Did Dell really think the 3400mAh battery through...

[David Metzener]

I am not all that happy with the 3400mAh battery. Sure I'll have a huge amount of time to use my Axim before having to recharge.

With the 3400 battery in, the Axim doesn't fit in the case that Dell sells... Well, it fits in the case, it just doesn't fit in the holder that is in the case. That just seems stupid in my opinion. At least it fits in the cradle!

Now that I have the folding keyboard, I see that it sits at a slightly higher angle because the battery pushes it up some. Again, stupid!

It looks like I am going to have to use the normal battery for normal use, then when I am out on a trip and don't have immediate access to the cradle/charger, I'll use the 3400.

It's a little heaver, but not so that it's a problem.

Sorry to rant like this, but with a little forthought, they could have done sooooooo much better.

That battery is one big honker all right!!

[beachbrian]

Thus, the thread here about a nice, and inexpensive, alternative for the Dell extended battery.

[silentknight]

I have that battery, saw the other post beach brian was talkin about and ordered it asap.. its great... and a heck of a lot cheaper...