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[–]LarrySwinger2 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (6 children)

Flip phones are so great to hold in your hand. Most of them support T9, right? I don't think that's very hard to use.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

Yeah, they do, but I hadn't used t9 in 20 years, so I text people sounding like an asshole. I agree about holding them - I prefer the feel across the board (size, weight, etc.).

[–]LarrySwinger2 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

It's so pleasant because you can have a good grip without your fingers getting in the way of a screen. You forget these kind of details after using a smartphone for years. It's too bad they only make low-end Android flip phones, because I'd use a better one just for the form factor, not even necessarily for minimalism. (My phone doesn't distract me that much.)

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

There is a huge open market for someone who wants to make nicer flip phones, for sure.

[–]LarrySwinger2 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Is there really? It seems more niche than a phone with a full physical keyboard.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I think so. In the social circles I'm in, there are people looking to get away from apps and searching out flip phones. I'd wager we'll see a continued increase in their usage.

[–]LarrySwinger2 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

There are plenty of low-end / feature flip phones, though. What isn't nice about the existing options?