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Here's an example of living with the light phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7G1pWYVtBg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7G1pWYVtBg Honestly I think usin

Here's an example of living with the light phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7G1pWYVtBg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7G1pWYVtBg Honestly I think using an Android phone with minimal apps, or having two profiles, one for work, one for play/weekends makes the most sense. And on iPhone using screen time to force your grip from app vices makes more sense than the self punishment of these phones. That said my ADHD makes me want to buy one of these https://skysedge.com/unsmartphones/RUSP/index.html https://skysedge.com/unsmartphones/RUSP/index.html

ajsnigrutin 4y ago
> Here's an example of living with the light phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7G1pWYVtBg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7G1pWYVtBg That's expensive for a phone with basically zero features... Why not just buy a nokia 3310 (the new one) for around 60eur, where you get a better, faster phone, with basically the same limitations as any other of the dumbphones, but it's cheaper and works faster and has a better screen? Also, the ergonomics are better, dual sim, sd card slot for music... and again, no apps, no emails, no notifications.. just a phone as it used to be (well.. with music and bluetooth).
- dbalatero 4y ago
  This idea of "more features, better deal" is a common thing people bring up. However, one of the stronger "features" that draws me to the Light Phone is that they are an opinionated company that designs their product specifically to prevent the distraction/engagement-seeking style of apps that are so prevalent in smartphone ecosystems. Whether or not that's a feature that resonates with you is, of course, another story! For me I have the money, would like to vote with it by supporting a company aligned with my interests, and don't mind paying that premium. You might have different finances and prefer the $60 EUR option, and that's fine too. If you check out Jose's channel (from the article), he reviews tons of these phones and there's likely a sweet spot in there for most people that are curious.
- sparrish 4y ago
  Because texting on a Nokia touchpad is terrible plus I'd like to have driving directions and prompts.
  - ajsnigrutin 4y ago
    It's not a touchpad, it's physical keys, and texting on the phone from the video seems horrible too.... nokia+t9 is quite efficient and was never an issue back then. I agree about the driving thing... maybe nokia n95 needs a new release too :)

ajsnigrutin 4y ago

> Here's an example of living with the light phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7G1pWYVtBg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7G1pWYVtBg That's expensive for a phone with basically zero features... Why not just buy a nokia 3310 (the new one) for around 60eur, where you get a better, faster phone, with basically the same limitations as any other of the dumbphones, but it's cheaper and works faster and has a better screen? Also, the ergonomics are better, dual sim, sd card slot for music... and again, no apps, no emails, no notifications.. just a phone as it used to be (well.. with music and bluetooth).

dbalatero 4y ago
This idea of "more features, better deal" is a common thing people bring up. However, one of the stronger "features" that draws me to the Light Phone is that they are an opinionated company that designs their product specifically to prevent the distraction/engagement-seeking style of apps that are so prevalent in smartphone ecosystems. Whether or not that's a feature that resonates with you is, of course, another story! For me I have the money, would like to vote with it by supporting a company aligned with my interests, and don't mind paying that premium. You might have different finances and prefer the $60 EUR option, and that's fine too. If you check out Jose's channel (from the article), he reviews tons of these phones and there's likely a sweet spot in there for most people that are curious.
sparrish 4y ago
Because texting on a Nokia touchpad is terrible plus I'd like to have driving directions and prompts.
- ajsnigrutin 4y ago
  It's not a touchpad, it's physical keys, and texting on the phone from the video seems horrible too.... nokia+t9 is quite efficient and was never an issue back then. I agree about the driving thing... maybe nokia n95 needs a new release too :)