|
I am constantly considering whether or not to put my phone in my pocket with the screen facin in or out. I am talking about a large touch screen smartphone.
On the one hand, it seems like if i get stabbed in the thigh i'm less likely to crack the screen if i face it inwards.
On the other hand, it seems like the glass absorbs heat a lot more, making my phone really warm and uncomfortable when i pull it out to talk. Secondly, I sometimes inadvertently click things through my pocket if i'm a tad sweaty or my phone is particularly sensitive.
I used to use a dell streak, which was a 5 inch screen with aluminum casing. I found that it was actually safer for the device to have the gorilla glass screen facing outwards, because it can really take a beating and my pants prevent scratches, whereas the aluminum casing got severely dented when i walked into a table edge!
I'm just curious, if you have a smartphone with a big touch screen, how do you put your phone in your pocket?
EDIT: as many of you have discerned, I'm not really concerned about being STABBED, but, you know, injured... or something
|
Screen facing out. iphone
|
If you spend 10-20 dollars on a nice protective case/screen it shouldn't matter which side you put it in, everything will be protected =)
|
Got a plastic case around it (nothing on my screen)
Face it in (keys in seperate pocket). Coming up on a year and no scratches.
|
I find it funny that you in case of stabbage, you are thinking about your cellphone. It seems that somebody needs to get their priorities in order.
I have my phone with the glass/touch screen facing outward. Why, I don't know.
|
always facing in, because I fear it will get scratched.
I have a Nokia e71, not a touchscreen but still, I do that with every phone.
|
I dont know about the sweaty part but I keep me screen facing inwards because when I take me phone out of my pocket I am already holding it like I would when using it. That is the back of the phone towards the palm of my hand and the glass facing my face(faceception).
|
i hope that if you get stabbed in the thigh, your first words or thoughts aren't, "my phone!"
i keep my wallet in the same pocket, so i just keep the wallet to my leg and my phone in front of that.
|
My phone's direction in my pocket is completely random. I have a Motorola Droid (1st gen) and it's never ever had screen issues.
That being said, I'm going to scientifically record what direction my phone is in my pocket. Then I can officially answer this question.
Currently: Screen out
On September 27 2011 04:44 FarbrorAbavna wrote:
glass facing my face(faceception).
LOL
|
I have a rubber case on my evo 3d and one of those plastic screen protector things.
Screen towards my leg, nothing else in that pocket.
|
Face out, inside the included leather case.
Xperia Arc
|
I find it interesting that you have pants that prevent your phone from being scratched. Where can I find such pants?
|
Facing inwards and upside down, but only because that way when I reach in to grab it it is automatically in my hand in the correct orientation to accept a call/talk/text. Just makes sense to me, never really considered which way would be better for the screen.
|
Hold your phone along with your MP3 or keep it in your coat pocket.
Problem solved.
|
If this is good enough to have it's own thread, it's good enough to have it's own poll.
Poll: Phone in Pocket: Screen in or out?In (170) 83% Out (34) 17% 204 total votes Your vote: Phone in Pocket: Screen in or out? (Vote): In
(Vote): Out
Also, I always have it outwards.
|
I put it with the screen facing in so it doesn't get hit by anything. It doesn't get warmer or anything though, and I don't press anything on it by mistake because it locks. (Ipod Touch)
|
On September 27 2011 04:46 Lemonwalrus wrote:
Facing inwards and upside down, but only because that way when I reach in to grab it it is automatically in my hand in the correct orientation to accept a call/talk/text. Just makes sense to me, never really considered which way would be better for the screen.
This is how it's done. Always annoying when I unplug my headphones and forget to rotate it meaning it ends up upside down in my hand the next time I take it out -_-
Edit curious if this depends at all on which pocket you keep it in and whether you're right or left handed. I'm right handed but I almost always use my phone with my left hand and keep it in my left front pocket.
|
On September 27 2011 04:46 Lemonwalrus wrote:
Facing inwards and upside down, but only because that way when I reach in to grab it it is automatically in my hand in the correct orientation to accept a call/talk/text. Just makes sense to me, never really considered which way would be better for the screen.
QFT
|
facing in upside down obviously. how can you use a phone faster out of pocket?
|
Calgary25977 Posts
I've literally never thought about it.
|
On September 27 2011 04:49 Deux wrote:
Edit curious if this depends at all on which pocket you keep it in and whether you're right or left handed. I'm right handed but I almost always use my phone with my left hand and keep it in my left front pocket.
Same
|
Hong Kong9152 Posts
Screen facing inwards, but certainly not for fear of being stabbed.
|
Had it in, walked into a table and now a shitton of cracks in the screen (iPhone) so now I always keep it facin inwards
|
Always have the screen facing inwards. Just in case I end up walking into like the corner of a desk, won't run the risk of breaking the screen. Samsung Galaxy S II, no protection. Did the same with my Galaxy S for a year and never had a scratch on it.
|
Totally randomly in my right pocket. No scratches on my screen so far... Just don't put thorns in same pocket lol
|
i have an infuse, 4.5" screen, i leave the screen facing inwards so that the pants keep the screen smudgeless everytime i pull it out
|
It's not even worth thinking about.
|
Screen facing in, in the event my leg bumps into something, I won't crack the screen.
|
Don't have one of those new-fangled smartphones, so i just flip my cell shut when i put it in my pocket. >.> No scratches yet!
Right handed and keep cell in left pocket. (saw someone askin that)
|
Screen in. My butt should be softer than anything I'm sitting on (bench, etc). I want my screen touching softer things, not harder things?
My phone lives in my back right pocket as a datapoint.
|
On September 27 2011 04:42 ArEgHollow wrote:
If you spend 10-20 dollars on a nice protective case/screen it shouldn't matter which side you put it in, everything will be protected =)
I have broken 3 screens on my phones, all when i had my screen facing out, and i had a good case.
I have sense started placing screen inside and am 9 months without breaking the screen.!
|
My Droid X is my third touch-screen phone I've owned and I have never had any scratches on any of my phones (I also never use cases; what is the point to a nice well-designed chassis if you're just gonna muck it up with a stupid case?).
The key is to make a habit of not putting anything in the same pocket as your phone. That includes keys, coins, wallets, or even another phone. Personally I keep the phone facing out because in most of my jeans, the denim follows down at least halfway into the pocket and denim is a coarser fabric than the inner cotton pocket.
|
MrHoon
10183 Posts
out
I've had many times when I buttcalled someone or changed my songs when my phone screen was inward
|
On September 27 2011 05:03 Nazarid wrote:Show nested quote +On September 27 2011 04:42 ArEgHollow wrote:
If you spend 10-20 dollars on a nice protective case/screen it shouldn't matter which side you put it in, everything will be protected =) I have broken 3 screens on my phones, all when i had my screen facing out, and i had a good case. I have sense started placing screen inside and am 9 months without breaking the screen.!
The only phone screen I ever broke was the Palm Pre which was known to break just by dropping it once.
Galaxy S is a really sturdy phone. Granted I have an otter box on mine but it does not have a single scratch on it going on a year now. Just keep your phone separate from anything else like ...keys coins or other stuff and it wont scratch.
|
I just put it in my pocket....
|
On September 27 2011 04:52 Chill wrote:
I've literally never thought about it.
Me neither. I'm still incredibly indifferent.
|
Screen facing in. Just buy a good case and you'll be fine.
|
It shocks me that his biggest worry is protecting the screen, rather than how the emissions from his phone affects his sexual organs. Don't keep your phone in your front pockets.
|
used to care but now its just which ever way. made no difference.
left pocket for phone, right pocket for everything else (keys, lighter)
one thing i did notice is that when the phone is facing in towards my thigh, it would press button on its own.
|
In, for the sake of convenience and protection. More chance of screen damage (e.g. getting scratched by something I brush my leg against) if I face it outwards. Wallet and keys go in the opposite pocket for the same reason.
|
Netherlands45349 Posts
On September 27 2011 04:52 Chill wrote:
I've literally never thought about it.
I just put it in like.......
I have no idea but I just put my phone in and I get it out whenever neccesary and turn accordingly.
|
Screen facing in, not in fear of scratches or anything. But because when i stick my hand down i pull it up facing the right way. So i can easily answer it or do whatever.
|
On September 27 2011 05:12 CookieMaker wrote:
It shocks me that his biggest worry is protecting the screen, rather than how the emissions from his phone affects his sexual organs. Don't keep your phone in your front pockets.
You could sleep 8 hours a night in a bed of cellphones that were on and you wouldn't experience any negative side effects besides a little bit of soreness from sleeping on hard things. Relax, your cellphone isn't gonna kill your testicles.
|
I normally have it faced screen out so i can see what time it is\ who texted me without taking it all the way out, but before I go to a concert I change it to face in to lessen the chance that my screen gets cracked in an epic mosh or while crowd surfing.
|
With the screen in, sometimes the motion of me walking around will unlock the screen and I'll send half a dozen gibberish text messages to someone.
But my case is asymmetrical and only rounded on one side... If I put it screen out, there's a giant fucking rectangle sticking out of my pants which would otherwise be mostly invisible.
Why, gods?!
|
Always screen facing in...
|
Both.
It just doesn't matter to me.
|
Left pocket, facing inward, upside down, keys go in right pocket.
EVERY
SINGLE
TIME
|
I've had a touch screen phone for a very long time (Treo Line -> Android Phones), and I'd pretty much never put any thought into it. I do put it outwards these days, but It's entirely because of Winamp for Android, which allows you to change songs on the lock screen. However, the buttons are large, and there's enough contact through the thin pocket to leg to sometimes change songs or pause while I'm walking, astonishingly enough, so I keep it facing outward to stop it.
Otherwise, I've never thought about it.
|
What, you carry your phone with you?
|
Maybe you should wear some anti stabbing protection gear instead if that worries you 
|
Meh thats the problem with those fancy touch screen super slim phones... got an 5 years old nokia phone... been in washing machine 3 times hited the ground contless times... still working fine 
|
Screen facing in! But then again I have a HTC Legend - the ones where the bottom is angled, so it contours to by leg better by having the screen face in. Upside-down, too.
|
In for me, feels like it protects the screen a bit more, same for my gf.
|
My dress pants have little pockets where my iphone safetly sleeps will it looks towards my junk. Keys and everything else is other pocket. The iphone gets it own room.
|
I usually put it in my shirt pocket, if not, in my backpack or briefcase, and only in case none of these options are available, facing inward in my pocket, since the phone is a little curvy, so feels more comfortable to use that way.
|
On September 27 2011 04:52 Chill wrote:
I've literally never thought about it.
I think about it almost every day
always facing inside
|
On September 27 2011 04:52 Chill wrote:
I've literally never thought about it.
Diddo.
Plus, do people know that the screen on the iPhone 4 is virtually impossible to scratch? Don't get me wrong, I'm sure if you're dedicated enough you can rough it up, but everyday use should not hurt it. There's a reason Apple doesn't sell screen protectors. It's cause you don't need 'em.
I guess you can have it screen-in if you're worried about walking into the corner of a table or something, but these things are tough to break. You're far more likely to break the weaker glass on the back of your phone than the screen.
|
United States4005 Posts
Flip phone
Need I waste anything else?
|
Facing in. I've broken a screen before, never again.
As for the "absorbing heat" aspect, it's kind of nice having a toasty phone on your face. Like putting warm underwear on right out of the dryer.
|
Right Pocket, mostly facing in, nothing in Pocket except for the phone, no scratches in over a year
|
On September 27 2011 05:40 Flaccid wrote:Show nested quote +On September 27 2011 04:52 Chill wrote:
I've literally never thought about it. Diddo. Plus, do people know that the screen on the iPhone 4 is virtually impossible to scratch? Don't get me wrong, I'm sure if you're dedicated enough you can rough it up, but everyday use should not hurt it. There's a reason Apple doesn't sell screen protectors. It's cause you don't need 'em. I guess you can have it screen-in if you're worried about walking into the corner of a table or something, but these things are tough to break. You're far more likely to break the weaker glass on the back of your phone than the screen.
This is all pretty much true. I have an iPhone 4, but I just can't not be a little neurotic about my expensive gadgets. It'd be the same way if I carried my mouse/keyboard around with me.
|
After I lost my flip phone I got a Sony Ericsson Vivaz for Christmas and it has a pressure sensitive touch screen. -.-
Phone in the right pants pocket, screen facing outward, because otherwise it likes to call people and play music and try to access the Internet and lots of other things while I'm not looking.
Bus pass in the right pocket, keys in the left, iPod in my sweater or jacket pocket; if no jacket, then in the left pants pocket with the keys.
Every day.
|
I keep my phone facing out, and with the phone facing upward. I have a DROID 2 Global, which has a respectably big screen. My screen also is made of Corning Gorilla Glass, so it cannot be scratched by any materials that will be found on a typical day / night out. I feel that when you put your phone facing inward, it is going to touch against your thigh, which will transmit more heat.
Also, never put anything else in your pocket other than your phone. I always have my phone in my right pocket, and my keys in my left pocket. As long as you don't bang your leg into something (which I doubt anybody would be doing intentionally), you are pretty much safe, since a phone will be in the upper right pocket (in my example), which makes it hard to be hit by anything I can think of.
|
Um, if I've used it, it's always facing in, because I just swing my arm from my ear to my pocket.
Otherwise, if it's on my desk and I put it in my pocket, it's completely random.
|
Out, I always manage to somehow unlock it when it's facing inwards, randomly calling people and taking pictures and 30minute videos of the inside of my pocket.
|
Screen facing in, I'm always scared of something scratching it from the outside.
|
Screen facing in. Left pocket. Seems the inside of the pockets are smoother and the back would be less prone to damage if I were to bump into something. Also, if I accidentally miss my pocket while putting my phone away, because of the angles, it will fall on the back side when it hits the ground instead of on the glass.
Also, this gives easier access to my phone, and, if I have anything else in my pocket (I.E. car keys or change) they go on the outside (so as not to stab my leg, or scratch the phone's screen).
Wallet is always in other pocket.
|
My HTC Sensation seems to be facing in, left pocket.. I don't really think about it, but when I put my phone down, my left hand holding the phone slides the phone facing inwards, so... that's how it ends up :D
Gorilla glass keeps my phone safe anyways, and the back of the case hasn't dented yet.
|
never thought about it lol... i just put it in my pocket and life moves on
|
Screen facing inward, it feels less awkward that way.
I don't use a protective cover or case btw. Phone not scratched at all in the 5-6 months I've had it, and it's a large-ish smart phone.
|
I am using a Galaxy S2, and am very protective of it. It is hard to find decent cases locally, so I will have to order online eventually. But so far I am rather comfortable using my phone without a case, even though I know that I should rather not.
Btw, my phone faces outward in my pocket. I guess it is because I have a preconceived idea that the friction of the screen with the surface of the pocket which is against one's body may scratch it since the material moves a lot as your body moves 
|
The only benefit you could come up with of facing it inwards is if you get stabbed in the thigh? Yet you still think it's important to think about.
|
phone in left pocket, keys in left back pocket and wallet in right back pocket
hella nice
|
In, ALWAYS. I tried out once, I had to twist my arm around to get it out so that it would be ready right after picking it up.
|
Answered the poll and screen in always, iphone. When I had my older phone I had it screen facing out one time and then I got punched in the leg and it cracked the screen, if I had it facing in my phone would still be okay. So I make it a habit to face it in all the time.
|
Face in because its more comfortable and in a more ready to use position when I pull it out. (Motorola Atrix + Otterbox). Never have any pocketdialing issues or anything like that because... the phone is locked when its in my pocket. Kinda strange that so many people with touchscreens are reporting such an issue in this thread, unless I'm missing something.
|
The only downside to having my phone facing the inside is... sometimes when I get a call my leg tells the touchscreen to respond with a text randomly ("SMS me, I can't take a call right now"). This is quite problematic when my parents are calling me from a landline....
|
facing in with plastic case and screen protector simplybcos its easier to see it wen u get it out?? HTC Desire
|
That would depend on the pants :-)
|
(iphone) I have it in my left pocket, right side up, with screen facing out. That way I can quickly check messages/missed calls without fully pulling it out of my pocket. It's a habit developed back in the day in high school when you weren't supposed to have phones out.
And if you're getting stabbed in the upper thigh area with enough force to break a phone screen, I'm sure you have other things to worry about than some scratches on that screen..
|
Face it in, so when you pull it out, it's facing you.
|
This is the most hilarious potential troll post ever. Stabbed in the thigh? Hahahaha. As for how I put my phone in my pocket, I really don't care. I just put in in there and let fate (or basic human design) decide.
|
iphone, no case, face it whichever way it happens to go. No problems so far.
|
Remember, if you turn your phone so it faces your leg, your camera faces outwards thus other way you can get a scratch where you don't want it. The only answer is that face in vs. face out doesn't matter re: scratches unless you don't care about your camera. I don't, so it faces in. If you care about your phone, don't put anything else in the same pocket. My phone (evo 4g) has a sensor on it's face that disables all input from the screen anyway if it's against your face or in general the screen is in close proximity to a surface.
Now the real question is, where do you carry your speedloaders/magazines if you have your wallet, keys in 1 pocket and your phone in the other?  I mean, after you take the knife stab wound to the thigh and are saved by your phone, you may need to reload after eliminating the threat. One might say, well, just carry a speedloader or magazine pouch on your belt...but those are rather difficult to conceal in warm climates while wearing reasonable clothing
|
Never think about it, but it's always facing in.
|
I never thought about it. I just make sure that the phone isn't in the same pocket as my keys.
|
On September 27 2011 04:42 SolHeiM wrote:
I find it funny that you in case of stabbage, you are thinking about your cellphone. It seems that somebody needs to get their priorities in order.
I have my phone with the glass/touch screen facing outward. Why, I don't know.
I'm pretty sure he's not actually talking about someone stabbing them...
It was a poor choice of words, but I'm pretty sure he's referring to when you accidentally hit your leg on lets say a table and the chance of the phone being scratched/cracked/ broken.
As for me... no smartphone But I hope to get the iphone soon.
|
I put it screen in so when I take it out the screen is already facing me. My phone is in the pocket alone so I'm not worried about scratches.
|
I use a Pre 3 and put it in a case so doesnt matter for me.
Screen in sometimes when im lazy tho
|
I face it out, simply out of force of habit as I have always done that. Thinking about it now, maybe I will switch to facing in... although trying that now it just feels wierd. I guess I will get used to it. Very random thread but I quite like it!
|
On September 27 2011 04:36 LXR wrote:
I am constantly considering whether or not to put my phone in my pocket with the screen facin in or out. I am talking about a large touch screen smartphone.
On the one hand, it seems like if i get stabbed in the thigh i'm less likely to crack the screen if i face it inwards.
On the other hand, it seems like the glass absorbs heat a lot more, making my phone really warm and uncomfortable when i pull it out to talk. Secondly, I sometimes inadvertently click things through my pocket if i'm a tad sweaty or my phone is particularly sensitive.
I used to use a dell streak, which was a 5 inch screen with aluminum casing. I found that it was actually safer for the device to have the gorilla glass screen facing outwards, because it can really take a beating and my pants prevent scratches, whereas the aluminum casing got severely dented when i walked into a table edge!
I'm just curious, if you have a smartphone with a big touch screen, how do you put your phone in your pocket?
EDIT: as many of you have discerned, I'm not really concerned about being STABBED, but, you know, injured... or something
if you get stabbed in the leg, your phone screen is the least of your worries. I think you should be thinking a)who or what is stabbing me? b) why are they/is it stabbing me? c) is my life in danger? and D) do i fight or run?
anyways, myself i have an iPhone, inwards or outwards facing, i dont care and i never notice any difference. The only thing i take care of is putting it in large pockets(jacket not jeans) with loose change or keys, always make sure to not do that if you dont want to scratch the screen.
|
Droid 3. Towards me. Pull it out and it's already facing me, like a boss.
|
Screen facing inwards and upside-down, iPhone with a slim 'InCase' case on it, theres no chance for me to break my screen..I've seen a few kids have their iphones screen facing out, bumping it on a desk or table and cracking the screen.
|
Facing towards yo. I don't consciously make these decisions so naturally that's how I naturally put it in my pocket.
Aside: Real men wear cargos
|
In. Don't want to hit/walk into something and end up with a crack.
|
Facing in of course. Facing out is just asking for a cracked screen.
|
Galaxy S, I have it facing in and upright so I can just lift it out and it will be correctly oriented. I don't keep anything else in that pocket. I also don't use a case. Be careful with your stuff and you won't need one.
|
I put my screen in, that's just the way I hold my phone to slide it into my pocket.
And I have a screen protector so it doesn't get all scratched up.
|
I used to have a dell streak and it sometimes got the issue where the touch screen would be non responsive if the screen was inwards for some reason I don't have a clue. So I read about this issue and had it facing outwards for a few weeks it worked way better until I fell down and it broke, and warning it's nigh impossible to get dell streaks repaired (unless you're in the UK), so I switched phones and now always always keep the screen inwards. Gorilla glass is not as strong as they make it out to be especially on a big surface like the dell streak.
Another anecdote my ipod touch I always kept screen in, on the back there was a series of large dents from falls and bumps in my pocket, had the screen been outwards it would have easily broke.
Also Upside down inwards makes the ease of access easier assuming the touch screen is responsive.
|
This world is probably going to end if people are neurotic about which direction they put their phone in their pocket.
If you're so concerned buy a case.
|
I keep it in my left pocket and use it with my left hand even though I'm right handed. Not sure why. Also facing out.
|
I didnt know people actually have a preference if they put their phones face in or out. i just slip mine in the pocket without thinking (maybe cuz i dont have a touch screen phone)
|
Didn't think about it until now, but I'm pretty sure I face the screen inwards. I'd imagine it helps a little bit with scratching the screen as well as it's already facing my ear when I pull it out and put it up to my head.
|
I subconsciously always face it inward. Before this thread I never really thought about it :o
|
Always in, with my keys on the outside. dunno why I did it this way but thats how it is now lol.
|
|
|
Out. I'm so used to the screen that I can turn up the volume/change tracks/pause/etc with my iphone in my pocket
|
Screen inwards because if I ever bump in to something cracking the screen is a million times harder that way. It's also easier to, well, use the phone.
|
rofl what neighborhood are you in that involves thigh stabbing gangsters?
|
I always put mine inwards and upside down, it's the only way that makes sense to me. Though I only got a normal cellphone no fancy iphones etc. if that matters.
|
On September 27 2011 04:44 FarbrorAbavna wrote:
glass facing my face(faceception).
this made me laugh way harder than it should have.
|
Most of the time touchscreen out, but I won't remove it and put it in a different way just to get it right.
|
|
|
On September 27 2011 04:43 kleetzor wrote:
always facing in, because I fear it will get scratched.
I have a Nokia e71, not a touchscreen but still, I do that with every phone.
Phones bulletproof and isnt a liability like some of these new big screen phones. IE sgsII iphone 4 etc.
|
i have a thin screen protector (no case) and don't every think about it. The only concious decision i make is to put my phone in the pocket opposite my keys.
htc thunderbolt
|
In of course. If you face it out and walk into the corner of a table, you can break the glass, protective case or no.
|
dont all phones have plastic screens?
|
Use a holster and keep the phone on your belt. Phones in pockets are for newbs.
|
On September 27 2011 10:55 Zealotdriver wrote:
Use a holster and keep the phone on your belt. Phones in pockets are for newbs.
I can't imagine ever getting laid with a phone holster on my belt.
|
The best way to put it is probably with screen facing in. I personally don't pay attention to which ever way it faces.
|
Cell phones kept in pockets increases free radicals in the body, which are linked to cancer and other issues.
source here
Here is some more interesting info about cell phones kept in pockets.
+ Show Spoiler +
actual warnings from a sample of user manuals that were packaged with phones other than BlackBerrys. Here’s what I found:
* Apple iPhone - “For body-worn operation, iPhone’s SAR measurement may exceed the FCC exposure guidelines if positioned less than 15 mm (5/8th inch) from the body….for body-worn operation, keep iPhone at least 15 mm (5/8th inch) away from the body.”
* LG Shine (AT&T) - “To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.”
* Samsung SGH-a737 (AT&T) - “For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.”
* Motorola E815 (Verizon) - “If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.”
* LG VX8350 (Verizon) - “This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted.”
|
screen in, with anti scratch cover, nothing else in the pocket.
|
I keep mine in my back pocket because I'm terrified of testicular cancer lol
|
I don't think it matters, modern smart phones all have Gorilla glass screens, it's impossible to scratch them (except if you got a ceramic/diamond key ring...)
|
On September 27 2011 10:58 Cel.erity wrote:Show nested quote +On September 27 2011 10:55 Zealotdriver wrote:
Use a holster and keep the phone on your belt. Phones in pockets are for newbs. I can't imagine ever getting laid with a phone holster on my belt.
On September 27 2011 11:06 Reborn8u wrote:Cell phones kept in pockets increases free radicals in the body, which are linked to cancer and other issues. source hereHere is some more interesting info about cell phones kept in pockets.+ Show Spoiler +
actual warnings from a sample of user manuals that were packaged with phones other than BlackBerrys. Here’s what I found:
* Apple iPhone - “For body-worn operation, iPhone’s SAR measurement may exceed the FCC exposure guidelines if positioned less than 15 mm (5/8th inch) from the body….for body-worn operation, keep iPhone at least 15 mm (5/8th inch) away from the body.”
* LG Shine (AT&T) - “To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.”
* Samsung SGH-a737 (AT&T) - “For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.”
* Motorola E815 (Verizon) - “If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.”
* LG VX8350 (Verizon) - “This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted.”
Is getting laid worth having your phone fry your nuts?
|
On September 27 2011 11:14 Zealotdriver wrote:Show nested quote +On September 27 2011 10:58 Cel.erity wrote:On September 27 2011 10:55 Zealotdriver wrote:
Use a holster and keep the phone on your belt. Phones in pockets are for newbs. I can't imagine ever getting laid with a phone holster on my belt. Show nested quote +On September 27 2011 11:06 Reborn8u wrote:Cell phones kept in pockets increases free radicals in the body, which are linked to cancer and other issues. source hereHere is some more interesting info about cell phones kept in pockets.+ Show Spoiler +
actual warnings from a sample of user manuals that were packaged with phones other than BlackBerrys. Here’s what I found:
* Apple iPhone - “For body-worn operation, iPhone’s SAR measurement may exceed the FCC exposure guidelines if positioned less than 15 mm (5/8th inch) from the body….for body-worn operation, keep iPhone at least 15 mm (5/8th inch) away from the body.”
* LG Shine (AT&T) - “To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.”
* Samsung SGH-a737 (AT&T) - “For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.”
* Motorola E815 (Verizon) - “If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.”
* LG VX8350 (Verizon) - “This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted.”
Is getting laid worth having your phone fry your nuts?
There's too much to criticize about that report. Frankly, everything is linked to cancer nowadays, and phone companies are required to put those kind of warnings into their manuals to protect themselves from lawsuits, because they know nobody keeps their phone an inch away from their body. It wouldn't surprise me if it contributed to cancer, but so does everything else, including the fucking sun. I'm not concerned.
|
Screen in, more due to habit than anything else. ofc I have a case on it so the back is prolly better than the front.
|
I don't pay attention to or care which way my phone faces in my pocket, why does it matter anyways.
I just make sure to keep my keys in a different pocket.
Also, cell phones in pockets causing cancer? fucking lol
|
Screen in ofcourse, this way you can comfortably pick it out while my 4 fingers rest on the back and then my thumb can hit the main button of my galaxy S 2 :3
|
Screen in. This should be obvious.
You don't want the screen out and then bump into a corner of a table or something. I have an iphone.
|
Never consciously thought about it. Now that I do, it seems weird that people put it in their pockets with the window facing out, no?
I have a nokia phone. Before I place it in my pocket, I enabled the key lock with the thumb of my right hand (my "text thumb").
From that position, the most efficient way to place it in my pocket is with the screen facing inside. The other way seems like a waste 
When working at your desk, do you guys leave the phone in your pocket? Lately I always take it out of my pocket...
EDIT:
On September 27 2011 11:06 Reborn8u wrote:Cell phones kept in pockets increases free radicals in the body, which are linked to cancer and other issues. source hereHere is some more interesting info about cell phones kept in pockets.+ Show Spoiler +
actual warnings from a sample of user manuals that were packaged with phones other than BlackBerrys. Here’s what I found:
* Apple iPhone - “For body-worn operation, iPhone’s SAR measurement may exceed the FCC exposure guidelines if positioned less than 15 mm (5/8th inch) from the body….for body-worn operation, keep iPhone at least 15 mm (5/8th inch) away from the body.”
* LG Shine (AT&T) - “To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.”
* Samsung SGH-a737 (AT&T) - “For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.”
* Motorola E815 (Verizon) - “If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.”
* LG VX8350 (Verizon) - “This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted.”
Have to admit this has something to do with why. I strongly feel that the emission problems on cell phones were overhyped in the media, but one does not gamble with his balls.
EDIT2: And it's more comfy as well as less akward to pickup the phone. Because it's on vibrate when I'm at work, every time I get a call it looks like I'm doing some serious ball-scratching first. Having it on the desk avoids that whole situation.
|
I take it out of my pocket at my work desk because I have an mp3 player dock and my phone (driod x) serves as my mp3 player as well. 32 gig micro SDs FTW!
|
On September 27 2011 11:19 Cel.erity wrote:Show nested quote +On September 27 2011 11:14 Zealotdriver wrote:On September 27 2011 10:58 Cel.erity wrote:On September 27 2011 10:55 Zealotdriver wrote:
Use a holster and keep the phone on your belt. Phones in pockets are for newbs. I can't imagine ever getting laid with a phone holster on my belt. On September 27 2011 11:06 Reborn8u wrote:Cell phones kept in pockets increases free radicals in the body, which are linked to cancer and other issues. source hereHere is some more interesting info about cell phones kept in pockets.+ Show Spoiler +
actual warnings from a sample of user manuals that were packaged with phones other than BlackBerrys. Here’s what I found:
* Apple iPhone - “For body-worn operation, iPhone’s SAR measurement may exceed the FCC exposure guidelines if positioned less than 15 mm (5/8th inch) from the body….for body-worn operation, keep iPhone at least 15 mm (5/8th inch) away from the body.”
* LG Shine (AT&T) - “To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone.”
* Samsung SGH-a737 (AT&T) - “For body-worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.”
* Motorola E815 (Verizon) - “If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting.”
* LG VX8350 (Verizon) - “This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna, whether extended or retracted.”
Is getting laid worth having your phone fry your nuts? There's too much to criticize about that report. Frankly, everything is linked to cancer nowadays, and phone companies are required to put those kind of warnings into their manuals to protect themselves from lawsuits, because they know nobody keeps their phone an inch away from their body. It wouldn't surprise me if it contributed to cancer, but so does everything else, including the fucking sun. I'm not concerned.
The way i see it being alive is the main cause of cancer.
Anyhoo Samsung Galaxy S screen in always because i can grab it out and use it with minimal adjusting =D
|
I always have my screen facing inwards, and downwards.
It's in my pocket so when I grab it, I immediately have it in the right position to answer a call.
It also protects the screen from damage when I walk into table corners with my hip.
Lifehacks for the win?
|
|
|
|
|
|
EPT
