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Re:Show HN: I Built an Interactive Cloth Solver for Apple Vi... by lastdong on Sunday June 02, 2024 @03:28AM (#40552136)
Apple consistently has the advantage of good UX: tight integration with their ecosystem, including message notifications and calls. Costing around $3,000, the product must feel solid with top quality components. I'm wondering about the external battery and how it affects mobility. I imagine there might be downsides to having to carry it around, but maybe it's not as bad?
Re:Show HN: I Built an Interactive Cloth Solver for Apple Vi... by jazzyjackson on Monday June 03, 2024 @01:16AM (#40559549)
i've definitely snagged the cable on a doorknob walking around the house, it's not great, i've been meaning to get one of those ipod armbands people used to wear at the gym to avoid the issue
Re:Show HN: I Built an Interactive Cloth Solver for Apple Vi... by brookst on Monday June 03, 2024 @10:52AM (#40563192)
The battery is annoying but not terrible. At least as a guy who wears pants with pockets, it’s not much different than having a cell phone in a pocket.

The cable is also somewhat irritating, mostly in that “a big just landed on me” moment when an arm brushes it.

It is definitely suboptimal and contributes to the AVP’s vibe of absolutely incredible and yet not quite ready for mass market.