With the really cold winter we’ve been having in NY, my spouse Dennis was wondering if there was a way to wear his smartphone on the outside so he didn’t have to go digging for it. We check Amazon and of course, there are many ways. We picked and ordered two device. The first one, from Moko, looked the easiest to use. First, some info from the company: Moko Waterproof model: Universal size: Fits devices up to 7″ diagonal (without rugged case) with extra space for credit card, ID, cash, coins. IPX8 CERTIFIED – water-resistant up to 98 feet (30 meters). Slim transparent cover allows full touch screen functionality even underwater. Lightweight Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) casing with a simple snap and lock access. Dual function design with a detachable lanyard for hanging around neck + adjustable armband for attaching to arm firmly.
From The Giz Wiz: You’ll have to watch the video to see how we fared with this. Once we slid into the case, it was a nightmare to get it back out. Since you can use the phone while it’s in the Moko case, this may be fine for you. But if you prefer putting it in and taking it out a few times a day, this may not be for you. It’s about $7 or $8 depending on the color. If you want four for a family, there’s a 4 colors for $13.99 option. We could not wireless charge the phone in this case.
Amazon link: Moko Waterproof model: https://amzn.to/3HJapd9
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Our 2nd choice was from Gear Beast. Here’s some info from the: Wear your phone, credit card, cash, and ID around your neck. Available in multiple colors and patterns to suit your taste and preference! Extra-strong silicone, our phone leash wraps around your cell phone, providing a secure carrying solution with drop protection. Universal Fit: Stretchy silicone, our cell phone lanyards are compatible with most smartphones.
From The Giz Wiz: We liked this better. It’s pretty easy to get the phone in and out of the Gear Beast. But saying: “drop protection” is optimistic. I guess if your phone fell on it’s back there would be some protection, but otherwise, lots of luck. I did like the extra pocket for cash,credit card etc., but it makes wireless charging in this case impossible. At least for us. It does come in many colors and patterns, but one I bought marked ‘clear’, isn’t very clear as you’ll see on this week’s show. Under $10.00.
Gear Beast on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oGOcoB
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1870
