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Armband/Running Accessory?

treven21

treven21

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Is anyone using their phone to tracking their running or for mp3's when working out? I'm on the hunt for a good accessory (preferably armband) for when I run. The problem is that I have a Otterbox so I don't want to have to take it out every time I run or work out. So the size of the armband has to be big so it will fit.

Any suggestions?
 
When I go running I always hold my phone in hands and switch it from one another and I don't mind because I'm usually skipping songs all the time lol. However I do wear work out gloves because when I run without them and I'm holding my phone, my hand(s) start sweating!
 
I've been on the lookout for something like this too for when I am working outside or in the garage. If I find something, I'll post it.
 
From XDA: xda-developers - View Single Post - [Q] Arm band case for the gym?
Arkon's XL-Armband fits the Sensation. I have one with the Incipio NGP case and it fits with the case on.


We designed the armband to fit most phones with screen sizes from 3.7" - 4.3". I've tested it with the Sensation as seen above, Thunderbolt (with TPU case), Droid 3, Droid X 2 and a couple others and they fit.

Sports Armband for Smartphones / iPhone / Android

$17.95

*Sorry for the annoying servo noise, I had to use a DSLR to record the video since I was using my live Sensation as a model and the auto focus was on :\
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Pics with the EVO 3D


 
I recently ordered an Arkon XL-Armband and it came in the mail today. First off, the build quality is very good. It doesn't feel cheap like so many of these things do. I am even able to cram my 3VO in it with its case still on (it never leaves the case), but it did have one problem. The plastic used for the screen portion of the armband is very sticky and actually peeled off portions of my invisible shield (in the middle) when I removed the phone from the armband. The shield was easy enough to re-apply, but it was an annoyance none he less. In case you run into the same problem, I rubbed a few drops of olive oil on the inside of the plastic and that prevented it from sticking to my phone.
 
Have a Seidio extended battery and case and love the case and extended battery and most of my phone use is sitting down so I don't want to give up the battery or case. Is there an arm pouch/armband solution? All the ones I find are not at least 2" deep, that has been the limiting factor. Thanks!

5.4 x 2.8 x 2 inches
 
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