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What are the few things you can't/don't use your M8 for because of its "small" screen? I have the original One, with its 4.7" screen, and have never seen the ne
by mittortz 12y ago
What are the few things you can't/don't use your M8 for because of its "small" screen? I have the original One, with its 4.7" screen, and have never seen the need for more than that. I only see it as cumbersome. The One is still cumbersome at times as it is, but has its benefits. I think that around 5" is the maximum sweet spot of cost/benefit from a usability standpoint though.
Then again, I have never seen the need for tablets in general. My phone is perfect for everything on the go, and if I want to use a larger device for more complex/power tasks, my ultrabook does a much better job than a tablet/phablet on every front.
- deong 12y agoI much prefer a big tablet (currently a Nexus 10) to a laptop for several things, most notably reading-heavy tasks (RSS, Magazines). I usually use a Kindle for novels and the like, but I read technical books or illustration-laden books on the tablet as well. If I were in a position to really have to sweat the $500 or so it takes to buy a good tablet, I doubt I'd say it's worth it just for the extra bit of convenience, but I do like it a lot, and as my Nexus 10 feels pretty ancient now, I'm going to preorder the 9 tomorrow.
- eitally 12y agoJust as one example, Ankidroid is pretty unpleasant on a phone, especially searching for new decks. There are quite a few other apps, too, that are "tablet optimized" for larger screens than phones have, and use internal detection to change the UI/UX you're presented with. Web usage on sites that are menu or image heavy can be problematic, too, as is working with tabular data any time. I don't enjoy watching movies/tv on my phone, either (and the battery life is horrendous).