Top or Bottom?

Posted by Dave_TRS on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @11:06AM
from the self-post dept.

Do you prefer the headphone jack to be on the top or bottom of your phone? I just bought a Pixel 5A and it's on top. I'm mildly curious if people have strong preferences and rationale either way.

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Re:Top or Bottom? by simonblack on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @06:43PM (#29398906)

It depends on the way you are using/placing/storing/holding the phone. If you're putting the phone in a pocket, it's best to have the port on the top. If you're holding the phone in your hand, it's best to have the port on the bottom.

The Highlander Law doesn't apply here.

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Re:Top or Bottom? by retrac on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @11:28AM (#29393879)

I just prefer that the headphone jack be on the same side as the charging port. That way it can be stood up in that orientation regardless of if stuff is plugged into both.

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Re:Top or Bottom? by mbg721 on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @11:31AM (#29393914)

This works because headphone plugs are narrow and don't interfere with other peripherals. They're also round, so you can't put it in wrong.

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Re:Top or Bottom? by beardyw on Tuesday November 30, 2021 @02:23PM (#29396297)

Never thought about it, but mine is at the top and now I realise I would prefer it to be at the bottom. Something new to be dissatisfied about - thank you :(

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