so im looking for an evo arm band that i can use while i run. i found a few on amazon but the reviews for them are 50/50. Any one have any experiences with them? what one is the best?
Warrior 3000 said:
so im looking for an evo arm band that i can use while i run. i found a few on amazon but the reviews for them are 50/50. Any one have any experiences with them? what one is the best?
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depends how picky you want to be. i bought the LIVEstrong arm band, for i think the iphone, at radio shack and i had to drop an elbow on the phone to get it to go in but after that it's pretty sweet. comfortable, flexible, breathable and a hole for your headphones. that's all i wanted. ya mean?
I tried one for the iphone 4. They are WAY to small. You can get it in there and the hole for earplugs align, but its to hard to get in and out. Not worth it
I just put it in my back pocket, works like a charm. I don't think I've ever run across an arm-band that was big enough to holster this beast.
with more and more giant beastly phones coming out there has to be something! I found a decent sized one that fits my evo but the hole doesnt align for the headphones... its really annoying... i guess i could cut one into the right size...
Best Buy Generic Android Arm Band
I looked online, but didn't fine many options, so I went to local best buy and found a generic HTC Android arm band that has been great. I was roughly $20 and is good quality. I have the extended battery (3500mAH SEDIO) and it works like a charm. Use it when lifting, running, and elliptical and it stays put. Definitely recommend.
I went to wal mart and got a Phillips one, made for the Iphone, but it is sort of a nylon/stretchy type material, my evo fits in it great, plus the holder is thin enough you can "sort of" see through it when screen is on..I set up swype guestures w/ cm7 on the lock screen and can register my "next track" guesture through it...works good enough!
I like this one
I bought this one a while back. Fits like a glove. I tried a similar Nike strap and the EVO didn't fit and the strap was too short to go around my arm. I don't have big arms. I just think the Nike was made for a girl maybe. Anyway, here is the Amazon "link".
Black Durable Neoprene Exercise Sports Workout Armband with Adjustable Velcro Strap for Sprint HTC EVO 4G Android Smartphone
Sorry, first post. Can't post a link, but I copied and pasted this from the title of the item on Amazon.
I'm on my second arm band, and still no luck finding the right one. Anyone know if HTC sold OFFICIAL arm bands for the EVO?
I usually ride with my Camelbak.. there is a pouch in it that fits my phone just fine.. I find these sony earbuds that I got from radio shack has a long enough cord and there is no binding..
Although I have herd of some people using iPhone buds and are able to control functions like Track up or down and volume..
any thoughts?
Warrior 3000 said:
so im looking for an evo arm band that i can use while i run. i found a few on amazon but the reviews for them are 50/50. Any one have any experiences with them? what one is the best?
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Its probably the same one I just got. I train for 5k & 10k races. Best thing I ever had.
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SLB9884 said:
Its probably the same one I just got. I train for 5k & 10k races. Best thing I ever had.
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I searched for an armband for both my Evo and iPhones in the past and found that the better solution for me was a holster case for it that holds it horizontally (landscape) on my hip. It works with shorts, sweatpants, or whatever as long as the waste band is somewhat tight or has a drawstring.
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Does anyone know if there are any sports armband for the EVO?
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Does anyone know if there are any sports armband for the EVO?
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A phone this size... it's bigger than anyone's arms I know. I just figured nerds that guy the Evo probably don't play sports.
skeene85 said:
A phone this size... it's bigger than anyone's arms I know. I just figured nerds that guy the Evo probably don't play sports.
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HAHA, that is exactly what I was thinkin. If you have this phone, it's doubtful you'll have muscles any larger than it
I know the phone is large. I do a lot of running and I would like to use this as my MP3 player.
i actually got it to fit into my belkin ipod touch 2G arm band...just need to cut a little at the top to make it stretch wide enough to slide in the evo...it will be a snug fit.
My arms ar much bigger than the evo... haha... im just... serious
Google EVO armband and you'll find one. I got one for $4.95 shipping was like $ 6.95 but now I'll have one. I'll give a review once I get it and try for a few days.
Look it up on Ebay. 10 bucks. With free shipping.
benshtc said:
Google EVO armband and you'll find one. I got one for $4.95 shipping was like $ 6.95 but now I'll have one. I'll give a review once I get it and try for a few days.
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Let us know how you like it.
I like using buddy trainer or something like that to track my runs and I'd much prever the EVO on my arm instead of my waist band.
Thanks!
benshtc said:
Google EVO armband and you'll find one. I got one for $4.95 shipping was like $ 6.95 but now I'll have one. I'll give a review once I get it and try for a few days.
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It seems like a good deal. It fits into a neoprene slip that will hold the device tightly for when you are working out plus it has a zippered pocket behind if you want to store say a key, id, or money. It seems like it is of decent quality but not OEM or made for the device specifically. I ordered one for my EVO and one for my wifes blackberry and they looked different online but seem as if they aren't any different but for $4.95 I don't regret the purhcase.
http://www.cell-phone-accessories.com/htc-evo-4g-arm-pouch.html
http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?divid=HTC&model=HTC+EVO+4G&cat=Cases&skuno=84363
Not much option out there right now, but this one it about 20 buck.
I got a lot of 3 universal ones from shnoop a while back. Look similar to this one except a bigger version I think. I don't have an evo yet, but I've used it with my Sansa e270 and Vogue both squeezed in. It zippers all the way around so nothing is going to fall out, but you don't have quick access to the screen either.
how is it that it works with the ATT HTC Aria as well as the evo...
why oh why...... just.... get like a sansa clip or something, they can be had for like 30 bucks. This reminds me of that british iPad spoof video where the guy is screaming while talking on his iPad in public.
monkeefied said:
why oh why...... just.... get like a sansa clip or something, they can be had for like 30 bucks. This reminds me of that british iPad spoof video where the guy is screaming while talking on his iPad in public.
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Why do people have such difficulty understanding that not everyone has the same needs and desires as they do? Perhaps these folks want to use GPS program to track their run? Perhaps they are on call and need quick access to their phone? The reason doesn't really matter.
Minjin said:
Why do people have such difficulty understanding that not everyone has the same needs and desires as they do? Perhaps these folks want to use GPS program to track their run? Perhaps they are on call and need quick access to their phone? The reason doesn't really matter.
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Agreed. I used to run with my Zune but after getting my Evo I've been using Cardio Trainer to track my runs. That being said, I ordered an arm band from Amazon the other day. It looks like it's out of stock now, but it's not bad. It's universal so the buttons aren't the easiest to get to. But, in my opinion I really don't care; it holds it on my arm that's good enough for me.
I stand corrected and apologize.
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Maybe you try this one? Slimmer than some of the others ive seen and its designed specifically for the EVO. Ive not seen it in person but it looks ok from the site. Give it a shot, let me know!
Would work awesome with Google My Tracks
Evo Arm Band :: Run & Walk with your Sprint Evo!
um bb, can you post a link or the site? im interested in seeing one specifically designed for the evo, thanks!
i am still looking for one that will fit my arms...and yes i am a bodybuilder geek. the only one i see out there only goes up to 15" arms and i am at 19" maybe keep it on my forearm?
I've been trying to find an armband for my droidx for working out but i can't find one anywhere so i figured id just use an evo armband but i couldn't find any for that. Anyone know where i could find something? Or is there just no love for big phone users that workout?
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I'm grabbing one of these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sport-Armband-H...Accessories&hash=item20b24ef295#ht_1414wt_911
because the price is right, once it ships in i'll report and how well it works
I picked up this last weekend. Got it in the other day. I haven't gotten to "use" it yet but i have put it on and everything. Has snug fit and can still use the screen easily. it does cover the 4 buttons on the bottom though. overall good for the price. beats the $40 dollars i spent on one for my iphone a year ago
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370408218322&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
See i saw a lot of those and didn't go for it because it shows the orginal droid and I figured the size would be way to far off to fit and x in there. Is it the same one in the picture for the droid?
Just got it yesterday, little disappointed that the band around the arm isn't very stretchable, putting it on something like my bicep might be uncomfortable or fall off. but I guess if I don't do arm work outs it might be ok, in anycase I'm going for my workout today and i'll report back.
Does anyone have any recommendations for an armband for the MT4G? Thinking about picking one up on ebay from seller, mzmshop, but looking for some reviews. (Forum won't let me post a link, since I'm a newb).
T-Mo sells one designed for the MT4G but of course it runs you about $30
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I had one of these for the g1 I was happy with.
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Cool, thanks. I saw that one on ebay but was wondering if it was any different than the cheapo's. You usually get what you pay for, so I'll prob give it a shot.
I picked one up for like $8.00 at WalMart. It's kind of a tight fit with the TPU case on, but I can still get it in and it does the trick.
This is rather off topic to OP's post but....
I'm assuming you got the armband so you can run while listening to music, etc with it???
Did anyone notice any hesitation in playing music (skipping) while the phone is in motion?
I have a bluetooth headset I use (blueant T1) to stream A2DP music from MT4G to headset and I get ALOT of skipping when MT4G is getting knocked around in my backpack...
sorry for the OT question...
I jogged while holding it or in my sweater jacket, never skipped or got hesitation..
I ended up buying one of the armbands from iArmbands. I haven't run with it yet - but think it will work well. My phone with TPU case slides in about perfect - its snug but easy to put the phone in and out.
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Did anyone notice any hesitation in playing music (skipping) while the phone is in motion?
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The units with the SO screen use a micro sd card to store music and won't skip. The units with the SH screens store the music on nano optical media that is manually operated by a cute little mini monkey. If you shake the mini monkey he can get a bit pissy and skip your tunes.
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I ordered the iArmband from Amazon. I haven't had a chance to run with it yet. I'm using my bluetooth headset since they are cheap enough but wanted to show photos of it with and without using the 3.5 jack. Click the photo for full resolution (Beware 14MB photos) Touch screen works in this.
Im confused with this. if you are sweating wont the sweat get into the armband case and get into the phone?
Tortri said:
I ordered the iArmband from xxx. I haven't had a chance to run with it yet. I'm using my bluetooth headset since they are cheap enough but wanted to show photos of it with and without using the 3.5 jack. Click the photo for full resolution (Beware 14MB photos) Touch screen works in this.
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Is it possible to put in this armband a MT4G with TPU case (i.e. this one http ://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130469512376&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT [remove space]) on it? Is it loose enough?
I have made armbands myself for my last two phones (MT3G, MT4G). All you need is the elastic from some old armband (I use one from my ancient MP3 player) and one of the $2 silicone cases from ebay/amazon, etc. Take an x-acto and cut two slits in the back of the silicone skin for the elastic band to pass through, then you just slide the phone into the silicone skin and attach to your arm. Looks much better than the generic armbands, works better without the touchscreen cover and only costs a few bucks.
Hey anyone know of an arm band case that fits the thunderbolt?
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I'm looking for some recommendations as well.
not sure if any fit i ran in to same problem with my droid x. i looked at every one i could. hope someone has some info as well
I'm looking for one as well. Odd that there aren't any considering the gps route tracking and music-playing capabilities of phones these days.
I think this will fit but I'm not positive http://www.google.com/products/cata...=X&ei=VM-ZTeOzJ5TPtwf15_TrCw&ved=0CCQQ8wIwAA#
You can try ones for the Evo, should work fine. Or this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Quality-Thunderbolt-4G-Resistant-VanGoddy/dp/B004THYG3C/ref=pd_ybh_7?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1E1CCP03WB09P7M5959W
I don't have it so can't vouch for it, waiting for something non-neoprene.
I generally find smart-phones to be too heavy/bulky for arm bands. I picked up a Nathan Shadow Pak runner's pack (I'm a new user, so I can't link to it, but just google the name, it's on Amazon, too -- about $15). It looks like a tiny fanny-pack, but the band and the pouch are stretchy, so nothing bounces and it fits nicely on my waistline so I don't even notice it's there. It is just big enough to fit your phone, a house key, and an id/credit card.
I tried an iPhone4 arm band just for giggles. Its a super tight fit and you cant access the bottom buttons. The touch screen worked but I would be worried about moisture build up in the arm band.
I mostly row and jog, and I've found the armband makes me unbalanced because of the extra weight on one arm. Have any of y'all found an alternative to this? I would really like to listen to music through my phone, but if I can't find some alternative to an armband, I might just get one of those small clip-on iPod Nanos.
Thinking about getting a Samsung HS3000 bluetooth headphone adapter for the treadmill/wearing shorts. (thread here someplace about it.)
Ipod nano or a Sansa clip might be a more reasonable solution though.
Kostazu said:
Thinking about getting a Samsung HS3000 bluetooth headphone adapter for the treadmill/wearing shorts. (thread here someplace about it.)
Ipod nano or a Sansa clip might be a more reasonable solution though.
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I don't use a treadmill; I actually go running, like outdoors, so I need something to fasten the phone to my body.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875982446
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of armbands, especially w/ a phone the size of the GSIII, it would be quite cumbersome.
I've used a Tune Belt sport belt forever while working out @ the gym & running. I originally bought it for a minidisc player like 6-7 years ago but also used it for my iPod 5G & my current Nexus S in a tpu case. It's still in great shape today, no rips/tears or anything. The fact that I still use it today speaks to its durability & quality. I'm getting the GSIII soon tho & so I'll probably have to upgrade my tune belt as well, luckily they have one for large phones now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1KJCSJ1YQ8ZRQ1Y0ZGNC
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Bluetooth headset and a plastic baggie do the trick for me. The phone goes into a pocket in my shorts and the headset lets me ff, rw, stop and play the music. Sandwich bags keep moisture from getting into the phone.
Low tech but it works.
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Bluetooth headset and a plastic baggie do the trick for me. The phone goes into a pocket in my shorts and the headset lets me ff, rw, stop and play the music. Sandwich bags keep moisture from getting into the phone.
Low tech but it works.
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I just don't like the phone moving around in my pocket while exercising. If it were a treadmill, I could just set the phone in the cupholder and use the clip-on Bluetooth headset people have been recommending, but I need something that will prevent the phone from moving while on my body.
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Yeah, I'm not a big fan of armbands, especially w/ a phone the size of the GSIII, it would be quite cumbersome.
I've used a Tune Belt sport belt forever while working out @ the gym & running. I originally bought it for a minidisc player like 6-7 years ago but also used it for my iPod 5G & my current Nexus S in a tpu case. It's still in great shape today, no rips/tears or anything. The fact that I still use it today speaks to its durability & quality. I'm getting the GSIII soon tho & so I'll probably have to upgrade my tune belt as well, luckily they have one for large phones now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1KJCSJ1YQ8ZRQ1Y0ZGNC
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This is interesting. A belt for your phone? I'll try to find one that fits the S III.
I actually started running last week and an armband works pretty fine... Before that I had a belt kinda thing but it still bounces too much and is quite annoying, an armband is pretty well fixed and when tied around the upperarm,you hardly feel it's there.
But appearantly for you it is, hmmm... Belt would be worth a try then, it's more centered I guess. Perhaps mine just didn't fit properly.
Belt Clip the way to go.
I hate the armband thing. When you flex you bicep it tightens up too much.
When I had a iPhone I used the Mareware Sportshell and loved it! It had both armband and belt clip. I only ever used the belt clip. I CANNOT find anything else like it so far for the S3.
This is the site for the SportShell: New user so I can't post it but just Google it.
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Taehee. said:
I mostly row and jog, and I've found the armband makes me unbalanced because of the extra weight on one arm. Have any of y'all found an alternative to this? I would really like to listen to music through my phone, but if I can't find some alternative to an armband, I might just get one of those small clip-on iPod Nanos.
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Dude, take a look at shieldflow.com - it's something new that will let you hold your phone and listen to music