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dr_frost_dk | # 1121 | 2012-02-03, 16:40 | Report

The new (current model) has the camera switch, all the covers i have gotten had it, and it's 4-6 pieces so far

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zimon | # 1122 | 2012-02-03, 17:41 | Report

My friend is planning to do the same kind of mod for Samsung Galaxy S2. I don't see any problems (yet) it wouldn't work.
At least Mugen offers bigger battery to SGS2 also.

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woody14619 | # 1123 | 2012-02-03, 20:16 | Report

Originally Posted by dr_frost_dk View Post

The new (current model) has the camera switch, all the covers i have gotten had it, and it's 4-6 pieces so far

You do realize, that once Mugen ships the battery to you that OldAbe has so generously offered, you'll be in their database, with an order number, and can legitimately order more covers, right?

The lack of an optics cover is the main reason I've not gone to their system. I see why they did things they way they did, but not having a cover would ruin my camera quickly due to pocket lint and sand and what not. I also have an otterbox cover and a skinomi front skin, otherwise that would be scratched up too.

dr_frost_dk | # 1124 | 2012-02-03, 20:40 | Report

Yes now it will be legit

But have with no problem ordered about 6x so far

Old Abe | # 1125 | 2012-02-04, 00:39 | Report

Anyone else had any issues with trying to checkout via the Mugen battery website? I'm not using PayPal and the "Checkout" button at the end, below the form, doesn't actually link to anything. Its just and empty gif.

Contacted them and have yet to receive a response.

I'm wondering what people's experience has been with the company and how long it took for the item to ship/arrive. Did anyone choose expedited shipping as I am? If so, I am very interested in the delivery time.

Yours truly,

Abe

Estel | # 1126 | 2012-02-04, 09:44 | Report

Originally Posted by woody14619 View Post

The lack of an optics cover is the main reason I've not gone to their system.

In my signature, there is a tutorial on how-to prepare 100% working (i.e., recognized by N900 software) optics cover MOD to Mugen Cover.

I can also prepare one for a fixed "donation" - same apply to dual-scud.

/Estel

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peterleinchen | # 1127 | 2012-02-04, 10:01 | Report

Originally Posted by Estel View Post

I can also prepare one for a fixed "donation" - same apply to dual-scud.

I can confirm and recommend this!
Just received my dual-scud made by Estel and also the modded mugen cover by Estel; and both are working perfectly.
The scud gives you incredible lifetime (it is really unbelievable, if you are only used to BL-5F). And the camera switch works flawlessly. OK, it will not win a design price

, but it is a handmade mod and looks okay and as already mentioned covers your lens and activates camera on opening; so fully functional.

I do want to express my deepest thanks to Estel for his work.
THX

P.S.: of course thanks also goes to dr_frost_dk for his endless testing

P.P.S.: just rethought my wordings and why should it not win a design price? This mugen mod would be worth it! Even a company like mugen did not invent it, but a brave TMO member...

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Estel | # 1128 | 2012-02-04, 16:15 | Report

Thanks peterleinchen - BTW, I totally agree about "won't win design price". It would be much more "shiny", if done with galvanized aluminum plates - unfortunately, I don't have access to those, at least, not for a reasonable price.

If I ever finish my CNC machine, controlled via linuxbox (it's *almost* complete!), I'm going to replace all (wlel, most off) plastic elements in N900 case, with Allu ones, painted black.

/Estel

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Old Abe | # 1129 | 2012-02-04, 17:38 | Report

Originally Posted by Estel View Post

Thanks peterleinchen - BTW, I totally agree about "won't win design price". It would be much more "shiny", if done with galvanized aluminum plates - unfortunately, I don't have access to those, at least, not for a reasonable price.

If I ever finish my CNC machine, controlled via linuxbox (it's *almost* complete!), I'm going to replace all (wlel, most off) plastic elements in N900 case, with Allu ones, painted black.

/Estel

I would certainly be interested in some custom CNC/3D printing action for the N900. I can't think of anything immediately that I would customize. I'll leave that to you.

Emphatically,

Abe

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Old Abe | # 1130 | 2012-02-04, 18:22 | Report

Placed an order today for two Mugen batteries with cover - one for myself and one for "dr_frost_dk". Ordered with 2-4 day shipping. Highly doubt they will arrive that quickly but am eager regardless to find out how accurate the claims are about their product.

True - they are ridiculously overpriced but as one consolation they did make a custom back cover which allowed the community to make use of their battery mods.

My only concern is shady Chinese manufacturing. I just don't want the battery giving me a lobotomy whilst I'm checking my voicemail.

I will post my findings when the battery arrives.

Sincerely,

Abe

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