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Belt clip or pocket (or elsewhere)?

Just curious, how many of you carry your cell phone/Blackberry/PDA on a belt clip vs. in your pocket or elsewhere, like a bag, bandolier, Baby Bjorn, six-gun holster? I was always a pocket person before but lately I've been using the belt clip that came with my smartphone, and while I like the easy access, especially when I'm sitting, I can't shake the feeling that I look like a poser trying to show off my fancy gadget.

I suppose this question is a little slanted towards men, but I'd be interested to hear anyone else's thoughts on why they carry the way they do.

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Just curious, how many of...

wood.tang wrote:
Just curious, how many of you carry your cell phone/Blackberry/PDA on a belt clip vs. in your pocket or elsewhere, like a bag, bandolier, Baby Bjorn, six-gun holster? I was always a pocket person before but lately I've been using the belt clip that came with my smartphone, and while I like the easy access, especially when I'm sitting, I can't shake the feeling that I look like a poser trying to show off my fancy gadget.

I suppose this question is a little slanted towards men, but I'd be interested to hear anyone else's thoughts on why they carry the way they do.


I have a holster that I use on my belt sometimes, but usually, I attach it to the edge of my pocket with the phone on the inside to keep it in reach but out of the way at the same time. I also use the holster to attach it to my messenger bag when I will be carrying it around throughout the day. I frequently forget to put it back in the holster though and drop it in my pocket.

 
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