Re: [NTLK] Carrying a 2100: holster

On Feb 18, 2008, at 12:27 PM, newtontalk@newtontalk.net wrote:

>> Remember Star Trek? Spock and his tricorder? Well, that's the deal
>>
>> A black leather case, cover flips up over the top and slips behind.
>>
>> Wear it just like a tricorder. Best of all, the strap's adjustable,
>> so it can hang snugly on your side under your arm, keeping it out
>> of the way
>
> I have to admit I like this idea quite a bit, although the shoulder
> strap
> across my chest doesn't appeal to me when I'm wearing a jacket.
> The exact
> time when I need it to be least conspicuous, the strap is showing.
> That's
> what made me think of a shoulder-holster.

That wouldn't be a problem. You can just as easily sling the strap
over one shoulder, and adjust it to the shortest possible length so
it doesn't bounce around. I do that if I'm wearing a suit & tie, and
don't want to look a little odd.

> And if the case is a snug fit kind of deal, using the belt loop
> facility and
> then taking the Newton in and out of the case sounds less than ideal.

Yeah - that's why I use the back strap only for greater security if
I'm holding it loose.

> But Spock's tricorder was very cool, wasn't it?

Yeah. A bit implausible sometimes, like having to read the screen
upside down while holding it, but pretty cool.

--
Never judge a book by its movie.
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