> Of course, then you have the issue of finding a quality midrange or higher end phone with a removable battery in the first place. They are an endangered speci

> Of course, then you have the issue of finding a quality midrange or higher end phone with a removable battery in the first place. They are an endangered species due to the thinness war. I prefer external charging bricks -- if you upgrade your phone, you might need to buy a new cable with an external brick, but you are more likely to need a replaceable battery with a new form factor or output.