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Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by ChristianGeek »

throwaway899 wrote: post #30
mark242 wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Volume is a percentage, and a very analog control. The idea that you would have to have a round knob to twist on a computer screen is ridiculous, almost like some imaginary need for a specific shutter button to press to take a photo on a phone (just touch the screen!). It's a one-dimensional value, make it a one-dimensional control. Slider. Done.

To be honest, I prefer the physical shutter button over tapping my screen on my phone when taking pictures.

Use the volume down button on an iPhone.

Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by ChristianGeek »

derefr wrote: post #54
mark242 wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Volume is a percentage, and a very analog control. The idea that you would have to have a round knob to twist on a computer screen is ridiculous, almost like some imaginary need for a specific shutter button to press to take a photo on a phone (just touch the screen!). It's a one-dimensional value, make it a one-dimensional control. Slider. Done.

> almost like some imaginary need for a specific shutter button to press to take a photo on a phone (just touch the screen!). I've always wanted a shutter button on my phone, because of what it would imply: the ability to take a picture instantaneously , as the first action that wakes the phone from sleep. I often miss shots because of the six seconds required to get from my phone being in my pocket to having the Cam…

Got an iPhone?

1. Pull out phone. 2. Press power button. 3. Swipe the time left (don't unlock) 4. Press volume down button to take photo.

Two seconds tops from photo op to photo!

Note: You don't have to swipe the time, you just want to avoid swiping a reminder and the time is an easy and guaranteed-to-work target.

Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by deanCommie »

ChristianGeek wrote: post #82
derefr wrote: post #54

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> almost like some imaginary need for a specific shutter button to press to take a photo on a phone (just touch the screen!). I've always wanted a shutter button on my phone, because of what it would imply: the ability to take a picture instantaneously , as the first action that wakes the phone from sleep. I often miss shots because of the six seconds required to get from my phone being in my pocket to having the Cam…

Got an iPhone? 1. Pull out phone. 2. Press power button. 3. Swipe the time left (don't unlock) 4. Press volume down button to take photo. Two seconds tops from photo op to photo! Note: You don't have to swipe the time, you just want to avoid swiping a reminder and the time is an easy and guaranteed-to-work target.

You're missing the point. All phones have a camera shortcut.

OP's point is you shouldn't even have to have an additional step, however short it is.

Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by Macha »

lovich wrote: post #72
Macha wrote: post #68

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I don't know if it's a bug with Windows or my headset, but my headset actually does make sound at 0 on windows. I get an extra button press on my headset volume controls or my keyboard volume controls to actually mute it.

I get the same thing. I'm not near my headset right now to check, but what is your model?

Corsair Vengeance 1500

Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by animal531 »

7952 wrote: post #52

I quite like the one with 100 hundred buttons. Often in slider style situations I know exactly what I want the value to be and just want to hit something with a mouse click. This can be faster sometimes.

Especially if the 100 numbers are distributed randomly every time you open it.

Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by byte1918 »

Chaebixi wrote: post #7

My favorite one was the last one: ----------------------------------------------------------- > Login to Change Volume > You'll need to log in before you can modify the volume. Remember: Be nice or else. > Login ----------------------------------------------------------- > Register Today > New accounts can leave comments immediately, and gain full volume permissions after one week. > Register now --------------------…

I haven't seen this but...

> You must restart to apply these changes.

Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by revmoo »

ChristianGeek wrote: post #82
derefr wrote: post #54

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> almost like some imaginary need for a specific shutter button to press to take a photo on a phone (just touch the screen!). I've always wanted a shutter button on my phone, because of what it would imply: the ability to take a picture instantaneously , as the first action that wakes the phone from sleep. I often miss shots because of the six seconds required to get from my phone being in my pocket to having the Cam…

Got an iPhone? 1. Pull out phone. 2. Press power button. 3. Swipe the time left (don't unlock) 4. Press volume down button to take photo. Two seconds tops from photo op to photo! Note: You don't have to swipe the time, you just want to avoid swiping a reminder and the time is an easy and guaranteed-to-work target.

That's four discrete steps lmao

Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by eat_veggies »

Nexxxeh wrote: post #27
zitterbewegung wrote: post #10

Someone please change the link to the appropriate reddit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/6evbfd/who...

Argh, please don't. The source is linked in the post, but trying to pick them out of that Reddit thread is painful. I appreciate what you're saying, but the post serves as curated collection. I'd prefer it if the author had attributed each one, but it's better than just dropping people into that thread.

Clicking on the images links you to their respective threads

Re: Redditors design worst volume sliders possible

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Post by hackmiester »

AstralStorm wrote: post #78
sangnoir wrote: post #50

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Unless you're right next too it, but the baby is sleeping. Was sleeping.

Are you arguing about installing a camera or other ranging sensor to that already sensor packed spying machine?

https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Hands-Free-Camera-Style-Assistan...
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