I am a HUGE abuser and even when using EDGE on my Blackberry Bold on T-Mobile, I still suck down the battery. I always have a spare battery in my glove compartment and that is always convenient but still kind of a pain in the **** to have to replace it out when the time comes. So now I just read all about this Case-Mate Fuel external battery/holster and it has me drooling a bit. Does anyone here have this? What are you thoughts? I read Kevin's quick take on it and I was wondering about you guys...
Share your thoughts! I am real close to buying one of these!
Do you have a Cast-Mate Fuel?
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- 05-31-09, 11:40 AManon(52425)Do you have a Cast-Mate Fuel?
- 05-31-09, 11:50 AMavt123
From what Kevin had to say about it, it looks pretty good. I don't have one and wont ever get one because I don't need an extended/spare battery, but for someone who does it looks like it will work very well.
- 05-31-09, 12:23 PMbleeps
The only problem I've had with it is that my phone is hardly ever in it's holster, because I use it constantly. However, if my BB's battery gets really low, I know I can always holster my phone for 20 minutes or so and come out with a bit more charge. It helps that you can see the BB message indicator LED when it's holstered, so I can just set the whole shebang on my desk.
- 05-31-09, 01:13 PMcobra302
it looks interesting i will admit, but i dont like that it doenst have the sleeper magnet.
- 05-31-09, 01:17 PMbleepsIt doesn't need a magnet, it puts your phone to sleep without it.
- 05-31-09, 01:53 PMSirhill
I got one about two weeks ago and it is very good. I also never put my phone done so I really don't use it unless I am in my car.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 05-31-09, 02:41 PMBaltiShawn
my battery lasts about 4 hours with wi fi turned off, i was going to go swap it out at the local warranty location, but as i read this thread it seems that maybe this is common. I use the **** out of it, so what are your thoughts? Is 4 hours common for excessive use?
- 05-31-09, 02:50 PMLordRasta
I have it and it's bailed me out on more than one occasion. I keep it turned off until the Bold runs dry then I fire it up.
- 05-31-09, 02:52 PMBaltiShawn
is it normal for the battery life to be only 4 or 5 hours during heavy use?
- 05-31-09, 02:58 PMcharlibear
Berry batteries are the worst. I also get about 4 hours out of my battery. I bought an extendded battery but it adds bulk and weight to the phone. I'm getting a casemate
- 05-31-09, 03:00 PMBaltiShawn
yea, i will probably get a case mate, though i love my bb holster that came with the device.
or maybe i will get an extra battery and leave it in the truck/office/wherever - 05-31-09, 03:08 PMKenWallace
Seidio battery is what you should replace it with. The extended life is well worth the price, and i generally get 3-4 days with normal usage out of mine... Normal being checking email frequently, and light web usage.
- 05-31-09, 03:09 PMBlacklatino
I'm thinking about getting one as well. But, I already have an extended(BA) battery and an extra battery for my BOLD.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 05-31-09, 03:14 PMZenitsu
Oh... So the selling point of case mate is cos the stronger batteries add bulk and weight.
At first I was just thinking "just get a better battery"....
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 06-16-09, 12:00 AMBlacklatino
Well, Jason, I took a look at it and extra batteries or not, I like it. I can use my BA Battery while I'm driving with google maps running and switch to the Case-Mate Fuel later. Besides, with all the new devices coming within the next year and at&t upgrading their coverage, my BOLD is in good shape :)
- 06-18-09, 04:25 PMchampionart
I just ordered it so i'll be able to give my personal opinion on it soon. I googled it to see the reviews that it was getting and they were are all excellent cant wait to get it. I took the plunge because i am not planning on upgrading my phone until the magnum or touch screen/qwerty hybrid and that could be a long time from now.
- 06-19-09, 11:06 AMBlacklatinoYeah, The BA battery will be on the shelf. Lol. I'll get mine ordered today. Didn't have time yesterday. I also plan to wait on the Magnum as well. Maybe a year from now before it's released. But, IMO, the BOLD is as hot today as it was in November when I first received it. Besides that. I'm not trying to keep up with anyone on having the latest and greatest. As long as it works, I'm good......for now:)
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 06-19-09, 11:36 AMraemax08
i'm happy with mine. i purchased it from the case-mate website for $60. there is a coupon "fathersday09" that is good until sunday. it brings the cost down to $60 plus shipping is free. so if you debating wether or not to jump in, now is the time!
- 06-19-09, 12:17 PMrgriffin25
I've had mine for a few weeks now and I would say it has changed how I use my phone. I no longer have the need for mid-day charges nor do I have to worry about conserving battery. I think it's a good price considering you're getting a battery and a holster!
- 06-19-09, 12:19 PMBlacklatinoThanks for posting. Got it ordered with the discount. :D
- 06-19-09, 06:36 PMrush0
Oh Nice!!!
- 06-20-09, 12:16 AMsnowindec9
Nope don't got one.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 06-20-09, 05:23 AMchampionartNo way i paid $83 with shipping for it :mad: like three days ago :mad::mad::mad:
- 06-25-09, 01:06 AMchampionart
Got my Case mate fuel case today and its charging right now, as a matter of fact i see the green light so its fully charged already. I can't wait to test this thing out. The material of the case is real nice and gives you a real good grip. Also i have read before that it was supposed to be heavy so i was expecting that but surprisingly i found it to be light. Has a little weight to it when the phone is in the case but nothing overbearing. Loving this investment already.
- 06-25-09, 09:04 AMBlacklatino
Just got mine in a few days ago.
Also read the comments about it being heavy. Non-issue for me ;)
Like others, I don’t always want to charge my BB everytime I’m near a charger. I also don’t always want to use an extended(Big Azz) battery. So, the holster/charger combo works for me.:cool: