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Yes it is. Port complexity is real, especially with analog ports, and relative to what you can do with physical space in a phone package the space required for
by zanny 10y ago
Yes it is. Port complexity is real, especially with analog ports, and relative to what you can do with physical space in a phone package the space required for any port is significant.
While I decry the drive towards "1mm slimmer!" do consider that the 3mm jack is probably around 10% battery capacity in space usage on most devices. You might not be able to perfectly reclaim the space, but still, I would always prefer to just use a wireless headset with 5%+ more battery.
- mikeash 10y agoThe space argument would have been a lot more compelling if they hadn't added stereo speakers. I feel like I might have grudgingly accepted it, but with that addition it just feels like they're screwing with me.
- Spooks 10y agoso you would rather 5%+ more battery but have a separate device to charge at more frequent times?
- phinnaeus 10y agoHow about +X% battery for a phone with a flat back?