Another advantage of big screen phones is a bigger battery, as long as you're not on it all day it'll last longer :)Quote:
Originally Posted by airshifter
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Another advantage of big screen phones is a bigger battery, as long as you're not on it all day it'll last longer :)Quote:
Originally Posted by airshifter
Well something like this is always going to be a subjective opinion in all honesty. I have no problem with others choosing to have phones that big, but for me they are totally impractical. I don't think it was any secret before I upgraded that I didn't want a phone too much bigger than the previous iPhone and indeed it played a significant part in my final choice. I still carry my mobile around in my trouser pocket so I judge on this basis. I suppose different people do different things on their phones and personally I don't do anything that demands something quite so massive. I make calls, text, instant message, facebook, twitter, glance at the odd youtube video, listen to music, email etc so you can see a 5 inch screen is a little overkill for my needs. If it gets to the point where they are all forced to go bigger because the market demands bigger, then my preferences in future will boil down to finding the best smaller phones rather than the best phone I can possibly have :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
I have a very thin phone, so in my case it's easier to get a bigger battery without much size difference. As for going bigger, a bigger screen is always nice but I don't want something too bulky either. I guess if I get looking at some point I might cut something to the size of the newer phones and see if I think it would be portable enough for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
There is a lot of that, yes. But there's nothing wrong in having a toy, as long as you know that's what it is ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Valve Bounce
You know, I have to agree with that. I also thought something like the Galaxy Note 2 is too big for me when I saw it in ads, but when I used my friend's for a while, that thing is freaking gorgeous, and I love the S pen. It fits fine in my jeans and pants pocket too, and I'm not a large individual wearing baggy clown pants. I have seen a ton of people making and receiving calls on it in three countries over the past two months now without any problems. For people too ashamed to be seen picking up a call on a phone that large, they can use a bluetooth headset. It's very handy whether you're driving or otherwise, even at the risk of looking like a douchebag. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Daniel
I'm using one with the S3 right now. It's practical, I can charge it along with my phone using a charger with two USB ports and two micro-usb cables simultaneously. The only gripe being that the headset is so small that I've had awkward moments in shops and malls where strangers thought I was talking to them while I was on a call. :p
It's very rare you see people in Britain talking on Bluetooth headsets these days when a few years ago it was very common. Most newer cars seem to have built in Bluetooth too or at least an optional extra. I saw a taxi driver using one the other day and it was something I took note of because of it being uncommon. Think I've still got one somewhere from a Motorola Pebl I had years ago. Now that was a tiny phone.
When I got my car in 2008 it was still unusual to have built in bluetooth calling, my Fiesta was one of the first small cars to have it. As you say it's now much more common.
Yeah mines a 2009 Toyota so think its more popular in recent years. My mate has a 2009 Fiesta Eco, but an optional extra.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Our 500 has it too. Wouldn't be without it :)
As I said its just preference. I can squeeze a Note into my jeans pocket but its not comfortable and there's a big rectangular shape showing through my jeans on my thigh when I do. If you don't mind that, then your options are increased obviously with phones getting bigger.Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainRaiden