Eli Bishop 2010-08-24T14:35:13-04:00
You can just sew conductive thread into your gloves. You can get the thread easily because it is just wire from old headphones. You can see my how to video here. These pin things look horribly bulky and annoying. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTnuyJ-g7sE

G A 2010-08-17T05:35:50-04:00
anyone check these outs? $15.50 available now, conductive material woven into the gloves... http://www.dotsgloves.com/

Ciara Kosior 2010-08-02T18:27:19-04:00
I agree with Mr. Clevenger, Tolman and Stowers: a) promo images make it seem like you have to buy a hideous pair of gloves to get the desired effect b) even if they are detachable, you have an uncomfortable pin that your finger has to wobble over to manipulate your smart phone, making your "Digits" rather clumsy and useless. Also, do they scratch the screen? c) demographic: many people who own smart phones possibly own nice gloves they don't want to pin or otherwise destroy. I think the best solution is conductive thread sewn into designer/high price point gloves. Otherwise, I feel fingerless gloves would still be preferable to these objects.

James Clevenger 2010-07-31T00:43:47-04:00
Just saw in Make Magazine a simple solution of using conductive thread to sew within gloves to give this functionality. Using thread would probably be a better and cheaper idea.

Chris Tolman 2010-07-23T12:38:55-04:00
Suggestion on marketing. The main image has made me think these weren't add on buttons but rather gloves that I had to purchase and feel silly wearing. I don't think I would mind attaching these things to my own gloves that are black leather... Just thinking the pre-sales could use some help and I certainly had the wrong idea about this product until I looked at its history...

Jeremy Baylis 2010-06-04T10:54:53-04:00
Can you possibly show a video of someone using the buttons to text. You show a picture but that does not relate the usability for texting which is going to be the biggest if only market for this product.

Brad Beesley 2010-04-30T19:32:32-04:00
Looks like a simple fabric covered button (you can buy kits at a good sewing / upholstery store), I worry that it might be too loose on the fingers which would get caught on objects.

Hernan Londono 2010-04-30T13:44:04-04:00
Would it be a posiblity to add this to a pair of gloves and sell them together as a package?

Jeremy Baylis 2010-04-28T08:28:55-04:00
Brian Shy, you say there is no metal in conductive thread/fabric. Please point me to a referance for this. I have searched tirelessly and everything I have found on conductive thread mentions wire/metal. What other material conducts electromagnetic pulses?

Cody 2010-04-27T18:21:13-04:00 | 1 Replies
Unfortunately I probably will not buy this due to the design.. I wear leather gloves and the thought of piercing them is not something that I would do.

Schooler90 2010-04-27T13:12:45-04:00
My Opinion: Seems like a great stocking stuffer gift at the least. I would definitely use these as I like to listen to my iPod while hiking. I prefer using different gloves for different times of the year, and would love to be able to just switch the buttons whenever I wanted. Design Ideas: I think the optimum fabric to use with these would be nylon or vinyl, with the small metal pieces underneath.

Alan Stuart 2010-04-27T09:02:21-04:00
Very cool idea. I can see this being very big if you end up selling to glove companies as well, at wholesale for this "system." What would be nice is if this conductor could "snap" on/off, with a place to store it, like near the wrist. Btw, is it malleable or rigid? I think that's key when thinking about doing tasks in these gloves. Good luck, -A

Jared Fiorovich 2010-04-27T03:28:17-04:00
dose it work

Hedaru 2010-04-24T01:12:58-04:00
Useful...

Jemma Rivera 2010-04-24T00:43:01-04:00
Hi Brian, Great invention but could definitely see it attached to an elastic ring size band, sort of like the finger stylus attachemnt for the Nintendo DS. I've used it and could totally see this working the same way. Easy to move from glove to glove for the winter/colder months and can also be used in any other time of year if a person wants to minmize finger prints. =) Good job!

Val Bergin 2010-04-24T00:27:45-04:00
In testing this, did your screen show any wear? I would be a little hesitant if I thought the product would in any way scratch the surface.

Ning Wulan Sari 2010-04-23T23:11:00-04:00
good idea. it's cool.

G Tomalinas 2010-04-09T17:24:23-04:00
good idea. the new ipad needs this.

levi jones 2010-04-09T10:06:26-04:00
these will work great with the ipad. Since the next generation will all be carrying one around.

Adrienne Burt 2010-04-08T09:24:58-04:00
Perfect for commuters in cold climates. Yes- your fingers might get a bit chilly right on that spot, but it is better than having to take your glove on and off just to answer a call. I think if it was under $5 I would buy it.