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Technology Bytes
by Francine Brokaw
e grips
Have you ever reached for your cell phone or other electronic device and have it slide right out of your hand? With all the personal electronic devices we have these days, you’re bound to drop one some time. Face it. They are not the easiest things to hold on to. But, with egrips, they become very user-friendly. That’s right. The little devices that are supposed to make your life easier but sometimes are just a pain in the neck, can actually be easier to hold.
Okay. So you’re saying that your cell phone is not hard to hold onto. Well, summer’s coming and think about the hot days when you’ll be sweating and things will be sliding out of your hand. That won’t be a problem with an egrip. And if you have any lotion on your hand, you won’t drop your phone or Ipod when you pick it up if it has an egrip.
What exactly are egrips? They are little specially made rubbery films that attach to your devices by means of a special adhesive. If you don’t like them, don’t worry. They remove just as easily as they attach. They are designed for specific devices and are formed to fit them perfectly. Although they do not completely cover the devices, they stick on to the main surface giving enough traction to make them easy to grab and hold. Egrips are thin too. The last thing we need is another bulky device flopping around in our purses or pockets. Many cell phone holders are just that – bulky! But the egrips are thin layers that hardly add anything to your phone or PDA, except an easy way to hold them.
The egrips are “grippy” so you can place your phone on the dashboard of your car and it will stay put. Think of that. If you have a phone with “speaker phone” capabilities, all you need to do is push the speaker button, set the phone on your dashboard and talk. Instant hands-free phone!
The egrips appliqués come in a variety of colors and fit most electronic devices. There are egrips for cell phones, PDAs, Ipods, and others devices. The egrips.com website lists all the current styles. The material does not absorb dirt or oils and can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Because they hardly add any thickness to your devices, they don’t interfere with most docking devices or chargers. And with the variety of colors, everyone can personalize their own device making them easy to find and fun to use.
Even if you have never dropped your electronic device or have never found it too slippery to hold, egrips are still a useful addition. They will provide a thin layer of protection from damage and scratches. There are also egrips for remote controls, dvd players, cameras, laptop computers and many more electronic devices.
So, find the model number of your cell phone, your PDA or your music player, choose a color and stick on an egrip. They’ll be better protected and easier to hold. And the egrips feel good too.
© 2005 Francine Brokaw
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