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[Q] Decent Armband?

Does anybody know of a decent armband for this phone? I had something that worked well for my Tilt2, but I don't think it will fit quite right for the Captivate...

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This looks pretty decent plus it has an extra pocket for keys, cards, condoms...you know, the necessities. http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...4&Category_Code=samsung_captivate_accessories

It seems like it might obstruct the headphone jack. It also seems like it barely fits as far as the height goes. Any other thoughts? (thanks for the link though!)

This one has access to the screen and headphone jack. Although there is nothing over the top to secure the phone.
And no I don't have it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ff833f5&itemid=190428606896&ff4=263602_263622

I just bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=03FSV0Q22S9SKTEJCQTS

jamespaulritter said:
I just bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=03FSV0Q22S9SKTEJCQTS
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I tried that one with my captivate at Academy
It didnt fit, too big. You might want to cancel your order
Ive yet to find one big enough

duct tape? lol jk
avid runner here, also curious

matthewpapa said:
I tried that one with my captivate at Academy
It didnt fit, too big. You might want to cancel your order
Ive yet to find one big enough
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Ahhh,,,,, too late, I didn't see your post in time. It already shipped. This is the AB82 tune belt. Is that the model you had?

Anybody find any other options for these? I'm looking too.

I got the TuneBelt AB82 and you were right. It was to small. I called tunebelt and they happily replaced it for their new AB83. They say its the right size but I haven received it yet. I will report back when it arrives.

I got the AB83 and it fits well. The pouch is deeper than the phone which works well for me because i have my phone in a rubber case. I can push the buttons in the front easily but you have to feel around for the side buttons. The headphone jack isn't in the right spot so I cant put the phone in top down. I guess it will be just fine until something perfect comes out.

thanks for checking back in
anyone found anything better yet? It really kills me that it is hard to for runs with this thing

So this tune belt is working out really well. The top has a slit where you slide the phone in and I have the audio jack running to it there. The plastic window stays lifted from the phone a bit so taps and swipes register perfectly. I got use to the buttons on the sides and can hit them perfectly as well. I think even if something came out that was made specifically for the captivate I wouldn't buy it myself because the tune belt is just about perfect.

really is a good case, I got it after reading this topic a couple weeks ago. Phone fits in very well, even fits in with the Amzer case on it (its a bit more snug obviously). The holes not lining up isn't a big issue, I put it in the other way (with the headphone jack up at the entry point).
As for performance, I did 60 miles on my bike the day it came in. (I was really happy it came in!.. 10 mins before we left) For the most part I forgot it was even there, phone stayed dry from sweat and a brief rain shower. Screen was usable as there was nothing in front of it, and once I dialed in on where the side buttons were inside the case it was smooth sailing there too. Was a good investment.

I just ordered the AB83 after reading this thread. Thanks guys!

Yeah that AB83 looks good, plus they show a Fascinate in it in one of the pics on Amazon. I've been having to hold my phone while I run lol it's scary always hoping the sweat doesn't make me drop it.
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don't know if anyone is willing to try this out.
http://www.droidarmband.com/

I posted in the Vibrant and i9000 forums, but I got the larger version of the Tune Belt. It fits with my phone still inside it's TPU case which is what I was looking for. I think the smaller version would be too tight if you want to keep it in your case.
If you have above average sized biceps, you will need the extension as the band is one of the shorter ones I've seen, but luckily the extension is very cheap and works well.
Here are some pics.
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Damn, too bad none of these accommodate a 18" arm I would much rather have my phone on the arm at the gym instead of in my pocket. Sometimes when bench pressing dumbbells I have to rest the weights on my quadriceps for a short time, but if I do that with the phone in my shorts pockets, then i run the risk of laying 70-90lbs on it

Convert Otterbox Belt Clip Into Car mount

Hey guys and gals,
Thought I would share my Otterbox belt clip hack with you. I wanted the otterbox case, but not the belt clip. And since the Verizon Galaxy Nexus doesn't have the 3-pin car mount yet I figured a way to make that stupid beltclip into something usefull.
Items needed:
1.) Galaxy Nexus
2.) Otterbox Galaxy Nexus case with Belt Clip
3.) Razorblade
4.) Propane torch or lighter
5.) File
6.) Old Spherical joint off cheep old car mount (I used one from an old Ipod mount)
7.) JB Weld or similar 2part epoxy
8.) 1/8" Headphone jack cable
9.) USB-to-microUSB cable with Right Angle End
10.) Time
Break or cut 1/2 of the clip off the back of the belt clip. Sand and use hot razor to smooth as necessary. Take an old spherical joint and JB weld to remaining half of belt clip (sand where bond will take place to promote adhesion). Use hot knife to open up bottom of belt clip to allow headphone jack and microUSB to be fully accessed for charging and audio out. File and sand as necessary. Mount to car, Run Cables, Enjoy. It is nice because the belt clip already had a detented rotation so you can rotate the phone to portrait or landscape easily.
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That is amazing.
in a quick suggestion though, run to wallgreens and buy a nail file. It should have like 4 areas of different grit on it. (remove, cant remember,smooth,shine) (could be numbered as well) i know its weird walking in the makeup and nail area but with that nail file you could really make that bottom cutout look non existent. that is literally the only problem i see with that setup. How is the removal? Quick snap or a double hander?

Snap in and out is great. I know what you mean about the file marks, but my car is worth less than the retail price of my phone so I kinda let it go. I might use the nail file idea, and then flat black paint the JB Weld so it looks cleaner. I am just happy it works so well.
Here is a video of the rotation: http://youtu.be/F4hitx81UVg

Is that a honda? Kinda looking like the interior of mine. and this is pretty sick, i have an otterbox case, and it came with the holster. Im definitely in the need of a cardock but im not spending $50 on the piece of plastic they are selling. This is genius. im really thinking about it. Maybe tomorrow ill examine the potential of this. Well see.

Yup, 1994 honda accord with 235k. Love the car, and still runs like a champ.

eclsnowman said:
Yup, 1994 honda accord with 235k. Love the car, and still runs like a champ.
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I have a 1996 civic with 195k. Havent quite passed up 200 yet, getting their. And i knew it was a honda becuase that looks like mine but switched around a little bit. buttons look the same though. At least mine has a computer for quick emissions testing. yours must be a fun one to take in.

Try Velcro Brand Removable Picture Hanger with the unidirectional hooks (search Amazon for exactly that term). Should also be available at Walmart or Lowes.
Loop on the back of the phone, hook upside down somewhere on your car dash or radio. I'll take pictures of my setup later. Works like a charm. Slide the phone upwards to disengage.

nevermind...

I thought of this same idea. I found this thread and I am glad to see that you also had to file the bottom and it still worked. I would like to use my audio jack as well
edit: I considered getting a bluetooth wireless receiver but why should I? Every single one on amazon around $20 says it disconnects after pausing or something like that. I'm just gonna use my dremel on that pesky extra plastic blocking the aux port.
I just finished and it turned out quite nicely. pics soon
Taken with my trusty old DROID INCREDIBLE! (Running ICS )
I shook it up a little bit, it is still really really sturdy and you have to lift up that tab if you want the phone to pop out.
I was uncomfortable fully destroying the belt clipon so I just super glued part of my mount to the back so I can easily use the belt buckle again if I want. I don't think the plastic I took off really changes the performance much. I probably will never use the belt buckle... lol -.-
I will have pics of it mounted tomorrow.

Waterproof Aluminum Case Gorilla Glass Screen Cover for Samsung Galaxy S3 Review

Waterproof Aluminum Case Gorilla Glass Screen Cover for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 Review​
I ordered the case from this guy http://www.ebay.com/usr/cyfentech from eBay. The total was $27.00 with free shipping.
I asked him if the case had a rubber home button like the photo in the description, which he replied and said yes, but it did not have one.
Shipping took 4 days instead of 3, because the usps can't find my house
Now, the box looks exactly the same as the Lunatik Taktik case for the iPhone, because I read somewhere on eBay that they were made by the factory which makes the Lunatik cases.
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Here is the case itself, It has a pretty strong silicone interior structure, it has real aluminum on the back and front, but It does NOT have gorilla glass! I'm not surprised, that it doesn't but, it has a great screen protector that fits perfectly on the screen, no air bubbles or anything!
I did notice if you have the case in direct sunlight you can see tiny dots on the screen protector, but that is just my OCD :silly:
You may have a rainbow effect on the screen for a while, but it went away for me. It also came with a cleaning cloth. Also it should be noted, that the front camera and sensors do not have cut-outs. The case also has a hole on the side for a phone strap. The case adds some weight to your device.
The case came with 6 screws, with a pouch containing 2 extra ones and a tool to screw them in.
Once I assembled the case, I noticed that their was quite a large gap, even after the case was tightly secured together!
Basically, they sent me 4 screws that were too long, making the case not secure. I fixed this by using a Dremel tool to grind the screws down to the correct size. This could be a pain in the ass for some people if you don't have a grinder or file of some-sort
The power and volume buttons were easy to press, but the home button can be a little hard to press hence the large bezel.
The volume and mic ports have some metal mesh coverings that are supposed to "Splash-proof" your phone. I pored some water on the ear speaker, but the water went through it
Call quality sounds fine, and my dad said my voice sounded fine, so no problem there!
The port covers for the micro usb plug and audio jack seem to be alright. The micro usb cover is very narrow, so the power cord that came with the Galaxy S3 is the largest plug you could fit in there. My Belkin car charger seemed to work, so if your plug is about the size of the stock cord that came with your phone or smaller, you should be good. :good: The audio port is narrow too, so if you have any right angled audio jacks on your headphones, you would probably need and extender or something. My Apple Earpods seem to work if you need a a reference.
The camera, flash and speaker cutouts are fine, the speaker has that metal mesh cover, and the camera and flash are open.
Since the case is made out of aluminum, you will see signal loss. This is a major issue for me, since coverage is not that great where I live. At my house without the case I would get 2 bars of 4g LTE in my bedroom, with the case on I get 1 bar. Without the the case I would get 1 out of 4 bars of 3g in my Chemistry class. With the case I am roaming a lot of times indoors. I'm running Carbon ROM 4.3, but I flashed a stock based ROM, but it did not make a difference. Wifi strength is reduced slightly but not too noticeably.
In conclusion, the case is not too bad for $27.00. It is obviously not waterproof, but it could probably withstand a day at the beach or fishing at a river. Only two major issues would be the signal reduction, and the screws being too long. If you dropped your phone in this case, I doubt it would do anything because of the silicone truss and aluminum bezel. If you like a rugged case, or if you like Lunatic cases, this is as close as you can get!
Hope my review wasn't that bad, and sorry for some of the blurry pictures

good work thank you​

I got the same case Saturday except in silver. I am very pleased. It makes the phone much bigger, like the size of a Note. However, I like the feel when typing. Seems easier for some reason.
Thing is very heavy. Could be because I am using the oem extended battery in the case. But I believe the metal adds a good bit of weight.
I have ordered a holster for the Note in hopes it will work. Once I find a holster, all will be great.
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so i gotta ask. if it has open parts like the mic and headphone jack.....how exactly is this water proof? it cant be submerged. more like water repellent.

I don't think it is supposed to be waterproof. It is splash proof to my knowledge.
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Nice post.. Was looking to get but want WATERPROOF.. Thanks
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OMG, this is huge..

How do you open the casa put your phone in.... I have a Samsung Galaxy s4

Review of Favi Boomerang Mini wireless Bluetooth speaker w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Favi Boomerang Mini wireless Bluetooth speaker. http://www.favientertainment.com/Audio-p/boom02-sm.htm
It's a bird... It's a plane, It's a... maybe a headphone? No, it's a new wireless Bluetooth speaker from Favi, like nothing you have seen before! With so many wireless speakers I have reviewed in the past, I wasn't 100% sure what to expect just by looking at the image on the box it arrived in. I guess Favi guys took thinking outside the "speaker" box literally to come up with Boomerang idea for their product. Have they succeeded? Let's find out!
Arrived in a box with a lot of detailed images and functionality description, I was still a little bit puzzled considering there was one picture with a silhouette wearing it around the neck and another one with a phone wedged in the middle. Taking it out of the box revealed something that resembled a folded headphone which also included bonus accessories of usb to micro-usb charging cable and 3.5mm audio cable and a detailed user's guide. The construction of the design felt very solid, especially when unfolded, made out of high quality plastic material with metal reinforcements around folding hinges and metal piece inside of "headband" for a secure springy action. The speaker itself wasn't too heavy, but still had a heft to it showing that it's not a cheap toy.
Once unfolded, you'll find 2 active speakers facing forward with a metal mesh grill at the tip of each side of "Boomerang". There is also a combination of two pairs of passive bass radiator, according to diagram on the back of the box, and two open bass port on the sides. On the inner side toward the edge there was 2 grooves to hold your smartphone in between with a decent clamping force. As a matter of fact, it was strong enough for me to pick it up easily with a phone inside, and to carry it around. While placed on the surface, you can adjust the position of the phone which changes the angle of speakers facing forward. I know there was an image of silhouette wearing these speakers around the neck, and I was actually able to fit it as well (considering I do have a thin neck), but I would NOT recommend doing that since its a very tight fit. As a standalone speaker or with a phone wedged in-between - this was one of the most interesting and innovative designs I have seen to date.
On the left side inside of Boomerang, you find the micro-USB charging port (battery lasts up to 10 hours), on/off switch, led power indicator, a mic, and AUX input to connect directly from headphone jack of your source in case if you don't want to or can't be paired up wirelessly. And speaking of that, the pair up was a breeze. As soon as I turned Favi on, I was able to discover it with my Note 2 right away, and it paired up with a phone and media audio flawlessly. Furthermore, you can also pair it up by tapping NFC area labeled with a sticker on Boomerang. The wireless range covered a typical 40ft of a distance.
In addition to media play, it also comes with a mic to be used as a speakerphone, where it performed well. But the shining star of Boomerang performance was the sound delivery! Rated at 4W, assuming 2W per speaker, sometime you don't expect much. As a matter of fact, I was a bit skeptical thinking Boomerang was more about the design and the looks rather than a sound quality. Was I in for a big surprise! These little speakers packed a hell of a loud sound presentation which I was able to crank up almost to the max without too much distortion. Though not exactly being able to drive a deep bass, the sound was actually full and clear, and had a bass punch enough to make it highly enjoyable. Also, considering that you are dealing with two speakers on each side of your phone, the sound had a good stereo separation.
Overall, I was VERY impressed with Boomerang design, quality, and sound performance. The convenience of Bluetooth and NFC pair up, a long lasting 10hr battery (depending on the volume), very innovative idea of expansion sleeve design to hold the phone, great clean sound, and a compact folding storage (wish they would have included a travel pouch) all together adds up to a great value currently available on Amazon for $59.99. Just don't get discouraged by the labeling of "iPhone" in there since Boomerang is universal for use with any phone or tablet that supports Bluetooth. This Favi Boomerang Mini speaker definitely gets my high recommendation!
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Review of Ultra Waterproof Bluetooth wireless speaker w/lots of pics!!!

This is a Review of Ultra Waterproof Bluetooth wireless speaker. http://www.sw-box.com/Ultra-Waterpr...SW-BOX&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=product
As a mentioned in the past, due to so many generic wireless speaker clones, I decided to review only models with unique features. Here is something I found to be a perfect fit for this category. The whole point of wireless speaker is to be able to play and to control music or to receive calls from your phone remotely, and to be able to do that at louder volume than your phone or tablet. This bluetooth extension gives us freedom to move around within 20-30ft wireless range, but also imposes limitation since we have to keep electronics away from water and dirt. Or perhaps you are waiting for an important call and need to jump in the shower. The speaker I would like to present to you today has IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating that will allow you to play it anywhere, by the pool or even in a shower, without skipping a beat. Here is what I found.
Arrived in a rather generic plastic see-through box, you get a good 360 degree presentation of the product even before you take it out. Beside the speaker, it also comes with an accessory box with a user manual and usb power cord. The power cord is unique by having full size USB connector on one side and 3.5mm power connector on the other side. It's not your typical usb cable, but I have seen similar ones in the past so finding a replacement shouldn't be a problem. The reason such power connector is chosen for this design because every port needs to be kept sealed. Power connector is the only port in here, and the plug for this power port has a better seal since it will go deeper into the connector to make sure no moisture or dust gets inside.
Taking a closer look at the speaker itself, it has a cylindrical drum shape with a large suction cup in the back. The speaker opening comes out from the back as well, and the top has a sealed rubber buttons to control its functionality. In the middle, you have Play/Pause/Stop button, to the right/left you have multi-function volume up/down which also doubles as skip next/prev buttons, at the top there is a power button, and at the bottom you have Phone/Call button with microphone pinhole. There are physical buttons underneath of these rubber cover buttons, and they are very easy to feel and to push. As I mentioned before, the power port connector on the side is sealed with a rubber flap. With a help of a rather strong suction cup, you can attach this speaker to any smooth surface, vertical or horizontal. This becomes especially handy if you want to use it in the shower.
The pair up was very easy, and the speaker under "My Speaker" id got connected both to the phone and to the media audio. Operating range was around typical 25-30ft. The sound and call quality were just OK, nothing too outstanding, but still relatively clear and loud. Obviously, this speaker is not designed to provide audiophile quality sound or being competitive with large wireless speakers, but its sound performance was on par with other small wireless speakers I tested in the past. The main advantage of this speaker is to provide a remote sound from your phone/tablet as well as the ability to pickup calls in the "wet" environment. Furthermore, unlike so many other speakers that only let you control the volume, here you can also control the playback with Play/Pause as well as skipping to the next or the previous song. And when you are in the shower streaming your tunes from the phone, you can also pick up a phone call directly and talk without stepping out. Now, that is priceless!!!
Overall, I found this speaker to have a lot of unique features including a full playback and call controls, a very compact design, a loud clear sound, and strong suction cup. With its IP67 rating, this Bluetooth wireless speaker will become your shower's best friend and you will never miss a beat or a call even under the water! I wouldn't advice to actually keeping it for too long submerged under the water, but being splashed under the shower while attached to a wall shouldn't be a problem. Also, for $15 plus change its a great value!
Here are the pictures.
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