{"id":8095,"date":"2012-09-05T01:23:34","date_gmt":"2012-09-04T18:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=8095"},"modified":"2012-09-05T01:23:34","modified_gmt":"2012-09-04T18:23:34","slug":"getting-a-grip-on-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/getting-a-grip-on-your-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting a Grip on Your Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">by Lori Cunningham (@wellconnectdmom)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handeband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/HANDeBand-Logo1.png\" alt=\"HANDeBand\u2122\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-8097\" title=\"HANDeBand phone grip (9)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-9.jpg?resize=430%2C257&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"430\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C611&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-9.jpg?resize=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-9.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I have reviewed different ways to keep your phone &#8220;connected&#8221; to you so you don&#8217;t drop it or lose it, particularly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2012\/03\/22\/have-you-tried-putting-your-phone-on-a-leash\/\" target=\"_blank\">iKeep <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2012\/07\/28\/how-to-not-forget-your-phone-when-its-charging\/\" target=\"_blank\">iKeep charger<\/a>. \u00a0But the iKeep, which has a smaller profile than the iKeep Charger, only works for iPhone&#8217;s, so those with an Android are out of luck.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-8099\" title=\"HANDeBand phone grip (13)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-13.jpg?resize=265%2C442&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-13.jpg?resize=614%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 614w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-13.jpg?resize=180%2C300&amp;ssl=1 180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-13.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I recently came across a device that can be used on all smartphones, readers, and even tablets. \u00a0It&#8217;s called the HANDeBand*, and it&#8217;s an attachable accessory that connects securely to the back of your phone. \u00a0Once attached, you can slip your finger into it and hold your phone more securely.<\/p>\n<p>When I first saw it I thought to myself, &#8220;nah, I don&#8217;t need it.&#8221; \u00a0Then I went to <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2012\/08\/18\/the-best-tech-from-blogher12\/\" target=\"_blank\">BlogHer<\/a>, where I was constantly looking at my phone, replying to email&#8217;s, checking my schedule, using the map features, and texting. \u00a0I remember thinking, &#8220;boy, I could have used the HANDeBand now!&#8221; \u00a0The HANDeBand helps stabilize your phone so it&#8217;s easier to hold and type or scroll on your phone with one hand.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The HANDeBand is ideal for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>securely holding your phone<\/li>\n<li>texting and emailing faster and with more ease<\/li>\n<li>taking better photos and videos with a more stable hand<\/li>\n<li>watching picture slide shows or videos as it keeps your phone upright either horizontally or vertically as a kickstand<\/li>\n<li>right-hander&#8217;s or left-hander&#8217;s, offering a 360 degree rotation for your finger direction for comfort and use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After using the HANDeBand for a couple of weeks, I loved it, I only had one major concern. \u00a0The profile of the finger band is too big to fit well in my pocket, or if it did fit into one of my pockets, it protruded out too much. \u00a0Upon further investigation of the website, I found that HANDeBand already thought of that and the finger band grip slides out of the base. \u00a0The base is only 1\/8&#8243; high, and easily fitting into a pocket. \u00a0The finger band grip can be placed into another pocket. \u00a0Perfect!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When you buy the HANDeBand, you get both a single finger band and double finger band grip plus the base. \u00a0The double finger band is ideal for eReaders and tablets, which are heavier, needing a second finger. \u00a0The double finger band grip is the same size and profile of the single grip, with the exception of the extra finger grip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-8098 aligncenter\" title=\"HANDeBand phone grip (11)\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-11.jpg?resize=614%2C368&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-11.jpg?resize=1024%2C614&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-11.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/HANDeBand-phone-grip-11.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><div style=\"width: 356px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/handeband.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/handeband-set-urethane-black-feature.jpg?resize=346%2C346\" alt=\"handeband-set-urethane-black-feature\" width=\"346\" height=\"346\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: HandeBand.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>I admit it, I&#8217;m a clutz. \u00a0I received a new phone last year at <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/13\/my-bountiful-days-at-blogher-2011-day-one\/\" target=\"_blank\">BlogHer<\/a>. \u00a0It didn&#8217;t last a week before I dropped it in a parking lot and the glass cracked. \u00a0I was crushed. \u00a0To be honest, I have dropped my phone more times than I care to remember, I have just been very blessed that the screen didn&#8217;t break. \u00a0But with the HANDeBand, I feel much more confident that my phone is secure. \u00a0It is very comfortable to wear for long periods and can be adjusted easily by turning the finger grip to get just the angle I need.<\/p>\n<p>I like how the HANDeBand works with my kids as well. \u00a0Though their fingers are smaller, it gives them more stability when handling my phone, which is always a plus. \u00a0I love the fact that the finger grip can slide easily off so I can put my phone in my pocket again too! \u00a0And that now I have a built-in stand to hold my phone upright either when sitting at my desk, watching a movie on my phone, or using a recipe from AllRecipes.com. \u00a0I love that the HANDeBand is so versatile.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The HANDeBand sells for 28.95 plus approximately $3-$5 for shipping in the US, available from the<a href=\"http:\/\/handeband.com\/store\/urethane-black-2-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\"> HANDeBand website<\/a>. \u00a0I checked Amazon.com, but it is not yet selling at their website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>* \u00a0I was given a HANDeBand 2-pack (phone and tablet) to try out and review if I liked the product. \u00a0It&#8217;s a keeper!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HANDeBand is a great accessory that you attached to the back of your phone so you can use one hand to hold your phone and text at the same time with confidence that you won&#8217;t drop 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