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> I've also noticed that 9/10 people who keep their phone out and visible are basically wearing their iPhone as a fashion item rather than a functional device.

by tvon 16y ago

> I've also noticed that 9/10 people who keep their phone out and visible are basically wearing their iPhone as a fashion item rather than a functional device. I really don't understand this perception of the iPhone as a fashion device or a status symbol. Everyone has one, there isn't much status to that, and it works really well which might be why people have it out and ready to use. At least thats why at a bar or casual restaurant I'll have mine out 8 times out of 10.

jeebusroxors 16y ago
Everyone has one, there isn't much status to that I don't think scarcity is a prerequisite to fashion. See those big sun glasses. Many people had them but I would consider that a "fashion statement". I do agree with having the phone out. I feel a bit pretentious when I have my phone out on a table/bar, but with the ability to check email/text/wiki/web and the fragility of the devices there is little reason not to.
- tvon 16y ago
  Good point on the fashion bit. > I feel a bit pretentious when I have my phone out on a table/bar, (...) But why? People have been pecking away at their blackberries for years, who gives a damn if you have a modern smartphone on the table?
sprout 16y ago
> Everyone has one How does a flat-out falsehood like that get to 9 points? Most people have dumb phones or feature phones. In the smartphone crowd, most people have Blackberries. Not even close to everyone has an iPhone. The fact is, a smartphone of any stripe is a status symbol. The thing about most Android phones is they blend in and tend to look just like feature-phones.
- tvon 16y ago
  > How does a flat-out falsehood like that get to 9 points? Well, my comment was more than three words, and those three words you picked were not meant to be taken completely literally. > The fact is, a smartphone of any stripe is a status symbol. I don't think most people feel that way. > The thing about most Android phones is they blend in and tend to look just like feature-phones. With the exception of the Droid, the Android phones I keep reading about tend to look like iPhones.

by tvon 16y ago

jeebusroxors 16y ago

Everyone has one, there isn't much status to that I don't think scarcity is a prerequisite to fashion. See those big sun glasses. Many people had them but I would consider that a "fashion statement". I do agree with having the phone out. I feel a bit pretentious when I have my phone out on a table/bar, but with the ability to check email/text/wiki/web and the fragility of the devices there is little reason not to.

tvon 16y ago
Good point on the fashion bit. > I feel a bit pretentious when I have my phone out on a table/bar, (...) But why? People have been pecking away at their blackberries for years, who gives a damn if you have a modern smartphone on the table?

sprout 16y ago

> Everyone has one How does a flat-out falsehood like that get to 9 points? Most people have dumb phones or feature phones. In the smartphone crowd, most people have Blackberries. Not even close to everyone has an iPhone. The fact is, a smartphone of any stripe is a status symbol. The thing about most Android phones is they blend in and tend to look just like feature-phones.

tvon 16y ago
> How does a flat-out falsehood like that get to 9 points? Well, my comment was more than three words, and those three words you picked were not meant to be taken completely literally. > The fact is, a smartphone of any stripe is a status symbol. I don't think most people feel that way. > The thing about most Android phones is they blend in and tend to look just like feature-phones. With the exception of the Droid, the Android phones I keep reading about tend to look like iPhones.