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Exactly. In 2015, even the small phones are huge. I cannot believe there is not a (huge) market for small, portable phones that you could put in your pocket w

by rsync 11y ago

Exactly. In 2015, even the small phones are huge. I cannot believe there is not a (huge) market for small, portable phones that you could put in your pocket without altering the way you sit.

dpark 11y ago
Maybe stop sitting on your phone? I've got a nexus 6 in my front pocket and it doesn't affect the way I sit. There isn't a huge market for small portable phones because most people shelling out $500+ for a smart phone want to actually use it as a smart phone. They play games, watch shows and movies, read full novels, and browse the web. These are all experiences that are enhanced by having a larger screen. My wife upgraded to the iPhone 6s from her old phone (5s maybe?) and one of the first things she said about it was that the screen was small, despite it being considerably larger than her old phone. I cannot understand how the "I want a small phone" crowd don't realize that they are in the minority.
- Steko 11y ago
  I think there's a big market for a mini-tablet and bluetooth headset combo that can replace the phone completely. You get the huge screen, the dumb pipe tablet 4G contract, VOIP calling, can make most calls without taking the slab out via voice control.
- qdog 11y ago
  Maybe we are all fatties that can't fit a big phone in our pocket. Or, don't use the phone that much but like access to a decent browser and apps when we do need them. I have a 4, but actually miss my ancient G2 with an actual keyboard. Damn you kids and your touch screens, you ruined everything!
  - ivanb 11y ago
    If you miss hardware keyboard and you are not too dependent on Google services I suggest you to take a look at BlackBerry Passport. I have one. It is fine.
  - dpark 11y ago
    What does being fat have to do with fitting a large phone in your pocket? I totally understand why some people want a small phone. But the "I mostly make calls and only occasionally need a browser/apps" is becoming a very niche market.

by rsync 11y ago

Exactly. In 2015, even the small phones are huge. I cannot believe there is not a (huge) market for small, portable phones that you could put in your pocket without altering the way you sit.

dpark 11y ago

Maybe stop sitting on your phone? I've got a nexus 6 in my front pocket and it doesn't affect the way I sit. There isn't a huge market for small portable phones because most people shelling out $500+ for a smart phone want to actually use it as a smart phone. They play games, watch shows and movies, read full novels, and browse the web. These are all experiences that are enhanced by having a larger screen. My wife upgraded to the iPhone 6s from her old phone (5s maybe?) and one of the first things she said about it was that the screen was small, despite it being considerably larger than her old phone. I cannot understand how the "I want a small phone" crowd don't realize that they are in the minority.

Steko 11y ago
I think there's a big market for a mini-tablet and bluetooth headset combo that can replace the phone completely. You get the huge screen, the dumb pipe tablet 4G contract, VOIP calling, can make most calls without taking the slab out via voice control.
qdog 11y ago
Maybe we are all fatties that can't fit a big phone in our pocket. Or, don't use the phone that much but like access to a decent browser and apps when we do need them. I have a 4, but actually miss my ancient G2 with an actual keyboard. Damn you kids and your touch screens, you ruined everything!
- ivanb 11y ago
  If you miss hardware keyboard and you are not too dependent on Google services I suggest you to take a look at BlackBerry Passport. I have one. It is fine.
- dpark 11y ago
  What does being fat have to do with fitting a large phone in your pocket? I totally understand why some people want a small phone. But the "I mostly make calls and only occasionally need a browser/apps" is becoming a very niche market.