• Star@sopuli.xyz
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    6 months ago

    I’m sorry if I sound naive but what’s wrong with using a phone?

    I thought people use traditional music players like iPod and Tangara only because of their retro feel, is there something else to it?

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      6 months ago

      For me it’s also about reducing my reliance on my mobile. Teaching my kids by example that life isn’t only on my phone is easier when I can more clearly demonstrate what I’m doing. To listen to music I get my music device. When I want to take pictures, I grab my camera.

      • trev likes godzilla@beehaw.org
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        6 months ago

        Basically this, for me. I want my devices to be more dedicated to a singular purpose, so I’m not tethered to my phone all day. Having a camera, an MP3 player, and a handheld makes my actions feel more purposeful. Building off that, having a “one-stop-shop” type of device or service or anything really imo makes the overall experience worse. Think Wal-mart versus a dedicated electronics store or something.