
Phubby (a combination of phone and cubby) doesn’t necessarily have to be used with an iPhone, but it’s exactly the right size and shape for one, and all of their press photos feature the iPhone, so, you know.
How does it work? Pretty awkward, which is exactly what you’d expect. It’s odd to have a weighted object on your wrist, and running a headphone cable from your wrist to your ears is just asking for a trip to Tangle City, with a stop off at Earbuds Popping Out of Your Ears When You Reach for the Doorknobville. On the plus side, you totally can use the iPhone while it’s in the Phubby (phub phub phub), since its cover is mesh, and it’s super cheap at $US13. Verdict? It works, but I can’t think of why you’d go for a wristband over an armband. [Phubby]


Roger
January 11, 2010 at 2:49 PM
As crazy as it sounds, this actually looks like a decent option for me to use when riding my motorbike. Rather than having to buy a mount or keep it in my pocket, just run the cable up my jacket sleeve in to my helmet. It’s not the most awesome solution but for $13 it would do until I find a decent wireless solution.
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January 14, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Finally I can act out my fantasy of being Leela in futurama! (now I just need to poke out one of my eyes)…
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