I am not someone who swaps out his phones often. I had an old Nokia until 2011, when I got an HTC Desire Z. That one lasted until 2017 and was still working (although the sliding keyboard had no backlight anymore) when I got a Galaxy A5 sometime during the summer, I think it was. Still using that today with no indication of any issues.
"(although the sliding keyboard had no backlight anymore) "
This could be a sign that the interconnect between the keyboard and the phone is beginning to fail. I've owned a couple sliders in my life, and this seems to be the biggest failure point in them.
I don't use sliders anymore, and I keep a minature Bluetooth keyboard in my bag for the times I need a 'real' keyboard.
Not as convienient as a slider, but I would rather have a phone without moving parts. This is the same reason I won't buy a foldable screen
Could you recommend a miniature BT keyboard? I've searched high and low for one about the size of an average smartphone, to combine inside a foldable (self-made leather-wrapped polycarbonate sheet) case like a laptop/tablet hybrid. And all I found was total crap. Soft, mushy keys, only US iPhone layout (no tab key!!), and a microUSB port that only supports charging and breaks off easily.
I desperately need such a keyboard. If you have any links...
I'm having trouble understanding this branch. Yeah, I do like real keyboards, but I'm doing most of my input on smartphones using voice dictation. In two languages, to boot.
By the way, my experience with the MacBook Pro indicates that it can't handle two languages automatically. Android isn't perfect, but it usually figures out the difference and converts to the right language.
See, that is the thing. I am not a privacy prostitute. So I don't let anyone peep and sell away everything I'm saying or want to type. Plus I don't just chat away with people next to me in public. Which is where I am during my entire work day and half of my down time, every day.
Still not following your point. If you are criticizing voice dictation on the privacy side, then I could either point at corresponding problems with other input systems or focus on solutions on the dictation side. You definitely sound like you are trying to criticize something, but I'm not sure what nor where.
Not my experience (Score:3)
I am not someone who swaps out his phones often. I had an old Nokia until 2011, when I got an HTC Desire Z. That one lasted until 2017 and was still working (although the sliding keyboard had no backlight anymore) when I got a Galaxy A5 sometime during the summer, I think it was. Still using that today with no indication of any issues.
Re: Not my experience (Score:1)
"(although the sliding keyboard had no backlight anymore) "
This could be a sign that the interconnect between the keyboard and the phone is beginning to fail. I've owned a couple sliders in my life, and this seems to be the biggest failure point in them.
I don't use sliders anymore, and I keep a minature Bluetooth keyboard in my bag for the times I need a 'real' keyboard.
Not as convienient as a slider, but I would rather have a phone without moving parts. This is the same reason I won't buy a foldable screen
Re: Not my experience (Score:2)
Could you recommend a miniature BT keyboard?
I've searched high and low for one about the size of an average smartphone, to combine inside a foldable (self-made leather-wrapped polycarbonate sheet) case like a laptop/tablet hybrid. And all I found was total crap. Soft, mushy keys, only US iPhone layout (no tab key!!), and a microUSB port that only supports charging and breaks off easily.
I desperately need such a keyboard. If you have any links ...
Voice dictation versus keyboard? (Score:2)
I'm having trouble understanding this branch. Yeah, I do like real keyboards, but I'm doing most of my input on smartphones using voice dictation. In two languages, to boot.
By the way, my experience with the MacBook Pro indicates that it can't handle two languages automatically. Android isn't perfect, but it usually figures out the difference and converts to the right language.
Re: Voice dictation versus keyboard? (Score:1)
See, that is the thing. I am not a privacy prostitute. So I don't let anyone peep and sell away everything I'm saying or want to type. Plus I don't just chat away with people next to me in public. Which is where I am during my entire work day and half of my down time, every day.
Re: Voice dictation versus keyboard? (Score:2)
Still not following your point. If you are criticizing voice dictation on the privacy side, then I could either point at corresponding problems with other input systems or focus on solutions on the dictation side. You definitely sound like you are trying to criticize something, but I'm not sure what nor where.