Re:As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its D...
by vuln on Monday September 11, 2023 @05:16PM
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There are multiple versions of the iPhone. What’s wrong with an iPhone SE? The latest version is 430$ retail, I’m sure you can find used for probably half the price.
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Re:As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its D...
by throw9away6 on Monday September 11, 2023 @05:19PM
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iPhone 12s can be had for like 250 11s are like 100$ with the right promo
Re:As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its D...
by Obscurity4340 on Monday September 11, 2023 @07:29PM
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Honestly, its like the best iPhone. Can't understand this obsession with phablets and phones you can use as a ski hill because their cameras are so freakishly large.
Re:As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its D...
by haswell on Monday September 11, 2023 @10:51PM
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To each their own. I certainly understand why the SE is a great phone for many people. For many people, the phone is their primary or only computer, and the size tradeoff makes more sense.
> because their cameras are so freakishly large
But those freakishly large cameras are what makes the tradeoff of a larger device worthwhile for me personally.
This phone’s size is nothing compared to my photography gear. The quality of photo/video I can get means I spend less time lugging the heavy stuff. It’s not a small phone by any means. But then again, I very rarely use it as a phone.
I like to think of it more like a Tricorder/universal computing device than a phone. But that’s just me.
Re:As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its D...
by Obscurity4340 on Monday September 11, 2023 @11:31PM
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Yeah, if its for photography obviously its a non-issue. I just take issue with the notion that the average user is a photographer for whom such a permanent physical reality is acceptable. Most people don't need their pictures to be "that good" that it justifies the several hundred extra g of weight and awkward physical format demanded to meet those demands.
Re:As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its D...
by afavour on Monday September 11, 2023 @11:44PM
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I take issue with the notion that the average user even feels that extra weight in their pocket or finds the physical format difficult.
OK I don’t really take issue with it but still. I have a small child, I want photos of said child to be good. I care more about that than a little extra weight in my pocket.
Re:As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its D...
by Obscurity4340 on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @12:31AM
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Its not the pocket thats the issue, its the holding and using with one's hand(s) ergonomically and without causing long-term issues. Should have been more direct about that.
Re:As Smartphone Industry Sputters, the iPhone Expands Its D...
by Obscurity4340 on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @01:16AM
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Also, TouchID for the win (not to unlock phone)