.com/8700.html

Hope this helps

[ragin cajun]

I got the battery and door in the same auction. Its oem so I know its gonna fit. Plus it was over $10 cheaper on ebay.

[chrisnol]

Originally Posted by ragin cajun

I got the battery and door in the same auction. Its oem so I know its gonna fit. Plus it was over $10 cheaper on ebay.

Sounds`like you got a good deal. You should be OK with any OEM case.

[oyster rsx]

yes my battery, only last one day of moderate to heavy use...

[That70sGAdawg]

What's the problem? Aren't we all near an electrical outlet by nightfall? Do you sleep? Buy a regular extra battery for those "busy" days, and charge it at night!!