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Re:Microsoft phone revenue fell to $5M last quarter, from $1... by roryisok on Sunday April 30, 2017 @03:13PM (#14233306)
I'm typing this on a 925, and I'll use it for as long as it works. I've come to see the ecosystem problem as a blessing in disguise. The promise of windows phone in the early adverts was that you would get in and out quickly, and not waste time that could be spent socialising, or with family. They delivered on that, though not the way they intended. The lack of apps means I don't waste time on my phone. The latest games aren't there. Major apps are unavailable. No pinterest. No ebay app. Crappy youtube experience. These are all good things. The temptation to install timesinks is far less, because even when they are available, they're generally quite poor quality compared to the IOS or android alternatives

I have more free time because I'm on windows phone, and that's worth a lot

Re:Microsoft phone revenue fell to $5M last quarter, from $1... by icebraining on Sunday April 30, 2017 @08:27PM (#14234715)
Why even get a smartphone if all you want is the basics? Might as well get a feature phone and enjoy the extra battery life.
Re:Microsoft phone revenue fell to $5M last quarter, from $1... by roryisok on Monday May 01, 2017 @01:33PM (#14239600)
I browse HN, take a lot of photos and make notes on OneNote. But to be honest I've often been tempted. The camera is probably the thing I'd most miss - I take a lot of photos of my kids and a feature phone camera won't cut the mustard
Re:Microsoft phone revenue fell to $5M last quarter, from $1... by icebraining on Monday May 01, 2017 @02:58PM (#14240425)
You can get a feature phone for $20; that leaves quite a bit for a decent point-and-shoot.
Re:Microsoft phone revenue fell to $5M last quarter, from $1... by roryisok on Tuesday May 02, 2017 @04:59AM (#14244990)
yes, but then you have to carry two things in your pocket, and you still can't browse HN or take notes on OneNote with either of them.