Re:An iPhone lover’s confession: I switched to the Nexus 4
by robmcm on Friday January 04, 2013 @10:42AM
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I don't think anyone is saying the iPhone 5 is easier to use in one hand than the iPhone 4.
The argument that a smaller screen, allows for a smaller surface area, that is easier to navigate is obvious.
3.5 is easier to use than 4 which is easier than 5.
People may say a 4 inch screen is better in general (because the forgive ergonomics for real estate), but not in ergonomics alone.
Re:An iPhone lover’s confession: I switched to the Nexus 4
by orangecat on Friday January 04, 2013 @11:27PM
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The argument that a smaller screen, allows for a smaller surface area, that is easier to navigate is obvious.
That's not obvious at all. Larger screens can allow for larger touch targets, and by showing more content they can reduce the need for "navigation" in the first place.
Re:An iPhone lover’s confession: I switched to the Nexus 4
by robmcm on Monday January 07, 2013 @08:34AM
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OK so to state the obvious we are talking about using a device in the hand that is holding it.
Yes, I can. It's complete bullshit. All the arguments for why the iPhone 4 form factor was the best are now being used to claim that the iPhone 5 is the best by a lot of the same people. That just goes to show that you can manipulate that argument to work with whatever screen size you want.