What makes a smartphone useful to you?
Always had a cheap desktop computer and never thought a phone was worth it. Is there a reason people like me should reconsider?
Always had a cheap desktop computer and never thought a phone was worth it. Is there a reason people like me should reconsider?
ji88aja88a, Convenient distraction
Granixo, (edited ) 3.5mm jack, MicroSD slot.
Ejh3k, I’m not a gamer, nor does my work rely on word or excel or PowerPoint. My phone had social media, music, podcasts, and what other apps I need.
I have a cheap laptop that gets used mostly for 3d printing stuff, and a smart TV with the various streaming services.
I have a pixel 7, and before that a pixel 4a. I never feel as though I’m missing out.
bloopernova, The more sensors the better. I want a motherfucking tricorder.
mlekar, For me the most important thing about my smartphone is battery life. It needs to have USB-C for convenient charging and accessories - I have tiny USB-C DAC with headphone jack that drives my wired headphones. Also I use it with my external SSDs while traveling to move data between devices.
bernieecclestoned, I can do spreadsheets lying down
sbv, No. Do what works for you.
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AlmightySnoo, Google Lens is definitely a real lifesaver when you want to instantly translate the menus.
Teknikal, I mean it does everything really, mp3 player, GPS, Internet, compass (maps), communication even games. That said I am a little disappointed because they have been removing things like headphone Jack’s, Sd cards and I really thought at this point we would all have flir cams etc on every phone.
ryan, It's nice to be able to stay connected while out and about. Having features like maps helps when lost somewhere. You can keep store cards and such in your phone to scan instead of having to physically carry everything. I went to a conference for work a week ago that required use of an app in order to register for labs.
downpunxx, voice/text/email messaging primary, locally sd card saved movies and tv shows for downtime at job sites, i do zero streaming, have a $15 all in 1 GB monthly data plan, and am holding onto my S10 with both hands gonna ride it til the wheels come off
Flyer6004, This is the dream
registrert, It generally does everything your desktop computer does, but you can do it while you’re on the shitter.
I’m not even kidding.
Tedesche, This. It’s basically a pocket PC. It’s useful for all the reasons a computer is, but it’s more portable than a laptop.
teichflamme, Navigating the web sucks in comparison though
Nemo, It’s a portable game system that also acts as a web browser, ebook reader, MP3 player, digital camera, and instant messenging platform.
On the downside, they also receive voice calls.
SethranKada, Portable web browser to read books on. That’s all I use mine for, except for the occasional text message / phone call. I got by fine for a long while with just my laptop, but reading on my phone is just a lot more convenient in a lot of cases. Like when you’re walking, or running, or standing, or laying down. It’s a pain in the ass to read from a laptop while walking, I’ve almost dropped the poor thing too many times to count.
macattack, If nothing else, it’s a portable connection to your desktop. I have telegram on my mobile devices, and I dictate my thoughts into the app and then curate them on my desktop
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