Anybody else have zero interest in a 4.5" device

[rrhartjr]

Originally Posted by wbmq

My first time on this site. I'm thinking of going from iPhone to Samsung infuse. I'm a designer and crave a larger screen. Is it true android phones are getting bigger.?Will anyone best the 4.5" screen any time soon? I don't want to buy it tomorrow and see another mfr sell a 5" screen next week!

I think a 4.3-4.5" screen is pretty much the upper bounds of the phone form factor.

There's been a few of attempts to go higher:
* Dell Streak 5
* Samsung Note

.. but those are all mini-tablets. And if that's what you want, then sure.. but they are awful hard to carry in a pocket or keep a straight face while holding up to your ear..

[CallerHoller]

I just bought my first reading glasses last night. Ugh I didn't notice the difference in res between my OG Droid 3.7 screen and my Thunderbolt 4.3 screen 'cause of my poor vision. They're the same res but bigger is better.

So I'm anticipating 5.0 screens this Christmas season. Hopefully.

[Bendroid55]

Since I started this thread, I feel compelled to admit that I now have a 4.65" inch screen on my phone. Do I think its too big? Yes, I still do, but I had to have ICS, I had to have stock android, I had to have Super AMOLED with high pixel density, and I had to have it now, but to be clear, I bought the Galaxy Nexus in spite of its giant screen, not because of it. I'll learn to get used to it.

[milominderbinder]

Within a week you will never be able to go back to a little screen.

[crzycrkr]

Originally Posted by milominderbinder

Within a week you will never be able to go back to a little screen.

Not necessarily true. I went from an EVO to a NS4G and prefer the form of the smaller phone. Not because of the screen, but the body.

[milominderbinder]

Originally Posted by crzycrkr

Not necessarily true. I went from an EVO to a NS4G and prefer the form of the smaller phone. Not because of the screen, but the body.

You are one of the 9% Who Want a Small Screen.

Just like gloves, Android's come in small, medium and large. Get the size that fits your hands.

[STC09]

Originally Posted by STC09

The X2 chassis is just a little too wide for a natural feel. A Nexus Prime style screen on an Incredible chassis would be perfect. Should be around 4.3".

Several days with the GN, I still feel that way. It's slightly awkward; on the other hand, as long as the chassis is this size, I wish the screen were even bigger, as close to the edges as possible.

[Feaers]

I have rather big hands so these large screens might be in my favor. Have to try them out in person to make sure I like them. My last touchscreen device was 3.5". Now while I liked the size of the device to easily fit in my pocket I didn't much care to type on it. But, if you don't like big than the Galaxy Note is far out of the question.

[VickMackey]

Disagree. My next phone device has to be at least 4.65. I hardly make calls on the thing and when I do i use a headset. It's mostly for watching netflix/youtube, streaming audio, gaming and web browsing.

[crzycrkr]

Originally Posted by milominderbinder

You are one of the 9% Who Want a Small Screen.

Just like gloves, Android's come in small, medium and large. Get the size that fits your hands.

As you see, it was more because of the chassis than the screen. I would love a huge screen, but if the tradeoff is to have a brick bigger than an EVO with sharp corners, I'll probably pass.

Polls, for the most part, mean nothing. I didn't even look at it, but you need to take iinto account where its from. Of course most tech geeks want a huge screen. Unfortunately, they only account for -1% of the customer base. But, I believe in this case the poll shows somewhat accurate but exaggerated. Many do want a huge screen. Many also see the size oof some of these phones and say they're way too big.