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Anybody have one of these gizmos? Seems a bit interesting to me although it also lacks a number of non-social smartphone features I like/use:

  • mapping/directions (apparently this is an optional feature, no idea about quality)
  • audiobooks (although maybe podcasts app can be used?)
  • signal/whatsapp
  • email (viewing email as addictive in 2024 is a bit quaint; remember "crackberries"?)
  • SwitchyWitchyandBitchy [she/her]
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    10 months ago

    Typing on a tiny e-ink touch screen sounds like a quick way to get me to throw this thing out a window. This just seems like self-punishment the phone. I'd much rather have a focused OS that isnt app-centric on a smartphone, but no navigation/maps or web browser is a deal breaker for me.

    • raven [he/him]
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      10 months ago

      I don't know why every single company is so allergic to buttons anymore. They say it's for waterproofing or for cost, but the fact that I can get a feature phone for $15 which is waterproof and has a shitton of buttons disproves that.