Customer Reviews

Wireless Technologies Ratcheting Swivel Belt Holster for Motorola V710, E815

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I have bought many items from Amazon and this is the first time I feel compelled to write a review. The only redeeming feature of this holster is that it is more convenient to use than carry the phone in your pocket. The phone will fall out with any bump against it. I have dropped the phone many times and find myself constantly checking to see that the phone is secure in its holster. I will be looking for a new one to replace this one..

Users have 2 choices; buy the original Moto version for about $12-15 each, or a clone for as low at $1-3. In prior phones I've used with similar side snap-on belt clips, the 'clones', whose manufacturer is unknown except it isn't brand-named with Moto and comes with no warranty, has lasted me 4-6mo before its clip breaks off, less commonly it lasts longer. The Moto one is guaranteed for a year, and it literally lasts 12-18mo before it too breaks. Doing the math, the Moto version will run the user 0.67-1.00 a month. The clones $0.16-0.75 a month.

The clone's value depends on how much you buy it for. This $6 version, which if not guaranteed, will not be a good value if it breaks within 6 months. Don't forget shipping and handling.

I buy these clips from OEM for $1 a piece in lots of 30.

Why a clip versus a belt case? Dust free and small profile other than pocketing the phone. My friends who use a phone case phone in it end up getting dust inside the LCD screen. The case itself get very ratty looking as it ages, and the threads wear off before the clip breaks. In the snap clip, the phone 'breathes' and stays clean. However, if you are in a rough job site, where the phones can snapped out of your holster and dropped, it may pay to get something more secure and bulky. Further, the phone can also be bumped and scratched if it's very exposed.

The holster is best if you wear a jacket or coat continuously. This protects the phone yet makes it easy to access on your hip. The belt clip mount is ideal for those who prefer the phone vibrate rather than ring. The phone snaps into the holster, and pushing the top snap releases the phone quickly. The rotating version allows the user to angle the phone from 0-180 in 20 degrees clicks, so it can be mounted on either the left or right hip angled the same way. This rotation feature is the clips weakness, this is the site that breaks.

There is a non-rotating clip that should last longer, since the clip is built into the case as one piece. Only if the plastic fatigues from overuse will it eventually break. Alas, with the phone sitting upright, the antennae occassionally pokes you in the side.

If this clip were made of aluminum rather than plastic it would be worth $15-20 and last longer. Alas, both the original Moto and OEMs are not durable, and its just a question of bad to worst when it comes to durability.

The free holster that comes with the V710 does not swivel - I found this astonishing, as the free holster I received with my Nextel Motorola phone swiveled 'out of the box'!

After numerous stabs in the kidney's from my V710's antenna whenever I sat down, I KNEW I had to find a swivel holster somewhere - and it has literally saved me from continuing pain and suffering!

Got a V710? Keep getting stabbed in the sides? Get this holster!

The unti seemed Ok, although I thought the swivel function was far too stiff. Then the top tab broke off after 3 weeks of use, while I was snapping the phone in. Save your money!

08/06
I bought a second one and it was gone in 2 months. not ever again.
I did not know how to change the number of stars but this time I give it 2 starsa because it swivels. Quality very poor.

12/05
i liked this holster. however, it fell and broke. I am getting a new one because I do need it. It is not the sturdiest material but more practical than the original, which did not swivel.

This holster is poorly designed. The cell phone will not remain securely seated in the holster if bumped or nudged from the bottom. My phone has popped out of its holster several times and hit the ground. Not good!

Overall I am happy with this holster as it does seem to firmly hold the E815 in place. I do find it to be a bit more awkward than the holster that Motorola provided with my previous 730C. The main difference is that this is a solid one piece holster where as I prefer the two piece type where the belt clip separates from the part that attaches around the back of the phone. As with most holsters this one is designed to allow for the extended life battery and thus sticks out farther than is necessary with the standard battery and cover that I have.

I spend 75% of my work day doing pick ups and deliveries, the other 25% is spent walking through the many doors and parts isles at my shop. I've had this holster fall from my pocket once while getting out of my truck, nothing broke, picked it up and placed it back on my pocket. I get in and out of my truck an average of 25 times a day, and I walk through countless doorways. I have "bumped" my phone on pretty much everything and have only had it fall once. I recommended this holster 100%. And I never use the swivel other than for entertainment.

Just got this, and it seems to fit pretty securely - we'll see. The thing that gets me is the "List" price on this (and a lot of other stuff that you see on Amazon). This is about 20 cents worth of plastic. Looks like something that your neighborhood dollar store would have on the shelf. That said, if it works, I'm OK with paying a little over $6 for it. Had to have something for my new E815.

I've had this holster for a month now. It's very convenient -easy to use (once I figured out how the razr fit into it) - no problems so far.