Is That A Moto Q’s Extended Battery In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy To See Me?
Yesterday I was angry with Motorola – when I left home to go to a meeting in the morning, my Motorola Q said it had a full battery. On the train I received a phone call, and after four minutes the phone started beeping at me like a bitter ex-wife that its battery power was dangerously low.
Fortunately I happened to bump into some of the lovely folks at Motorola at a PR event last night and after telling them my plight, they introduced me to the Moto Q’s extended battery.
While they couldn’t tell me the cost (never fear, Gizmodians – I am chasing that up now), they did tell me that it’s available now. I’m also trying to track down some stats on the battery – you know, like talk time and standby – so we can all make an informed decision about whether or not the extra bulk (it adds about 5mm depth to the battery compartment) is worth it.
For me, considering how thin the Q is anyway, I don’t think I’ll mind the 5mm Quasimodo hump for a big boost to battery life. But what about you guys? Would you be interested in a chunky battery for longer talk time on your mobile (even if it’s not the Q)? Let us know in comments.
UPDATE: Motorola have informed us that “Motorola is currently offering an extended battery with any purchase of the MOTO Q. This is a limited time offer, while stocks last. Extended battery valued at $44.95″.
Here’s another pic:
And one more, just for good measure:
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Comments
I have the Q9h and find the same thing. Its not everyday, but some days it’ll be full and then after a short time it’ll be telling me its dead. I had to start keeping a charger in the car just incase.
I dont think i could be bothered with a hump… it wouldnt worry me too much because I have had phones that are about the size of a Q9 + 5mm… But on a normal day the Q9h’s battery is just fine. Its just on these silly odd occasions.
I’d rather see a firmware update (if feasible) to fix the problem, and while they are at it give me Windows Mobile 6.1 … (yes you Vodafone Aus!)
Im using an Ebay,extended Moto Q battery and Im happy with it, except sometimes the phones says 1/4 charged and when unplugged from laptop it says full charge.