Seidio Innocell Battery for Palm Pre (Black)

by Seidio

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002FU5QPW
• Item model number: BACY26PMPRE-BK
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,367 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Seidio invests in extensive research to find the best and most powerful battery components on the market. We carefully select top quality Japanese cells for our batteries to ensure the highest level of safety, quality, and performance. Our research, knowledge, and expertise give us the ability to create batteries that provide maximum capacity in their comparable space. This large capacity Innocell Extended Life Battery is for the avid traveler who can't always get to a charger. It is up to twice the capacity of the original and comes with a door in black with Seidio's signature soft touch coating. Even with heavy phone and data usage, this battery will keep you charged and ready to go.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Add life and a bit of bulk to your Pre, August 14, 2009

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M. Broderick "mikebinok" (Oklahoma City, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seidio Innocell Battery for Palm Pre (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The product is what it says it is. It adds significantly to the battery life--Seidio claims 90% more. I haven't even attempted any scientific test, but it has changed me from having my Pre typically at 10-20% of battery life remaining at the end of the workday to having about 50%. Substantial improvement!

For me, almost as important as the battery life is the coating on the outside of the replacement battery cover provided. One of the things I disliked greatly about the Pre is that the sleek and shiny surface of the case makes me live in constant fear I'll drop the thing. The added bulk of this battery means that it needs more room than in the factory case, so when Seidio provided a new roomier battery cover, it coated it with a soft, slightly grippy substance that makes me feel a LOT more comfortable with my Pre! I like this a lot. If you have handled a Treo 755p (and presumably other late-model Treos) the coating is similar to the grippy stuff on those phones. This is a worthwhile upgrade in itself! It has a more matte appearance compared to the shiny surface of the original case, and if you are highly sensitive to appearances, you may dislike the mismatch between the top case around the screen and the bottom case with the coating. Doesn't bother me at all, though.

The downsides are minor for me, but I am one of those who is hung up on function over form. Shifting to this battery and battery cover means your Pre will bulk up quite a bit! It is much thicker, and I've seen others compare the new form factor to a hockey puck. I'd prefer the Pre be smaller and thinner, but it doesn't bother me that much. With the bigger battery installed, my Pre is about the same size as my old Treo 755p--A tiny bit thicker and definitely not as "tall" in the longest dimension. As of now, I know of no battery case that is designed to fit this combination. Presumably Seidio will provide one soon, and you can probably locate one that works by trying out cases designed for larger phones, but I am carrying my Pre in my pants pocket "bareback" for now.

For me, this was an excellent upgrade.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars mislabeled, turns out to only be a 2300mAh battery. lowered my rating, February 12, 2010

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Tim Hoag - See all my reviews
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UPDATE: I found a method at precentral to determine the actual battery capacity as identified by the manufacturer. It turns out this battery only has a capacity of 2300mAh and I am feeling very ripped off. I also have another battery from this brand and it is also showing itself to be mislabeled. I will be complaining to Siedio and posting back here if/when they make it right.

It still gives me much better life than my standard battery, but if they continue to mislabel them I am forced to recommend the other brands available on Amazon and not anything from Siedio. This explains why I was barely getting twice the life when I should be getting at least 2.3x Grrrr.

I love my Pre+. No one does contacts and calendar better than Palm. No one ever has, no one is now, and perhaps no one ever will. But, the Pre uses the same battery as the Centro and battery life is terrible. I spent my first day doing nothing but internet and appstore stuff, and I got about 5 hours of life from the stock battery. Palm should be ashamed of that - I get a lot more than 5 hours from my notebook PC!

So, this is about 2.3 times the capacity of the standard battery, so it should get you through until evening before you need a recharge. If you don't use it for more than a phone, you should be able to talk for a week on one charge.

This is a great choice if you just want capacity. It comes with a nicely finished back cover that is actually easier to take off or put on than the stock cover.

Two problems that you should consider:

1) It doesn't work with the Touchstone charger. I didn't think that would be a problem because I didn't even buy one. Then I tried the Touchstone. They are the coolest thing ever. Sure the wireless charging and intelligent behavior changes when it is on the Touchstone are nice. But, I'm impressed because I can stick in on my dashboard or console and I have the equivalent of a car kit. So much better than having it slide around, or having to look down to dial. I've ordered the smaller Seidio 1350MAh battery that fits in the standard cover so I can have 17% more battery and use the Touchstone when I'm on those long drives. I would give this battery 5 stars if they had an option for a Touchstone back plate. I'd be willing to pay $25-$30 for it, too. Hopefully there is no technical reason why they can't make that for this battery. If you don't care about Touchstone support, this wont bother you.

2) It makes your phone much thicker. Not a problem for me, and it actually makes it easier to type on the keyboard. But, it goes from being "Droid thin" to 3/4" thick. That's thicker than the 1st-generation iPod and about 50% thicker than a Blackberry Curve. If you are looking for razor thin, you need a battery that works with the stock cover. If you only care about long life, this this is great.

There are other batteries that are even bigger, but they are more than twice the price. This hits the right mix of capacity and size for those that can live with a thicker phone. If those two items don't bother you, this is a great battery for you, and at a great price.

Oh, several have mentioned problems with being loose fitting. That has apparently solved, because this fits as well as the stock battery. You should ignore those complaints.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Makes the Pre very thick, September 5, 2009

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Photoguy (United States) - See all my reviews

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I would have rated this combination higher, except that it turns the Pre into a real clunky instrument. I think it is even thicker than my old Palm Treo 700P. It is great to have the extra capacity, but I think a little trade off between capacity and bulk would have been better. I had to order a new case becuase it would not come close to fitting my original Palm Pre horizontal case. One thing I do like a lot is the easier grip the textured back provides. Knowing what I know now, I would still buy it, but I am a little disappointed by the bulk.