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Armband - Recommendations

I'm looking for an armband type case for my Desire HTC to use when out running or on the bike. I want to take the phone for emergency's and also because i use SportyPal to track my route, etc.
I don't really want to pay a lot, under £10 would be perfect.
I've had a look around and found one on the auction side for that kind of money but no others. Any body got any recommendations?
Also wondering if there is a different phone of a similar size that has more and would be compatible with the Desire HD
Cheers
Carl

Well, the HTC HD2 and the EVO 4G have nearly identical dimensions.
So anything for those two should work with the Desire HD.
I'm also in the market for something like this but I haven't looked for anything yet.

I use an armband that I got when I owned an ipod touch, I no longer have the ipod, but my desire hd fits in the armband perfectly, only cost a fiver from ebay too
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Slvrback said:
I use an armband that I got when I owned an ipod touch, I no longer have the ipod, but my desire hd fits in the armband perfectly, only cost a fiver from ebay too
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Excellent. In-law has an ipod touch so i will size it up against that and if it is the same size i will at armbands for the touch.
Cheers

You'll find that the desire hd is much bigger than an ipod touch but the armband i have fits my phone perfectly
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TuneBelt AB83?

Dvdm1 said:
TuneBelt AB83?
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Nice find, that looks very interesting.
Will probably give that a try later on.

This is the one I use http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPORTS-GYM-RU...514462241QQcategoryZ56170QQvarZQQcmdZViewItem
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i just got my TuneBelt AB83 this afternoon, i only purchased it as we are theme park freaks and ive lost a few phone on nemesis at alton towers.
the armband is actually very good, and comfy to use, the suprise for me was the touchscreen still works when in the case.
it has the holes on the bottom as well for your headphones, but it takes a bit of effort to make it sit correctly in the case.
it is rather expensive for what it is, and im sure a couple of months down the road it will be a lot cheaper, but it still works out cheaper than looseing another phone.

Slvrback said:
This is the one I use http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPORTS-GYM-RU...514462241QQcategoryZ56170QQvarZQQcmdZViewItem
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Thanks for the tip. I've ordered the same one from another UK-seller. Hope to receive it within a few days and post my findings here.

I used my iPod touch arm band for a while, but the phone was too big and would stick out a bit and was very tight! Not a problem in the summer, but when it rains the phone gets wet.
I've ordered a tunebelt from amazon to replace it. Can't see how the phone will fit in an iPhone case, as the size is wrong
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i just ordered one of these for the wife
http://www.sportsaver.co.uk/acatalog/Tunebelt_Sport_Armband_for_Larger_Smartphones__AB83_.html
all the reviews seem good
and i ordered yesterday about 11am and by the afternoon i had an email saying it was despatched
will let you know how it goes when it arrives

just an update
ordered 11am Tuesday arrived today with no options selected for shipping
phone fits nicely, headphone socket slightly out of line but fints fine
with off to the gym either later tonight or in the morning will report back then
but so far she seems happy
T

satfly said:
Thanks for the tip. I've ordered the same one from another UK-seller. Hope to receive it within a few days and post my findings here.
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Well, I received this APPLE IPHONE 3GS 3G BLUE SPORT ARMBAND and as promised, here are my findings:
Pro's:
- The DHD fits snugly into the pouch, the width perfect.
- The On/Off-switch, headphone jack and micro-usb port are easily accessible through the open parts of the pouch.
- It looks pretty decent.
Cons:
- The Volume-Up/Down buttons are not accessible through a hole in the pouch. It's quite difficult to operate these buttons and because of the snug fit, it's easy to accidentally push one or both the volume buttons. I'm considering to cut into the fabric to make these buttons accessible, but am afraid that this might destroy the pouch altogether.
- The height of the DHD fits into the pouch, but since this armband is designed for a slightly smaller phone, the top of the screen (notification bar) is difficult to read/pull down.
- There seems to be some excess glue on the inside of the pouch and this transfers to the sides of my DHD so I have had to wipe my DHD clean a few times.

TuneBelt AB83
Anyone bought this?

Yes, i have. I use it with a Casemate Barely-there. It's a tight fit, but perfectly usable.
I use it for running.

yes the AB83 was the one i bought
wife tried it lastnight said it did its job well
held the cable out of the way, held the phone securely so yeah recommended

Car Docks?

Has anyone seen a car dock available yet? I'm coming in from a long line of WinMo phones from the Tilt2 all the way back and even on Ebay I've been able to find SOMETHING. So far either for the DesireHD or the Inspire it's a little barren. Anyone seen anything useful? I don't need speakerphone or anything like that, just charging.

I installed this under the driver's seat for my tilt2 and now use it with the inspire.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-IPM525-S-Flexible-Gooseneck-Slim-Grip/dp/B0042FZ9KK/ref=pd_cp_cps_3_img
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I just bought a universal pda holder and suctioncup mount from ram-mount.com. Gonna use the stock usb cable and a universal usb cig plug.

Monoprice
This is what I'm using:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10840&cs_id=1084001&p_id=5272&seq=1&format=2
Currently less than $4.00

its not cheap but its official htc car dock for the desire hd so it will work with our phones. im going to order one soon.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/htc-desire-hd-car-upgrade-kit-cu-s440-205737/

From Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150547608146&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1123
I bought it, didn't look like a generic PDA car holder like you usually find, it was made specifically to fit the Desire HD. And for 5 bucks with free shipping...

boostedneonsrt4 said:
its not cheap but its official htc car dock for the desire hd so it will work with our phones. im going to order one soon.
http://www.expansys-usa.com/htc-desire-hd-car-upgrade-kit-cu-s440-205737/
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Let us know how his works when you get it. I don't think it is an official HTC doc as I cannot find it on their website. I am interested in the "special cord" that enables the car doc...is this the same thing as the N1? Maybe this does not work on the I4G

It's not on the HTC America site. I found it here http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/sk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=205737
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I bought this one. Haven't had a chance to really use it but the suction cup seems really strong and it holds the phone great.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELOOZO

So today I got the mount I posted in a previous post as well as a silicone skin that ordered from the same guy on eBay. Generally when you buy something so cheap from China you expect it's crap and it'll go in the trash the moment you get them, but believe it or not both are pretty good, especially the skin. I got them together for $8.50, arived only a week after shipping, and he even through in a free screen protector.
Graded
Skin - A.
Pros
Great quality, really helps with the slick feeling of the phone. Fits like a glove.
Cons
It makes the unlock and volume buttons even harder to press but not too hard.
Mount - B.
Pros
Fits the phone exactly, pretty stable for plastic. Easy to assemble
Cons
Would have been nicer if it was metal, wish it could fit the phone with the skin. Took me a bit to figure out how it worked since it didn't come with any instructions.

Doc with Bluetooth speaker phone
has anyone tired this one?
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/plugnplaycarkits
Looks like it is good with the build in speaker phone

I think I'm gonna pick up the under the seat mount. It gets too cold for a suction cup type up here in Manitoba, Canada..when it gets below -40 on my car thermometer, it falls right off LOL

I Googled a case for my Inspire and ended up with a car holder that has power jack and mini audio jack with a cable for cig lighter and aux in on my car deck that mounts on the dash,a leather case and a car and house charger ,all 4 items for 15.99 with shipping in my mailbox in two days,just make sure its a US company ,the Hong Kong vendors shipping takes 10-15 days,Vegas
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Vegaslightsss said:
I Googled a case for my Inspire and ended up with a car holder that has power jack and mini audio jack with a cable for cig lighter and aux in on my car deck that mounts on the dash,a leather case and a car and house charger ,all 4 items for 15.99 with shipping in my mailbox in two days,just make sure its a US company ,the Hong Kong vendors shipping takes 10-15 days,Vegas
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Can you please post a link? Thanks!

http://www.proclipusa.com/
I have used these guys on a few cars and phones. They have very nice equipoment and will work with just about every car or phone.

http://www.arkon.com/slimgrip/inspire_4g_car_mount.html
This thing looks so awesome, decent price too.

texas-saluki said:
has anyone tired this one?
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/plugnplaycarkits
Looks like it is good with the build in speaker phone
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I tried several plug-and-play kits before and never had good luck. I finally broke down and bought arrot MKI 9100 which along with a harness for my vehicle cost ~$200 at crutchfield. The install took about an hour and I am one happy camper

I bought this is a FM transmitter car charger it works but in bumpy roads or when i twist it in a sertain way it loses signal to my stereo i just twist it around and it works again but this problem almost never happens.
It does not Say its for the Inspire but if that cellphone has a screen as big as this one it will fit
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=370495027694&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=68714661154
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I'm currently using Mountek CD slot mount.
I've tried pretty much every type of mount and this is the best IMO:
- No bouncing whatsoever.
- Puts the phone in optimal position on the center console
- No need for suction cup or double side tape on dash
- Portable. Came in handy during a recent vacation.
- $20
Mountek

Dacian said:
So today I got the mount I posted in a previous post as well as a silicone skin that ordered from the same guy on eBay. Generally when you buy something so cheap from China you expect it's crap and it'll go in the trash the moment you get them, but believe it or not both are pretty good, especially the skin. I got them together for $8.50, arived only a week after shipping, and he even through in a free screen protector.
Graded
Skin - A.
Pros
Great quality, really helps with the slick feeling of the phone. Fits like a glove.
Cons
It makes the unlock and volume buttons even harder to press but not too hard.
Mount - B.
Pros
Fits the phone exactly, pretty stable for plastic. Easy to assemble
Cons
Would have been nicer if it was metal, wish it could fit the phone with the skin. Took me a bit to figure out how it worked since it didn't come with any instructions.
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I actually bought the same exact mount from another site it was like a dollar more but I bought a few other things so it worked out to about the same price and all from one place. I love the design of it and I drive a 2007 Focus so the vents are in the PERFECT spot for this. I hate suction cup mounts with a passion because I'm really anal about my window being clean lol. What's nice about this particular mount too is the fact that they sell different mounts that simply just swap the phone holder. They sell bike mounts, suction cups, and more on the site I picked it up from.
The site
Holder
Mount
*edit* Just realized that the site is sold out of the vent mount at the moment.

[Q] CAr holder with case

Hi.
Can anybody reconmend a car holder for a DHD with a gel case on it?
Appologies if this has been covered, but i cannot seem to find any posts that have this info.
Thanks

You probably have to do for a universal one mate. I've been looking for the same thing but can't find anything.

Not sure where you are, but I use a universal one from halfords, allows you to rotate for sat navigation too, a bit snug with the case but it works
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I use a Clingo holder and it holds my DHD (uncased) & the wife's SGS with a gel case just fine.
It was about £15 off eBay.

Halfrauds are a rip off. They just repackage Chinese stock.
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andyharney said:
I use a Clingo holder and it holds my DHD (uncased) & the wife's SGS with a gel case just fine.
It was about £15 off eBay.
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one of my friend has the same car holder from clingo and its very fine

Just be sure to rinse the pad once a month or so under hot water. Otherwise you'll lose the tackiness on the pad.

shah_jee said:
Halfrauds are a rip off. They just repackage Chinese stock.
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Cost me a fiver so not too bothered and lasted over a year.....not bad for Chinese stock
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I am on the same boat. I have a gooseneck one but its started to become less sturdy. I need one which really holds it in place and on the windscreen as I use the accelorometer for one of the car apps.
I tried arm locking ones aswell but they seem to be prone to vibration even faster.
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ProClip
proclipusa.com (cant post links yet).
Best car mounts and holders. Not at all cheap. But they're built specifically for whatever car and device combo you have and are a super elegant, looks like it came with the car, kind of solution.
They have one for the desirehd that charges dock-like, but won't fit it with the case. The "universal" one they have for phones with cases works well. I've repurposed mine from my old iphone. But it doesn't have the dock piece. May have to rig something up.

If it's for DHD with case, I feel universal mounts may well be your only choice.

[Q] Best Car Holder for DHD?

Hello,
I search a excellent car holder, find some, but what is the best for our DHD?!
I found this (HTC Official):
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=205737
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-car-upgrade-kit-cu-s440-p26731.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNCFXaQigHI
Another one (Herbert Richter):
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=207403
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/h...dscreen-suction-mount-by-herbert-richter.html
http://hemorrdroids.net/htc-desire-hd-herbert-richter-banana-mount/
Others with Combo (Brodit + Herbert Richter):
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-brodit-holder-herbert-richter-mount-combo-1700.html
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-brodit-holder-herbert-richter-mount-combo-1525.html
For users with protective cases:
http://www.holdersandmounts.co.uk/h...suction-mount-and-universal-holder-combo.html
Thanks!
Regards

I bought this car vent mount on eBay and I'm very satisfied with it:
http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220698226552&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:NL:1123

Is that TomTom installed on that Desire HD on the mobilefun link.
I thought there is no TomTom available for android

Can someone please recommend a Car holder that fits with the OtterBox Commuter for the DHD ?
Thanks.

Clingo air vent holder is cool... I have one in each car!
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Hi onlytests
You have a lot of links, but IMO you are missing the the link to the best which is DSL Developments | Brodit ProClip
Take Care
TheQuest

If you are look for an active Car Holder. I bought this:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...esire-hd-car-mount-cradle-with-handsfree.html
But i opend the Holder (with a screw driver) and removed the Audio Plug because I'm using Bluetooth Headset.
Now I'm happy with it.

[Q] Carmount with skin on?

Has anyone had any luck finding a car mount that will work with a skin installed?

I have a Griffin Windowseat Aux mount that works but is a tight fit with a skin fitted.
I have just had to have it replaced after about 5 months use as the original one broke but I am not sure if it is a one off or it was caused by being too tight fit?
If you are in the UK then Halfords have them reduced at £15 currently from £20.
Hope this helps.
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Forget my previous comments. My replacement mount has just broken in the same place so let's just say it doesn't work with a DHD in a skin.
Looks like I am looking for a different mount myself ! Lol
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Hi, i got a car mount from Amazon.de and my DHD in a case mate. It's perfect and stable. It called HR car mount and cost about 15 EUR.
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I got an uber cheap £3.50 universal one from Tesco and its been fine with my DHD/Otterbox..

I use a Clingo car mount. It works for any handset whether in a case or not. They are pretty good, I've had it for around 6 months now.