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Mpx220 Plastic Holster
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Posted by: theedge55

I would like to see if anyone here knows of a plastic holster for the Mpx220 that is similar to the excellent one that was provided for the Kyocera 7135. That is a plastic holster that held the phone in with the external display against your body to protect it from scratches. Anyone?

Many Thanks

The Edge

Link to Kyocera Holster:
http://store.kyocera-wireless.com/p...x?productID=691

Posted by: mrbaz

I also would like to know where I can purchase one of these belt holster/clips.

I don't like using the leather ones. I just want a plastic one that clips to my belt, and that I can take out and put in the phone easily.

Posted by: jfclague

http://cingular.scp4me.com/ItemDeta...tClass=CARRYING

Posted by: theedge55

Quote:

Originally posted by jfclague
http://cingular.scp4me.com/ItemDeta...tClass=CARRYING

Uh, this is not a plastic holster as described in the beginning post.

Posted by: Paul619

actually it is a plastic holster not the top of the line leather one

yahoo is your friend http://www.discountcell.com/cellula...31%2C1c%2Cp.htm

that was just the first one that i found

hope that helps

Posted by: theedge55

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul619
actually it is a plastic holster not the top of the line leather one

yahoo is your friend http://www.discountcell.com/cellula...31%2C1c%2Cp.htm

that was just the first one that i found

hope that helps

I had already found this (I should have mentioned this

). I had already contacted the vendor. This model functions by placing the external display ××××××ds. I am trying to avoid this in order protect the display by wearing it inwards. This is the same concept used by Kyocera model I cited and the ProClips model for the Treo 600.

Posted by: Paul619

it isnt going to happen then there is no way to secure the phone then because of its shape

Posted by: theedge55

Quote:

Originally posted by Paul619
it isnt going to happen then there is no way to secure the phone then because of its shape

I disagree. The Kyocera7135 was similar in shape (wider but the sides had buttons and such like the Mpx) and their holster was great! The phone would ring or a reminder would sound and it was easy to just reach down pull the phone out and look at the external display for caller ID or to see the appointment reminder. It had a nice secure "click" upon snapping or unsnapping.

SO LET ME ASK THIS. IF I CAN FIND A WAY TO MANUFACTURE THEM IS THERE ANY INTEREST IN BUYING SOME? I WOULD TRY TO FACILITATE THE SALE IN A SIMILAR MANNER THAT BENGALBOY DID THE SALE OF THE BLUESPOONS. LET ME KNOW BY POSTING HERE.

THANKS,

THE EDGE

Posted by: cortez

i don't have this MPz220 holster, but, it looks like one exits.

Posted by: medenblik

Quote:

Originally posted by theedge55
I disagree. The Kyocera7135 was similar in shape (wider but the sides had buttons and such like the Mpx) and their holster was great! The phone would ring or a reminder would sound and it was easy to just reach down pull the phone out and look at the external display for caller ID or to see the appointment reminder. It had a nice secure "click" upon snapping or unsnapping.

SO LET ME ASK THIS. IF I CAN FIND A WAY TO MANUFACTURE THEM IS THERE ANY INTEREST IN BUYING SOME? I WOULD TRY TO FACILITATE THE SALE IN A SIMILAR MANNER THAT BENGALBOY DID THE SALE OF THE BLUESPOONS. LET ME KNOW BY POSTING HERE.

THANKS,

THE EDGE

I would like one that faces the outer display inwards to protect it.

If you make them and sell them I will buy them.

Posted by: theedge55

Quote:

Originally posted by cortez
i don't have this MPz220 holster, but, it looks like one exits.

This was the response I got from CellGear.com:

According to our records the cell phone should be
facing ××××××d.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact
us at any time.

SO, this item will not fulfill my previous description, that is a plastic holster that would protect the face of the Mpx220 by holding in inwards.

Posted by: SHoTTa35

i'd like an outtie, you don't spend 110G on a Jag or some other hot car to park it in your garage cuz you don't want it getting it's tires dirty or anyone splashing mudd from the road. I hate leather cases just as bad too, the designers spend hours designing a sweet phone and you throw the cheapest leather case you can find. Makes no sense...

Posted by: mikesm

I ordered one of the plastic holsters where the ext display faces outside, and hope to have it today or tommorrow (the order actually shipped last week).

I want one that's like my old V60 holster that came with the phone. I am less concerned about protecting the display than I am being able to quickly release the phone and see who's calling in time to decide whether to answer it or not.

Now, if they would just fix the bluetooth headset problem, then I could just glance at the phone on the holster and never even remove it to answer a call. :-)

Thanks,
Mike

Posted by: cortez

mikesm - where did you order your holster from?

Posted by: mikesm

I got my clip from http://www.cell-phone-accessories.com/index.html

Still hasn't shown up yet, but should be here tommorrow!

Thanks,
Mike

Posted by: kram

all i say was one for the mpx200

Posted by: mikesm

Well, I finally got my holster today. Not the vendor's fault - I was away for the holidays and just got back and had to pick up mail at the post office.

Anyways, it's a rigid plastic holster, with a tiwstable belt clip. I stuck my mpx220 in it, and boy, it required a lot of force to install! I got it in there, and it was secure, but it looked like it was built for another phone.

Then I thought about what medenblik was asking about, one where the phone's outer display faces inward. So I tried it that way, and it fits perfectly! Not exactly what I was hoping for, but it seems to work fine, and the antenna points out that way.

So medenblik, your request has been answered. Order one from the place I mentioned earlier and I think you will be happy. Nice holster.

Thanks,
Mike

Posted by: jim138

just a quick Q?, Does the plastic holster have the ablilty to be turned at a 90* angle? So that the phone sits horizontal?

Posted by: medenblik

Quote:

Originally posted by mikesm
Well, I finally got my holster today. Not the vendor's fault - I was away for the holidays and just got back and had to pick up mail at the post office.

Anyways, it's a rigid plastic holster, with a tiwstable belt clip. I stuck my mpx220 in it, and boy, it required a lot of force to install! I got it in there, and it was secure, but it looked like it was built for another phone.

Then I thought about what medenblik was asking about, one where the phone's outer display faces inward. So I tried it that way, and it fits perfectly! Not exactly what I was hoping for, but it seems to work fine, and the antenna points out that way.

So medenblik, your request has been answered. Order one from the place I mentioned earlier and I think you will be happy. Nice holster.

Thanks,
Mike

Thanks Mike
If the holster holds the phone securely with the screen inwards, it is exactly what I have beeen looking for.

Thanks again

-Keith

Posted by: jim138

Sorry a few more Question.
Is the headphones jack usable while in the holster? and does it appear that the case will cause any scratches after a period of time. And is the phone easily removed and replaced in the holster? Thanks for any, and all responses

Posted by: mikesm

jim138, yes the holster can be turned 90 degrees in either direction from vertical. So you can have the phone horizontal if you want. This isn't the best configuration for network coverage however, but then you probably know that already.

The headphone jack is accessible when in the clip, and a headphone cable shouldn't catch on the holster when being removed either. The holster grabs the phone by the sides at the bottom, and by the hinge at the top. The clip even butts up into the little grey protective strip on the antenna just like the hinge does.

The clip holds the body of the phone at somewhat of a distance away from the external display, so it shouldn't scratch it at all over time. It looks a little less secure this way, but still feels snug.

There is a little tab on the top to help you remove the phone from the holster.

Medenblik, I think this holster is what you are looking for - I prefer the display on the outside so it's a little disappointing to me, but it sounds like what you are looking for.

If folks would like it, when I get home tonight I'll take some photos of the phone in the holster and the clipping mechanism so you can all see what I am talking about. I would use the mpx220 camera, but can't when it's in the holster.

PS And yes, the camera is protected by the holster too.

Thanks,
Mike

Posted by: jim138

I really appreciate your quick reply. Looks like I'll be ordering one, ofcourse unless you want to sell yours to me .Very thorough reply. Appreciate the effort and pictures would be nice . Thanks again

Posted by: medenblik

Quote:

Originally posted by mikesm
jim138, yes the holster can be turned 90 degrees in either direction from vertical. So you can have the phone horizontal if you want. This isn't the best configuration for network coverage however, but then you probably know that already.

The headphone jack is accessible when in the clip, and a headphone cable shouldn't catch on the holster when being removed either. The holster grabs the phone by the sides at the bottom, and by the hinge at the top. The clip even butts up into the little grey protective strip on the antenna just like the hinge does.

The clip holds the body of the phone at somewhat of a distance away from the external display, so it shouldn't scratch it at all over time. It looks a little less secure this way, but still feels snug.

There is a little tab on the top to help you remove the phone from the holster.

Medenblik, I think this holster is what you are looking for - I prefer the display on the outside so it's a little disappointing to me, but it sounds like what you are looking for.

If folks would like it, when I get home tonight I'll take some photos of the phone in the holster and the clipping mechanism so you can all see what I am talking about. I would use the mpx220 camera, but can't when it's in the holster.

PS And yes, the camera is protected by the holster too.

Thanks,
Mike

Yes Mike please post some pics for us to see how the phone sits in the holster.

Thanks

Posted by: mikesm

Ok folks, sorry for the delay, but I finally got pics of the holster taken, and found a friend to host the pics:

Here's what the holster looks like:

Here's the view from the top. The clip that fits the hinge is on the left:

Here's a pic that shows the phone in the holster and how the clip contacts the hinge:

Also note the psace between the outer display and the holster itself. Seems designed to prevent scratches to the display and the front of the phone in general.

Here's a side view of the phone in the holster:

Here's a view from the back of the phone - you can see that the back of the phone faces out from the holster:

And here's a view from the opposite side of the holster:

Hope this helps. Sorry for the delay, it wasn't as simple to post pics as I thought it would be!

Thanks,
Mike

Posted by: veener88

It has been driving me nuts not having one. It looks like the one that was in the first 2 posts. Is this the same one?

Posted by: theedge55

OK. Is it just me? But it looks like the holster is really meant for another phone. I mean I want a holster that will allow the phone to be carried facing in, but the pictures make it look like this was not engineered this way.

Posted by: veener88

Quote:

Originally posted by theedge55
OK. Is it just me? But it looks like the holster is really meant for another phone. I mean I want a holster that will allow the phone to be carried facing in, but the pictures make it look like this was not engineered this way.

I agree.

Posted by: phatman8118

i have seen similar clips at my local mall at one of the stands. i will be in there tomorrw and see what i can find. if anyone find a clip that allows the phone to face screen out and allows you to flip open the phone while clipped in, i would be very grateful. my clip for my v600 was like this and find it very convenient to be able to open the phone and not have to take it out of the clip, but instead just take the phone out in the clip. regardless, if i find anything i will take a quick shot with the phone and include whatever model phone it was made for...

Posted by: mikesm

phatman8118, that's the type of holster I was looking for, not the kind that faces in. But i think with the way the antenna works on this phone, it would be hard to build a clip that was easy to remove.

The edge55, I thought it looked like it was for another phone too when I tried to stick it in face out, but it'd definitely designed for the mpx220 when you use it the proper way. It fits pretty well, though there is space between the holster and the external LCD - it looks like this is on purpose. It works pretty well for me.

Thanks,
Mike