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let's admit it: it's not very comfortable in the pocket. i was wondering how are you carring it? in the pocket? with a clip-on case attached to your belt (pls share which case)? in your briefcase?
i'm still looking for the most comfortable way...
I can not carry it any place but in the trouser pocket. I have broken many belt cases or holsters.
Gramicci, a company that makes clothing for rock climbing made a pair of trousers with a pocket sewn on the right thigh for carrying GPS or cell phone and it fits the Wizard nicely. I do not know if they still make these trousers but they are my favorite....
I'm just using the clip-on case that came with my T-Mobile (US) MDA. Its plain, but does the job.
Eventually, I play to get a better case, debating between a good metal case like
http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...gory_Code=mda_iv_accessories&Product_Count=10
or
http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...gory_Code=mda_iv_accessories&Product_Count=12
The latter is most likely what I'll get, as it looks like its fast to pull out, and provides adequate production, but I like the durability of the metal case.
I switch back and forth between the default Cingular 8125 belt-clip case and a PDair Aluminum case. When I use the aluminum, I carry it in my pocket. It's quite a brick with the case.
The PDair case can be seen at
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_200&products_id=2377
Honestly, both cases have their virtues. The aluminum case undeniably provides better protection. However, it also severely degrades signal quality. In order to have a conversation, I have to actually remove the the phone from the aluminum case or else the call quality is abysmal. The aluminum case also ruins the EDGE/GPRS connection. All of that said, sometimes I prefer the aluminum when I want to be sure that the phone is safe.
The belt-clip case keeps the wizard out of my pocket, but keeps me more protective of the phone while it's on my belt.
I use the case that came with my 8125. It works great, I have not had any problems with it.
Just in the pocket of my trousers. I'm not fat, so it's fit just right.
Should not be a millimiter thicker, then I got a problem.
Only problem is to get it, sometimes it's not so easy and sometimes I hit the Red (end call) button when I reach for it
Fits in my pants pocket just fine, even with the BIG extended battery. I just make sure the display is in (against my leg) which is a good idea anyway.
I also carry it in my pocket. It's not as big as I thought it would be. It's certainly bigger than a regular phone, but for a PDA phone it's not too bad. I also always make sure the screen is facing my leg, just in case something hits my leg, at least it hits the back and not the screen.
I carry it in the front left pocket of whatever pants I happen to be wearing (be it jeans at home, or khakis/dress pants at work), usually in its PDAir aluminum case. I have the same signal quality issue as everybody else, but as I barely ever talk on the phone I can keep it in the case all day long.
The only issue I have is when I'm wearing dress pants, as they're of thinner and tighter material. I've been carrying the phone w/out a case as of late (I have a screen protector on it and the housing is already beat up, so I'm not too worried), but I just ordered a leather belt clip on eBay today for when I'm at work. I'm not too worried about looking like an idiot, as pretty much anyone working here (I work for IBM) has their cell on a belt clip.
I bought this case on Ebay to use with my Cingular 8125.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Fit-Delu...5QQihZ013QQcategoryZ15036QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
When I'm at work, I use the beltclip and wear it on my belt. Other places, I throw it in my purse -- with the case MINUS the belt clip. Since I have individual ringtones assigned to certain contacts, I don't need to flip it open to see who's calling. I can just hit the answer button and start talking.
i want a case that provide full protection not just the screen and not the buttons as well i prefer it to allow the keyboard access while in case
the krussels are almost up to the job but havent yet found the perfect case as i did for my 6620
In my front pocket - but this caused a broken screen.
Yup, watch out all you pants pocket carriers. Not exactly sure how it happened. It was only in there for a few mintues (pants pocket in my jeans) and when I pulled it out it was shattered.
A bit of a pain to get it fixed too, these are the options I've come up with:
$169 USD - http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~u...pairs-Full+Service+Repairs~item~IMT-LCD03.htm
Over $300 USD - http://www.apexlaptops.co.uk/
Luckily I bought it on good old VISA so will be calling in the 90 day buyer protection feature. You gotta love how our society protects us from our own stupidity.
Cheers.
Looks like I'll stay with the trouser pocket for awhile. They should design clothing with a pocket for these things, they ain't going away....
And thanks for the tip on the Aluminum cases. I'm not pleased with the signal strength on my 8125 as is so the AL case won't help.
And hello to all, I'm totally new to these devices but I like my 8125 so far.
Trouser pocket usually when I'm wearing shorts (bigger pockets, not in the aluminum case). When I'm wearing jeans, it's almost always in its aluminum case hanging from my pocket if I'm not wearing a belt, belt if I am wearing a belt. Sitting at my desk at work, it's usually out of the aluminum case unless I'm wandering over to the other building. Then it winds up in either my back pocket, or the aluminum case. And no, I don't forget that it's there when it is in my back pocket.
After my first 8125 went overboard, I ditched the stock case that came with it and purchased a Sedio holster. This thing is indestructable. I caught my 8125 on the boat's lifeline the other day and I damn near went overboard..... :roll:
In a zipped front pocket of my bag (over the shoulder rucksack-y thing)
Not enough space in the pockets of women's jeans!
I use a small (ripstop nylon) digital camera belt case from Tamrac that I got from Circuit City. The case that comes with it is okay for dress, but I don't like the way it leaves the corners of the devise exposed.
I bought the case from Krusell. Everything matches great, I can use all Buttons, there's a little pocket for another MiniSD-Card and the clip-system allows more ways to fix it somewhere. Usually I wear it on my belt.
But it matches only with the standard back (not with extended battery).
I am currently using the magnetic clasped case that came with the device and that has seen me to Japan and then to Scotland, so it seems to work. It has spent most of its time in my trouser pocket and occasionaly in my bag. The only problem is that it's not particulalry easy to use it from inside the case - it takes time to get it out. Also, I didnt use the belt clasp on the side of the case which generally makes the whole thing too bulky. If that was not on there it might be a worthwhile case.
I have also carried it around for short periods with no case on it (which makes it easy to get out, use and then put away), but I was worried of breaking the screen (which has a screen protector to stop me from worrying about getting it scratched).
I did order an aluminium case which was meant to arrive before my trip to Japan, but it didn't. Should finally get to pick it up in August and I am hoping it will be sufficiently small (ie, with no "useless" clasp on the back) for me to use it instead of this leather thing.
Am also planning on getting my old phone unlocked so I can use it as a temporary phone when I need to go somewhere where there is a greater risk of me damaging the phone or greater need for it to be smaller (like black tie events).
I didn't use to use anything. Just carried it in my pocket but after going from a Razr to the Vario, it was strange having something so comparatively bulky.
Since my screen broke and I had to pay to have it fixed, I've been using the magnetic case with belt clip the phone came with. A shirt of t-shirt generally falls loosely over it so it doesn't stand out much.
Would only beinterested in a different case if it were thinner than the standard case.
Well I know this question is really dumb but just wanted to know how you all fellow HD2 owners carry your phone..???
Well the I LOVE my LEO but it doesn't fit in my pocket as it is HUGE, so I always have to keep it in my college bag..!!!
How do you carry your HD2..???
I keep mine in jeans at all times - front right pocket without the problem. I'm 6.3 and about 210-220lbs - driving, moving, running - no difference for me between my old nokia e71 and new HD2... I also keep it in pocket at work when I wear dress pants - even weight is not that bad! - LOVE THE PHONE!!!
Ocassional reset? Who does not reset these days lol
Stop wearing those skinny jeans, LOL
It fits in my pocket, but I much prefer to carry it without the gel case that came with the phone, as it makes it bulkier and a bit um... sticky. I usually wear carpenter jeans, with a phone pocket on the right leg. Without the case, it just fits in that phone pocket! FWIW
Fits in my slim jeans around college no problem, regular waist.
Fits fine in my jeans..actually feels lighter and better in my pocket than any phone ive ever owned including iphone and the motorola droid.
It fits everything I wear.... seeings how big men's pockets are in America. I can fit my entire TI 84 I use for school in most of my pockets lol.
If you're a girl, well that's another story...
I carry mine about in a shopping trolley.
Fits better than my N95 ever did.................
Never had any problem carrying my HD2 around. Slips into my jeans pocket easily.
For ladies? 9/10 of them carry their phones in their handbags. Size doesn't matter I guess..
fine in all my pockets!
I keep mine in my crotch
But seriously, fits fine in my jeans pocket with a PDair case!
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Front right pants pocket, with Imagnum case, no problem.
It fits in my pants pocket and shirt pocket..Just be careful leaning over
Luckly, had the reflexes of a cat and caught it as it decided to take
a dive...but, thanks for insurance..didn't need it that time but,,...
fits fine in my 31" waist 506's either pocket -with silicon case or plastic car holder mount.
It's so thin it's fine. It's a bit of a bulge, but it means people stare more at my phone rather than my errr....sock draw.....
As for resets - my netgear router has a firmware feature where it resets at 3am every night. My nokia E65 would automatically crash and soft reset itself every 72hours or sooner.
At least my HD2 does not soft-reset until I tell it to!!!!
Easily, my Archos 5 Android is bigger and has ample room as well. Its so slim. Its the fatties that are difficult to pocket! Like the Tytn 2!
I have to wear skinny/slim jeans to work and HD2 has always fitted into my pocket, albeit a tight fit sometimes.
My HD2 fits in my pocket very easily.
32" waist shorts, never had an issue fitting any of my phones in my pockets.
Is that a HD2 in your pocket or
My wife asked me "Is that a HD2 in your pocket or are you happy to see me?"
I am trying to figure out what she meant?
On an avg everyone keeps their HD2 in pocket with any casing I presume..!!!
HD2-crabini said:
My wife asked me "Is that a HD2 in your pocket or are you happy to see me?"
I am trying to figure out what she meant?
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The was seriously what happened with me once in college..!!!
My friends were just crakin JOKES..!!!
But was not as awesome as your wife's way of sayin it..!!!
of course not...i put in my school bag all the time
So I played with one of these in the store but those fools staple the phone to the display so you never really get a sense of the ergonomics. Whatever happened to those olde dummy handsets that existed for that exact reason?
As a 6'4" man who hates skinny jeans but does have a few sets of dress pants with slightly shallow pockets, will I need to pull it out of my pocket whenever I sit?
Are there any tricks that will let me text one handed?
And finally the S-pen felt really cheap and would fit better in my hand if it telescoped a little, has anyone made an aftermarket spen with a higher quality feel? Or just one that telescopes a few inches? That pen is for tiny hands but the phone is for Shaq hands, cmon!
BableMan said:
So I played with one of these in the store but those fools staple the phone to the display so you never really get a sense of the ergonomics. Whatever happened to those olde dummy handsets that existed for that exact reason?
As a 6'4" man who hates skinny jeans but does have a few sets of dress pants with slightly shallow pockets, will I need to pull it out of my pocket whenever I sit?
Are there any tricks that will let me text one handed?
And finally the S-pen felt really cheap and would fit better in my hand if it telescoped a little, has anyone made an aftermarket spen with a higher quality feel? Or just one that telescopes a few inches? That pen is for tiny hands but the phone is for Shaq hands, cmon!
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I can't tell for sure, but I'm around the same height as you and it can get a bit uncomfortable sitting down and having the phone in your pocket. Although this also depends on the size of the pockets.
One handed use can be achieved by using going into the settings. Go Settings > Controls > One-handed operation. This will allow you to have a resizable screen that is half the size of the full screen.
As for a aftermarket spen, I've never seen one, but I'm sure they exist! Maybe someone else can help you with that one.
You cannot put the phone in your front pockets and sit comfortably. That won't work. However, you can have it in your backpocket and be relatively comfortable. It's not really that much bigger than a 5" phone.
I could swear i picked the right forum (Questions & Answers) , seems i didn't , someone delete this thread . i will repost !
Help me out here bro's .. for a whole week i have watched hundreds of reviews and drop tests etc , i like the S7 Edge but i am terrified of that glass screen on the front side cracking by itself without drops acording to many people on the web, i normally use cases on all my phones but with this model i'm afraid that its edge will be easy to crack if dropped in a certain position with a case , it is not a cheap phone and if i pay this much i want to be sure that is a bit tough and won't have to be in service centers a hundred times , what are your experiences with it , i am stressing between S7 Edge and the HTC 10 full metal body and its resistance Thanks.
I had same hesitations as you have even with a spigen tough armor case. I have broken a S6 edge plus in past and vowed not to buy a edge phone. Stayed long time with My Note4, the longest phone i have ever kept for 2 years.
S7 Edge is fragile. and if u are not careful yes you will break the screen if u have fumbling hands like me. I have bought a Otterbox Defender case for my s7 edge. it looks bigger, feels heavy, touch might not be as smooth as one without a case
The best reason for otterbox defender was built in screen protector, its not glass mind you but work fine. I dropped my phone from around 4ft height but not even a single scratch on the case or phone...
That is the only case i use most of the time , although i have 4 more like Spigen Tough Armor, and the Original flip cover, but im not a fan of flipcovers, not my taste. I also have Samsung Accidental Warranty replacment for screen 1 time if i break it
The warranty plus the otterbox for me was the only combo that makes me feel safe.
Many would disagree and say they think its best not to use screen protector and have the best of edge screen. But a little compromise makes me feel comfortable to throw around my phone on table , in car , on bed etc without worrying that i might break it.
So in the end other cases can give u Semi type protection. but be careful as if it falls on floor u will surely damage the phone... I have no regrets . amazing phone , killer camera and screen on time. i get around 6 to 7 hours screen on time mostly
Dropped my phone multiple times from different heights. Thank God UAG saves my phone.
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So far not even a scratch on my s7 edge. Even after like 2-3 drops maybe. It is a really durable phone. Everything is nice and solid. Best phone I had so far. Even Note 4 had a unbreakable glass, as well as Galaxy S6. But S7 Edge has the best glass out of them all.
i have been using a Spigen Crystal Shell on my S7 edge since day 1. Brilliant protection. Haven't dropped the phone thankfully yet but the crystal shell has these air cushion bumps that are pronounced on all 4 corners.
i have mine in a vrsdesign case, got it from amazon for under £10, and with my job im constantly climbing in /out on top and under machines, and mines hasnt broke i think theyre more durable than people think, just look after it properly, too many people are careless with devices these days
wapem said:
I could swear i picked the right forum (Questions & Answers) , seems i didn't , someone delete this thread . i will repost !
Help me out here bro's .. for a whole week i have watched hundreds of reviews and drop tests etc , i like the S7 Edge but i am terrified of that glass screen on the front side cracking by itself without drops acording to many people on the web, i normally use cases on all my phones but with this model i'm afraid that its edge will be easy to crack if dropped in a certain position with a case , it is not a cheap phone and if i pay this much i want to be sure that is a bit tough and won't have to be in service centers a hundred times , what are your experiences with it , i am stressing between S7 Edge and the HTC 10 full metal body and its resistance Thanks.
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It wasn't deleted. it was moved to the Q&A forum, where it should have been posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/want-to-buy-hesitations-cracking-help-t3522197
I'll close it, and leave this one open. But I will also move this one to Q&A.
As for the screen glass, it doesn't crack on it's own. It never has, and never will.
If you worry about that, you may as well not buy any phone in case it smashes.
I've never had a screen protector or case on any of my flagship smartphones, for the last 10 years or so, and never had a smashed screen.
I've even dropped my S7E a few times onto concrete, and barely left a mark.
Mine broke on its own. but don't worry, its only $260 to replace it by samsuck and it will no longer be water resistant.
On it's own?
Sorry but I just can't see how that would ever happen with Gorilla Glass 4.
My S7 Edge Lens cover broke on its own. And the display cracked on the edge recently. Still working perfectly as the shattered pieces are held together by the ScreenGuard - Best ScreenGuard by GadgetzShield.
They don't break in their own unless you put pressure on the screens or your phone is faulty and overheating. Does mine a few times with a Spigen case and it's all good. Maybe there are imperfections in the glass as edge screens are not perfectly flat and hard to make. Each one is unique.
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Yes. The Display edge cracked on fall. The camera lens cover is fragile.
It is doubtful that you need another person telling you that the phone is worthwhile, but I'm going to anyway
As mentioned previously, Gorilla Glass 4 is very durable. NO phone is meant to be dropped without consequence, save for maybe the "Active" series. That said, I just received my Spigen Neo Hybrid Crystal case, and I threw on a Skinomi tech skin (for cases, not full coverage).
I too watched a ton of videos, looked at a lot of case reviews, etc. Many of which showed shattered backs, cracks, etc. I'm extremely careful with my devices because I believe in only buying them once. I'm not careless enough to drop my phone from 20 feet, or something ridiculous like that. If you are a normal person, who takes care of their electronics, the demise of this phone need not be feared.
I have a s7 edge and my only concern is that at some point Samsung will decide that it will not update the software any more or bring software features which will come to the newer devices. The hardware is great. The update policy is bad and it makes you feel like you have an old device even if the hardware is perfectly fine.
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I'm thinking about getting the S8 when it comes out. Just curious how the S7 Edge has been holding up for launch / long term users since the form factor will be similar. My wife and I are on the Next plan with Galaxy S5s and we tend to keep our phones for a couple of years, so I want to make sure they will be sturdy enough to last.
stedean said:
I'm thinking about getting the S8 when it comes out. Just curious how the S7 Edge has been holding up for launch / long term users since the form factor will be similar. My wife and I are on the Next plan with Galaxy S5s and we tend to keep our phones for a couple of years, so I want to make sure they will be sturdy enough to last.
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Get a case. Great feel to the phone. But drop it on the edge and it's done. The corner more so than the edge.
I've had the ATT S7 Edge since pre-order, even have the Gear VR to prove it (not that I've used that a lot).
I have an alloy bumper case on it, Skinomi matte full body protector, and it's in fine shape.
No problem even after hundreds of miles in my camelbak while mountain biking, various hiking, summer driving trip to Canada, etc.
Disclaimer, I use wireless charging almost exclusively, a magnetic data cable the rest of the time (which saves wear and tear on the micro-usb port), and mostly listen to music from it over bluetooth (about 60-40 split between that and wired headphones).
Thanks everyone. I'm a case guy, so any phone we get will have a case. Do any of the screen protectors work well on the curved screen?
stedean said:
Thanks everyone. I'm a case guy, so any phone we get will have a case. Do any of the screen protectors work well on the curved screen?
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I stopped watching closely about four months ago, but never saw anything about a reliable TGSP so I have stuck with wet-apply film. Works for me as I like the matte finish more (although matte finish makes GearVR weird).
The other thing to watch out for is screen protector vs case interference, been a lot of that, and some of the protectors have come out with case friendly variants to compensate. Lots of specific discussion around it so dig/search a bit.
C0derbear said:
I've had the ATT S7 Edge since pre-order, even have the Gear VR to prove it (not that I've used that a lot).
I have an alloy bumper case on it, Skinomi matte full body protector, and it's in fine shape.
No problem even after hundreds of miles in my camelbak while mountain biking, various hiking, summer driving trip to Canada, etc.
Disclaimer, I use wireless charging almost exclusively, a magnetic data cable the rest of the time (which saves wear and tear on the micro-usb port), and mostly listen to music from it over bluetooth (about 60-40 split between that and wired headphones).
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Heyy these all look like super great products. But isnt the metal case a bit cheap for being made of metal?
Doty1154 said:
Heyy these all look like super great products. But isnt the metal case a bit cheap for being made of metal?
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it is, only mass Chinese manufacturing can accomplish that. Or something.
Works great for what it is though, bit of protection where I want it, and not where I don't. Covers the edges of the screen protectors. No visible wear on the silver one I just swapped out. Between this thread and a co-worker making me look at things again I decided to spend another 10$ and get a red ano one. {shrug}