Hi I was wondering if the armband retains sweat after a long run? Does the phone get wet at all? Also I have a Zagg screen protector on my SGS4, will this make it difficult to take out of the armband?
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Yes, the armband retains sweat. The plastic cover also gets moist and the phone ends up sticking to it making it very difficult to get the phone out after a run. I would guess the Zagg screen protector will make it just as difficult to extract, but not easier. I would imagine this would be the case with any armband-like carrier?
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Yes to all! I had to keep the cardboard insert that was in the phone compartment to slip between my phone's screen and the armband's plastic whenever I need to take the phone out or put it in.
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Yes, the phone does get damp after a lot of sweating. The inside plastic actually had sweat beads on it. It is hard enough to get the phone in and out of the armband. I am sure that having anything on it will make it more difficult. I hope that someday, the companies that make these phone protective cases, the kind with belt clips, will also make a clip or holder for running as well. Seems to make the most sense. I hate taking my phone out of my otterbox just to put it in the running armband.
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Hi M.Gross,1) Is the sports sleeve waterproof? ie when you sweat, will the nano get wet? 2) You mentioned it's uncomfortable after extended wear, I figure you mean it's chaffs your skin? I do 1++ hour runs, so can you recommend any other type of sports sleeve for the nano that doesn't chaff?
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I have used mine for swimming as it is water resistant to 50 meters. However, if the screen is wet the touch sensor that moves you between screens does not work without drying it off first. All in all, I've been satisfied with my purchase, though.
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Yes! I have often ran with it in the rain. Moreover, one day I decided to wash my running shoes and forgot to take off the case and my sensor! I was so upset, thinking that my sensor would be ruined or the case would have gotten messed up. However, despite the fact that it was sloshed around in water for a good 30 minutes or more, the sensor still worked and the case was totally fine! It's great. I really recommend it if you don't have the Nike shoes that can hold your sensor like my shoes.
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Yes, but it absorbs the sweat and just keeps it generally moist - haven't seen actual water/sweat ON my phone when I take it out. I am a pretty sweaty guy who is usually drenched by the end of my workouts and haven't had issues. But keep in mind I live in LA and it has rained here ONCE this year, so If you were about to go run 10 miles in the rain in Seattle, I'd say look for another product. Wouldn't want you ruining a $400 phone!! Basically, its great for the price you pay for it.
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I jog with mine around my neck. I've been caught in the rain and everything inside has been fine. I thought it states it is airtight, so I am assuming so. I have not submersed mine under water to really test that. I love mine. I got the smaller one. I get compliments on it all the time. I wear it on a stainless steel necklace.
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Yes, I have an iphone 5 and it fits fine but if you have it in a case you may. We'd to remove it from the case. Yes, the armband itself gets sweaty but the phone does not. I am a pretty heavy sweater and I have had zero problems with the sweat getting to the phone. I have used several different armbands and this is the only one that protects my deviceHope this helps
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Haven't had any problems with sweat on the controls. What I love about them is that they don't let sweat get in the ears which was always a problem with others I used. I use these about 5 to 6 times a week for working out and have not had a problem so if it was an issue, I would have encountered it. Also the clip is worthless to me since the cable slides and then tugs, therefore I don't use it. Can't comment on the armband since I also don't use it.
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My Mybat armband adequately protected my phone from sweat. I occasionally run in light rain and that was never a problem either. However, one of the plastic brackets that the strap runs through broke while I was running. The armband, which I used only for running, lasted me about 13.5 months. With three 25-minute runs per week, that works out to about 160 runs. On the other hand, I only paid about $6, including shipping costs, for this product.
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Arm sweat shouldn't be a problem, heavy rain could be another story. The phone sits in a rubber frame with the front open for your fingers to hit the icons. The back is solid rubber. I did run a half marathon wearing mine in a light rain. I just made sure my head phone plug in was facing down and phone was ok. Love this product and highly recommend it!
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The front plastic screen provides a shield against liquids, however the surrounding mesh does absorb moisture. I do not recommend intentionally running in the rain with this armband.
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I use it running and biking as well. It's actually pretty easy to remove the phone after you're done with the workout. I wouldn't recommend trying that while riding though. You can still access everything on the phone through the front screen but volume control can be difficult. Good luck!
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I've had no issues with mine, the armband does what it advertises. I'd recommend it if you want it for working out or running. The side buttons all work when depressed too.
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Depends how much he sweats! I sweat a lot, but I use the rubber protective cover to the Sansa device and with it clipped unto the armband, I have never noticed any moisture problems.
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The armband itself (the fabric portion, not the rubbery bit that encloses the phone) does get sweaty. To combat this, I generally just remove the band from the rubbery part after a run and throw it in the washing machine with my running clothes, then I let it air dry. Hope that helps!
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I do feel that it protects against sweat. I sweat a lot as well and I only find that my phone is warm when I take it out and not wet or damp. Sometimes it does get a little tricky to remove the phone post-workout, but just a few tugs and it comes out. Hope this helps!
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Don't get it wet...period! Sweat from your ear will drown your phone. No water resistance rating or if you really need a rating it classifies as a BIG Zilch!