I have owned a number of mobile phones over the last few years, as I am sure everyone has, and while none have been that extraordinary, some have most definitely been crap. The main problem I have ever had with my mobile phones has been with the batteries. The cellular phone battery has either stopped working or it just would not last long enough and I would need to get and carry a replacement battery.
I generally use my cellular phone a lot, both for my career and for private use, so having a backup battery is often worth it but having to replace a faulty or damaged battery is such a pain. My latest phone is working ok but I would like a replacement battery for times when I am on the road.
Cell Phone Batteries
These are the details of my most current phone (yes, I know it is a bit obsolete, I really should buy a new mobile phone):
Nokia 6019i - cellular phone - CDMA / AMPS
The Nokia 6019i is a basic candy bar phone from U.S. Cellular. It measures 4.26 by 0.91 by 1.96 inches and weighs 3.87 ounces. It has a 4,000-color screen and comes with text messaging, a 250-entry address book, basic PIM functions, and GPS support. It has a rated talk time of up to 3.7 hours and a rated standby time of up to 4.5 days. The Nokia 6019i retails for $169.95, but you can get it for $9.95 after a two-year service agreement with U.S. Cellular.
So I guess the real question is do I spend the money buying a new Nokia 6019i - cellular phone - CDMA / AMPS cellular phone battery or do I just buy a new phone with a better battery? Replacement batteries are quite low cost but a new phone would be fun. Always decisions need to be made.