I just double checked, I can get a replacement battery for my phone for $30, or for the same money, I can get a 2000 mAh (50% more juice) batter with a custom back cover to fit the slightly larger battery.
As it is, I generally have >50% battery life every night. I go ahead and give it a fresh charge because I don’t have to worry about wearing out the battery faster.
“I just double checked, I can get a replacement battery for my phone for $30, or for the same money, I can get a 2000 mAh (50% more juice) batter with a custom back cover to fit the slightly larger battery.”
Looking at the first thing I ran across, the “iV”, it’s a bit pricey at $79, but is a 3100 mAh battery with a fully functional USB port and a LED light that doubles as a camera flash. It charges off the standard iPhone charger, and was a Laptop Magazine Editor’s Choice. I’m sure there are less expensive, less functional versions.
“As it is, I generally have >50% battery life every night. I go ahead and give it a fresh charge because I don’t have to worry about wearing out the battery faster.”
Over three years it sounds like you’ll be shelling out $90, which is more than Applecare. :-)