iPAQ 415x - what are the size implications of the extended battery?

[Dave Potter]

Anyone out there with a 415x who has one of the extended batteries?

Maybe this is a dumb question... how does the battery actually fit into the unit? I mean, the battery is physically bigger than the standard 'slim' one - I've looked at the unit and cannot envision where the extra bulk would fit, especially with the little battery door installed.

Am I missing something?

I don't have one yet - but am thinking about getting one. But before I do, I'd like to know if using the extended battery means that I cannot use my aluminum case, which is already pretty snug with the standard battery.

[Dave Potter]

Anyone out there with a 415x who has one of the extended batteries?

Maybe this is a dumb question... how does the battery actually fit into the unit? I mean, the battery is physically bigger than the standard 'slim' one - I've looked at the unit and cannot envision where the extra bulk would fit, especially with the little battery door installed.

Am I missing something?

I don't have one yet - but am thinking about getting one. But before I do, I'd like to know if using the extended battery means that I cannot use my aluminum case, which is already pretty snug with the standard battery.

[Pat Logsdon]

Originally Posted by Zippper

Anyone out there with a 415x who has one of the extended batteries?

Maybe this is a dumb question... how does the battery actually fit into the unit? I mean, the battery is physically bigger than the standard 'slim' one - I've looked at the unit and cannot envision where the extra bulk would fit, especially with the little battery door installed.

Am I missing something?

I don't have one yet - but am thinking about getting one. But before I do, I'd like to know if using the extended battery means that I cannot use my aluminum case, which is already pretty snug with the standard battery.

I don't have one, but I'm pretty sure that the extended battery comes with a new (larger) door that's used in place of the old one.

[Dave Potter]

Originally Posted by Surgical Snack

I don't have one, but I'm pretty sure that the extended battery comes with a new (larger) door that's used in place of the old one.

I suspected as much - but it would be nice if someone with the extended battery could verify it for an absolute fact.

Anyone?

If this is, in fact, the case - then it seems like a foregone conclusion that my aluminum case wouldn't fit. In which case I might just get another slim battery.

[WillyG]

Snack is absolutely right about the new batterydoor.
Some people like the 415X with the extended battery, simply because its better to hold (+the extended power of course). Others say it looks like a pregnant ipaq (guess its what you can expect if you leave a 4150 with a 1940 in the dark at night. Maybee its the rumored 6XXX baby thats in there :lol: )
Personally i like the battery, and would recomend it.
Have a look here for pictures and further discussion: http://discussion.brighthand.com/sho...threadid=99665

[Dave Potter]

Wow! Right on point. That thread in the link was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

BTW - The 1800 mAh extended battery is only about $13 CDN more than the 1000 mAh slim battery. Maybe I will get the extended battery afterall.

Edit:

On second thought, it looks like the extended battery will interfere with the micro keyboard I ordered a few days ago.

Has anyone used these two together?