Nexus bike mount... - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I couldn't find one that I liked so I made one, take a look and tell me what you think...
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Very nice - so it has a case modified to fit the diameter hole on the mount?
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What about rain and mud and falls?????? You should try it with a otterbox defender or similar and possibly mount it at or below handle bar level. Just my 2¢… looks great though
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If it rains it will go back in my pocket , mud I will turn around lol definitely not an extreme rider and if I crash, I have insurance on me and the phone...
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mopar said:
If it rains it will go back in my pocket , mud I will turn around lol definitely not an extreme rider and if I crash, I have insurance on me and the phone...
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Touché. Lol. I usually get a little ruff when I'm go riding. So those are the first couple things I think about
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looks cool, but unfortunately i end up rubber side up way too much to mount my phone, lol

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looks cool, but unfortunately i end up rubber side up way too much to mount my phone, lol
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Yep, I feel your pain. How do you carry it then with you on a bike?
I really like to use myTracks app again to capture trail elevation and my speed, which I used since I had G1, but worried about new GN ability to survive my crashes. Really wish next Nexus be Motorola with kevlar/waterproof qualities like in Razr Maxx (and good battery as icing on the cake).

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Yep, I feel your pain. How do you carry it then with you on a bike?
I really like to use myTracks app again to capture trail elevation and my speed, which I used since I had G1, but worried about new GN ability to survive my crashes. Really wish next Nexus be Motorola with kevlar/waterproof qualities like in Razr Maxx (and good battery as icing on the cake).
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And I would like a pony.

vshun said:
Yep, I feel your pain. How do you carry it then with you on a bike?
I really like to use myTracks app again to capture trail elevation and my speed, which I used since I had G1, but worried about new GN ability to survive my crashes. Really wish next Nexus be Motorola with kevlar/waterproof qualities like in Razr Maxx (and good battery as icing on the cake).
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i leave it in the pit area when i am on the track. i really have no need to have a phone on me on my bicycle since the only riding i really do is on the track.
for mtb however, i can see a use a device could have. if only there was a case for it like the gopro cameras...

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found a great car mount for the xoom

found a really good car mount for the xoom from Amazon ; well built, super stable, strong suction, easy to take off.
i drive a 08 subaru wrx so u know the ride is harsh and bumpy. that being said the mount has never fallen off with the relatively, big and heavy xoom on it.
im also using the COPILOT nav app from the market. full gps and mapping without the use of data. Best 4 bux i ever invested.
here's the amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T4XKVY/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img
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Sweet! Just ordered it.
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I'm wondering whether you've had any viewability problems with that kind of setup? Both on the road and on the Xoom screen itself?
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Mereno said:
I'm wondering whether you've had any viewability problems with that kind of setup? Both on the road and on the Xoom screen itself?
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none whatsoever at that mounting point. if it was any higher in to the windshield i would get glare.
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ba... they don't ship it to my country...
ryan562 said:
found a really good car mount for the xoom from Amazon ; well built, super stable, strong suction, easy to take off.
i drive a 08 subaru wrx so u know the ride is harsh and bumpy. that being said the mount has never fallen off with the relatively, big and heavy xoom on it.
im also using the COPILOT nav app from the market. full gps and mapping without the use of data. Best 4 bux i ever invested.
here's the amazon link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T4XKVY/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img
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That is awesome!!
What app is the gps software???
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That is awesome!!
What app is the gps software???
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CoPilot. Best 5 bucks I ever invested. Doesn't require data for live navigation. Excellent lane assistance and visuals. Optimized for the xoom
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Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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Weird. Been using mines for the past two weeks and no drops. I also drive with a heavy foot on my gas at times in my wrx and still no drops
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I think here in Wisc I'd get pulled over with that. It looks to obstruct the view of the road just a bit too much.
And in my Jeep I'd have no luck of getting it that close to the dash.
Cool find though! I still gotta get some metal and make me my mount lol
DANOinSD said:
Dude!! Be very careful with this thing, I bought this after your post, and I've had it for 20 mins and it's dropped my Xoom twice already. Don't mean to be like that, but unless you want your $600 tablet busted up, I would highly recommend you take caution with this thing. Great in theory, worthless in practice.
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I would keep an eye on that suction cup too. I had a mount like that for my phone that used the exact same arm and after a couple of months the cup wouldn't stick to the windshield anymore. The lever on the suction cup broke and wouldn't keep the rubber against the window. It couldn't handle the pressure on it and that was only a phone being held up.
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I would keep an eye on that suction cup too. I had a mount like that for my phone that used the exact same arm and after a couple of months the cup wouldn't stick to the windshield anymore. The lever on the suction cup broke and wouldn't keep the rubber against the window. It couldn't handle the pressure on it and that was only a phone being held up.
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Ill keep an eye on it thanks. I take mines in and out of my windshield about twice a day (keeps those thieves away) and haven't noticed a change in suction. Since the Cali summer heat is approaching I would like to see how well this thing holds up.
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I got mine in the mail today. I drove around for an hour with it and am satisfied. I have a scion TC with tein coilovers, so the ride is anything but smooth, and the mount holds up well. It jiggles some from the weight of the xoom so I find it helps to mount it low on the windshield and let the device rest partly on the dash to help support it. My cars windshield has an odd angle to it so the mounting process is a tad awkward but once you get it on it definitely stays there. Also noting the mount works with the incipio silicrylic case.
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ryan562 said:
CoPilot. Best 5 bucks I ever invested. Doesn't require data for live navigation. Excellent lane assistance and visuals. Optimized for the xoom
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Thanx im gonna give it a go!
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Thanx im gonna give it a go!
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i found this one a couple of mods and velcro
i dont know if i trust this thingholding my baby up without dropping!
what version of copilot live do you have? can you post an apk?
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what version of copilot live do you have? can you post an apk?
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Can't post paid apps on XDA. You have to dl it from the android market or straight from CoPilot website
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nooomoto said:
I got mine in the mail today. I drove around for an hour with it and am satisfied. I have a scion TC with tein coilovers, so the ride is anything but smooth, and the mount holds up well. It jiggles some from the weight of the xoom so I find it helps to mount it low on the windshield and let the device rest partly on the dash to help support it. My cars windshield has an odd angle to it so the mounting process is a tad awkward but once you get it on it definitely stays there. Also noting the mount works with the incipio silicrylic case.
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Thanks, this gives me more confidence in the mount because I may be installing some teins or epic springs on my Rex in a few months lol
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Waterproof pouch?

I cycle and like to chuck my phone in my jersey's pocket so I can log my rides with GPS.
The problem is that the pocket is in the lower back of the jersey (for those of you not familiar with cycling Jerseys) it can get pretty sweaty as its sheltered from the wind... especially in the summer.
So I need a good quality waterproof pouch to slip it into - any recommendations?
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Iottie. Check amazon
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I have an Aquapac and I love it. Its obviously bigger than the phone, but it makes it useful for other things. It has a separator to keep things apart inside the bag. Just search amazon.
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There was a video review someone did here where they tested one and he dunked it into a container full of water and it was working well. I forget the person though and the product name.
jonnyg1097 said:
There was a video review someone did here where they tested one and he dunked it into a container full of water and it was working well. I forget the person though and the product name.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GgU...DvjVQa1PpcFPxB36Oe0Vma3vVPPDc-MxnayHH--O1TPA=
There's always Ziploc bags.
Haadkoe said:
There's always Ziploc bags.
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Tried it! They are a fiddle and don't add any protection to the phone really. I'd be more comfortable with a thicker pouch that's designed to last.
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ALIHISGREAT said:
Tried it! They are a fiddle and don't add any protection to the phone really. I'd be more comfortable with a thicker pouch that's designed to last.
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Case+double zip lock is the most economical. Or vacuum seal
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Galaxy Nexus Waterproof case?

Does one exist?
I haven't done any extensive search but I looked the other day and stopped at some kind of plastic pouch.
So I don't think so. I'd try eBay, maybe some Korean or Chinese seller has one.
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Search amazon for the iottie. Its the closest thing we have
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Ziploc? I've seen people do it a few it seems to work
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norm12 said:
Ziploc? I've seen people do it a few it seems to work
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I wouldn't trust a ziploc bag to last anytime submerged. MAYBE against splashes, but I'd rather use something more reliable.
condoms
biscuitownz said:
condoms
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Lol. This would actually work provided is was a standard non lubricated or powdered one
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AquaPac
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Aqua Box
http://dx.com/p/protective-tpu-skin...-galaxy-nexus-i9250-transparent-139275?item=1
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Aqua Box
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While those are. Both nice, unless u are using PGM which needs a comvatibke corner. How would u turn the screen on and off. And the aqua skin is almost identical to the iottie, except u only get one at 1/3 the price
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While those are. Both nice, unless u are using PGM which needs a comvatibke corner. How would u turn the screen on and off. And the aqua skin is almost identical to the iottie, except u only get one at 1/3 the price
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lol oh yeah i forgot about that
Do you think this is safe?
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I personally have taken my phone under water using a generic water proof bag. They were 3 for $10 USD. the only problem I had was if the water put pressure on the screen it would go crazy..... I just added more air to it and held it so I had to push through the air to select what I want. Ie picture or video
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Here's a short video I took so u can get an idea of how it is underwater also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UBfjCOR3ho&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Well but the skin is definetely not made for a daily use i reckon, I mean to make sure it is 100% waterproof you always have to use a new strip of sealing tape after charging, right?
Would be good to have a modified battery cover for contactless charging. I´m starting to work on a diving base for the next 2 months, and would be good to have something covering my GNx from water.
I wish lifeproof would make a case for us.
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I wish lifeproof would make a case for us.
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I remember reading somewhere, probably here, that there just isn't enough demand for it
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http://www.liquipel.com/ supports the nexus, i was thinking about sending my phone in.
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I remember reading somewhere, probably here, that there just isn't enough demand for it
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This is true. The lifeproof case cost over a million USD to develop, and they lucked out that the iPhone 4s was compatible. Not nearly enough people own enough Gnex to make it profitable, plus the GSM would need a completely different case from the LTE. FInally, my own experience with the case sucked. You can only take it off/on 50x before it breaks (not waterproof) and it destroys sensitivity. It's something you only want when theres water around, but you can only take it off/on 50x which sucks. Also, you have to test it every time before you submerge it. The waterproof bags are way better IMO.

Note 2 coming to 5 big boys in november

Anyone care? I will be sticking to the GS3 because the size is just where I like it anything biger would probably be too much...
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/09/19/...rriving-on-five-u-s-carriers-by-mid-november/
EDIT: I just read it will have a 1.6ghz Qua core Exynos CPU... I may very well want that in my life!
Can't wait until November, loved the original Note....might be leaving sprint to get it if they don't roll out lte in NY by then.
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Too big (thumbs down).
Yup I'm getting it, Nov is my birthday month
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Must have. Thank you best buy buyback.
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Must have. Thank you best buy buyback.
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I wonder how much they will give for a sg3?
I'll wait for Galaxy S5
Love the specs, hate the size. Hope it's a hit tho.
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I wonder how much they will give for a sg3?
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Half of retail within first 6 months. 340 I think
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Love the specs, hate the size. Hope it's a hit tho.
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Take it from me you'll get use to it fairly easy, and whoever said they couldn't fit a note in their pocket is lying, I normally wear skinny jeans and never had a issue with the original note. Only thing I will say is that it will look fairly ridiculous holding it up to your ear to talk, but I've never been one to worry about what people say or think, and I got plenty of compliments about the phone on a daily basis while commuting in the city.
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Iphony89 said:
Take it from me you'll get use to it fairly easy, and whoever said they couldn't fit a note in their pocket is lying, I normally wear skinny jeans and never had a issue with the original note. Only thing I will say is that it will look fairly ridiculous holding it up to your ear to talk, but I've never been one to worry about what people say or think, and I got plenty of compliments about the phone on a daily basis while commuting in the city.
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Obviously you don't care what people say or think... you wear skinny jeans *badum-bum*
mauricehall said:
Obviously you don't care what people say or think... you wear skinny jeans *badum-bum*
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LOL DING!
Yea I'm jumping ship as soon as it launches
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im very interested in this and conflicted on what to do...
i never even held the original note, but i dont mind the bigger size at all... the more the better to me, and with those specs, wooooo...
might have to hold onto one in the store before deciding what to do...
One thing I'm looking forward to is the stylus, I haven't had one since the touch pro 2, I liked it a lot. Less fingerprints, but I don't like how it's on the Bottom? why would they make it come out of the bottom, it's going to wear out and simply fall out eventually... kinda stupid but whatever...
Yup, I'll be selling my S2 and S3 to pick one up as soon as they come out!
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Take it from me you'll get use to it fairly easy, and whoever said they couldn't fit a note in their pocket is lying, I normally wear skinny jeans and never had a issue with the original note. Only thing I will say is that it will look fairly ridiculous holding it up to your ear to talk, but I've never been one to worry about what people say or think, and I got plenty of compliments about the phone on a daily basis while commuting in the city.
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theres no way you got that note in your pocket pic please lol . I tried putting the old note in my front pockets and it wasn't even close, i barely can get my wallet in my front pockets i don't see you getting it in the there, that phone is big. I'm talking about not hanging out your pockets about to fall . I'll be getting the note 2 + man purse i was getting a nexus 7 until i saw a new note with quad core heading this way.
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Damnit.......looks like I'm getting one too O_O
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I'll be getting the note 2 + man purse i was getting a nexus 7 until i saw a new note with quad core heading this way.
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Dude its not a man purse, its a satchel! You'll be like a 21st century Indiana Jones.
If your hands are as big as mine and you can hold your s3 like this....you need the note 2!!!!! Lol i cant wait!!!!!
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Toddler threw wife's Sensation in a coffee cup

We do have a subsidized phone available through T-Mo, so I'm inclined to use that.
GS3 seems like the obvious choice, but I'm loathe to hand her electronics destroying hands a new phone (this is her 3rd phone in just over 2 years. The others were similarly destroyed).
I'd be very tempted to hand her the GN and keep the GS3
How annoyed am I going to be with the GS3?
Other ideas?
And why couldn't she have waited a month until the Galaxy Note 2 came out?
Why not get her an older phone like the defy lol
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Get her a flip phone
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Defy as suggested or.. dare I say an iphone with LifeProof (waterproof) case.. Honestly, no pun intended, but people like that should not be owning a smartphone. They are fragile devices and cannot take much of a beating.
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Defy as suggested or.. dare I say an iphone with LifeProof (waterproof) case.. Honestly, no pun intended, but people like that should not be owning a smartphone. They are fragile devices and cannot take much of a beating.
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Chris Brown??!
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Cheap flip phone/blackberry/low end android phone off of eBay until she learns to be responsible with an expensive phone. Save the subsidies for yourself.
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Cheap flip phone/blackberry/low end android phone off of eBay until she learns to be responsible with an expensive phone. Save the subsidies for yourself.
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Agreed. Check Craigslist too.
Honestly the Lifeproof case is a good idea too.
Same thing happened to me. My wife broke 3 phones and a laptop in just over a year. She now has an old flip phone and only uses the desktop computer. Electronics are way too expensive to be careless with.
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tristandespain said:
Same thing happened to me. My wife broke 3 phones and a laptop in just over a year. She now has an old flip phone and only uses the desktop computer. Electronics are way too expensive to be careless with.
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ouch! thats a harsh punshment! (i am thinking those old chunky desktops)
Wow, women have no respect when it comes to electronics. The ones that do are obviously witches.
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ouch! thats a harsh punshment! (i am thinking those old chunky desktops)
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It's a fairly new desktop. She actually prefers to use it. It gets expensive replacing electronics every other month. I wish I could somehow force her to use only Internet Explorer. That would be the ultimate punishment.
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tristandespain said:
Same thing happened to me. My wife broke 3 phones and a laptop in just over a year. She now has an old flip phone and only uses the desktop computer. Electronics are way too expensive to be careless with.
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lol my girls the same way. within three months of getting any phone either the screen gets cracked or the charger port is broken. or both
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Perhaps you could look around and checks phones that will have a nice resale value right now. Not sure what choices you have with tmobile. A gs3 could be had for $200 upgrade price, flipped for $500+ and then buy a nice little mid range expendable phone that will get the job done. Or maybe buy two. This method has it's goods and bads, but if a smartphone is really needed for phone amd text, and the extras for distraction/minimal tasks and getting on the web for fun, reading or tips on breasts hurt while breastfeeding then this might be a good path. Otherwise, get a nice little unlocked nokia or moto for cheap until toddler destruction improves.
"You're doing it wrong. Again. Lol." -- Apple
Get her an International Droid RAZR. Kevlar and water proof.
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Or a defy as suggested. My friend accidently dropped his off the top of a 2 story building while taking a picture. He walked down, picked it up, entered a caption and posted it (he was using instagram). There's just a little nick in one of the corners now.
Also it's waterproof, so that helps with the drink issues.
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Wow, women have no respect when it comes to electronics. The ones that do are obviously witches.
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This generalization is pretty disrespectful, despite the fact you tried to add that you understand there are women who do, this still was a harsh post. We do have female users.
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Pretty sure it was a tongue in cheek post
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The key word I see here is toddler, give the toddler that busted sensation. That way he/she has their own phone to dunk in coffee. The other thing is to teach your wife the proper way to deal with water damage, ie battery pull and rice.
And teach her not to put her phone in front of a baby. And tell her she won't like it the next time it happens.
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?
why does she need a phone in the kitchen in the first place?

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