Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 Extra Battery Kit is a must-have accessory for business travelers who depend on their Galaxy Note 4 smartphones to get work done on the go. Back in January 2013, BlackBerry gave me its first BlackBerry 10 smartphone, the Z10, for review. It also gave me a “reviewer’s kit” composed of a number of accessories: a case, screen cleaner cloth and a “battery charger bundle,” among other things. I like the BlackBerry Z10, but after a month or so I retired it to the Land of Misfit Tech Toys — a desk drawer brimming with phones, tablets and a variety of accessories from years gone by — because it didn’t have a physical keyboard. For me, BlackBerry is and always has been about the keyboard. [Related Analysis: 6 Things Galaxy Note 4 Does That iPhone 6 Can’t] I didn’t think about the Z10 very often after discarding it, but I did think about that battery bundle. In fact, the extra battery bundle created more of a lasting impression on me than the Z10. The accessory comes with an extra battery, which is a must for me with any phone that has a replaceable battery. It can be used to charge the spare battery, it uses LEDs to show charging status, and it’s small so it doesn’t take up a lot of space in your travel bag. Today, whenever I get a new device with a removable battery, one of the first things I do is look to see if it has a comparable battery charger bundle. I’m currently using a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, so I was pleased to see AndroidCentral tweet this morning about Samsung’s extra battery kit for the Note 4, which is similar to that Z10 bundle. I don’t have one yet, but assuming it works as advertised, I’d say this is a must-have accessory for travelers with Galaxy Note 4 devices. The kit costs $37.95 on AndroidCentral, which is about $7 cheaper than the $44.99 Samsung charges for it online. It’s also available for $39.99 on Amazon.com, and if you’re an Amazon Prime customer, you get free shipping, though the gadget appears to be out of stock at the moment. If you’re a frequent traveler with a Galaxy Note 4, or any other phone with a removable battery, you’ll find a close friend in one of these extra battery bundles. I promise. AS Related content feature Red Hat embraces hybrid cloud for internal IT The maker of OpenShift has leveraged its own open container offering to migrate business-critical apps to AWS as part of a strategy to move beyond facilitating hybrid cloud for others and capitalize on the model for itself. By Paula Rooney May 29, 2023 5 mins CIO 100 Technology Industry Hybrid Cloud feature 10 most popular IT certifications for 2023 Certifications are a great way to show employers you have the right IT skills and specializations for the job. These 10 certs are the ones IT pros are most likely to pursue, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White May 26, 2023 8 mins Certifications Careers interview Stepping up to the challenge of a global conglomerate CIO role Dr. Amrut Urkude became CIO of Reliance Polyester after his company was acquired by Reliance Industries. He discusses challenges IT leaders face while transitioning from a small company to a large multinational enterprise, and how to overcome them. By Yashvendra Singh May 26, 2023 7 mins Digital Transformation Careers brandpost With the new financial year looming, now is a good time to review your Microsoft 365 licenses By Veronica Lew May 25, 2023 5 mins Lenovo Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe