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New way to view movies on iphone.
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Yeah, theres simple solutions for this. 3 days after i bought my iPhone (July 11th) i had a flight to Detroit to Barcelona, pretty long flight, so i loaded up a movie on my iPhone. At the time, i bought the Incipio Dermashot (don't use it now) at the Apple Store, that comes with this little video stand, so on the flight i just pulled out the table used to put food on and just placed my iPhone on it with the video stand holding it up 
I bought this a couple of weeks ago, its truly amazing:
Its called the "Xtand", this is the website for the company http://www.xtand.net/index_iphone.php and you can buy it anywhere (I got mines off ebay).
Its called the "Xtand", this is the website for the company http://www.xtand.net/index_iphone.php and you can buy it anywhere (I got mines off ebay).
i heard that some stands that were used in the same way for the PSP have worked for the iphone as well.
could try that if you have a psp stand. might also be cheaper.
could try that if you have a psp stand. might also be cheaper.
That iClooly thing looks pretty cool - just like a tiny iMac. The name is kinda lame though.
The problem with a stand is that you have to carry it around. I usually use my iPhone to watch movies when I'm out-and-about waiting for lunch or whatever. Any time I'm somewhere where I'd have the stand, I likely have a computer also, and like the good Dr. Cabrera said, I'd rather watch on the computer
But, yes, my arms/hands do get tired if I'm watching the iPhone for very long. I usually just prop it up with something handy, like a laid-down salt shaker in front of the phone which is leaning against the napkin holder, for example. It's not ideal and sometimes, some of the screen is blocked, but lets not kid ourselves -- we're not looking for the ultimate HD experience on the iPhone to begin with, so even an imperfect viewing option serves to pass the time.
The problem with a stand is that you have to carry it around. I usually use my iPhone to watch movies when I'm out-and-about waiting for lunch or whatever. Any time I'm somewhere where I'd have the stand, I likely have a computer also, and like the good Dr. Cabrera said, I'd rather watch on the computer
But, yes, my arms/hands do get tired if I'm watching the iPhone for very long. I usually just prop it up with something handy, like a laid-down salt shaker in front of the phone which is leaning against the napkin holder, for example. It's not ideal and sometimes, some of the screen is blocked, but lets not kid ourselves -- we're not looking for the ultimate HD experience on the iPhone to begin with, so even an imperfect viewing option serves to pass the time.
Wow, do people actually watch full-length movies on their phone without plugging it into a display?
I've only done this on a plane, when carrying a phone holder would be a pain in the butt.
I've only done this on a plane, when carrying a phone holder would be a pain in the butt.
You can make one of these http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-business-card-iPhone--iPod-stand/ (search google, there are a bunch of different ways to do it)
or buy one of these,
http://www.seskimo.com/
They will both fit in your pocket/wallet. The one you buy should hold up better but the one you make is, well, free.
or buy one of these,
http://www.seskimo.com/
They will both fit in your pocket/wallet. The one you buy should hold up better but the one you make is, well, free.
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Went down to Hobby Lobby and bought an small eisel for $2.99. works great.
Looks exactly like the one below but much cheaper.
http://www.xylemdesign.com/Easels/DisplayEasels/TableTopEasels/WoodPlateTableTopEasel.asp
Went down to Hobby Lobby and bought an small eisel for $2.99. works great.
Looks exactly like the one below but much cheaper.
http://www.xylemdesign.com/Easels/DisplayEasels/TableTopEasels/WoodPlateTableTopEasel.asp
I bought this a couple of weeks ago, its truly amazing:
Its called the "Xtand", this is the website for the company http://www.xtand.net/index_iphone.php and you can buy it anywhere (I got mines off ebay).
Mmmm...I'm really interested in this.
Can you give any feedback for this product? I'm in particular concerned about the four areas which grip the chrome - does it leave any scratch marks?
Here is what you need. Power Support Crystal Jacket for iPhone 3G (Clear), available at Apple.com.
Another thought that I coworker of mine had was to get an arm-band case (Click Here) and keep the iPhone on your forearm. I am not sure how well it work and how comfortable it would be on the long haul but you would not have to pull it out and set it up. You would just have to move your arm into a good position. If you use headphones that allow you to answer calls you would not even have to take the iPhone out of the case.
Another thought that I coworker of mine had was to get an arm-band case (Click Here) and keep the iPhone on your forearm. I am not sure how well it work and how comfortable it would be on the long haul but you would not have to pull it out and set it up. You would just have to move your arm into a good position. If you use headphones that allow you to answer calls you would not even have to take the iPhone out of the case.
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WOW! That looks simple and convenient. I might have to give it a try. Thanks for posting.
That Wedge is a great idea, as is the tiny photo "easel" from the craft store (I know exactly what you're talking about!)
The Wedge has the advantage of being soft and pliable by the look of it, so it would be easy to carry in your pocket. Something like that would take about 15 minutes for someone with rudimentary sewing skills and a machine to make. Great idea.
The Wedge has the advantage of being soft and pliable by the look of it, so it would be easy to carry in your pocket. Something like that would take about 15 minutes for someone with rudimentary sewing skills and a machine to make. Great idea.
I was thinking the same thing! I am going to give it a try. I don't have a way to buy one right now and I have about 20 hours of flying until I get home and can get one.
That iClooly thing looks pretty cool - just like a tiny iMac. The name is kinda lame though.
The problem with a stand is that you have to carry it around. I usually use my iPhone to watch movies when I'm out-and-about waiting for lunch or whatever. Any time I'm somewhere where I'd have the stand, I likely have a computer also, and like the good Dr. Cabrera said, I'd rather watch on the computer
But, yes, my arms/hands do get tired if I'm watching the iPhone for very long. I usually just prop it up with something handy, like a laid-down salt shaker in front of the phone which is leaning against the napkin holder, for example. It's not ideal and sometimes, some of the screen is blocked, but lets not kid ourselves -- we're not looking for the ultimate HD experience on the iPhone to begin with, so even an imperfect viewing option serves to pass the time.
check out this one. I'm actually going to get one. so easy and nothing extra to carry around!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvVXqQnc8MA
I personally think this one is better then icooly or xtand ....
it works with your iphone cases
H1-Touch "A Must Have Product"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQgbp9BNUY
it works with your iphone cases
H1-Touch "A Must Have Product"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVQgbp9BNUY