Universal belt clip

[The Modifier]

I have no idea why HTC did not attach a belt clip to the case that comes with it, but that my solution: I took an old mobile phone belt clip case and cut the back (with the belt clip) away. That i glued to my Universal Case with hot glue. works perfectly and looks good (the old case was black also).

Let me know if you like that idea, Regards, The Modifier

[ump001]

Hey good idea, got any pics?

[The Modifier]

Here comes the picture. BTW, this is the best PDA holder i ever had.
Because it is hanging vertical, i can take it out of the holder with one hand without having the holder coming of my belt.

[atekant]

The Modifier, this is great.

How well do you find that hot glue is working though.
In the light of what Pier Frama said about belt clips and the weight of the Universal, do you think it will withstand getting caught in things, etc?

[The Modifier]

Definitely, if the holder would get caught i belief that the clip would break rather than the glue getting off (from my expierience hot glue works best if "massaged" into the material. i even had a hard time getting the excess glue of the leather. I also think about putting some non-slip material on the parts of the MDA that i touch when i pull it out - any suggestions? Greetings, The Modifier.

[davidberrysmith]

for a sand paper feel you could try skate board deck tape (could double as a nail file)

or for a rubber finish try your local sailing supplies for rubber deck tread.

;)

let us know how it goes.

[The Modifier]

After some weeks the hot glue started peeling of the case leather, as you told me (leaving it unharmed) so i did use super glue around the edges. Works fine for 2 weeks now. Apart from that, i am still perfectly happy with this solution, the clip never came of my belt, and will stay on my belt when i take the MDAPro out single handed.

Greetings, The Modifier

[eagle 1]

I use the case that shipped with my ipaq 6315, Works great. A guy on e-bay is selling them for 5.95.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5771486213&category=15036#ebayphotohosting

I don't know about this guy, but you can also find it on the web for 20 to 30 dollars us.

see this picture or the ebay site for sample

[atekant]

Umm, the Universal is 9 mm longer, 5 mm wider and slightly thicker than the 6315. How tight is the fit?

[lie_ui]

I followed the same approach to modify the original JJ case. I managed to add a belt clip to it. I use a cell phone universal belt clip that I got from the 99c store for just 99c (Belkin brand). Rather than stick it in the back (I think its not secure considering the JJ weight), I chose to punch a hole and slide the belt clip attactment from inside out, then attach the belt clip.
Its very tight indeed but I feel secure when clipping it to my belt. And I could take the JJ in and out single handed.

[cktlcmd]

This is what I ordered:

http://www.ripoffs.com/datasheets/co83/co83ipaqhx4705.html

http://store.yahoo.com/cinemasupplies/ripco8clipho.html

[Tron_Of_Borg]

The Modifier, this is great.

How well do you find that hot glue is working though.
In the light of what Pier Frama said about belt clips and the weight of the Universal, do you think it will withstand getting caught in things, etc?

I bet that if you took this to a leathersmith or an awning/canopy maker, you could have this stitched together and not need the glue.

[chris_khho]

Hey,

This is what I did to the original O2 Xda Exec case. I also added a belt clip there.

In Winter time, I can put the device in the jacket but what about Summer. Luckily, this website inspired me!!!!

Cheers,

[sclui56]

Just a quick confirm that the TMo/6315 case fits the Uni very well.

[cyberslinger]

http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PSI-6302&Category_Code=spv_m5000_accessories&Product_Count=0

This one looks pretty good... and not too expensive. Anyone have this one?

Cyb :)