Yeah, I wasn't very happy either. Was hoping my TracFone flipper would last the rest of my life.
Among other things, on semi-remote hunting trips I was sometimes able to call when other folks could not with far more expensive smartphones, because TracFone connects with several cell networks, not just one. Plus, the battery didn't need to be charged every damn day, in fact it often only needed once a week if I wasn't doing a lot of calling. However, the $19.99 replacement TracFone is an Alcatel, and so far it looks like the battery won't need constant recharging either.
