Cell Phone "Holsters" -- Warning: Poll Enclosed

[Therion]

The cell-phone "holster" (pic is but one example).

Necessity of modern living or... Hangin' offense?

[HappyFeet]

The cell-phone "holster" (pic is but one example).

Necessity of modern living or... Hangin' offense?

I say necessity. Or sometimes I'll just shove it in my pocket.

[Therion]

What pic?
Pic is up. Cut me some slack, I'm still on my first cup here...

*rubs eye's*

[.Maleficus.]

Necessity? No. I use one at work but otherwise it just ends up in my pocket.

[subdivision]

I use one mostly so my keys don't scratch up my cell phone in my pocket.

[stuart.reinke]

Gotta put it on the belt. It's uncomfortable in my jeans pocket, and falls out of my shirt pocket.

Interesting poll by the way.

[MikeTheC]

I used one regularly for my Samsung M610, and I use a different kind of one for my Pre.

As far as I'm concerned, when you're out and about, it's an absolute necessity.

Besides, to me it says "I use Ubuntu and you don't." :p

[swoll1980]

It depends. If it's a flip phone, then no. If it's open faced,(iPhone) then it's an absolute necessity.

[Dharmachakra]

Well, a good chunk of the users here probably have no sense of their personal appearance, so they'll use one. I choose not to.

[MickS]

I've got one, I Keep my spectacles in it.

Mick

[H2SO_four]

Cell phone holster is the new pocket protector!

[Sand & Mercury]

I don't use a holster because I don't want to look like a dork, and my pocket is just fine.

[mr.propre]

I used to keep it in my pocket, but today i keep it in my laptop bag, far away from my testicles. It's a sad fact that the most common form of cancer for men is testicular cancer.

[KOld Iron]

I simply can't stand holsters.

Either the phone is flat enough to fit into the pockets of my pants or I won't use it.

[Muffinabus]

I'm too young and self conscious to wear a cell phone holster, ha. It goes in my pocket, I've a razr 2 though, so it's pretty thin and I barely notice it, even if it's vibrating.

[swoll1980]

Well, a good chunk of the users here probably have no sense of their personal appearance, so they'll use one. I choose not to.

Do you have some kind of data to back this up, or are you just making sweeping generalizations.

[gn2]

My phone fits neatly in my pocket.

The only thing more dorky than a holster is a bluetooth headset.

Nothing looks quite as hilarious as someone walking along in a public place having a heated exchange apparently with themself.

[Dharmachakra]

Do you have some kind of data to back this up, or are you just making sweeping generalizations.

That's why I used the word "probably". It's a sweeping generalization. Calm down.

[Vostrocity]

How am I supposed to wear a holster if I don't tuck in my shirt?! :o

[Ms_Angel_D]

Well being a woman I have a whole bag to carry my cell phone in so there's really no need for one....lol.

[drawkcab]

Cell phone holster is the new pocket protector!

correct

[drawkcab]

Well being a woman I have a whole bag to carry my cell phone in so there's really no need for one....lol.

Never underestimate the man-purse!

http://www.doobybrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/covert-messenger.jpg

[lisati]

My previous phone, since "inherited" by Mrs Lisati, has a cover with a belt clip. I never used the belt clip, since the phone had an unfortunate habit of falling off at the "wrong" moment (getting out of cars etc). I have a camera case that I used to use for another phone that I've since disposed of. These days I generally keep my phone in my jacket pocket.

[Therion]

You can't imagine the amount of discussion and heated debate the cell phone holster has caused in my workplace...

I swear the place is an asylum.

[beefncheese]

I would totally wear a cell phone holster if they made cell phones that had a trigger guard and motion activation, so you had to draw it out and twirl it like a pistol before answering. That would be fun.

[ZackM]

I use this thing called a pocket... In my jeans... Lol

[SuperSonic4]

Use a pocket for Pete's sate :rolleyes:. Seriously, you may as well have a notice on your back saying "Phone this way -> Free to first pickpocket"

[jomiolto]

Nothing looks quite as hilarious as someone walking along in a public place having a heated exchange apparently with themself.

Nah, I think it's brilliant! Now you can walk in public, having a heated debate with yourself, and everyone just thinks that you have a wireless headset, instead of thinking that you're barmy.

As for the holsters: nuh-uh. I don't like wearing belts and I think a holster pretty much requires one? I either keep my phone in a pocket or in my backpack -- if I remember to take my phone with me, that is :P

[donkyhotay]

I don't even own a cell phone right now.

[H2SO_four]

You can't imagine the amount of discussion and heated debate the cell phone holster has caused in my workplace...

I swear the place is an asylum.

Thats right! Cell phone users are crazy!

[sgosnell]

The poll is flawed. It's neither, somewhere in the middle in most cases. Using a holster or something similar makes sense in some cases, if you have to wear clothes without pockets or work in an environment where the phone can be crushed in a pocket. I used to use one, when I wore a uniform that had few pockets and most of my time was sitting in a cockpit where the phone would be mashed in my pocket, while causing me pain. Now I wear a flightsuit with 10 or 12 pockets, so I put them (I have to carry a work phone in addition to my personal phone) in one of those. Off work, I usually use a pocket, because I haven't bothered to buy another holster that fits the phone I have now. There are lots of situations that most of you simply haven't encountered. Don't judge others by your (perhaps limited) experience. There are places for holsters, even if they don't have one in your world.

[starcannon]

My phone is small enough that it fits perfectly in the "pocket watch pocket" on Levi 501's and most cuts of Wranglers, so for me its a non-essential utility belt add-on. That said, if my phone would not fit in the afore mentioned pocket, I would carry it on my belt; I have broken a couple cell phones by having them in my back or front pocket; sit/fall on it, or leaning over with the wieght of my body coming down on one, either way they ring their last.

[ljd48590]

I used one regularly for my Samsung M610, and I use a different kind of one for my Pre.

As far as I'm concerned, when you're out and about, it's an absolute necessity.

Besides, to me it says "I use Ubuntu and you don't." :p

dude you have a pre seriously?

[Chilli Bob]

Seriously, do they still make those things? I haven't seen anyone use one of those for at least 3 or 4 years.

[caravel]

Seriously, do they still make those things? I haven't seen anyone use one of those for at least 3 or 4 years.
+1

Most phones are slim enough to fit in your pocket these days. Also if your phone is getting scratched by keys then put it in your other pocket. There is no longer any excuse for belt strap cases these days. They're on the same level as those fools that seem to have a bluetooth headset welded to their ears.

[Paqman]

Seriously, do they still make those things? I haven't seen anyone use one of those for at least 3 or 4 years.

I think you get them free when you buy a matching set of sandals and socks.

[t0p]

When I wear a coat or jacket, my phone goes in my coat/jacket pocket. If I'm not wearing a coat or jacket (nice summer's days for instance) I have my phone on a rope, hanging round my neck (my phone has a little metal loop on the bottom, apparently designed for this very purpose).