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3gs running armband/pouch/ziploc bag?
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I have used my armpocket 20 for a week now. The armpocket is built very well and looks as though it will hold up for quite a long time. I like the fact that I can use it with my incase slider on my phone. Some have noted that it is a little bulky and I tend to agree with that, but once you put it on, it has not been a problem for me. I am not crazy about using the touch panel while the phone is in the armpocket. The phone doesn't always sit perfectly in the armpocket's window so this can be a problem at times. Don't get me wrong, it is very usable while in the armpocket, but it could be a bit better.
All and all, I am very happy with my purchase as it is the best alternative I have found that allows you to keep your normal case on the phone. The armpocket is very comfortable and stays in place while running. If you are like me and want to keep your normal case on your phone when you go out for a run, the armpocket is a good choice.
All and all, I am very happy with my purchase as it is the best alternative I have found that allows you to keep your normal case on the phone. The armpocket is very comfortable and stays in place while running. If you are like me and want to keep your normal case on your phone when you go out for a run, the armpocket is a good choice.
I had mentioned in a previous post that it was a little bulky (I'm using the armpocket 30) and would have to agree that once it is on, it's not a problem. It actually works well with my vaja ivolution with the front cover folded back to show the screen.
Agree with the rest of your points as well. Well made, doesn't slip and sweat doesn't soak thru from the back. It should be water resistant but I havent tested that out yet.
Thank you both for the reviews on the arm pocket. As both of you have said, its a little bit bulky. Despite it not being to notable for both of you I personal feel that it is to bulky for me taste, I guess each his own. I am going to hold out (hoepfully not forever) for Nike to put something out. I noticed that they just updated their Nike+ page to talk about the iPhone 3gs so maybe at some point we will have what I am looking for. I would love to hear more reviews of anyone else out there that has purchased an armband though.
Griffin makes an Iclear that comes with an arm band sold at Target. Basically it's a snap on hard case with two slots on the back that a velcro strap goes through around the arm.
Looks ok..
Hey guys...newbie but long time lurker here. Do those of you with the 20sport mind posting pics? I just got mine today and can't get mine to fit with the slider, or without it for that matter. It's even worse when I plug in my headphone jack (use shure headphones). Can't even get it closed.
The only way I'm getting my phone to fit in the sport 20 is by placing it in upside down. Mine looks different from all the pictures on the website. I have the black one with the large screen area and my armpocket logo is on the top of the case as opposed to the bottom. Don't think this is the issue though.
Just received mine today and I'm not even sure how the iphone is supposed to go in but I think I have to keep it upside down in order to access the headphones. I have the same one as Drill423. And mine DOES fit tightly with the Mophie Juice Pack Air case on it. I can't figure out how the headphone jack at the bottom is used. And the band is maybe a little too big for me. I also think the Mophie makes the iPhone too heavy to run with.
Also, whatever they use as Velcro is not strong/sticky enough. I feel like the band is going to open up while running, esp. since the iphone with the Mophie case is really heavy.
Also, whatever they use as Velcro is not strong/sticky enough. I feel like the band is going to open up while running, esp. since the iphone with the Mophie case is really heavy.
I couldn't quite figure out how to get my iphone and headphones to fit in the sport 20 so I actually returned it and got the xtreme 30. The iphone now fits a little loosely, but I have enough room for my headphones. Happier with the 30 overall.
Is it alot bigger? I called the company yesterday and asked about the headphone port. I was told to just put the headphone plug thru the bottom port first and then connect to the iphone when inserted in the pouch. Well, that doesn't work for me because my 2 sets of headphones have an
L-shaped connector, not a straight one. I have to leave it rightside up and zip just to the headphones and then I run the headphones out of the case thru the holder along the side of the case. Clumsy but it worked fine today at the gym. In fact, it was very comfortable and I forgot the case was on my arm, even though it is definitely heavy with Mophie Juice Pack Air case on the iphone. However, I didn't run too much so I'm not sure if at some point it would have slid off or the armband would have opened up. But for other cardio and weights, it was fine, definitely a step up from the Belkin I tried.
I was also told that in a month or so, they will be making these armbands with a smaller strap, which I probably could use.
So...how did the ArmPocket 20 work out for you? Did the Speck Candyshell fit in the pocket?