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Do People still use belt holsters?
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Another vote here for the Contour cases. I've used an iSee on my 1st gen iPhone since I got it. The case also works nicely as a viewing stand!
a) At work a Belt holsters say "I need quick access to my phone" regardless of what I look like. Probably best for a job that doesn't require professional attire, and requires fast response times.
b) If you work in a professional environment a belt holster will make you look unprofessional, and will stand out like a stain on your tie.
c) If you are using a belt holster for non-work.. it will make you look like a nerd/clumsy person
d) An otterbox will offer better drop protection vs a belt holster if that is what you are worried about
e) If you are worried about scratches, mild drops, a bumper + front and rear shield provides ample protection
b) If you work in a professional environment a belt holster will make you look unprofessional, and will stand out like a stain on your tie.
c) If you are using a belt holster for non-work.. it will make you look like a nerd/clumsy person
d) An otterbox will offer better drop protection vs a belt holster if that is what you are worried about
e) If you are worried about scratches, mild drops, a bumper + front and rear shield provides ample protection
I'm not looking for scratch or drop protection. What I'm looking for is a confortable way to carry the phone. Jean pockets are tight.
I would say that B is definitely reaching. I've seen plenty of profressional gentleman with the holsters for their BBs on their hip or even for their iPhones. People associate professionalism with a certain look and times have shown that is not always the case.
Agreed. It's a holster, not a pocket protector. I see tons of VP's/Execs/Business folk here in DC with holsters for their phones so B) is incorrect. Now a pager, yes people here still use those, THAT makes you look unprofessional AND cheap. Unless of course you're a doctor or something like that.
OP, if you're interested in looking at the Contour Showcase, here's my review (w/pics) for that case. It's the one I currently use now.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1045968/
I have a Marware CEO, I purchased it when I bought my 3GS brand new. I'm still using it on my iPhone 4. The velcro is starting to get worn out but still sticks ok. The leather surrounding the belt loop is torn off, this is after nearly two years of daily usage. It fits fine with a bumper, I can even get an iPhone with the Mophie Juice pack to fit in there (both for the 3GS and the i4). Right now I'm using an Incase Slider and it fits just fine. I need to pickup a new one though.
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I've been using the maxpedition holster since July with my iPhone 4. The iPhone lOOks as if its right out of the box, this is w/o any screen protection at ALL. Can anyone claim the same with other methods of carrying your iPhone. I'll be skiing in a week with this same holster with 100% confidence that the iPhone will NOT be damaged while on black diamond runs. This same holster is used daily, and not by a Nerd. Here an previous post showing my maxpedition holster :<).
Thanks guys and gals for all the suggestions.
I think I will go with the Marware one. (still undecided between the new ip4 design or the older 3G version). And probably one of the Maxpedition ones for hiking. That Vandelay case is looking tempting too.
Does anyone know of something similar to the Marware but in vertical format?
Nerd PoweR!!!
I think I will go with the Marware one. (still undecided between the new ip4 design or the older 3G version). And probably one of the Maxpedition ones for hiking. That Vandelay case is looking tempting too.
Does anyone know of something similar to the Marware but in vertical format?
Nerd PoweR!!!
Work (in and out of a small sedan all day. Yay for work vehicles?) is why I really didn't look at the one that came with my Otterbox other than "Neat, it doubles as a stand!". However, if I can get some shorts where the drawstring doesn't come out after one wash, I could use it in the gym. Curse my genetics and the subsequent "lack of an ass" they have given me.
