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[–] Star@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

I'm sorry if I sound naive but what's wrong with using a mobile?

I thought people use traditional music players like iPod and Tangara only because of their retro feel, is there something else to it?

[–] lodronsi@beehaw.org 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

For me it’s also about reducing my reliance on my mobile. Teaching my kids by example that life isn’t only on my phone is easier when I can more clearly demonstrate what I’m doing. To listen to music I get my music device. When I want to take pictures, I grab my camera.

[–] godzilla_lives@beehaw.org 6 points 4 months ago

Basically this, for me. I want my devices to be more dedicated to a singular purpose, so I'm not tethered to my phone all day. Having a camera, an MP3 player, and a handheld makes my actions feel more purposeful. Building off that, having a "one-stop-shop" type of device or service or anything really imo makes the overall experience worse. Think Wal-mart versus a dedicated electronics store or something.

[–] TheButtonJustSpins@infosec.pub 5 points 4 months ago
  1. Touchscreen. Needs physical buttons.
  2. Has too much functionality. Not good for sleep hygiene.