[Danabw]

Just wondering...is the magnet in the Pearl holsters that put it into standby special in some way, or will pretty much any small magnet put it into standby if it is placed on or near the right spot on the phone?

[ezrunner]

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pretty much any magnet will do! just make sure it isnt to powerful or you could cause problems for your phone

[PhillyGuy]

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You can use a small magnet. I put one into my NiteIze case and it works fine. The trick is ensuring it covers The sensor.

[Danabw]

Thanks...that's what I was hoping. Maybe I'll have a small magnet surgically implanted in my thigh so the Pearl will go into standby when I put it in my pocket... ;)

[jsconyers]

Originally Posted by Danabw

Thanks...that's what I was hoping. Maybe I'll have a small magnet surgically implanted in my thigh so the Pearl will go into standby when I put it in my pocket... ;)

That's a brilliant idea!!! I would just plan to get to the airport extra early for your flights

[Dawg]

not all magnets work i can attest first hand the magnets they sell at hobby shops wont work I was trying to add a magnet to an old holster and it never would shut it off even laid directly on the device

[canonbomb1987]

Originally Posted by Dawg

not all magnets work i can attest first hand the magnets they sell at hobby shops wont work I was trying to add a magnet to an old holster and it never would shut it off even laid directly on the device

maybe it wasnt stong enough?

[Dawg]

Originally Posted by canonbomb1987

maybe it wasnt stong enough?

I know thats what I am saying not any magnet will work as stated above

[PhillyGuy]

The ones sold at most home centers (Lowes, Home Depot) will work. Look at the circular ones about the size of a quarter. They work fine.

[Shaun]

I carry one of these in my pocket, and for some reason anytime I hold my phone it shuts off, what am I doing wrong? Also, anytime I put the phone down and leave the room the phone turns back on... very curious.



Note: Thank you, that was the joke.

[DonB368]

OK..I got the round one! Now, if I could just find a holster....

[Danabw]

What is this...open mic night? ;)

Thanks, Phillyguy, for the reference to the source/size for magnets that work, appreciate it. (Also appreciate your Philly Cheese Steak...great idea!)

[PhillyGuy]

Originally Posted by Danabw

What is this...open mic night? ;)

Thanks, Phillyguy, for the reference to the source/size for magnets that work, appreciate it. (Also appreciate your Philly Cheese Steak...great idea!)

No problem.

I wish I could take credit for the Cheese Steak, but I can't. If you're in town, go to Tony Luke's for an Italian Special.

PS - if you go to a place and has a "Philly Cheese Steak" on the menu, don't order it. If it has to state "Philly" it ain't the real thing.

[Helmdawg]

Originally Posted by PhillyGuy

No problem.

I wish I could take credit for the Cheese Steak, but I can't. If you're in town, go to Tony Luke's for an Italian Special.

PS - if you go to a place and has a "Philly Cheese Steak" on the menu, don't order it. If it has to state "Philly" it ain't the real thing.

Much ageed )) We Philly guys just love our artery filling cheese steaks

[PhillyGuy]

Originally Posted by Helmdawg

Much ageed )) We Philly guys just love our artery filling cheese steaks

Yes, a dream of mine is to eat one while walking through the heart at the Franklin Institute, just for the irony.