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Xiaomi unveils concept phone with near bezel-less display

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Post by Eiriksmal »

thro1237 wrote: post #191
Eiriksmal wrote: post #179

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You know they make a few slick Android flip-phones, right? The newest generation of the Samsung Galaxy Folder was announced a few weeks ago. LG also offers one, the Wine Smart. Personally, I fit your description to a tee. My phone is a Samsung Convoy 2 (the 3 and 4 are inferior) from ~5 years ago. My camera is a small Canon EOS 1200D/Rebel T5. Even the cheapo 18-55mm kit lens that comes with the camera takes better p…

Can your camera fit in a pocket?

> They make much smaller cameras than mine that still take great pictures.

Mine can't, but there are dozens of great models that can, as I alluded to. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/120768-best-compact-cameras-...

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Post by pix64 »

rubber_duck wrote: post #111
lips wrote: post #98

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I carried a G1 with two spare batteries when doing documentary work. It was lovely. I didn't have to hunt for outlets or deal with using the phone while plugged into a battery pack. If the phone is a widely used model, it's often not difficult to find new-old stock for a while. I gave this list of "not cares" a several year window of context. It's pretty obvious OP doesn't want a bag-phone, but might be perfectly hap…

You can buy a portable charger, not as convenient but also designed for carrying around unlike batteries (honestly carrying around an unprecedented fully charged battery in pockets (bag or clothes) sounds dangerous)

No more dangerous than keeping your phone in your pocket or bag.

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Post by ryuker16 »

dmix wrote: post #158

What a beautiful phone. I've wanted to get a Xiaomi phone to play around with for a long time. It's a shame they're so hard to get a hold of in North America. Need more friends in China...

Aliexpress.com or eBay.com are your friends. Free shipping from China usually at aliexpress.com

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Post by ryuker16 »

Karunamon wrote: post #45

I can't possibly be the only one that laments the fact that all smartphones look basically the same after the iPhone took off. Candybar slates with massive screens and questionable batteries and life. No sliders, no flips, nothing new or interesting in hardware. Now, only featureless slabs with barely a physical button in sight, differentiated more by the images they display on screen and less their components. Event…

They're still making those crazy designs in Asia.

You'll have to import them.

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Post by ryuker16 »

GFischer wrote: post #144
Karunamon wrote: post #45

I can't possibly be the only one that laments the fact that all smartphones look basically the same after the iPhone took off. Candybar slates with massive screens and questionable batteries and life. No sliders, no flips, nothing new or interesting in hardware. Now, only featureless slabs with barely a physical button in sight, differentiated more by the images they display on screen and less their components. Event…

You're not the only one. But most diversions from the norm failed :( and large companies are afraid to innovate. LG's attempts are weird. My hope is now on Chinese companies like Xiaomi to do something different :) Also, Google hinders innovation by preventing hardware buttons. I miss the Photo button from my old Nokias the most, but also to answer the phone and other functions.

They release Some Of Those Crazy Designs In Asia

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Post by ryuker16 »

devereaux wrote: post #26
curiousgal wrote: post #10

The problem with most chinese brands (Xiaomi, Mijue, etc.) is the non-existing software updates.

You have a very biased view. The real problem with phones made for China is that they don't support LTE bands from North America. That's bad because I would love to have such a nice phone, but not at the expense of going back to 3G.

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