Hello!
I am searching for a good armband compatible with HTC Sensation, I have found on the net the Adidas Griffin one but dunno if it's good for Sensation or not?
Also I have a little big arm because of gym...
I created a thread for this a while ago. Didn't look like anyone had anything specifically for the Sensation.
Bump for a recount! I'd love to see this happen. I really don't like putting my phone in my pocket at the gym.
http://iarmbands.com/Arm-Band-Armband-for-HTC-Sensation-4G-CAB-Sensation.htm
So nobody tried the Micoach by Adidas? It's stated at mobilefun that the Sensation fits in it, reading the sgs2 reports they say it fits but the earphones cable doesn't fit, yes I know sgs2 is bulkier than Sensation but dunno...
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http://iarmbands.com/Arm-Band-Armband-for-HTC-Sensation-4G-CAB-Sensation.htm
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Interesting. Maybe I'll order that today. It's cheap. Not much loss if it doesn't work out.
I have found thanks to youtube the best armband for Sensation!
Arkon sports for large smartphone
Finally I wonder if it will not look too weird to have a 4.3'' screen on the arm
Let us know how it goes. I want one too.
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Just make sure to get the XL for the Sensation. They have smaller sizes also for iPhone and other ones. Found this at Amazon, not the cheapest but should work. I'm in for one. The reviews seems to be good.
XL for large phones (Sensation, Thunderbolt):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0E5GD5BJA111M6NK6PM5
SM for small phones (iphones):
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-SM-ARMBAND-Sports-Armband-iPhone/dp/B0044KL1XM
Here's the video about the product: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPThAzbYJd4
I hope my sis will find it in NYC, here in Lebanon we have ONLY iphone armbands
I found another that seems to fit perfectly for our phone. I like the fact there is a velcro for easy installation and removal of the phone. It's almost the same price as the other one.
http://www.amazon.com/iGadgitz-Resi...4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1319835142&sr=1-4
Hmm.. I like that one more.
vegetaleb said:
Finally I wonder if it will not look too weird to have a 4.3'' screen on the arm
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Depends on how big your arm is I guess
Would be neat to have schwarzenegger arms, and walk around with a tablet strapped to the bicep...
Moh Moh said:
Depends on how big your arm is I guess
Would be neat to have schwarzenegger arms, and walk around with a tablet strapped to the bicep...
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Haha! I don't think my arms are that big. Both the arm bands fit well. The iGadget one has a shorter strap. With my arms, (slightly larger than most) I have to use close to the end of the velcro.
Yeah me too I have some muscles thanks to gym so I will choose the longest wrist, which is??
I have found some cheap armband over ebay, this one looks like a good quality one with neoprene but I wonder if the belt is long enough...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Neoprene-Armband-Case-HTC-Sensation-/190586487203?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c5fd701a3
The Arkon will cost me 30-35$ from ebay which is too expensive for an armband, the problem I have found with all the Sensation compatible armbands is that the transparent plastic cover is thick and bulby, though this ebay one and Tune Belt look better
Hey guys, would anyone be able to post pictures of the 2? Is there a preference you have, the i gadget vs the Akron? Need to buy one this week. Thanks.
When you chose your Armband beware people of your sweat!
I had the Desire before and I got an ILuv ArmBand made for iPhone 3GS of VERY high quality that I overpaid about 34€ (which should be around 46$). I decided to go for the quality since it was meant to protect my much more expensive device....all neoprene and I thought it was the best choice....which in the end led me to pay around 180€ more for the replacemente of the MoB of the Desire due to "water" (sweat) infiltration!! Yes: I do sweat a lot when I train myself...but anyway WTF: it was meant to protect it!!
Obviously I couldn't do anything about it cause it was meant to be used with an iPhone and not with my Desire...but...all this to say: be carefull in the choice of your armband..!
I'm searching too an Armband for my Sensation: so far I got a TuneBelt which seems fine but since its a "universal" armband it doesn't really fit exactly with the cellphone and another chinese crap that was meant to be totally waterproof (more plastic than neoprene) and made on purpose for the Sensation but it's too small and it doesn't fit in.
Looking forward to know about the Amazon ones you pointed out!!
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Hi guys!
I know a lot of people have been wanting an armband for your Nexus One as I have been. I was checking today's deals and came across this!
http://www.cellularfactory.com/fulldet.jsp?d=39100&a=310&ci=1483&eng=dn
With coupon code "amr295" it drops it to $3.95 with free shipping.
The flap seems it accomodate the headphone jack nicely next to it (if not, there is always scissors).
Cross checking the dimensions the case is:
4.92" x 2.76" x 0.79"
whereas the Nexus One is (from HTC):
4.69" x 2.35" x 0.45"
So I've ordered one and I hope this helps others out!
I either keep mine in my shirt pocket or my side pocket depending on What I'm doing.
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I either keep mine in my shirt pocket or my side pocket depending on What I'm doing.
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For people who like to jog/run, armbands are nice to have.
Seems to be the same price shipped to the UK, so I've ordered one, most handy.
Thanks for posting this, but it's kinda ... ugly!
I'm just waiting until I find something like this: http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/iphone-armband-belkin.jpg
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Hi guys!
I know a lot of people have been wanting an armband for your Nexus One as I have been. I was checking today's deals and came across this!
http://www.cellularfactory.com/fulldet.jsp?d=39100&a=310&ci=1483&eng=dn
With coupon code "amr295" it drops it to $3.95 with free shipping.
The flap seems it accomodate the headphone jack nicely next to it (if not, there is always scissors).
Cross checking the dimensions the case is:
4.92" x 2.76" x 0.79"
whereas the Nexus One is (from HTC):
4.69" x 2.35" x 0.45"
So I've ordered one and I hope this helps others out!
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Any dimensions on the armband part itself? I have pretty big biceps and most don't tend to fit. Well, not if I want to keep blood flowing in to my arm, anyway.
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Thanks for posting this, but it's kinda ... ugly!
I'm just waiting until I find something like this: http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/iphone-armband-belkin.jpg
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Yeah same the other ones I have seen, are ugly and tend to stick out and i guess would wobble around.
I have been searching for an armband for this phone, but so far I have found nothing, that is aside from the armbands for the Iphone and N1.
Has anyone found any compatible armband for jogging with this phone?
the generic armbands for iphone are compatible with SGS as well
is great, if you go out jogging often. or if you are biking.
just don't fall on the arm that got your phone if anything happens, protect the phone at all cost
For information, I had an iphone3GS with an armband from Belkin
I went for a quick run yesteray ( not even 21k ) and treied to use it for the Galaxy
Fortunately it can be streched because the galaxy is a little bit wider .. .but that's ok
It's a little bit longer so I was worried about sweat on the headphone plug but i looked OK
I was able to use the phone through the protection screen to look at map when I was lost even it is was not super accurate
I have the same iphone armband from Belkin. It is a squeeze but it fits without risking damage to the phone. I prefer a tight fit because I use the band upside down so that if I stop to change playlists then the phone is orientated in the right way to read the screen text.
cheers guys
I think I'm gonna try out one of these: http://www.xtrememac.com/Products/Sportwrap2/Sportwrap-for-iPhone-3GS---Black/
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I have the same iphone armband from Belkin. It is a squeeze but it fits without risking damage to the phone. I prefer a tight fit because I use the band upside down so that if I stop to change playlists then the phone is orientated in the right way to read the screen text.
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I hesitated to put it upside down for the same reason ( music and also for the map)
So you didn't have any problem ? I guess it's so tight that it won't move ??
hey guys
Just to confirm, is this the Belkin one you both have? model F8Z334-BLK
(i dont seem to be able to post links..)
Mine is looking like thisone :
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=492884#
I bought the 3GS one but I thought it was too much of a tight fit, since I live in the Netherlands and I often have to put up with a bit of drizzle when I run, I was a little concerned.
Instead I found this one for the Ipod classic that might just do the trick
can't post the link due to my nooby status at this forum tho, but you can find it at the same belkin site at the ipod section
link? picture? or at least the name and model #?
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I bought the 3GS one but I thought it was too much of a tight fit, since I live in the Netherlands and I often have to put up with a bit of drizzle when I run, I was a little concerned.
Instead I found this one for the Ipod classic that might just do the trick
can't post the link due to my nooby status at this forum tho, but you can find it at the same belkin site at the ipod section
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This is the only reference I could get
Part # F8Z504tt064
I haven't bought it yet though but from what I saw at the store it was a tad larger than the 3gs one
UPDATE: actually now I have been looking for armbands that may fit the evo, those seem to be a little easier to find.
according to the sizes:
SGS i9000 (our phone) = 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm
itouch = 110 x 61.8 x x 8.5 mm
iphone4 = 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm
these armbands fits perfectly
i like this one because is made of Neoprene front and back, and it's a full screen, so good for rainy days mostly waterproof except for torrential rain, but who is crazy enough to go out in such a storm?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.41116 (double stich)
if you want a fully waterproof 100% get one of these instead
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.42413
they do work, i use it often when i go to the pool, just don't go diving with that in your arm, the sheer force will snap the armband off, no surfing either, just regular swimming is okay.
the next one up is this one
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.34197 (single stich)
but the front is made out of other material, that might crack after a few years of wear and tear, that kind of plastic used in the front will harden after a while.
they have more selections and colours
http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.armband
but those are the only models i like for our SGS i9000
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SGS i9000 (our phone) = 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm
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HTC Evo = 122 x 66 x 13
I just picked one up on ebay for the Evo 4G, and it fits fine
Got the iphone 4 one from dealextreme. Its a bit short for the Galaxy S, but it works.
However, there is one thing that dont work. Who do they use as model for wearing these armbands? I don't exactly have bodybuilder biceps, but so far all straps have been a bit short. I dont think they would be long enough with a year of lifting steel...
The Belkin one for ipod classic was also a tight fit, and have the same problems as the dealextreme. A bit short, a bit small transperent area for the screen and way too short strap. Build quality far better. A Belkin armband molded on the SGS and with a bit longer straps would be great. Even better if there was some sort of secondary attachment in case the velcro failed.
wow you are the first one that thinks those straps are short
most people i've heard talk about those / reviews complais the straps are too long
LOL
no i don't know which side of the story is more realistic.
i was reading some here or if not on the reviews at deal extreme, the guy had to endup cutting the extra slack because it was too long.
i've not purchased mine yet, but i'll be buying one soon
i like the waterproof one, and i also want a regular one for normal use
Have spoken to these guys and their armband specific to Galaxy S will be availbale mid/end Sept.
e-bay uk seller innov8-gb-ltd
Oh nice, thanks for that, will be getting one for sure.
what's the build material?
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Ebay item says!!
Prevents grip induced signal loss problems
Produced from superior quality neoprene with a secure Velcro adjustable fastener.
fully enclosed with cut outs for the earphones and speakers.
sits in a plastic holder with access to headphones and all controls, including touch screen.
Minimum arm circ 26cm; Max 44cm
Water resistant, Fully adjustable for comfort, Storage for excess earphone cable.
Perfect for jogging, cycling, gym, beach etc.
h ttp://cgi.ebay.com.au/Neoprene-Sports-Running-Armband-Apple-iPhone-4-HD-/130412627650?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches
Does anyone have any clue whether a kickstand case will become available, or if one will be made? I'm sorta jealous about the EVO I was seriously considering buying a dummy EVO, extracting the stand and hacking it onto the HD, but then I remembered the HD is unibody aluminium :/ Haha so yea
I want one too...
found this:
seidioonline.com/product-p/csr6hev4-bl.htm
but it probably wont fit
Dimensions
DHD 123 x 68 x 11.8 mm
EVO 4G 1 22 x 66 x 13 mm
That case wont work as it just has a cut out for the evo's kickstand to come through
So what that case has a gap for a kickstand despite it being for the dhd
EDIT: Nevermind, that case wouldn't be too god because of the port locations and general size.
Sent using my two thumbs.
Ok, I have thought a bit about this. Would you guys think it would be possible to do this.
Get a case, eg casemate, cut a bit out for the kickstand, buy the dummy evo unit, extract the kickstand, fix it onto the case itsself, not the actual phone.
or we could wait for sedio to make a case for HTC Inspire (renamed desire hd) with a kickstand... Until then MrYuiM could try and make a case with a kickstand
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or we could wait for sedio to make a case for HTC Inspire (renamed desire hd) with a kickstand... Until then MrYuiM could try and make a case with a kickstand
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I have a feeling that by the time i have enough money and resources there'll be one out ha. My friend on the bud has an ipod touch case with s kickstand and I have to say it looks pretty sleek. Oh, is Seido a good company?
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I havent used seidio products yet, seen them recommended on this forum...
you could try this lol thinking the case would cost £3
http://pocketnow.com/how-to/make-your-own-htc-hd2-kickstand
How about this ?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=209000&phone=203871
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How about this ?
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=209000&phone=203871
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Or how about the same thing, half price? Got one of these myself, and I love it (although a decent screen protector is highly recommended).
http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-desire-hd-hard-case-with-kickstand-hc-k550
MMS360
I think this one looks promising...
https://www.mobilems360.com/
There are a lot of pictures on the site and also a youtube-video how it works
Have fun
EDIT: Just bought it Will post a review soon as it arrives
HTC HC K550 Hard Case
I bought this one: HTC HC K550 Hard Case
pretty cool, good quality and the price is ok.. about 20€
I use the iPlunge on my Desire HD and it's works perfectly
track1 said:
I bought this one: HTC HC K550 Hard Case
pretty cool, good quality and the price is ok.. about 20€
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-- Perfect...youtube guitar tutorials will be far easier now. Now I must find one who ships to Aus.
I need to get me one of those!
+1 for iPlunge
Catched one while visiting my brother in the UK and walking trough Walmart.
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Hi Everyone,
Just got myself a nice unlocked and unbranded Desire Z (UK) at the weekend. I remember reading that the original G1 pouch is a good fit for the Desire Z, but I seem to have misplaced mine. Is there anywhere I can get an official one cheap, or has anyone come across any nice alternatives that are similar?
I remember liking the neoprene outer and soft liner of the OEM G1 pouch, it's a shame HTC aren't shipping them with this phone.
Ebay has a ton of them for like 6 bucks, that's where I got mine for my G2
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Ebay has a ton of them for like 6 bucks, that's where I got mine for my G2
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Is it decent quality though? And do you have a link to the listing?
I don't have a link on me but its the same pouch that the G1. Its the exact official pouch
Oh ok, well I am going to have a better look for mine tonight. If not I will find one on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-HTC-T-M..._Accessories&hash=item45f8cc4577#ht_989wt_689
Just do a search for oem g1 pouch
The neoprene cases by BUILT are another option you may want to consider if you can afford to pay a bit more. They're extremely well crafted (good materials and stitching) and are a perfect fit... builtny.com
jake.p.long said:
The neoprene cases by BUILT are another option you may want to consider if you can afford to pay a bit more. They're extremely well crafted (good materials and stitching) and are a perfect fit... builtny.com
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The only problem with that is, I live in the UK, and I don't want to pay for ridiculous shipping costs just for a pouch.
I have ordered a cheap knock off from ebay and will see how good quality that is, if it's rubbish I will look for a better one, maybe get the one you suggest.
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The only problem with that is, I live in the UK, and I don't want to pay for ridiculous shipping costs just for a pouch.
I have ordered a cheap knock off from ebay and will see how good quality that is, if it's rubbish I will look for a better one, maybe get the one you suggest.
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If you got the oem case like I linked its the one that htc sent...not a cheap generic.
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If you got the oem case like I linked its the one that htc sent...not a cheap generic.
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I already ordered it before you posted your link, but thanks anyway, I will probably get one of those if this is crap.
Ok let me know if you can't get the oem let me know, I'm in the states but shipping something that small shouldn't be that expensive to ship to the uk.
Yeah, it should be cheap, but it's still going to be more than one from the UK. Doesn't matter anyway, i guess no one else has any pouch recommendations.
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Has anyone seen the tmobile one for the mytouch 4g? Its leather but not bulky and has a cut out slot at the bottom I'm guessing to see the track pad flashing.. I'm using my g1 one sometimes and a sidekick one other times..seems like that one would be the best of both worlds if it fits
Might be a bit late, but if the pouch you got turned out to be crap then I highly recommend (what I think is) the official Desire Z case found at clove.co.uk http://www.clove.co.uk/htc-desire-z-po-s540-pouch-case It's a leather pouch, with a lining similar to that used in the creen sleaning cloths (so cleans you're screen when you put it in/take it out!) It's a very snug fit, excellent quality and has the HTC logo pressed on it, so I assume it's genuine. It also comes with a tab you pull to take the phone out as it's a very secure fit. I can't speak more highly of a case for a phone than this! Even if you already have one, I still recommend you check it out, it's a uk website and only £9
EDIT: £10.80 inc VAT, possibly also p+p fees.
look for a krussel pouch, its thick real leather... very nice, i have one, its around £10, off ebay. hope this helps
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look for a krussel pouch, its thick real leather... very nice, i have one, its around £10, off ebay. hope this helps
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Just searched for "krussel pouch" on eBay and it came up with zero results. I've been thinking about maybe getting a pouch case just to change things up a bit.
dustrho said:
Just searched for "krussel pouch" on eBay and it came up with zero results. I've been thinking about maybe getting a pouch case just to change things up a bit.
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Same here, no hits on ebay, but a quick search on google produced some results for a landscape case, is this the one?
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Same here, no hits on ebay, but a quick search on google produced some results for a landscape case, is this the one?
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No, the one where the phone fits in vertically (portrait). Saw a couple on Amazon, but not sure if that's the route I want to go. Still thinking about it though.
I picked this up and it works perfect, nice tight fit
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-OEM-T-Mob...ccessories&hash=item5642c0e9eb#ht_1445wt_1139
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GENUINE-KRUSE...148286&cguid=8a74b8cb12e0a0aa17a451e4ffd88a18
heres the link for the krussel one guys its really nice, ive been using it for over a week and its brilliant. top quality!
Anyone found a suitable armband to go running/work out in while keeping my lovely g2x safe and sound from falling out or getting my sweat all over?
or if you have a universal sized armband and are having success with your g2x in it please do share your experiences!
EDIT:
Review of the VanGoddy Armband: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14056733&postcount=16
Check Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_box_/181-1178860-7666418?k=g2x+arm+band
Check out the third choice . LOL
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App
KRAZYADROIDMASTER said:
Check Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_box_/181-1178860-7666418?k=g2x+arm+band
Check out the third choice . LOL
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[email protected] choice!
yea i looked at those armbands that are on amazon and I am not too wild about them... right now my biggest candidate is the adidas miCoach armband...
http://www.google.com/products/cata...=X&ei=chXSTZDEJoWftwfhsOyXCg&ved=0CG0Q8wIwAA#
though it is nylon and i dont know how i feel about nylon... i would prefer neoprene...
looking for an armband as well. All I saw were those few amazon entries and one bad review that said the phone sticks up above the cover. I might go to target and try a bunch for the iphone.
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looking for an armband as well. All I saw were those few amazon entries and one bad review that said the phone sticks up above the cover. I might go to target and try a bunch for the iphone.
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Well I am going to take one for the team, I ordered the one that amazon has listed with the ONE bad review... for 17 bux shipped so its whatever...
i went to best buy today and opened a bunch of boxes of stuff and nothing seemed to really fit... i tried the miCoach for the IP4 and it was a huge fail
I pondered using my tunebelt from my nexus one and just getting a different silicone case but with the phone being as big as it is and 12 grams heavier that it may be a little too flimsy and flopping around for my liking...
I want something with the form factor that the amazon armbands or miCoach has where the phone fits into a sleeve and wont flop around... assuming the phone does not stick out literally an inch and the phone will stay in when I am jogging or doing plyometrics, i will be happy with my purchase...
full review to come when i get it...
Thanks looking forward to the review.
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kev0153 said:
looking for an armband as well. All I saw were those few amazon entries and one bad review that said the phone sticks up above the cover. I might go to target and try a bunch for the iphone.
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yup... looking for a perfect fit one too.
Try sports authority
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Try sports authority
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I dont have sports authority and ****'s said they only carry ipod accessories, specifically nano armbands... its more of a bestbuy type of store's job to carry smartphone sports armbands since they actually sell the devices... ipods are a little more universal so ****'s carrys them...
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looking for an armband as well. All I saw were those few amazon entries and one bad review that said the phone sticks up above the cover. I might go to target and try a bunch for the iphone.
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I have the exact same problem the only armband that I found on Amazon supposedly sucks doesn't even fits the entire phone
I'm subscribing to this thread hopefully I'll find something nice
JHaste said:
Well I am going to take one for the team, I ordered the one that amazon has listed with the ONE bad review... for 17 bux shipped so its whatever...
i went to best buy today and opened a bunch of boxes of stuff and nothing seemed to really fit... i tried the miCoach for the IP4 and it was a huge fail
I pondered using my tunebelt from my nexus one and just getting a different silicone case but with the phone being as big as it is and 12 grams heavier that it may be a little too flimsy and flopping around for my liking...
I want something with the form factor that the amazon armbands or miCoach has where the phone fits into a sleeve and wont flop around... assuming the phone does not stick out literally an inch and the phone will stay in when I am jogging or doing plyometrics, i will be happy with my purchase...
full review to come when i get it...
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What case do you have?
I want to have a good case that hopefully also fits in a good armband
Let me know if you find a good combination please I'd appreciate it
Here is a list of armbands I found on Amazon, I think the only solution would be to buy a an armband not designed specifically for the G2X and see which one adapts the best
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_i_1?rh=k%3Acell+phone+armband%2Ci%3Amobile&keywords=cell+phone+armband&ie=UTF8&qid=1306020133
http://www.amazon.com/iArmbands-Arm..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1306060005&sr=1-7
Found this one: http://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Armba..._14?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1306075830&sr=1-14
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the band is too thin, that phone would flap all over the place with a phone our size... bands with a sleeve are better in terms of comfort and stability
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Found this one: http://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Armba..._14?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1306075830&sr=1-14
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yea that is the one i ordered that got the couple of bad reviews...
I just got it in the mail yesterday but I was not home to use it, I will take it out for jog tonight and do a full review with some pictures
JHaste said:
the band is too thin, that phone would flap all over the place with a phone our size... bands with a sleeve are better in terms of comfort and stability
yea that is the one i ordered that got the couple of bad reviews...
I just got it in the mail yesterday but I was not home to use it, I will take it out for jog tonight and do a full review with some pictures
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Ok so here is my review of the VanGoddy Armband for the G2x/O2X/EVO4g/Atrix/any other giant ass phone!
(Picture album is linked on the bottom of the post)
First off I would like to state what sort of view I am coming from as to eliminate any bias by stating my biases from the get go. I am a slim, athletic body type, 14 inch biceps, 6 foot, 160 pounds. I typically will be doing a lot of running with this device and I referee soccer and will often strap it on while I run a game so I can track my positioning, distance, ect. so I wanted a band that would not be too gaudy and I could hide a bit under my sleeves (underarmor and uniform sleeves). Since again running was my main use with some use in the gym I wanted stability while holding the device so it was not sliding around, flopping around or possibly flying out of the pocket. The other main feature I was looking for was material quality and anybody that works out knows neoprene is clutch especially for people who sweat a large amount, like myself, when I work out or go running. Tad bit of personal information for ya there!
The unboxing and first impressions: VanGoddy shipped it in a bubble wrap envelope, nothing fancy and the item did not need anything fancy. Right away when I looked the thing over I could tell that the pocket to hold the phone looked a tad large for my phone and that the plastic screen was cheap and small. Just putting the armband on, I put it on as tight as I could get the velcro to go and it was a perfect fit, very snug and even tighter when I flexed how my arms would be while running.
Upon slotting the phone in I noticed two things, the clear screen cover does in fact suck, and the phone will fall out of the slot naturally. The device was definitely made with a "universally wide" pouch and I would argue favors the wider phones such as the Atrix, Evo4g and DX; our slim phones got the shaft in this design. I put the armband back on, tightened up, even loosened it a hair from where I had it last time and boom! it actually felt pretty good. Swinging my arm around the phone was pretty snug, I could not get it to fall out regardless of what I was doing which earned it some "do points" in the do or die ratings! I would clear this for use in the gym for bench pressing and doing other strange arm angle lift routines.
Onto the screen cover. This was my biggest grip with this thing. You do not get a lot of cover real estate to work with and the way the cover was stitched into the armband was absolutely thoughtless because it does not even come close to sitting flush with the screen. The part that is stitched around the screen on the outside is a flexible plastic and on the inside they overlapped material so that the screen is not sitting against the plastic cover screen. (See picture overlap flap) This caused another problem that annoyed me a little, if the phone shifted in the slot too much to one way or the other the edge of the phone would get caught on one of these flaps on the inside around the screen edge and offset the phone. It did this twice during my little 3 mile jog while I was trying to skip a song. Getting to the notifications bar while in the slot is damn near impossible, I had no trouble hitting the softkeys but the notification bar is inaccessible. This is partly due to the long "ass" our phones have so the top part of our screens will not be within the clear cover's viewing range.
I did and do not play with the phone much while running because I have very satisfying playlists. Handling touches through the screen was about on par with other covers of similar thickness. I did not really have a problem executing touch commands but changing the volume was a little weird since I had to essentially just squeeze and guess where the volume buttons were on the side. On the bright side, because the screen is not very tight to the screen and the neoprene resists water, I never noticed the screen to fog up on me.
All in all for $17 something cents shipped this is not a terrible armband by any means. It is no 30-40 dollar custom phone fitting armband but it is not so cheap that I just pitched it laughing at what I bought, I would say I got what I paid for and maybe a bit more. Score wise I would give this guy a 7/10. It is good but it definitely has some shortcomings. If you are skinny and dont have at least a 13inch bicep I would not recommend you purchase this device, for fear of it sliding off of your arm. Get used to running with this on your left arm, I found the cord positioning much better and it was getting tangled less around my arm.
Some things I would have liked to see and would be a more quality screen cover. A bit more velcro (one more inch) to possibly go tighter for maybe some more extreme sports or intense working out and for smaller biceps. A slot for a Key is always a nice addition but I usually find a place in whatever pair of shoes I have; sliding it behind the phone you would risk it flying out, I would bet money that it flies out on smaller biceps.
If you are looking for something to get the job done then this is the device for you because it does exactly that. It does not do it extremely well, wow, or impress me in any way but it for 17 bucks it served my needs. Again 7/10 from me...
Pictures: https://picasaweb.google.com/108804...?authkey=Gv1sRgCMyb25S03-aJDw&feat=directlink
Enjoy and Thanks for reading!
thanks for the great review. It sounds like this is the best one out there right now.
Just bought one, hopefully it will be sufficient. Just need it to keep the thing dry
swampthing1224 said:
Just bought one, hopefully it will be sufficient. Just need it to keep the thing dry
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I dont think you will have any problem keeping it dry, just make sure nothing from your shoulder or upper arm drips down since the top is open
http://www.amazon.com/iGadgitz-Resi..._1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1306182082&sr=1-4
found this one but it's out of stock. try emailing the seller?