Whom You Know is Hooked on The Texthook: A Fabulous Accessory for Iphones and Blackberries
Get Hooked! The texthook is an exciting, new, must have accessory of 2010. The texthook is a portable smart phone holder that attaches easily to virtually everything with a bar, including strollers. For every person that is tired of missing calls and fumbling around in their bag searching for their phone, the texthook is the answer. There are holders for your water bottle, holders for your shopping bags, and now a holder for your smart phone. It is perfect for use with Bluetooth. It also gives a new meaning to communicating hands free. This patent pending accessory secures your smart phone to your handlebar while still providing easy access to the touch screen or keyboard.
The texthook fits the handlebars of the most popular stroller companies, including Bugaboo, Phil & Teds, Baby Jogger, Maclaren, BOB, and others. The mount rotates so it can be secured to either a single or double handlebar. The texthook was designed to secure most popular smart phones by Research in Motion (Blackberry), Apple Inc, and more. Whom You Know put this to the test, and here is what the Gotham Gadgets panel thought:
I am a mom of 2 and my children are 15 months apart... So I had a range of strollers, 1 for each and a combo side by side. This is a great device for parents on the go that need to stay connected. The the texthook is a state-of-the-art strap-on phone holder that quickly fastens to handlebar of your stroller, your exercise equipment , shopping cart and they say bicycle too. The shopping cart idea is great for multi-tasking. I stuck it in my purse and decided to take it out for a try. I finished food shopping while ordering for my business and speaking to my facility manager. I got to check off my to do list effortlessly with the TEXTHOOK! The cradle can rotate 180` degrees and with a touch of a finger, I can text, email or talk while shopping! I can see a multitasker at the gym while texting using this smartphone holder. However the best use for this TEXTHOOK is most likely for the quintessential new york mom! This is the best gift for a multitasker and a NYC parent!
Text Hook is a really interesting gadget that helps those of us that are seeking a hands free life. The Text Hook is a smartphone holder designed to fit on strollers, grocery carts, exercise machines, bikes, etc...It's great for those of us who have IPhones and Blackberrys. I did my very own test drive at the grocery store with my IPhone, this is one of my favorite places to be on the phone and catch up with family and friends. Attaching Text Hook to a grocery cart is simple, then I strapped in my phone and I was ready to go! It securely held my phone as I shopped around the store. I had a chance to catch up with everyone on the phone. I didn't have to worry about the phone slipping out of my pocket or being stuck in my purse. Better yet I didn't have to watch it crash onto the ground while I hope and pray it did not break! This device is great for those who are on the go and still need to use both of their hands. Text Hook comes assembled and is great for those who aren't technologically savvy to use it!
The Text Hook is such an easy, convenient gadget to use! The Text Hook comes assembled in the box, all you have to do after placing your phone in, is attach the Velcro strap. I figured I could try this out at the gym. The Velcro strap allowed my phone to be quickly and easily attached to the handle bar on the treadmill I was using. I was easily able to text and email while on the treadmill and on the bicycle. It is much easier than holding the phone yourself. The Text Hook is designed to rotate 180 degrees, so viewing your phone at different angles is very easy. The text hook will not interfere with your Bluetooth; this hook is designed to just make life much easier. Although I don’t have any children, I know this would be just the perfect gift for anyone who moves around with a stroller as you can simply attach the Velcro to the stroller handle and your hands are all free and clear to deal with the kids! Removing my cell phone from the Text Hook was effortless, you just slide it right out.
I recently received my "Texthook" smartphone holder for my Blackberry Storm. What an interesting and clever idea, especially in the niche of mothers who are strolling their young children around. Instead of using their hands to answer an email/text/phone call etc., mothers around can now relax knowing that their free hands will be put to better use such as reaching for the diapers, baby bottle or toy. The texthook works with both i-phones and blackberries. They are specifically designed to fit onto the handle of a grocery cart, excercise machine, or even a bicycle for those who lead an active lifestyle! I found this device to be extremely useful when I was on the treadmill and bicycle at the gym. My cardio work outs often last up to an hour and if this is done during the business workday, I need to be accessible to any incoming calls, emails, or texts. I can now "rest-assured," no pun intended, knowing that I've finally found a way to have a stress-free workout.
My life unfortunately seems to run though my blackberry. I use my blackberry for everything – emails, text, phone calls, daily planner, gps, reading Whom You Know of course, and I even use it to search the internet for whatever is on my mind. Until recently I would carry my blackberry on my belt making it very inconvenient to access when I was taking my daughter on our daily walk though the neighborhood. I get a good workout and my daughter gets some fresh air and sights, but the walks could be even better if I could get some work done as well. When I received my Texthook I immediately strapped it on the 3 wheeler (cooler word for stroller). It made an immediate difference in my productivity. I was able update my daily planner and check emails and never breaking stride. I also started using it while food shopping. I bring up my grocery list on the notepad and was able to check off items as I shopped. I even text my wife to make sure we didn’t need anything else. It makes shopping easier for me. Until I stop using my blackberry for everything, the Texthook will come in very handy.
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To view a list of additional compatible phones, please view www.thetexthook.com and click on the compatible phone link. The packaging is as sleek as the product and is a definite must have for all chic new parents and their on-the-go lifestyle. The texthook has an MSRP of $25, which is a great affordable price point. For more information, email lisa@thetexthook.com
texthook and A DASHBOARD FOR YOUR MOBILE LIFE are trademarks of GoldPerl, LLC. Patent Pending. Neither texthook nor GoldPerl, LLC are affiliated with or endorsed, sponsored or otherwise authorized by Apple Inc., LG Electronics Inc., Palm Inc., Research in Motion Limited, Samsung Electronics Co or Bluetooth. Using your phone to text/talk/e-mail while in motion can result in injury. Made in the USA.
