When out and about, where does your handheld go?

People have different strategies when it comes to storing their handhelds when they are on the go. Do you keep yours clipped to your belt or do you have it in your pocket?  Let us look at the pros and cons of each method.

Clip. Great way to keep your handheld at the ready. Not so good when you are driving, and they tend to pop off you belt very easily. Blackberry’s were notorious for flying off your belt like they were shot out of a cannon - when you got out of your car, a shift of your jacket, you name it. I have yet to see someone clip an IPhone, although I see in the stores they do exist.

Cover or skin. They do protect the phone, but they also inhibit the natural use of the phone There are millions of designs and covers you can choose from.

Pocket. Easy, and keeps your handheld dry and secure. Downside is pocket dialing – the thrashing sound and you can actually hear the person moving, people talking. “Hey I am in your pocket, answer me!” Have you ever dialed 911? Almost 50% of all emergency calls are accidental.

Bra. Ok, I see many women with their handhelds in their bra. I have heard that it is there for easy access plus if it vibrates being up against your skin, it is easier to feel. When women go to the bar and do not have pockets, again the easiest place to keep the phone is in the bra. Ok, I get it functional. For men though, this is not an option.

Hand. I see people walking with their cell phones. What happens if you trip and fall? I guess the benefit is having it always at the ready.

Backpack or purse. Secure from weather and loss. You don’t hear or feel it go off so there are missed calls.

Attached to your headgear. I have seen women wearing head garments with an IPhone pressed against their head. The pro here is automatic access. The con is that it can easily be dropped with a quick turn of the head.

Driving. Where do you put your cell in the car? Do you attach it to a clip, in a cup holder, on the seat? The window clip works well. Only thing is it doesn’t work that well when you need to text or email. But, I guess that shouldn’t matter because it is illegal. In a holder is good. If you put it on the seat, every time you stop hard or make a sharp turn it goes flying and you have to either wait until you stop to retrieve it, or somehow do it while you are driving. I like to keep mine on my lap. Same problem, it slips off. I’ve had it go under my seat a few times. It is impossible to retrieve unless you are stopped.

Until our devices are somehow surgically implanted into our bodies, there will be a need for storing them when we are on the go. It creates a market of clips, covers, and skins, which are sold every day at malls and flea markets. One thing is for sure, handheld devices can cost upwards of $500 so the need to keep them safe is great. Unless you have an insurance plan, it can cost you a large penalty for lost, damaged or stolen devices.

Do you have any ideas for storing yours when you are mobile? Please feel free to share!