Does anybody make a lanyard kit?

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Does anybody make a lanyard kit?

My iPhone feels like a digicam in my hand. I don't know if it's the size or the orientation. Most phones, it's a matter of egrips and maybe a screen protector, but even with a protector and case the iPhone just doesn't seem right. I never even worry about this kind of thing with a PDA, but the size is just...well.. give me the strap please. I'm careful with my phones, and I'd rather not have extra cases and bulk when I just need a grip to keep it from sliding around, but I'd really love to have a lanyard/wrist strap kit. Glue on or screw in.

Does anybody make one or something close that will uglify my phone and give it a wrist strap?

Thanks
-j

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Posted on Aug 15, 2007 10:49 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 15, 2007 11:03 PM in response to Jason Trindade

Hi Jason,

iSkin makes one to go with their case.

http://www.iskin.com/store/i2shop_revo.tpl

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bnbzone

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Aug 15, 2007 11:04 PM in response to Jason Trindade

iskin has one

http://www.iskin.com/accessories/index.tpl?cart=118724435621248

got it coming in the mail tomorrow

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Aug 15, 2007 11:06 PM in response to Jason Trindade

If they're not showing up in "google" or no one has posted anything in these forums... I guess they haven't thought it yet! If you find anything though, please let me know...I wouldn't mind taking a look at one....

I guess I stand corrected..! 🙂

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bnbzone

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Aug 15, 2007 11:05 PM in response to bnbzone

you can buy it without the case... nice cases though

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bnbzone

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Aug 15, 2007 11:07 PM in response to iphonechik

hey iphonebabe/chic

iskin has one

http://www.iskin.com/accessories/index.tpl?cart=118724435621248

got it coming in the mail tomorrow

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bnbzone

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Aug 15, 2007 11:08 PM in response to bnbzone

sorry chik

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Jason Trindade Author

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Aug 16, 2007 1:55 AM in response to Peter K. Grether

And here I was thinking 'why don't they just make a locking dock connector lanyard....' That iSkin looks good. I only see it as an addition to the revo, but I assume they sell it separately. Anybody who gets one. I'd like to know if it is secure and if the strap can be a small wrist size one or always the long neck style.

Other ones anywhere? I wouldn't mind keeping the dock connector open if I could. Although that one may extend it so that's perfect. How strong is that clip?

Thanks,
-j

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bnbzone

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Aug 16, 2007 1:50 AM in response to Jason Trindade

I will post tomorrow after UPS delivers

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bnbzone

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Aug 16, 2007 4:10 PM in response to bnbzone

bnbzone wrote:
I will post tomorrow after UPS delivers

Well UPS came and the lanyard is nice and secure and will fit around your next if you so choose... they have a black and white one... I got the black one

If you need a lanyard this is where to buy IMHO

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Jason Trindade Author

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Aug 17, 2007 1:47 AM in response to bnbzone

Thanks for reporting back on your experience with the lanyard. Could you clarify if you can swap the band to a wrist or neck strap (just to have less bulk to carry around)?

I don't know if I need to post another question, but I've been looking for a dock connector extender (two 'male' ends) and was curious if that lanyard or any product like it has an opening to accept another dock connector module.

Thanks again,
-j

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bnbzone

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Aug 17, 2007 1:58 AM in response to Jason Trindade

the lanyard is adjustable for your neck or wrist comes in black or white

and
also connects via the dock and is a sturdy connection, you can not extend the dock through it though

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bnbzone

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Aug 17, 2007 2:01 AM in response to Jason Trindade

double post.. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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Answer 13

Aug 17, 2007 4:32 AM in response to Jason Trindade

http://www.zcover.com/

The zCover has a hole to attach a lanyard in the back. Though not as convenient as attaching at the bottom of iPhone, to my mind, it's safer than dangling a $600 gadget from its dock connector.

I received my zCover on Wednesday. I chose it over the Revo because of it's varied accessories: case only, add belt clip, add armband, attach to window or use on viewing stand, a dock, and the ability to attach a lanyard.

Not yet available is the new dock from zCover which allows you to dock your iPhone with the case on. It features a dock extender.

I purchased the gray. The sensors all work fine. Having something to grip (silicone) makes the need for a lanyard less pressing.

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Jason Trindade Author

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Aug 17, 2007 6:38 PM in response to bnbzone

bnbzone,

Can you swap out the strap to a smaller one if you only want to use a wrist strap?

Thanks,
-j

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Jason Trindade Author

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Aug 17, 2007 6:47 PM in response to MaryThomas

The zCover looks decent. I'd love to be able to keep the case on and use the dock (regular or headset). I'm a little hesitant about the locking system that's '100% removable'. I wouldn't want a piece of plastic on the back of the phone, but I'd want a strap secured to more than rubber bumps.

Can you give me your impression of how secure the locking system is on the back?

This http://www.zcover.com/zCoverProduct_AccessoriesDockAdapter.htm looks like an extender and a brace. Unfortunately, it looks like the support completely covers the base so it wouldn't work w/ the regular dock and the headset dock (different footprint). I'd love to hear what people have to say about that system when they get it. Maybe you could clip the side to have it work on the bt dock.

Thanks,
-J

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