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Just bought this armband...any thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/Tuneband-Gran..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0944CSX2WR2S7Z4HVZYB
Ordered this on 4/27...with expedited shipping (I'm impatient, so sue me =P), it came to $20. Has anyone on here ordered one of these yet? If so, what did you think of it?

MaximReapage said:
http://www.amazon.com/Tuneband-Gran..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0944CSX2WR2S7Z4HVZYB
Ordered this on 4/27...with expedited shipping (I'm impatient, so sue me =P), it came to $20. Has anyone on here ordered one of these yet? If so, what did you think of it?
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So you wear your phone on an armband? I suppose thats cool, just dont walk into things like I tend to do.

ChillRays said:
So you wear your phone on an armband? I suppose thats cool, just dont walk into things like I tend to do.
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Lol I think its more for exercising and such
I haven't even seen a decent armband for the nexus I may buy this so I don't have the phone sitting in my pocket anymore at the gym
-Charlie

dahui9 said:
Lol I think its more for exercising and such
I haven't even seen a decent armband for the nexus I may buy this so I don't have the phone sitting in my pocket anymore at the gym
-Charlie
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My sentiments exactly. I have a generic waist bag with a clip on it for normal, every-day use; I use the android slip for whenever I'm in formal wear; and I want to use this for at the gym (since I use workout programs on the phone and the stock headphones with track control anyway).

Well go for it and let me know how it is I need a new one soon because in 2 days I'm starting my P90X workout again and Love to listen to the perfect beat of music for it.
-Charlie

Got it in today....might have some pics for you tomorrow but I love it so far.

ChillRays said:
So you wear your phone on an armband? I suppose thats cool, just dont walk into things like I tend to do.
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LOL someone doesn't exercise!!!
Let us know how it goes OP.
Is it secure?
I'd love to get an armband for running (ahh, love California) but worry about it falling out and just being heavy while swinging my arms.

pls let us know how it works while running!

I ordered one too so I'll let you guys know how it works when I receive it!

It's fantastic. Not only is it comfortable and fits the phone perfectly, but has just enough "give" that I can view a text message or look at what routines or weights I should be doing, and even type SMS responses (though I usually just go the lazy method and use voice input). I've also been using the stock Android headphones, so I clip the cord to the armband using the supplied clip (and I wrap the slack around the back of the phone). When I'm done, I pop the phone out of the silicone sleeve and toss it in my gym bag.
As far as the weight goes, the phone itself is the heaviest part, but it feels no heavier than my second generation Zune did. It IS kinda bulky, but hasn't gotten in the way of anything yet, and I don't expect it to. Just situate it on the very side of your arm, and it really can't interfere with anything. It does feel very secure, requiring a fair amount of "tug" to get the phone out of the silicone sleeve....not too much or too little, just right....definitely not gonna fall out, though - besides, if you have headphones in, the headphones themselves provide a natural tether to keep the phone in the silicone.
I've been a bit busy this last week (I just graduated from college on Sunday =D), which is why I don't have pics up, but if I remember, I'll pull the sleeve out of my gym bag when I come home tonight and take some pics for you guys. To me, this thing has been worth every penny.

How tight is the fit?
Do you think there would be problems with fitting a phone in that had a clear protector skin on it? I'm currently using the BestSkinsEver.com one.
And congrats on the graduation! Just graduated myself this past summer!

Thank you for this, I wonder when they were gonna make one of these I hate putting my nexus in my pocket while working out... We need this to show it off. lol.

I have a full body shield from Skinomi on mine and it fit just fine. As I said, it felt snug enough to be secure with just enough "give". Also, when you have headphones in, those act as an anchor.
Had to do my brakes and change over my brother's tires, so no pics today...hopefully tomorrow.

MaximReapage said:
I have a full body shield from Skinomi on mine and it fit just fine.
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Perfect, thanks!

Ok I will be ordering one, now I wont get caught up in my cord while trying to bench press and accidentally grabbing it all the time when I grab the bar.
-Charlie

dahui9 said:
Ok I will be ordering one, now I wont get caught up in my cord while trying to bench press and accidentally grabbing it all the time when I grab the bar.
-Charlie
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Try a bluetooth headset!
Here's the one I use when I go running:
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S305-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B002BH3I9U
No wires!!! I love it!!!
It can even do calls too!

I'll have to look into it, everyone I've tried has been tinny and I can't stand not having good quality music
-Charlie

Motorola's and Sony's are generally pretty good quality.

Pics at long last!!!
Oh, and remember, I have a skinomi shield on my phone...so this case definitely works with protectors.
Case by itself:
Case with phone in it (note the holes for all corresponding ports):
Obviously, it's pretty secure:
Headphone "anchor":
Questions? Comments? Snide remarks?

Wow, nice pictures! That helps. Looks good.
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Snide remarks?
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I like the velvet sheets

Jogging Armband for the N1

Doing a bit of research and came across these:
* Tuneband for Nexus One (US Amazon)
http://www.amazon.com/Tuneband-Grantwood-Technologys-Silicone-Protector/dp/B003GMHJAS
* iGadgitz (UK Amazon)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/iGadgitz-Neoprene-Sports-Jogging-Armband/dp/B003QJ6MR2/ref=pd_rhf_p_t_1
* Belkin Sports Armband for iPhone 3GS (UK Amazon)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002CVCK...de=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B002CVCK0S
And a few others.
Also - a lot of iPhone straps, but not a lot of confirmation, despite the similar dimensions, that the N1 will fit snuggly.
Anyone tried any of these who can advise on which are good \ bad? Any good ones I have missed?

There was a lot of arkmband discussion on another thread...maybe some scoop there.
Found it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=672443&highlight=armband

I rock the tuneband, its solid enough... i wish the strap was wider for a bit more support for the phone but definitely does the job...
I put on the screen protector as well for ****s and giggles and its actually not bad

Just Ordered the Iarmband one. Will let you know how it fits when it gets here.

JHaste said:
I rock the tuneband, its solid enough... i wish the strap was wider for a bit more support for the phone but definitely does the job...
I put on the screen protector as well for ****s and giggles and its actually not bad
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Have you done hard sprinting with it? I love my Tuneband, but haven't dared to run full sprint with it.

Slip it in between your heart rate monitor band its not in the best position but it works for me.
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cigar3tte said:
Have you done hard sprinting with it? I love my Tuneband, but haven't dared to run full sprint with it.
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yea it jostles around a bit... i would recommend you strap it high enough to tuck a sleeve over it

I run with the Belkin armband (from when I had an iPhone), and sony bluetooth earphones. I find it fits the Nexus quite snugly, the sound quality is great even while sprinting and no cables!

for those of you with a tuneband, does the phone fit with a case?

alvinleephd said:
for those of you with a tuneband, does the phone fit with a case?
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It fits perfectly, but I haven't dared to do hard sprinting with it yet, since it's not a full coverage. It's like a silicon sleeve and the band goes through the back of the sleeve.

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/412983/XtremeMac-Sportwrap-For-iPhone-Black/
This works perfectly for me. The normal way of using it with the iPhone will not work with the nexus because the hole for the 3.5mm jack is on the wrong side. Rather than destroy the thing, I put it on upside-down and it has two holes on the bottom, one of which I can use. Also this way the flap that allows you to slide the phone in and that's supposed to keep the phone inside the thing is on the top and somewhat secure thanks to the 3.5mm plug. Also, I've used it on about 15-20 different runs and it's never bothered me or showed any signs of wear.

http://www.iarmbands.com/product.sc...2809C526C754451921A.qscstrfrnt05?productId=21
Got it.. Ran 3 miles today, did back and biceps! Cord NEVER got in my way, and stayed plugged in the whole time!! **** YEA
Never even felt it was there, i can still swype text. Never really even thought it would be comfortable. I had to put it up higher than my bicep... If you have over 17" Biceps this would be a uncomfortable product.

has anyone else found any decent ones?

has anyone else found any decent ones?

cigar3tte said:
Have you done hard sprinting with it? I love my Tuneband, but haven't dared to run full sprint with it.
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Really? I've done full-out sprints with the tuneband, no problem.

zok-star said:
has anyone else found any decent ones?
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Try the one I linked to. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be disappointed.

non of these places ship to Australia

I use the Belkin Sport Armband - but I wear it around my wrist so the N1 ends up riding like a big flat watch. The RunKeeper app is really well done, and wearing it like this allows me to see pace and distance, etc.
I haven't tried it with headphones yet.

I just got my Tuneband a couple of days ago. The days I got it I used it one the treadmill for a 30min jog at 6mph and no issues. Yesterday I used it at the gym on the weight machines and no issues either. I figure if it the N1 did pop out at least the speaker wire should keep it from hitting the floor. But it felt solid the whole time. Good product, especially when it was 12.99(?) on sale at amazon.

I ended up buying some iphone armband for like $7aud. Went for a 10KM jog the other weekend, and i cant fault it!!!
I had to cut a hole for the nexus one head fone jack but other than that perfect! Just on the outside of the where the phone sat was sweaty but inside not one drop!

Case idea

I was looking for a case that i could take with me to work so i would not worry about the phone, i'm a gardener and it is inevitable that i get dust and dirt in and around my pockets so i wanted something that would stop this from happenening to my nice new phone.
I tried the pdair leather flip case which isn't great and i had to put it in a pouch before putting it in their in order to keep the dirt out.
But then i saw on here someone saying that a small portable harddrive case may actually fit the sgs well. I did a bit of amazon research and found this case.
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0037PSQD8/ref=oss_product
The only knock on this case in the reviews was that it was a bit small for a regular portable harddrive and i can confirm after trying to squeeze my seagate freeagent into it that it is a bit tight.. But.. It fits the galaxy S like a dream, and because it has a zip it is extremely good at keeping crap out of the case. Being neoprene it is also pretty protective and i wouldn't worry so much about it if it did take a fall. Also it is fairly water proof. It's well made and fits the with or without a bumper case.
It also has another smaller zip pocket in the side with is ideal for carrying a bit of cash around in. So even though it does bulk up the phone size a little if you use it like a wallet it somehow doesn't seem so clunky.
Just thought i would pass this on for any one looking for a similar solution, and to be honest at £2.49 down from £20 it is an absolute bargain.
Enjoy.

Great idea...
I'll be using my phone as main mp3 player too - is it possible to route headphones in to headphone socket, while maintaining most of the functionality of the case?
I've not got my handset yet either, but I'm guessing there's no space to store an extra microsd under the battery cover? There isn't on my X1, but on other handsets I've had in the past I could, seem to remember being able to on my N95.

st4rk said:
But then i saw on here someone saying that a small portable harddrive case may actually fit the sgs well. I did a bit of amazon research and found this case.
amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0037PSQD8/ref=oss_product
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That was me... Glad someone took the idea up. May do the same myself.

Great idea...
I'll be using my phone as main mp3 player too - is it possible to route headphones in to headphone socket, while maintaining most of the functionality of the case?
I've not got my handset yet either, but I'm guessing there's no space to store an extra microsd under the battery cover? There isn't on my X1, but on other handsets I've had in the past I could, seem to remember being able to on my N95.
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Yup the head phone hole is just under the side you zip too so it would work perfectly for that, thanks for the idea.

kempas said:
That was me... Glad someone took the idea up. May do the same myself.
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Hey thanks man it works great give it a try and for £2.50 it's hardly a huge expense if you don't like it.

st4rk said:
Yup the head phone hole is just under the side you zip too so it would work perfectly for that, thanks for the idea.
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Thanks for the heads-up. Have ordered one - just need to order the handset now!

Is there a Nexus 6P case without headphone cutouts?

So I've searched the forums and can't see it's been asked and answered - does anyone know of any cases that don't have a headphone cutout?
I never use corded headphones (I have multiple wireless earphones) and having the cutout there just allows a lot of dust and dirt to get into the case.
Does such a thing exist for the Nexus 6P?

Never seen one. The Ringke Fusion has a plug that covers up the headphone port tho, that's probably as close as you'll get.

My case
Hello,
I know it's not sleek, but... It works with pretty much any headphone connector.
EDIT: I completely missunderstood first post.... sorry... nevermind...

you can try the iPhone 7 cases

Just buy a set of these dust plugs?? https://www.amazon.com/Black-3-5mm-Headphone-Dustproof-Iphone/dp/B00AAB4TU6

Or this:
https://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Case-F...qid=1473893373&sr=1-47&keywords=nexus+6p+case

petzku said:
Just buy a set of these dust plugs??
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I've gone and ordered a local variant of petzku's suggestion. It's not a perfect solution (lets dust inside the case but stops it getting inside the phone) but it's the most likely one for now.
If anyone does come across a case that offers this (3D printing customisation?) please feel free to leave another comment.

Since you said you own mutiple sets of wireless earphones for the 6p, do you have any favorites or recommendations?

bikeryder007 said:
Since you said you own mutiple sets of wireless earphones for the 6p, do you have any favorites or recommendations?
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Hi bikeryder007, happy to make a couple of suggestions. I have ended up with a premium set and a cheap set to fulfil my day to day needs. I did buy them a while ago though so not sure if they're the current best but I regularly recommend both of these to friends.
Premium - my main day to day ones are Jaybird Bluebuds X (https://www.engadget.com/products/jaybird/bluebuds/x/). I bought them over 2 years ago but they are still going strong so I'd highly recommend whatever model has replaced this one in the market. The only drawback with these is I couldn't get the silicone tips comfortable in my ears so I use comply foam tips (http://www.complyfoam.com/). These have a really good sound quality, great battery life, and with the comply tips are very comfortable. I can't recommend these highly enough.
Cheap - I wear Mpow Swifts (http://www.bestbluetoothearbuds.net/mpow-swift-review-excellent/) when I'm working around the yard so I don't care if they are accidentally destroyed. I bought these about 12 months ago and they still have them in stock - http://www.gearbest.com/mpow-swift-_gear/. They were the cheapest at the time for me in Australia. I've dropped these in a bucket of poison that I was going to spray on the yard and ended up completely submerging these to wash them with soap thinking I'd lost them. However after a week of drying they fire up fine and have worked for several months since.
So if you want something cheap, go the Mpow, if you want high quality, go with a Jaybird.

IINexusII said:
you can try the iPhone 7 cases
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The iphone 6+ basically had the same dimensions as a 6p, it might be possible
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jrnorris said:
So I've searched the forums and can't see it's been asked and answered - does anyone know of any cases that don't have a headphone cutout?
I never use corded headphones (I have multiple wireless earphones) and having the cutout there just allows a lot of dust and dirt to get into the case.
Does such a thing exist for the Nexus 6P?
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You can always use dust plugs

i only have one case and its called Ringke fusion , it has a flap like thingie that covers the headphone jack , so you dont have to ever worry of getting dust in there.
i've had it on my 6p since i bought it day 1, which is roughly 4 months ago and it has been very good so far.
it can take minor drops.
have not had it fall down from too high yet.
it is very durable, but i am still waiting for my supcase unicorn beetle.(which is also a great case).

Dual screen audio jack mod

As many others have realized, LG majorly over-sighted the headphone jack on the dual screen case. After trying many aux cables to use with it, nothing worked. My stock beyerdynamic Custom studio cord didn't work, and neither did this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DKWQDYT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share. So I got the slimmest decent quality cable I could find for a reasonable price: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I0SI1SG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share. But that didn't work either. I was getting fed up and decided to just take the chance. I drilled out the jack cutout. Luckily I didn't damage anything. I used a 5/16ths drill bit and a small rolled up piece of 320 grit sandpaper to smooth out the inside and the edges. Now the syncwire branded aux cable fits perfectly. I know adapters / extensions exist, but I don't like the extra force/torque that it puts on the jack itself. So I hope this helps a few people. Good luck, and I'm not responsible for you damaging your device.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/E9SR4cdmJNnVy59YA
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They were just using older v series phones as a reference, it seems. The v30 headphones work just fine.
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I'm not in love with this mag charger. Sometimes it's difficult to be able to keep it connected if it's at a weird angle. Buying a bunch of extra ones wasn't fun either. I'd rather have had a USB-C option.

They may have used the V30, but it's still an oversight. You would think at least one person would try at least one pair of headphones with the dual screen case. Just my .02.
Edit : also, my dual screen outer glass cracked like all the rest. So I'm about to print this. Wonder if other people would like something like this.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/znSyEzVSBaetNm7x5

babyarm85 said:
They may have used the V30, but it's still an oversight. You would think at least one person would try at least one pair of headphones with the dual screen case. Just my .02.
Edit : also, my dual screen outer glass cracked like all the rest. So I'm about to print this. Wonder if other people would like something like this.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/znSyEzVSBaetNm7x5
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Hey, could you post a video or picture of the finished product? Looks really cool. Thanks.

Literally just posted this in themes and mods. Check it out.

babyarm85 said:
They may have used the V30, but it's still an oversight. You would think at least one person would try at least one pair of headphones with the dual screen case. Just my .02.
Edit : also, my dual screen outer glass cracked like all the rest. So I'm about to print this. Wonder if other people would like something like this.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/znSyEzVSBaetNm7x5
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hi, just read your thread today and watched the video. have you tried to print and used one of those? please let me know because im interested. thank you