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I ordered one of these during the last wootoff but it's still "awaiting shipping." If it's as great as it says it is, it would have been really useful today!

woot charges tax now?

missyscove wrote:I ordered one of these during the last wootoff but it's still "awaiting shipping." If it's as great as it says it is, it would have been really useful today!

I missed this during the last woot-off (by the time I clicked through with my payment it was sold out). There's no way this'll get here in time to use on my Hawaiian vacation next week, but I'm sure it'll be handy in the future anyway!

I have this, got it for Xmas for about twice the price, which was good for that time. It works great. A bit clunky, but I feel the naked iPhone is too tiny and fragile in my man hands (don't worry ladies, I moisturize), and this gives it a nice weight. The back design reflects the flash and can wash out shots, so take the top off (easy to do) to take flash photos. It holds more than one full iPhone battery life for sure. Oh Ive dropped it more times than I can remember, and I'm like the only person I know that doesn't have a cracked screen.

One of the features says:

•Built-in Battery + Protective Case + Signal Problem Fix

What does it mean by signal problem fix??

my first time to post a comment.
Why? Because this Battery case well deserves it, I bought 3 last woot and I couldn't be more satisfied, I wait til my phone battery is down to about 10% then I turn the case ON, it charges my phone to a 100%, it looks, feels and functions very nicely. I'm thinking to get 3 more as presents.


EDIT:
I just bought 3 more

michaels1715 wrote:One of the features says:

•Built-in Battery + Protective Case + Signal Problem Fix

What does it mean by signal problem fix??

You never heard of this issue with IPHONE 4 where Steve Jobs wouldn't admit that there was a design flaw and instead insisted on saying that people didn't know how to hold their phones correctly?

This explains it: http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/qt/Iphone-4-Antenna-Problems.htm

Apple is perfect. If there are issues with any of their products it's obvious the consumer is too stupid to know how to use them.

this review on Amazon.com sold me 5 of these cases for my family, I am picking up another 3 for my friends.. thanks woot for the great deal and flat $5.00 shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/External-Protective-Battery-iPhone-Models/product-reviews/B00409E4JK/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

michaels1715 wrote:One of the features says:

•Built-in Battery + Protective Case + Signal Problem Fix

What does it mean by signal problem fix??

The iPhone 4 has a known issue with the antenna. The internal antenna is attached to the outer 'metal ring' of the phone. This was intended to boost reception, but instead, when your hand touches the metal ring it 'absorbs' a certain amount of the cellular signal. This reduces the signal strength that makes it to the internal antenna itself.

Not all iPhone 4 users report this behavior, and this has been rectified in the iPhone 4S by means of adding an additional internal antenna. In the 4S there is (supposedly) an antenna in the top of the phone, and an antenna in the bottom. It (supposedly) checks both antennas and hops over to the one with better reception.

As far as the iPhone 4 goes, as part of a settlement; Apple is offering free 'bumper' style cases to any iPhone 4 with persistent reception issues.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4389

I have two, and bought a 3rd after I used the two (as an emergency gift when I needed one) and they are solid. The White is slick and glossy, but the black is great and has a firm grippiness to it. I recommend the black. I got 2 more black tonight. One to replace the gift i gave, and the other to replace the one I drunkenly broke through beer and curiosity last week.

You don't need to know how it works, just have it work...

missyscove wrote:I ordered one of these during the last wootoff but it's still "awaiting shipping." If it's as great as it says it is, it would have been really useful today!

Hey samesies. Everyday i get home i wonder to myself where it is. But alas i am also still awaiting shipping.

rtiben wrote:woot charges tax now?

Depends on where you live. For some states (e.g., WA) that's a 'yes'.

I bought one last time offered and LOVE it! It adds a little weight, which I kinda like and the extra battery power is great. Just be sure to turn off the charging (little button in back until charging signal gone in battery indicator in front. When you get low battery warning, push button until charging. Hope this helps.

These are fantastic cases for the price. I ordered two last time and will be getting a few more today. My family has three 4/4s phones, and we go to WDW every year. The signal at Disney is not great, and batteries go there to die. I expect this case to get us all through the long days without a problem.

I've not tried the white (and after hearing about it, won't), but the black has an excellent feel, and the battery is surely roughly equivalent to that of the phone. I am very pleased with it, but with two (minor) nits to pick:

(1) the top of the case has a tiny tab on each side to help it lock into the bottom (so the sides don't pull out). This will break in about a day. It's no big deal. The sides of the top might flare out by a sixteenth of an inch.

(2) the LED charge indicators on the back can be seen from space. This could be handy if you need to signal the ISS for some reason, but if you charge your phone by your bed, you'll either need to always keep it on its back or cover it with electrical tape.

Minor things. These are a steal at the price.

Will it work for an iPod touch?

mibutterflywingz wrote:Will it work for an iPod touch?

I don't have one, but I woudn't think so. The iPod touch is a different size/shape from the iPhone 4/4s. I have both iPhones and an older iPhone 3GS which is similar in size to the iPod touch. The 3GS won't fit in any of the 4/4s cases because the cases are too big and square.

I bought the Unu (black) after a few weeks of use it stopped using it, it stopped charging and was therefore useless . I contacted woot and they first said they would refund , and then I got another email which said they would not refund my money and that i should contact Unu. Unu refused to refund ... Dont buy it , woot nor Unu do not stand behind it and it seems to have a high probability of failure.

This is a really solid product, especially for the price. Basically doubles your battery life, and doubles as a protective case. Yes, the phone is a little thicker/heavier, but I'll make that tradeoff for the increased battery life.

Got 2 of those from last time they were on Woot, having been using the white one since then... After accidentally dropped it on ground (not carpeted) several times, there was a crack on the left side where the two parts connect....not bad cuz there was no damage to my phone...

Besides the great extension of internal battery, the case also adds significant proportion of extra size, expect 2x thickness for 4s...

Got one of these last time. The top piece broke within a week. Protective my ass!

The day I got my iPhone, I bought the Lenmar branded version of this same case and thought it was a bargain at $34 at Fry's. It's been solid, having dropped it on the garage floor several times while juggling stuff out of my car. It more than doubles the daily battery time for me. And the phone looks pristine, even after almost a year. It does indeed make the iPhone feel more solid in your hand. I couldn't be happier with it. I bought two here - one for my wife who's getting her iPhone next month, and a spare for me if I drop it one time too often.

If you're not waiting to upgrade to the iPhone 5, this is a good deal

If I want to buy 1 black case and 1 white case, do I have to make 2 seperate orders and pay shipping twice? Or.....??

*Nevermind, figured it out. I'm a tard.

mibutterflywingz wrote:Will it work for an iPod touch?

Yes, this works with an iPod Touch. I have the 4th Gen and it fits well. I leave the top section of the case off Though. If you leave it on, it's difficult to reach your 'sleep' button.

Anyone using this on a white iphone 4s? Reading a lot of comments where cases don't work properly with a white 4s - i.e. otterbox defender for example.

I bought one of these in the WOOT a few weeks ago and love it. I carry it everywhere now, and swap cases in a pinch. recommend.

The only problem I've found with this is it doesn't 'charge-through' to your phone correctly. You have to remove the cover, charge it, and install it if you need it. Not sure how people get by with having it on all the time...unless mine is somehow defective. But otherwise, protects well and doubles battery life.

agentduke wrote:The only problem I've found with this is it doesn't 'charge-through' to your phone correctly. You have to remove the cover, charge it, and install it if you need it. Not sure how people get by with having it on all the time...unless mine is somehow defective. But otherwise, protects well and doubles battery life.

It charges the case first. When the case is fully charged (or after 90 minutes, whichever takes the longest) it then starts charging the phone. So if you charge your phone in the case at night, it's not a problem.

i bought one about 6 weeks ago through Woot and initially was very happy with this battery case. though now the case does not charge to 100% and runs out of battery after fully charging. i am trying to figure out how to get a replacement

I figured for $20 its worth a chance. Any extra battery life at the $20 price point is a good deal in my book. I use my Iphone for everything and i was looking for a battery case.

I bought one months ago and use it every time I travel. After a day of using my iPhone, there usually isn't a whole lot of battery power left for a plane trip home. This case has allowed me to double battery time. The only negative is that it will not stop trying to charge your iPhone once it reaches 100%. You have to remember to turn it off. It works best to deplete your iPhone battery to 20% or so and then turn it on (the little button on the back). I find it also charges a lot faster when a phone isn't plugged in. That may seem like a "duh" but the difference is maybe 6 hours to charge both devices when attached compared to 1.5 hours when separated.

But for this price, I would highly recommend this. If I wasn't planning on buying the iPhone 5 next month, I would buy another to have a spare. One of my favorite travel devices.

Its a shame that this isn't the 2400mAh version. I would get that one in a heartbeat.

lucidk wrote:Got one of these last time. The top piece broke within a week. Protective my ass!

I bought one in may(ish) as well but mine has also broke on the side by the volume button. I LOVE the case but hate how it broke. Still use it but you can see how it's broke and doesn't line up right anymore. Is there a warrantee for that?

exjoburger wrote:If you're not waiting to upgrade to the iPhone 5, this is a good deal

IPhone 5 will have a different shape and suppose to have a different connector so be aware of this

Why is this taking so long to ship? Damn, I'm getting impatient in my old age.