M1 accessories discussion

[tpdtopcop]

Now that my M1 is here anybody got any suggestions on what to cover it with? Leather case or Body glove style?

[reemusk]

i was thinking more of a sandwich case myself. check out daydeal.com -- they've never lead me wrong.

[tallonjf]

So I ordered mine and in theory it'll be here on Friday. Does anyone know of any holders for cars? Ones that'll sit in the cupholder and hold the phone with the screen open? It'd be useful for when I'm using it in navigation mode. Any links or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much.

[Quill]

I'm gonna stick this thread, too. You want an accessory for the M1? Sweet, ask about it here. You have an accessory you like a lot? Sweet, discuss it here.

[KevC84]

I need a case a really bad. The one accessory I love is a Logitech Stereo BT Headset that I purchased on woot.com for $20. They were being sold for iPod users as it comes with an iPod BT adapter and although I have an iPod I really wanted them for the M1 so I bought them like two months ago and it was the best thing I did because they work great with my M1.

[r0fl]

These are the Genuine Sprint Accesories currently available:
SANYO M1 EXT BATTERY BXY0005
Sanyo M1 Leather Case CFY0003R

[james2K]

i hope they come out with an inward facing holster like the 8400's. i'm not really a fan of leather cases..

[perplex]

These are the Genuine Sprint Accesories currently available:
SANYO M1 EXT BATTERY BXY0005
Sanyo M1 Leather Case CFY0003R

stupid damn telesales woman.......she told me and I quote, "there are no cases yet, its a new phone"

[perplex]

thanks for the daydeal site, just ordered the neoprene Sideways Megaclip Sandwich Carrying Case........its dimensions matched the M1's the most out of all those cases

[G1 Megatron]

I hope they come out with a swivel holster so I can clip it to my belt or front pants pocket like I have for the 9000. However, it would have to have a opening in back for the camera lense though, so I'm not sure that'll work......

[ZUROBI3]

I would like to have it swivel but the leather case instead of the holster cause I think is more secure the case than the holster

[Matt]

ZUROBI (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/member.php?u=4136) - http://cgi.ebay.com/for-SANYO-SPRINT-M1-M-1-CELL-PHONE-LEATHER-CASE-POUCH_W0QQitemZ280057529683QQihZ018QQcategoryZ3520 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sorry Megatron - I have been looking but couldn't find you a holster yet.

[G1 Megatron]

Thanks for looking! :)

[tbakergobuck]

i hope they come out with an inward facing holster like the 8400's. i'm not really a fan of leather cases..I hope so to. It's stupid if you have controls on the front of phone but you have to take the phone out to use them. I be carrying mine in a body glove pouch for now.

[pacha248]

These are the Genuine Sprint Accesories currently available:
SANYO M1 EXT BATTERY BXY0005
Sanyo M1 Leather Case CFY0003R

Any pics? and does anyone know of a good bluetooth earpiece that will play my ringtone instead of just the standard beep that most earpieces do? and a horizontal pouch without a magnet.

[r0fl]

Any pics? and does anyone know of a good bluetooth earpiece that will play my ringtone instead of just the standard beep that most earpieces do? and a horizontal pouch without a magnet.
http://sprintusers.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1217190&postcount=1

[perplex]

http://sprintusers.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1217190&postcount=1

wow, im glad i didnt get that....sorry but it looks like it was thrown in the washing machine and was slightly digested

[pacha248]

yeah that thing does look pretty bad

[klmsu19]

I hope they come out with a swivel holster so I can clip it to my belt or front pants pocket like I have for the 9000. However, it would have to have a opening in back for the camera lense though, so I'm not sure that'll work......
Yeh, any word from any employee that there will be some kind of plastic holster like the clear one Sprint stores sold for the fusic. That was a very nice holster and didnt scratch the phone

[VIP_Y33]

holster please..

[r0fl]

why do people ask "if"? ...Sprint makes a holster, leather case, and car charger for EVERY phone they sell.

[klmsu19]

well i just asked cause i know it uses the standard sanyo barrel car charger and i know there's a leather case availible but i hate those. Only asked if because Sprint made one for the a900,a920 and fusic but nothing for the krzr m1 or m610 yet, more wondering when then if because when i had a fusic when it came out the holster was availible that day at the sprint store already

[ZUROBI3]

ZUROBI (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/member.php?u=4136) - http://cgi.ebay.com/for-SANYO-SPRINT-M1-M-1-CELL-PHONE-LEATHER-CASE-POUCH_W0QQitemZ280057529683QQihZ018QQcategoryZ3520 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sorry Megatron - I have been looking but couldn't find you a holster yet.

THANKS FOR THE INF. MATT

[klmsu19]

THANKS FOR THE INF. MATT
def. more interested in a holster than a case covering the looks of the phone, but doesnt it seem like the window for the outer LCD in that ebay pic is a little high up since the m1 outer lcd is towards the borrom of the flip?

[ZUROBI3]

def. more interested in a holster than a case covering the looks of the phone, but doesnt it seem like the window for the outer LCD in that ebay pic is a little high up since the m1 outer lcd is towards the borrom of the flip?

SAME here I don't want to cover the front of the phone, I bought long time a holster case @ ebay and use only the back cause didn't want to cover the front of my 7400 and it works perfect, let's if I can get something similar

[yabo]

Pocket FTW, but, I use the Jabra BT620s with my M1, and they're quite solid. a little on the lower volume side, but, I'm recharging them, so it may have just been that. (I got my phone today, and had used them around the house for Raids(eq2)/general music) and... they're quite warm on a cold Chicago day =D

[tpdtopcop]

Called sprint and they stated to call back next week for the cases.

[pacha248]

does anyone know about the holsters that have magnets in them? i wanted to know if they mess the screen or speakers up since they have magnets in them.

[ZUROBI3]

does anyone know about the holsters that have magnets in them? i wanted to know if they mess the screen or speakers up since they have magnets in them.

I heard they would damage the speakers or @ least do something, maybe someone else knows more than me

[tbakergobuck]

Hopefully Sprints M1 holster doesn't scratch the heck out the phone like other Sprint holsters. I would like a holster that has the phone face out and that you don't need to take it out of the holster to answer a call but I'm sure Sprint won't have one like that.

[svs]

Hopefully Sprints M1 holster doesn't scratch the heck out the phone like other Sprint holsters. I would like a holster that has the phone face out and that you don't need to take it out of the holster to answer a call but I'm sure Sprint won't have one like that.


Me too. The best holster I ever was the plastic clip for the VM4500. I'd love one of thoose for the M1. As soon as I find a quality belt clip, my M1 will be complete.

Of course, Sprint says they don't have any yet.

[cjhutch]

Hopefully Sprints M1 holster doesn't scratch the heck out the phone like other Sprint holsters. I would like a holster that has the phone face out and that you don't need to take it out of the holster to answer a call but I'm sure Sprint won't have one like that.

I don't think that will happen due to hinge design of the M1.

[tbakergobuck]

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Hopefully Sprints M1 holster doesn't scratch the heck out the phone like other Sprint holsters. I would like a holster that has the phone face out and that you don't need to take it out of the holster to answer a call but I'm sure Sprint won't have one like that.

I don't think that will happen due to hinge design of the M1.

Ebay will probably get one

[LouS]

ZUROBI (http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/member.php?u=4136) - http://cgi.ebay.com/for-SANYO-SPRINT-M1-M-1-CELL-PHONE-LEATHER-CASE-POUCH_W0QQitemZ280057529683QQihZ018QQcategoryZ3520 3QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sorry Megatron - I have been looking but couldn't find you a holster yet.

Is it just me or does it seem like the window on that case is too small and too high up???

[tbakergobuck]

Is it just me or does it seem like the window on that case is too small and too high up???Yea and it doesn't have a hole for the led and speakers.

[gmitch528]

ive dropped my phone twice and now im mad...i need somethin asap lol..

[tbakergobuck]

ive dropped my phone twice and now im mad...i need somethin asap lol..get a pouch for now. walmart has some or best buy.

[Cnorwapo]

Sprint now has the leather case for the M1 BUt it's a hefty $29.99..you have to call the accessory hotline.

[ZUROBI3]

Sprint now has the leather case for the M1 BUt it's a hefty $29.99..you have to call the accessory hotline.

Any way that we can see a picture of that case on the sprint site cause I can't find it

[Cnorwapo]

Not on their website yet...but I should be receiving mine tomm. and I will post pics of it....come on UPS.

[Ronkh]

Is it just me or does it seem like the window on that case is too small and too high up???


I bought 4 from the seller......

THEY DON'T FIT !!!!

DO NOT BUY THIS FOR THE M1. LOOKS LIKE THE CASE FOR THE RAZOR

DO NOT BUY !!!!

[LouS]

Any way that we can see a picture of that case on the sprint site cause I can't find it

A picture of the Sprint case can be found in this thread...

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=119799&page=2&pp=15

Kind of ugly to me...

I got a nice pouch style case from Target for $13. Fits the M1 perfectly.

[Cnorwapo]

Well I guess I was fooled by Sprint after odering the leather case for the M1 which I was suppose to have received today but I called to inquire about my case and the response was " IT'S IN BACK ORDER"....hahaha you gotta love it.

[ZUROBI3]

I call two days ago to order the ext. battery and they told me all the accesories for this phone are very popular and are in backorder, she said they should receive the ext. battery by tomorrow or next wednesday

[Cnorwapo]

I wish all the accessories were in the stores at this time...ordering over the phone is hit or miss. You go to a store and they have them and you pay and you are done!!! No praying before you go to bed hoping it's not on back order.

[tbakergobuck]

Well I guess I was fooled by Sprint after odering the leather case for the M1 which I was suppose to have received today but I called to inquire about my case and the response was " IT'S IN BACK ORDER"....hahaha you gotta love it.
Something I discovered...M1 was made in China (hmmm) and my sanyo MM-9000 was made in Japan. When I got my M1 last week I was dissapointed in the built quality and quickly returned it to Sprint. I am not knocking China BUT when you buy these cheap little toys for kids at Wall Mart ..MADE IN CHINA...life span for these toys are very short...hmmmmDidn't you make your fair share of negative comments about the M1 and now your getting a case for the M1. :confused: :scratch:

[Deval]

I just keep mine in my pocket...easier...no word on a holster yet from Sprint :(

[tbakergobuck]

I just keep mine in my pocket...easier...no word on a holster yet from Sprint :(Yea keep it in your pocket where the dust is. lol Hopefully ebay has a M1 holster soon or now.

[Deval]

yeah I figure, I'm gonna drop it someday you know? I dropped my blackberry down a flight of stairs a few weeks ago, so its like...whats the point of the 'new sneaker treatment'?

[dasanyokid]

i need a holster like...NOW

[Deval]

ebay it!

[boss_hogg]

So theres alot about holsters... I am most likely getting my M1 asap, I know I have read that it comes with the basic sanyo barrel charger... I know you can get the clip style charger for other sanyo phones, is there one of these out yet or will there be one in the near future? I have never been a fan of the barrel chargers. I know early this year my 7300 barrel was gone to the point that no matter what I did it wouldnt charge (I had to position it properly to get it to charge for a month or so prior to this) so I just picked up a clip charger and no problems since. got one for the car and for the room. Anything about a clip charger for it? anything out or anything planned?

[jaytv]

It works fine with the USB port (clip) charger that all Sanyos have used since the 4900. The USB cable that comes with the phone even charges it, a Sanyo first from the factory.

[Deval]

yeah...which is awesome...I can just charge it while at work :D

[ZUROBI3]

Tomorrow I'm going to the flea market got a friend that sale anything for cellulars see if I can find a nice case or something in the meantime or forever, also I'm waiting for my bluetooth case that I order @ daydeal should be nice I hope so.......... :fingers:

[TGV]

yeah I figure, I'm gonna drop it someday you know? I dropped my blackberry down a flight of stairs a few weeks ago, so its like...whats the point of the 'new sneaker treatment'?

I dropped my M1 over the weekend twice on the concrete, it can wistand a pretty good hit but when it gets hit or scratch on the silver part of the phone it flakes up black and it looks nasty, but I got some silver nail polish that matched up with the silver to cover up the black, and know I can live with it.

[Cnorwapo]

Aaaarg...the site of dropping a phone gives me the creeps....the M1 is somewhat of a slippery phone so the best thing is to protect it well especially if you spent full price for the phone....my 9K after one year still looks brand new....WHY? Protected with a nice case.

[ZUROBI3]

Yeah I'm scare to drop mine everytime I grab it is like I'm grabbing a baby, that's why I want to get the case , I hope the stores bring it soon or @ least some other place but not the one that have elastic on top cause I don't like that type of case, right now I got one on the flea market but universal pretty good for $5.00 and sturdy but is a pouch just put the phone and that's it, with the case if you drop it @ least is more protective than without it, sorry about your drop

[Magic8Ball]

I would be eager to find out if they come out with a Sport Body Glove for it. I am waiting for the case to come in (most likely backorder), but I did receive my M1 last week and my ext. battery today. The phone was worth the wait, in my opinion, and it is a suitable replacement for my 5500. The battery is a little big but not worth fussing over, especially if it gives 6+ hours of talk time.

[jes]

I would be eager to find out if they come out with a Sport Body Glove for it. I am waiting for the case to come in (most likely backorder), but I did receive my M1 last week and my ext. battery today. The phone was worth the wait, in my opinion, and it is a suitable replacement for my 5500. The battery is a little big but not worth fussing over, especially if it gives 6+ hours of talk time.
Please post some pics with the extended battery installed.

:needpict:

[ZUROBI3]

I received a post card yesterday saying still in backorder and I cancel and order it @ ebay and already got tracking # this morning , hope it arrive today or tomorrow, I don't think it would be big , use to have ext. battery for the 7400 and it wasn't that bad

[Magic8Ball]

Please post some pics with the extended battery installed.

:needpict:


You know by now, I should have a digital camera to do stuff like that :) I have to wait for my sister to lend me her LG to take some pics and upload them.

If you take the standard battery and add about a 1/2 cm to the depth, that would describe it. It's nice because you can set your phone down, and it raises the camera lens off the surface (preventing scratches).

[ZUROBI3]

You know by now, I should have a digital camera to do stuff like that :) I have to wait for my sister to lend me her LG to take some pics and upload them.

If you take the standard battery and add about a 1/2 cm to the depth, that would describe it. It's nice because you can set your phone down, and it raises the camera lens off the surface (preventing scratches).


You got that right, I didn't think in that before cause every time I put my phone I have to watch for scratches and the camera and with that battery it would be safe, I should get my ext. battery tomorrow, it's on her way, bought it @ ebay.

[abluesguy1990]

Samsung A920 leather case fits the M1 pretty good. :headbang2

Now that my M1 is here anybody got any suggestions on what to cover it with? Leather case or Body glove style?

[ZUROBI3]

I just saw this on ebay for the M1 case


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320069282677&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1

[abluesguy1990]

You are better off getting the leather case for the M1 it from Sprint for the A920 its the only one that fits.

I just saw this on ebay for the M1 case


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320069282677&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1

[dasanyokid]

daydeal has a nice case for the M1 but everytime i try to order it it says OUT OF STOCK. any1 elese have that same problem or is it something i'm doing rong?

[ZUROBI3]

You are better off getting the leather case for the M1 it from Sprint for the A920 its the only one that fits.
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This one you said would fit pretty good with the ext. battery but what about the holes cause is not the same phone , did you already try it

[rennyn]

Putting a neoprene/leather case on the M1 is like covering your Porsche with plastic wrap. Eww.

*keeps waiting for a belt clip*

[ZUROBI3]

Putting a neoprene/leather case on the M1 is like covering your Porsche with plastic wrap. Eww.

*keeps waiting for a belt clip*

YOU'RE right about that too

[dasanyokid]

i apreciate the heads up, thanks i'll just wait.

[jaytv]

I have the DayDeal case. While it fits nicely, it is too stiff for the flip to open freely, and actually binds the hinge too tightly. I hope a Radio Shack holster is coming soon...

[LouS]

Samsung A920 leather case fits the M1 pretty good. :headbang2

:needpict:

[ZUROBI3]

I have the DayDeal case. While it fits nicely, it is too stiff for the flip to open freely, and actually binds the hinge too tightly. I hope a Radio Shack holster is coming soon...

I'll bet it won't fit with the ext. battery

[elbirth]

This may be a long shot, but has anyone had any experience with this sort of case?
http://cgi.ebay.com/for-SANYO-SPRINT-M1-M-1-CELL-PHONE-LEATHER-CASE-POUCH_W0QQitemZ280068316051QQihZ018QQcategoryZ3520 3QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I know it's not designed specifically for the M1, but I'm looking more for that kind of style case/pouch rather than something that stays on the phone. I'd look into a holster designed to fit the M1, but I want to keep it covered while it's on my belt because I tend to bump things with it, and don't want the face to get scratched up from that.

[rennyn]

I use this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7155552&type=product&productCategoryId=cat08279&id=1110264928108
and it fits perfectly. I still want a simple belt clip though.

[Magic8Ball]

I'll bet it won't fit with the ext. battery

You're right, Zuro. I just bought a case at the store near me. . . tried to get it on carefully, but because the ext. battery is so thick, it split the thin leather near the volume button. $32.18 down the drain. . . store better take it back.

If anyone has some good suggestions for a case for the M1 with ext. battery, I would love to know where to go.

[mantan]

This may be a long shot, but has anyone had any experience with this sort of case?
http://cgi.ebay.com/for-SANYO-SPRINT-M1-M-1-CELL-PHONE-LEATHER-CASE-POUCH_W0QQitemZ280068316051QQihZ018QQcategoryZ3520 3QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I know it's not designed specifically for the M1, but I'm looking more for that kind of style case/pouch rather than something that stays on the phone. I'd look into a holster designed to fit the M1, but I want to keep it covered while it's on my belt because I tend to bump things with it, and don't want the face to get scratched up from that.

I just got this case for my M1 last week. I am VERY happy with it so far. The M1 fits 'snugly'. While it's very easy to get out, it does not feel like it's going to fall out on its own. The clip does not rotate, so it's always at a good angle. I don't know how it will last, but since I spent all of $8, including shipping if it lasts a year I'll call it a bargain and buy another one.

[Spunks3]

any1 found a plastic clip case yet?

[w7excursion]

I ordered the clear one. These are the only ones I have considered. I wish I would of had one before I dropped mine.
http://i7.tinypic.com/2i0w03m.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/30u4ufm.jpg

[rennyn]

Where'd you get those from?

[w7excursion]

Where'd you get those from?
DayDeal.com

[ZUROBI3]

I saw it last night and I'm looking for these since my friend bought one for her razor and I just found it , I'm gonna order the clear one, wish I can use it with the ext. battery but I know I can't

[salvador]

I ordered the clear one. These are the only ones I have considered. I wish I would of had one before I dropped mine.
http://i7.tinypic.com/2i0w03m.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/30u4ufm.jpg
I'd love to see photos of the phone inside this clear case. I have a clear polycarbonate cover for my Sandisk Sansa that works great. I would hope that this would be similar.

Question. Does snapping this on the phone mar the finish of the phone at all? Also, is the little "star" nub for the belt clip removable or do you have to have it on if you use the belt clip or not? That's what I hate about some of the cases. I don't use a belt clip, so I'd want to go without the nub that fits inside the belt clip.

My dad also has the M1 and just bought the OE leather case. The case seems fine (not too bulky), but it looks like you'd destroy the case if you removed the belt clip piece from the leather. I'd strongly consider the case if I could.

[w7excursion]

I'd love to see photos of the phone inside this clear case. I have a clear polycarbonate cover for my Sandisk Sansa that works great. I would hope that this would be similar.

Question. Does snapping this on the phone mar the finish of the phone at all? Also, is the little "star" nub for the belt clip removable or do you have to have it on if you use the belt clip or not? That's what I hate about some of the cases. I don't use a belt clip, so I'd want to go without the nub that fits inside the belt clip.

My dad also has the M1 and just bought the OE leather case. The case seems fine (not too bulky), but it looks like you'd destroy the case if you removed the belt clip piece from the leather. I'd strongly consider the case if I could.
I havent got it yet but I was wondering the same thing. When it comes Ill post pics.

[salvador]

I havent got it yet but I was wondering the same thing. When it comes Ill post pics.
Thank you! Please let me know because I'm definitely interested.

[LouS]

That looks like a good case however it doesn't look like it will help with the marks on the front from the hinge pad. The marked area is above where the front cover will attach...

[w7excursion]

This may look funny but it works for me.
http://i9.tinypic.com/2drga48.jpg
Im more worried about this happening again.
http://i7.tinypic.com/2rm2jqu.jpg

[dimm0k]

What's that white stuff you have in between the hinge portion of the phone and why?

[w7excursion]

What's that white stuff you have in between the hinge portion of the phone and why?
LOL im too lazy to mess with skins so I put a couple of skinny strips of clear tape there to keep it from scratching.

[dimm0k]

I don't understand why this necessary? Why would the rubber portion scratch the phone?

[ZUROBI3]

I would said the same thing not necessary

[w7excursion]

I dont remember telling anyone to do as I do. I didnt notice any scratches until others had mentioned it. I would guess dirt or whatever abrassives get caught in the grooves of the rubber, scratch it. What else would it be?

[james2K]

my phones scratched already or i'd do that. good idea!!

[LouS]

I would said the same thing not necessary

No, it's not necessary, but if you don't want scratches on the front face of your phone from the rubber/plastic hinge pad, it will help. If you aren't getting any scratches, you're lucky. I get them the first day I got the phone.

[ZUROBI3]

No, it's not necessary, but if you don't want scratches on the front face of your phone from the rubber/plastic hinge pad, it will help. If you aren't getting any scratches, you're lucky. I get them the first day I got the phone.

Can you tell me better so I can double check, how I'm gonna get the scratches is rubber/plastic in that hinge pad, I don't even noticed or I'm blind , have to look

[LouS]

Those of us getting the marks are in this area shown by the arrows (click on picture). The marks occur because the front face of the phone rests against the rubber/plastic pad. The finish on this phone is very susceptible to scratches/marks.

http://img138.imagevenue.com/loc33/th_39645_m1_side_122_33lo.JPG (http://img138.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=39645_m1_side_122_33lo.JPG)

[dimm0k]

!@#$ Too late... I thought mine was good until today when I held out the phone and the sun's light hit the phone. If you put light over the area it's more noticeable... oh well.

[ZUROBI3]

I know now what are you talking about also is too late, I noticed that on mine and was wondering from where, thought was a scratch or don't know, and I got the marks too, but only if you pay too much attention , so far they're not that noticeable but I guess they would be :frustrate :mad:

[salvador]

I know now what are you talking about also is too late, I noticed that on mine and was wondering from where, thought was a scratch or don't know, and I got the marks too, but only if you pay too much attention , so far they're not that noticeable but I guess they would be :frustrate :mad:
How long have you had your phones? I've had mine for about 3 weeks now and don't see any signs of scratches even in bright sunlight. I did notice that there is blue metalflake in the paint though, which is pretty cool. I thought that it was just straight black.

Anyway.. I checked my dad's phone today and don't see any scratches on his either. He's had his for a month now. He also has the M1 leather case and noticed that the case doesn't do anything to prevent these scratches from happening if they are going to happen.

I've never been a fan of the leather cases after the leather case on one of my phones discolored the plastic on a Samsung phone that I had. The phone got more damage from the leather case than when it was out of the case.

[linzimme]

I have been looking at bluetooth headsets for several weeks now...just got my M1 yesterday----yeah----- and am wondering what you all have paired with your M1?

[dimm0k]

I have been looking at bluetooth headsets for several weeks now...just got my M1 yesterday----yeah----- and am wondering what you all have paired with your M1?


Currently have the Motorola H700...

[salvador]

I have been looking at bluetooth headsets for several weeks now...just got my M1 yesterday----yeah----- and am wondering what you all have paired with your M1?
I have the Plantronics Voyager 510 (love it!) and I'm currently trying out the Motorola HT820 stereo headset. Both work beautifully with the M1, though I can't stand the fit of the HT820's on my head. Fantastic range though. I can set my phone down on my kitchen table and walk all around the main floor of my 2,500 sqaure ft. 2-story colonial with both sets.

[ZUROBI3]

I have been looking at bluetooth headsets for several weeks now...just got my M1 yesterday----yeah----- and am wondering what you all have paired with your M1?

I have the Motorola H700 and it's cool , use to have the plantronics 510 and I love it but for no reason stop working

[ZUROBI3]

How long have you had your phones? I've had mine for about 3 weeks now and don't see any signs of scratches even in bright sunlight. I did notice that there is blue metalflake in the paint though, which is pretty cool. I thought that it was just straight black.

Anyway.. I checked my dad's phone today and don't see any scratches on his either. He's had his for a month now. He also has the M1 leather case and noticed that the case doesn't do anything to prevent these scratches from happening if they are going to happen.

I've never been a fan of the leather cases after the leather case on one of my phones discolored the plastic on a Samsung phone that I had. The phone got more damage from the leather case than when it was out of the case.

I got my phone on Dec. 5 so is like 2 mos. already

[IronMike74]

Has anybody looked into buying an armband for your M1. i suppose I could google stuff like that and I actually have but I wanted to see if anybody bought one already and is happy with a particular one.

[w7excursion]

Has anybody looked into buying an armband for your M1. i suppose I could google stuff like that and I actually have but I wanted to see if anybody bought one already and is happy with a particular one.
Dumb question, is that like a leash for your phone? If so, I am not looking for that.

[IronMike74]

Wow, I'm sorry if my intelligence isn't up to par with yours. I am interested in an armbar simply because I am not really into buying an ipod or an mp3 player. Yet since I did buy an M1, why not take advantage of it and use it while I am working out.

[w7excursion]

Wow, I'm sorry if my intelligence isn't up to par with yours. I am interested in an armbar simply because I am not really into buying an ipod or an mp3 player. Yet since I did buy an M1, why not take advantage of it and use it while I am working out.
LOL sorry that came out wrong. Brain powers aside, I have never seen or used one that is why I asked. If it works for you, then great. Post pictures if you find one you like. :)

[salvador]

I got my phone on Dec. 5 so is like 2 mos. already
Are the scratches really bad looking? I can't tell in the digital photo.

I wonder if putting screen protector plastic over that part of the phone would help? Like I said, the OE leather case won't help because it doesn't cover the hinge part. it just floats over the top of that area.

[ZUROBI3]

Are the scratches really bad looking? I can't tell in the digital photo.

I wonder if putting screen protector plastic over that part of the phone would help? Like I said, the OE leather case won't help because it doesn't cover the hinge part. it just floats over the top of that area.

There not really big deal I just noticed and was thinking how I got that but no one would really notice unless I tell

[w7excursion]

Here is the clear case I ordered. It looks nice to me.
http://i5.tinypic.com/29ojpch.jpg
http://i15.tinypic.com/2hnnuah.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/49lk2ma.jpg

[w7excursion]

Some more pictures. I think I ordered this Thursday night and took the standard free shipping and it got here today.
http://i5.tinypic.com/2h5mfk3.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/29z9zjc.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/2me1r1y.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/4gflc7a.jpg

[tedfromwi]

How much harder is it to push the side buttons and the front control with that case on?

[w7excursion]

How much harder is it to push the side buttons and the front control with that case on?
Not any harder than it was before. :)

[SeaCow]

Yeah, does it affect button presses much? And can you put it on without the front cover so it basically is just a belt clip?

[pcsperson]

Some more pictures. I think I ordered this Thursday night and took the standard free shipping and it got here today.
[IMG]http://i5.tinypic.com/2h5mfk3.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i9.tinypic.com/29z9zjc.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i7.tinypic.com/2me1r1y.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i5.tinypic.com/4gflc7a.jpg[/MG]

That case looks really nice on your phone, is that the from from dealday.com?

[w7excursion]

That case looks really nice on your phone, is that the from from dealday.com?
Yeah its from daydeal.com

[w7excursion]

Yeah, does it affect button presses much? And can you put it on without the front cover so it basically is just a belt clip?
Yes you can. It is two separate pieces.

[dasanyokid]

Some more pictures. I think I ordered this Thursday night and took the standard free shipping and it got here today.
http://i5.tinypic.com/2h5mfk3.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/29z9zjc.jpg
http://i7.tinypic.com/2me1r1y.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/4gflc7a.jpg
thanks 4 the pics, i just ordered the black one 4 my M1 and i'm glad i did now that i've seen how good it looks on ur's, thanks again 4 the pics.

[ZUROBI3]

Looks really nice didn't think it was gonna look like that, I can't wait till get mine

[SeaCow]

Cool - does it add much bulk? I am still waiting for my M1... it's supposed to come tomorrow, so I have really no idea how it will look in person.

Also, does it scratch the sides real bad when sliding it on? The clip parts?

[w7excursion]

Cool - does it add much bulk? I am still waiting for my M1... it's supposed to come tomorrow, so I have really no idea how it will look in person.

Also, does it scratch the sides real bad when sliding it on? The clip parts?
No its not heavy and it actually snaps on.

[YPG]

Looks very nice. I'm going to have to go check that out tomorrow.

[dimm0k]

is that "wheel" on the back of the phone removeable?

[w7excursion]

is that "wheel" on the back of the phone removeable?
No. Ive never seen one that came off. Have there been some that could? I get why you are asking by the way. It would be a cool option.

[SeaCow]

Ahhh I just called *2 to get a UPS tracking number (I ordered M1 on Sunday) and she tells me they just "officially" sent in order today :( Looks like I won't be getting mine tomorrow... ::Tear::

Oh well. I think i'll be ordering that cover to clip it to belt. It looks like it sticks out really far though with that huge clip

[salvador]

Thanks so much for the photos w7excursion13! That looks pretty cool.

So, the star thingy belt clip attachment doesn't come off then? How does it feel without the belt clip on it? Any rough edges? I think that I could do some surgury with a dremel tool on that. It looks easier to remove than removing the one from the leather case.

I see that it clips on. How well does it fit and go on? Does it look like the plastic would do any damage to the phone snapping it on? That's the one last thing that I'm leery of. I had a leather case do more damage to a phone than protecting it.

Thanks again. I appreciate you taking and posting the photos. :)

[ZUROBI3]

No. Ive never seen one that came off. Have there been some that could? I get why you are asking by the way. It would be a cool option.

Thanks for the photos w7excursion13, when you put it on is easy to remove it , I got the ext. battery and is obvious that I can't use it with that one but I still have the standard battery the only part I need to remove is the back one, but I got a nice universal case so far, I hope is easy to remove it

[salvador]

I wish the clear case was the same as for the Fusic clear case from daydeals.

Look, no belt clip star thingy.

http://www.daydeal.com/files/images4/lx550protector_clear.jpg

I also like this carbon fiber cover. I wouldn't get it for the M1, but if I had a Fusic, that's what I'd probably get.

http://www.daydeal.com/files/images5/lx550protector_carbon.jpg

[dimm0k]

No. Ive never seen one that came off. Have there been some that could? I get why you are asking by the way. It would be a cool option.

Oh, I haven't seen ones where they could be removed... just that on the daydeal site it shows a picture of just that "wheel" not connected to the case itself.

[dfine1966]

If anyone is interested. I got the leather case that was made for the M1 at the Sprint store. It fits fine, covers up all the area's well and is not to thick. In my opinion it also looks good. It seems to protect it well, no scratches. I take it of once a week to clean the phone from all the dust. No problems.

[ZUROBI3]

This one for the fusic are nice withouth the start but I bet it wouldn't fit the M 1 the carbon fire looks nice

[salvador]

If anyone is interested. I got the leather case that was made for the M1 at the Sprint store. It fits fine, covers up all the area's well and is not to thick. In my opinion it also looks good. It seems to protect it well, no scratches. I take it of once a week to clean the phone from all the dust. No problems.
How long have you had it on the phone? It doesn't leave any kinds of marks on the phone?

The last phone that I had was a silver Samsung flip phone and the leather case left black marks embedded in the finish, especially on the battery from the battery heating up inside the leather case. That's why I'm a bit leery of the leather case.

I agree that the M1 leather case from the Sprint store is pretty nice and it doesn't add any heft. The only thing that I really don't like about it is the belt clip nub since I don't use it. My dad has the case, but he's only had it for about a week now and his phone has seen light use at best, so I can't really get a guage on what it will or won't do to the phone's finish.

[LouS]

Are the scratches really bad looking? I can't tell in the digital photo.

I wonder if putting screen protector plastic over that part of the phone would help? Like I said, the OE leather case won't help because it doesn't cover the hinge part. it just floats over the top of that area.

I tried putting screen protector material over the marked area and it looked like crap. The skin material I used covers up any marks and looks very good. As in the picture, you can hardly even tell it's there.

[loveshinesthru]

ok i just went to ebay and bought the clear case. daydeal has an ebay account so i bought it thru them and saved 3 bucks by not buying it on their site.

[salvador]

ok i just went to ebay and bought the clear case. daydeal has an ebay account so i bought it thru them and saved 3 bucks by not buying it on their site.
Daydeal just got the carbon fiber case for the M1.

http://www.daydeal.com/files/images5/m1_protector_carbon.jpg

http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=15338&cat=2491&page=1

Anything but the clear would look a bit goofy on the M1 though because the hinge area is not covered and you'd see the silver trim in that area. The colored cases would look much nicer on the Fusic because it covers more of the phone. I think that the clear is definitely the best for the M1 IMO.

Now.. I wish that they'd offer one without the damn belt clip attachment. That's the one thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on it. I have a similar clear case for my Sandisk Sansa mp3 player and it's so nice without anything on the back of it.

[salvador]

I tried putting screen protector material over the marked area and it looked like crap. The skin material I used covers up any marks and looks very good. As in the picture, you can hardly even tell it's there.
Where did you get skin material for the M1 or just a universal kit?

[loveshinesthru]

ebay is also selling the carbon one

[loveshinesthru]

anybody seen the blue tooth sunglasses on ebay?

[ZUROBI3]

is that "wheel" on the back of the phone removeable?

I just got mine today the clear one and I like it only thing I wish I could use it with the ext. battery, about the wheel on the back yes is removeable, my husband just remove it and it didn't break the plastic, just need a phillips screwdriver , you need to remove a screw that's behind the black cover and that's it :clap: :clap: :clap:

[MsRandall]

Thanks so much for the photos w7excursion13! That looks pretty cool.

So, the star thingy belt clip attachment doesn't come off then? How does it feel without the belt clip on it? Any rough edges? I think that I could do some surgury with a dremel tool on that. It looks easier to remove than removing the one from the leather case.

I see that it clips on. How well does it fit and go on? Does it look like the plastic would do any damage to the phone snapping it on? That's the one last thing that I'm leery of. I had a leather case do more damage to a phone than protecting it.

Thanks again. I appreciate you taking and posting the photos. :)


Here is the way to remove the star....peel the black protector from the inside of the case...you will then notice the hex screw to unscrew it...I hate belt clips so I always do surgery....

[ZUROBI3]

Here is the way to remove the star....peel the black protector from the inside of the case...you will then notice the hex screw to unscrew it...I hate belt clips so I always do surgery....

My husband just did that on mine few mins. ago and is great the only bad thing for me is not gonna work with the ext. battery :indiff:

[loveshinesthru]

yeah that kinda sucks.. dont know if should get the ext battery now, i just ordered my case yesterday.. lol

[loveshinesthru]

i know what i am gonna do tho, sprint will give me another battery, this one is already down one bar and i only talked 30 min on it.

[zagi-one]

My husband just did that on mine few mins. ago and is great the only bad thing for me is not gonna work with the ext. battery :indiff:

I ordered one of these yesterday, assuming that the star thingy has to be a seperate piece. And should be removable by knife, drill, scewdriver or dremel. It would be too difficult for them to mold all this together. Thanks to the recent posts, I now know this is going to be an easy task. Thanks all. :)

[salvador]

Thanks everyone. I think that I'm going to get it if I can remove the belt clip.

Question. Do you think that this case in any way would scratch the phone by clipping it on it?

[salvador]

ebay is also selling the carbon one
I'd like the carbon fiber one if there was a piece to cover the top portion of the phone by the hinge. The carbon fiber cover probably looks MUCH better off the phone than on the phone. I think that it would look stupid with the carbon on the bottom of the front and then have the silver and black at the top.

[loveshinesthru]

you might be able to find a carbon skin to cover that portion?

[salvador]

I just ordered the clear one from daydeals for $2.99 shipped with google checkout.

For those of you that haven't tried it, just sign up with a gmail email account. Select google checkout during checkout, sign into your newly created gmail account and add a credit card to the account. Continue checkout and they will give you a $10 bonus for trying google checkout. Quick and painless.

[loveshinesthru]

cool, to late now tho.. lol unless i decide to get another one. wish they'd come out with some girly colors tho!

[pcsperson]

Any pics of the black one on the phone?

[loveshinesthru]

how do i find out which bt headsets are compatible with my m1?

can you guys please tell me what you are using and what works best? i want something pink if i can. but not sure. looking at the ant ones, moto ones, and scala

[ZUROBI3]

MsRandall just post a good site to order and I saw the clear case for 4.80 but today would be the last day to order and ebay got it @ 5 something. This is the site MsRandall was talking about:

http://www.cellphoneshop.net/m1.html

[loveshinesthru]

anyone try the battery enhancer? im not sure what it is exactly or if its a scam like those signal enhancers.

[salvador]

how do i find out which bt headsets are compatible with my m1?

can you guys please tell me what you are using and what works best? i want something pink if i can. but not sure. looking at the ant ones, moto ones, and scala
I'm fairly sure that basically any BT headset would work well with the M1.

I currently have the Plantronics Voyager 510 and love it. It's got great range and great clarity IMO. I've also tried the Motorola HT820 BT Stereo headset with it and it works great as well.

[salvador]

MsRandall just post a good site to order and I saw the clear case for 4.80 but today would be the last day to order and ebay got it @ 5 something. This is the site MsRandall was talking about:

http://www.cellphoneshop.net/m1.html
That looks like the same case that daydeal sells. I wonder why it's on closeout? It's a new phone and has to be a new accessory for them. Do they get you on shipping because the price is so cheap?

[zagi-one]

That looks like the same case that daydeal sells. I wonder why it's on closeout? It's a new phone and has to be a new accessory for them. Do they get you on shipping because the price is so cheap?

I was wondering that myself. Checking the shipping fee in their checkout cart shows 4.99 to North East Ohio.

[ZUROBI3]

I believe the shipping is 5 and the case 5 so it would be like 10.00 or 10 something and daydeal is 12.99 free shipping , ebay also too, I got mine on daydeal cause it was an exchange for the leather case and I love the clearshield better than the leather case :clap:

[SeaCow]

Does it stick out far from the belt when you have it clipped? The clip part that detaches seems so HUGE that it would stick out far from the waist/pocket...

[salvador]

I was wondering that myself. Checking the shipping fee in their checkout cart shows 4.99 to North East Ohio.
There you go. Daydeal is $12.99 with free shipping. It's currently a better price, but once it goes off of "closeout", the price will probably be similar.

They should have said sale instead of closeout. Closeout is for a discontinued item that they are closing out. I find it hard to believe that they'd be closing out this item.

[ZiggyZ]

Just to let you guys know, that website www.cellphoneshop.net us ALWAYS running a sale on it's items. Everything is ALWAYS 80% off. So the prices will more than likely be the same after it's supposve off closeout or sale. I've purchased from this site several times before in the past over the last several years and have never had a problem with the items or quality for that matter. They sell a holster for the M1 but not sure if it would fit the M1 that has an extended battery. I've seen a few sellers on ebay that are selling a holster for the M1. I've contacted a few of them and asked them about whether or not it would work with the extended battery. All of them said NO. Hope this helps!

[ZiggyZ]

Just ordered the Holster, clearcase and car charger for my M1 from cellphoneshop. Everything came to a total of $17.89 with shipping already included in the price.

[pcsperson]

Just to let you guys know, that website www.cellphoneshop.net us ALWAYS running a sale on it's items. Everything is ALWAYS 80% off. So the prices will more than likely be the same after it's supposve off closeout or sale. I've purchased from this site several times before in the past over the last several years and have never had a problem with the items or quality for that matter. They sell a holster for the M1 but not sure if it would fit the M1 that has an extended battery. I've seen a few sellers on ebay that are selling a holster for the M1. I've contacted a few of them and asked them about whether or not it would work with the extended battery. All of them said NO. Hope this helps!

You are correct to day they are all the same price, even after the "sale" Great tips thank you!

[ZiggyZ]

You are correct to day they are all the same price, even after the "sale" Great tips thank you!

Cool beans. Again, I would recommend this site/company. They have always been pretty good to me, and the prices reasonable. The only one thing that was weird, is everything I've always ordered, less than a day later, I would get this email letting me know that my item is being shipped, BUT from their "overseas" warehouse, or something of that nature. Weird. The customer service though, is really good.

[loveshinesthru]

anyone know where to get a car charger with the pin and not the flat thingy?

[ZUROBI3]

anyone know where to get a car charger with the pin and not the flat thingy?

Try a flea market in your area

[Deval]

or your local sprint store, or RadioShack

[ZiggyZ]

anyone know where to get a car charger with the pin and not the flat thingy?

Why would you want the universal charger? The sanyo flat charger would be your best bet. the pin charger will probably eventually become loose and non-functional. sanyo has had a lot of problems in the past with these type of chargers.

[loveshinesthru]

it came with a pin type wall charger, i was just wanting the same thing for the car charger. does the flat one work in the usb slot? thats mostly what i was concerned about.

[salvador]

it came with a pin type wall charger, i was just wanting the same thing for the car charger. does the flat one work in the usb slot? thats mostly what i was concerned about.
I havne't seen the pin chargers for a while now. I don't think that they make them any more for some reason. The chargers that hook up to your com port do the same thing as the other chargers. As a matter of fact, if you plug your phone into the USB port via the com port, it also charges the phone.

[loveshinesthru]

ok thanks.

[SeaCow]

yeah the pin chargers create problems but they *do* make them because my M1 came with a pin charger for the wall. However if i get a car charger i will definetly be going for a flat one.

[utwarreng]

The iGo chargers come with your choice of tips, either the flat or the pin one. Most of my customers take the pin one, just because it will fit more phones. Myself, I would definitely take the flat one. It just has a much more secure feel when connected to the phone.

[Deval]

yes, iGO is awesome

[SeaCow]

OMG LOOK WHAT I JUST FOUND!!

AN M1 HOLSTER!!! :clap:

http://store.yahoo.com/cellphoneshop/holsterm1.html

FINALLY!

[loveshinesthru]

look i found one too! ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/SWIVEL-HOLSTER-BELT-CLIP-CASE-FOR-SPRINT-SANYO-M-1-M1_W0QQitemZ250084080715QQihZ015QQcategoryZ35182QQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250084080715)

[ZUROBI3]

Don't you think the shields are more protective than the holster, my friend already drop her phone to the floor and because of the shield the phone is ok

[loveshinesthru]

yeah im gonna use the shield, i only posted the link to ebay for other people. i wish they would come out with other colors tho. they have red, black, clear and carbon. i want my girly ones!! lol

[ZUROBI3]

YOU'RE right also I wish one that I could use my ext. battery

[loveshinesthru]

yeah that is the only reason i am hesitating to get my ext battery. cuz then i wont have a case or shield...

[SeaCow]

I don't want the holster for protection - I have the InvisibleShield for that. I just want it to hold it on my belt/front pocket/etc...

[Deval]

that holster looks really bad quality though...its like those $5 ones you find in NYC

[SeaCow]

What makes it look that way to you?

[Deval]

the plastic color

[utwarreng]

that holster looks really bad quality though...its like those $5 ones you find in NYC

I have to agree with you there. For some reason it just looks cheap. Also it would be nice if they would provide a few shots of the holster with the phone in it. Something that shows where it clips onto the phone at the top. We all know the M1's paint job doesn't seem to be that durable up there as it is. A holster clipping on can't help that too much.

[SeaCow]

I have to agree with you there. For some reason it just looks cheap. Also it would be nice if they would provide a few shots of the holster with the phone in it. Something that shows where it clips onto the phone at the top. We all know the M1's paint job doesn't seem to be that durable up there as it is. A holster clipping on can't help that too much.

Well you can tell easily that it just grabs the upper hinge, but since I just put an invisible shield on there I don't think it should be too much of an issue... Besides if the holster is only $4 + shipping, is it really a big deal if it only lasts 3 months? I've had to replace all my holsters at least once or twice a year...

[salvador]

Well you can tell easily that it just grabs the upper hinge, but since I just put an invisible shield on there I don't think it should be too much of an issue... Besides if the holster is only $4 + shipping, is it really a big deal if it only lasts 3 months? I've had to replace all my holsters at least once or twice a year...
Where do you get invisible shield for the M1? Link please?

[SeaCow]

www.shieldzone.com check out the mobile phones section...

I have one for my ipod nano and now my M1... take your time applying it though! :)

BTW I threw my nano down my concrete driveway with the invisibleShield on and it was not harmed! :p i know, i know, stupid. lol

[salvador]

www.shieldzone.com check out the mobile phones section...

I have one for my ipod nano and now my M1... take your time applying it though! :)

BTW I threw my nano down my concrete driveway with the invisibleShield on and it was not harmed! :p i know, i know, stupid. lol
I just did a google search on it. Thanks!

If you mess up the installation, can you reinstall it easily? Do you have any photos of your M1 with the invisibleshield installed? I saw some photos of it on a black ipod and it looked a bit sketchy. I guess how good it looks depends on the installation?

[SeaCow]

If you apply it correctly it looks good. I will take some pics of my M1 and my nano when I get home, there were a couple spots where it didn't look as good as it could, but like I said if you do it right it's fine. Also, there are a few small bubbles after installation that even out within a few days, so if those pictures were taken soon after installation they may not be a true representation of the quality of the product.

[james2K]

just bought the USB dongle and M1 holster from the Yahoo store


we'll see.....i think deval's right about the holster, but WTH, why not...

[SeaCow]

Are you talking about the white USB BT dongle? If I get one of those and plug it into a computer can I transfer my files without the USB cable?

[james2K]

Are you talking about the white USB BT dongle? If I get one of those and plug it into a computer can I transfer my files without the USB cable?

Yes and yes. I hope it works ok for the price... Usually I see those from $25-$50. Yet, like the holster, WTH not... :)

[SeaCow]

Hahaha.. yeah. I am at home now and I'm having trouble pairing the M1 with my computer... I have a Logitech dongle attached to the comp, and both the phone and computer have discovery and search on... the fusic always popped up when i tried to connect it... but the m1 keeps timing out on the request... any suggestions?

[james2K]

sorry bro, i'm a newbie at that stuff...for now.

[ZiggyZ]

I know some people are concerned about the quality of the holster, however, there are no other options out there yet. I can't beleive sprint doesn't have one yet..

And it looks as if the clear cover and holster that I purchased through cellphone shop will probably be up for sale on here when I get it. I just realized that I have an extended battery on my M1 and it doesn't appear as the holster or clear casing will fit with that. Oh well I guess.

[ZUROBI3]

just bought the USB dongle and M1 holster from the Yahoo store


we'll see.....i think deval's right about the holster, but WTH, why not...

After you try that dongle let me know about it please, I bought a dongle for 24.99 on daydeal, because one that I got @ home didn't work with the phone book and later on I discover it was the same it work but I miss one part , but anyway when I transfer the phone book , don't know didn't pick everything for each contact and is like is not working so I don't know what I'm gonna do about that. I you or someone else know how to transfer the contacts from the M 1 to the computer and let me know I'll appreciate. Don't know if I'm right but what I did after I made the bluetooth connections was went to the contacts and hit send all and some contacst that have more than 2 or 3 phone numbers didn't pick all and other stuff too, so I don't know if it's the dongle or me :frustrate :frustrate :frustrate

[rollrsk8ter]

How does everyone carry your earbuds and that cable with the mic? Does anyone know of a good case that has a belt clip and extra pocket to store some earbuds, maybe a extra battery?


Thanks Jim

[salvador]

www.shieldzone.com check out the mobile phones section...

I have one for my ipod nano and now my M1... take your time applying it though! :)

BTW I threw my nano down my concrete driveway with the invisibleShield on and it was not harmed! :p i know, i know, stupid. lol
Bestskinsever seems to have a similar product for a lot less money. The problem is that they don't have a pre-cut kit for the M1 as of yet. The only problem that I see with the InvisibleShield product is that I hear that by the time people get good at putting these things on, the plastic gets a bit bad looking. I don't want to ruin a $25 kit. I'm thinking about buying the Invisible Shield kit and then buying the universal kit from bestskinsever and then using the Invisible Shield kit as a template to create a kit out of the cheaper bestskinever kit. That way it would give me a something to practice with and I might end up with an extra kit out of it.

For those of you that bought the Invisible Shield kit, do you think that I could easily make another kit out using the kit as a template? I haven't seen what the Invisible Shield kit looks like. Does it come on a square sheet of paper with out the outline of the product or do the pieces come cut out so I can trace around them onto another kit before you take them off from their backing to install the product?

[SeaCow]

they come pre cut stuck to small glossy sheets... are you sure the bestskinsever is the same quality?

[salvador]

they come pre cut stuck to small glossy sheets... are you sure the bestskinsever is the same quality?
So they come pre cut stuck to square glossy sheets then or can you trace around them? So it's not something that I can trace around before removing it from the backing sheet?

Well.. The FAQ at Bestskinsever says that they are the same quality and from what I've heard, they are similar if not the same product. The people on the Sandisk Sansa (my mp3 player) forums seem to really like the bestskinsever product. I think this is all the same stuff (made by 3M) that they make invisible car bras out of. Not sure though.

I don't care about spending $25 on the skins, but I don't want to buy it twice if I screw up the first skin trying to install it.

[Carterism]

I just ordered the clear one from daydeals for $2.99 shipped with google checkout.

For those of you that haven't tried it, just sign up with a gmail email account. Select google checkout during checkout, sign into your newly created gmail account and add a credit card to the account. Continue checkout and they will give you a $10 bonus for trying google checkout. Quick and painless.

How does google checkout work? Just like paypal? How do u know which places take google checkout?

[salvador]

How does google checkout work? Just like paypal? How do u know which places take google checkout?
Here's some information for you.

https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=sierra&continue=https%3A%2F%2Fcheckout.google.com%2F%3Fup grade%3Dtrue&hl=en_US&nui=1&ltmpl=default

Google has a list of vendors that they deal with for GCO. I found out that daydeals used google checkout when I went to check out.

The only similarity to PayPal is that it's an intermediary between you and the vendor. It's designed to simplify your purchases and make it safer. You use your credit card and it gets charged to google and then google pays the vendor. The charge on your card says google.

It's easy to use. I've made several purchases with GCO and even had to return something via GCO.

[Carterism]

Here's some information for you.

https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?service=sierra&continue=https%3A%2F%2Fcheckout.google.com%2F%3Fup grade%3Dtrue&hl=en_US&nui=1&ltmpl=default

Google has a list of vendors that they deal with for GCO. I found out that daydeals used google checkout when I went to check out.

The only similarity to PayPal is that it's an intermediary between you and the vendor. It's designed to simplify your purchases and make it safer. You use your credit card and it gets charged to google and then google pays the vendor. The charge on your card says google.

It's easy to use. I've made several purchases with GCO and even had to return something via GCO.

Cool thanks! I actually just signed up for it while purchasing the clear case.

Why did yours only cost $2.99 shipped? My total was $4.06 including the CA tax of $1.06.

[salvador]

Cool thanks! I actually just signed up for it while purchasing the clear case.

Why did yours only cost $2.99 shipped? My total was $4.06 including the CA tax of $1.06.
That's it. You had to pay tax because daydeal is in CA. I'm in Chicago and didn't have to pay tax.

$4 is still a steal for this case.

BTW.. I just noticed that there is a case that daydeal sells for $11 and Best (Average) Buy has the same case for $24. This clear case would probably be $25 at Best Buy if they sold it. Just keep that in mind. Just because it's inexpensive at daydeal, doesn't mean that it's cheap.

[zidge1751]

Found a nice case made for the m1 relatively cheap on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/For-Sanyo-M1-M-1-Neoprene-Belt-Clip-Holster-Case-Black_W0QQitemZ220083904774QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3520 3QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220083904774 Fast delivery also had it in a few days. :clap:

[james2K]

does that case obstruct the camera when the phone is open?

[SeaCow]

I don't like those cases that cover all the looks of a phone...

[salvador]

I don't like those cases that cover all the looks of a phone...
Did you get a chance to take some photos of your phone with the invisibleshield on it? I can't wait to see the pics.

[loveshinesthru]

Found a nice case made for the m1 relatively cheap on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/For-Sanyo-M1-M-1-Neoprene-Belt-Clip-Holster-Case-Black_W0QQitemZ220083904774QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3520 3QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220083904774 Fast delivery also had it in a few days. :clap:
uggh i thought that one was ugly. sorry. prob just cuz im a girl.

[smithint]

I brought the Daydeal case and I just love it!! The best thing I brought in a long time. I wish I could get a case made from hard plastic like the one I got from Daydeal. I hope that in the future that I can get a case from them for the next Phone I get!!!!

[VIP_Y33]

hey guys i got a holster in today for my M1, for 5 dollars off ebay im kinda impressed, its made pretty sterdy, and the phone will not fall out of it. thought id post some pics, but for 5 dollars im sold on it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/Spoolings/cell%20phones/DSC00652.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/Spoolings/cell%20phones/DSC00649.jpg

[Yay4Juggs]

you got a link vip so i can get the wifey one?

[SeaCow]

That looks the same as the one I got off cellphonedeals for 4 bucks... I got mine in the mail yesterday. Really sturdy, holds the phone, openings for camera holes. It really is a good little holster. Yay4Juggs you can get it on cellphonedeals if you go into phones>sanyo>m1>holders it'll be in there as a holster. I also got the car charger from them, and it works great too.

and yeah I'll put up pics of the m1 with the invisibleShield on it later today when I get home from school probably.

[VIP_Y33]

you got a link vip so i can get the wifey one?

here u go

http://cgi.ebay.com/SWIVEL-HOLSTER-BELT-CLIP-CASE-FOR-SPRINT-SANYO-M-1-M1_W0QQitemZ250084831089QQihZ015QQcategoryZ35182QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[SeaCow]

http://www.cellphoneshop.net/holsterm1.html Sorry it was cellphoneshop not cellphonedeals... anyway this is cheaper than the ebay auction if you get the free shipping, mine came today and it's exactly the same. :)

[james2K]

http://www.cellphoneshop.net/holsterm1.html Sorry it was cellphoneshop not cellphonedeals... anyway this is cheaper than the ebay auction if you get the free shipping, mine came today and it's exactly the same. :)

sweet!! i should get mine today as well... :)

[dimm0k]

Wont the top part of the holster that keeps the phone intact scuff up the phone? Seems that the material used for the black/blue portion of the phone is quite "delicate"

[SeaCow]

It doesn't seem to be damaging the phone so far... and I've removed it and put it back on quite a few times.

[salvador]

It doesn't seem to be damaging the phone so far... and I've removed it and put it back on quite a few times.
Yeah, but you have an invisible shield skin on your phone, don't you?

For all of you that have cases, I'd love to see photos of the M1 inside the case. Even if it's a case that you slip the phone into and have to take out to use the phone. I'd like to see how the case fits on the phone or how the M1 fits inside the case. In your case SeaCow, I'd like to see how well the invisible shield skin looks on your phone.

[loveshinesthru]

i got my clear case/shield the other day, its kinda hard to snap on but it hasnt damaged my phone. i also took off the clip and what the clip connects to.

[SeaCow]

Okay here are the pics of the Sanyo M1 with the full body invisibleSHIELD. I improperly installed the external LCD part and a couple of other places, so I removed those. However battery, entire back of phone (minus camera), bottom of phone, top of M1 on sides, front near the speakerphone, and main LCD are all covered. The parts I removed the cover from were the sides of the top flip and the bottom half of top flip (around the external LCD)... you can tell in the picture for the most part. I will say though that before I removed them the phone was covered great, I dropped it on my driveway and there were ZERO SCRATCHES. I only removed those parts because I applied them wrong and there were bubbles. You will notice that I applied the other parts correctly, however, and there are no bubbles or imperfections. Also, if you notice any edges or dust in the pictures, it is due to the flash of the camera. In real life it is a seamless look. I am particularly impressed with the fit of the back cover, I can't even tell it's there. I feel very secure with this cover on, and I plan on reordering just the LCD shield so that I can re-apply the external LCD cover. It feels naked! :p

Hope this helps. :cool:

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[Carterism]

i got my clear case/shield the other day, its kinda hard to snap on but it hasnt damaged my phone. i also took off the clip and what the clip connects to.

I ordered mine 5 days ago from daydeal. Did you get yours from there? If so how long did it take to get to you? Also how did you take off that clip and that part? I'd like to take mine off too when I receive it.

[SeaCow]

I just realized it's kind of hard to see in the last photo, like I said the entire top (from below the "Sanyo" label and all the way up around the hinge) is covered. This prevents the scratches from the bad hinge design. You can tell I have the cover on there, but as I said the cover is not on the part below the Sanyo logo, and I'm reordering that section so I can apply it correctly.

[dimm0k]

Nice job and pics SeaCow! Is it possible to actually use the invisibleSHIELD as a template to create your own skin from a blank sheet?

[SeaCow]

I wouldn't know. I SUPPOSE you could, but you won't get as accurate as a measurement. Plus, the edges won't be as clean cut. And I don't know how you'd line up your sheet with the template very well seeing as it's pretty hard to distinguish the backing from the shield, it's so transparent and thin.

[dimm0k]

Hrmm... yeah, judging from the details of the skin on the top camera portion it does look to be a bit difficult to get it precise. When you say the skin covers the bottom of the phone, where exactly does that portion cover?

Also how big of a drop did you have when you dropped the phone in your driveway? Was it smooth concrete?

[SeaCow]

It was jagged, crappy old driveway. I dropped it from about 5 feet in the air, face first, right onto a rock onto the external LCD. :) Zero. Scratches. That was before I took off the external screen cover though.

If you take a look at where your flat USB cord goes into the bottom of the phone, just below that is covered. The part that is in-between the edge of the battery and the flat bottom (where the plug is) of the phone. Basically the only parts that AREN'T covered with the full-body shield are the side buttons, no joke.

[dimm0k]

Wow, sounds like your phone took a beating! Guess the M1 is more durable than it feels to survive a drop like that... the skin couldn't have arrived at a better time for you it seems.

[loveshinesthru]

I ordered mine 5 days ago from daydeal. Did you get yours from there? If so how long did it take to get to you? Also how did you take off that clip and that part? I'd like to take mine off too when I receive it.
i ordered mine from daydeal but on ebay as it was cheaper. daydeal has their own ebay account. i think it took a week to get mine. i scraped off the black spongy stuff, this doesnt ruin the case as there is a nut behind the black stuff. then you need a small 4 pointed screw driver (a philips?) i had to press really hard as mine wanted to strip. i actually had to take a hammer and hit the screw driver into the hole since mine started to strip. i had the wrong size screwdriver. the case is kinda hard to snap onto your phone tho.

[loveshinesthru]

wow you can hardly tell theres anything on your phone!

[loveshinesthru]

daydeal now has hot pink case/sheilds at least on their ebay account!

[loveshinesthru]

ooo ooo and they now have light pink too!! woot woot!

[loveshinesthru]

woot woot i just ordered a pink one with my 10 off google checkout. only 2.99 on daydeal!

[Carterism]

woot woot i just ordered a pink one with my 10 off google checkout. only 2.99 on daydeal!

Ok I hate this because I already ordered my clear one. Lame. Ooooh maybe I'll give my friend the clear one and she can buy the light pink one for me. I love pink! Check out my treo!

[salvador]

i ordered mine from daydeal but on ebay as it was cheaper. daydeal has their own ebay account. i think it took a week to get mine. i scraped off the black spongy stuff, this doesnt ruin the case as there is a nut behind the black stuff. then you need a small 4 pointed screw driver (a philips?) i had to press really hard as mine wanted to strip. i actually had to take a hammer and hit the screw driver into the hole since mine started to strip. i had the wrong size screwdriver. the case is kinda hard to snap onto your phone tho.
The best kind of screwdriver to use is those little electronic or jewelers screwdrivers if you have them handy. It worked perfectly. You just need to peel the black cover off enough to expose the screw head because once you unscrew it, everything comes off. I did it the hard way by carefully removing all the black sticky stuff first and then realized that it would've been much easier if I would've waited until I unscrewed it because everything that the black cover is on comes off when you unscrew the belt adapter.

These are the screwdrivers that I'm referring to. If you don't have a set, you should. It makes life so much easier because I'm always finding that I need to use one on something.

http://www.a-msystems.com/images/849600.jpg

[salvador]

Okay here are the pics of the Sanyo M1 with the full body invisibleSHIELD. I improperly installed the external LCD part and a couple of other places, so I removed those. However battery, entire back of phone (minus camera), bottom of phone, top of M1 on sides, front near the speakerphone, and main LCD are all covered. The parts I removed the cover from were the sides of the top flip and the bottom half of top flip (around the external LCD)... you can tell in the picture for the most part. I will say though that before I removed them the phone was covered great, I dropped it on my driveway and there were ZERO SCRATCHES. I only removed those parts because I applied them wrong and there were bubbles. You will notice that I applied the other parts correctly, however, and there are no bubbles or imperfections. Also, if you notice any edges or dust in the pictures, it is due to the flash of the camera. In real life it is a seamless look. I am particularly impressed with the fit of the back cover, I can't even tell it's there. I feel very secure with this cover on, and I plan on reordering just the LCD shield so that I can re-apply the external LCD cover. It feels naked! :p

Hope this helps. :cool:

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Thank you SeaCow for taking the time to take and post the photos. Your phone looks great! I think that's definitely the best way to go. The only problem that I have is that I'd love to avoid buying two kits for my phone if I install it wrong the first time. $25 is fine even though bestskinsever sells a similar product (they don't sell a kit for the M1 though) for about a fifth of the cost. The problem that I have is if you screw up and then have to buy the kit again, it's $50 for a cover and that's excessive IMO.

[SeaCow]

Oh I won't be buying the full shield again, I'm gonna get the external LCD cover only (They sell an internal/external lcd cover seperate for the m1)... If i had taken the time to apply it correctly the first time It would've been fine. When I did my iPod nano I did it correctly the first time. just take your time and it should be fine.

[salvador]

Oh I won't be buying the full shield again, I'm gonna get the external LCD cover only (They sell an internal/external lcd cover seperate for the m1)... If i had taken the time to apply it correctly the first time It would've been fine. When I did my iPod nano I did it correctly the first time. just take your time and it should be fine.
Cool. I think I'll get a little practice anyway. I just ordered the bestskinsever kit for my Sandisk Sansa. I should get good enough by doing that $6 kit first before attempting to apply the $25 kit on my M1.

[james2K]

finally got the clip and the dongle...clip is decent, same as posted above. It'll probably scratch my phone but I really dont mind since sooner or later it'll end up getting replaced anyway.

The dongle works well, I need a free copy of BlueSoleil though.........5MB wont last me too long.

[loveshinesthru]

yeah my brother didnt have the screw driver i was looking for unless he hid them on me. lol so i used one that was about the size of an eye glass one.

[loveshinesthru]

i got my pink shield from daydeal today! yippee! no holster clip on this one and it has a little more protection by the hinge than the clear one, it also has an opening for the charm hole. the plastic is not hard but it doesnt look or feel like it will crack. its kinda flexible. much easier to get on than the clear one.
pictures to come....

[loveshinesthru]

also the plastic doesnt seem as thick. which is nice.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/404359167_3957f8e640_m.jpg

[loveshinesthru]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/404359166_f92448f76e_o.jpg

[loveshinesthru]

this ones kinda blurry and it makes the shield look bent but its not. its the silver part of the phone.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/404359173_be592b321e_m.jpg

[loveshinesthru]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/404359171_7d8d78de97_m.jpg

[loveshinesthru]

i just noticed it gives a little more room for the pin battery cover to slide up so it doesnt hit the plastic. :D

i swear my m1 is a better camera than my camera is !!

[w7excursion]

No biggie but the clear shield covers more around the hinge. Im a guy so the pink isnt for me anyways. :)

[loveshinesthru]

the pink one has a big part that comes up toward the front flip. the clear one is just straight across?