Multi-phoners‽

[gray2018]

Ah, I see. Isn't that what cases are for lol

 

[tadpoles]

Ah, I see. Isn't that what cases are for lol

Yeah, yeah, but for me, it's more fun to throw that role off to a tertiary device. I know, not what most would do but I have a thing for phones.

 

[gray2018]

Well, whatever floats your boat! I just like playing nice with my phones. I paid 240 for my Note 9 and 260 for my Note 10+ and I try to be careful as possible with them lol

 

[MoreDef]

I think that when you get to the idea of phones as hobbies versus just tools for communication, then it stops being "excessive" and starts becoming a "collection". For example, I collect sneakers, and at this time, have around 400+ pairs. I also dabble in competitive fighting games, and have 5 different arcade sticks. None of it makes sense if I only treat them as tools to accomplish a purpose, but if I appreciate each individual design and nuanced experience each provides, then it makes perfect sense why I'd want multiple phones... Because all offered different experiences

 

[tadpoles]

I think that when you get to the idea of phones as hobbies versus just tools for communication, then it stops being "excessive" and starts becoming a "collection". For example, I collect sneakers, and at this time, have around 400+ pairs. I also dabble in competitive fighting games, and have 5 different arcade sticks. None of it makes sense if I only treat them as tools to accomplish a purpose, but if I appreciate each individual design and nuanced experience each provides, then it makes perfect sense why I'd want multiple phones... Because all offered different experiences

Well articulated.

 

[mustang7757]

I think that when you get to the idea of phones as hobbies versus just tools for communication, then it stops being "excessive" and starts becoming a "collection". For example, I collect sneakers, and at this time, have around 400+ pairs. I also dabble in competitive fighting games, and have 5 different arcade sticks. None of it makes sense if I only treat them as tools to accomplish a purpose, but if I appreciate each individual design and nuanced experience each provides, then it makes perfect sense why I'd want multiple phones... Because all offered different experiences

I'm a phone collector

 

[anon(50597)]

I think we need to distinguish between having multiple phones and carrying multiple phones.

 

[tadpoles]

I think we need to distinguish between having multiple phones and carrying multiple phones.

I only carry 1-2 at a time. During the week I have my work S22U and a personal S22U. During the weekend I have a personal S22U or Note 9.

 

[MoreDef]

I carry...3.

my p6 has my sim, and it's the one I use the least. This ensures I have battery for the crucial things like communication, texts and navigation.

The note 10+ is my media and web browsing device at work, and it works off of wifi. It's the phone I reach for ok breaks when I need to browse these forums or watch a YouTube video. It also has all my emulator apps, so it doubles as my phone for gaming when I have time to kill. I did this so that I'm not using up battery on my main phone for dumb stuff, then all of a sudden, it's dead when I need to make a call.

The P4 is just small enough to carry with no problems, and is my point and shoot, along with just being another wifi device to browse and watch YouTube videos.

It sounds dumb, I know, but it also doesn't leave me with battery anxiety near the end of the day.

 

[tadpoles]

I carry...3.

my p6 has my sim, and it's the one I use the least. This ensures I have battery for the crucial things like communication, texts and navigation.

The note 10+ is my media and web browsing device at work, and it works off of wifi. It's the phone I reach for ok breaks when I need to browse these forums or watch a YouTube video. It also has all my emulator apps, so it doubles as my phone for gaming when I have time to kill. I did this so that I'm not using up battery on my main phone for dumb stuff, then all of a sudden, it's dead when I need to make a call.

The P4 is just small enough to carry with no problems, and is my point and shoot, along with just being another wifi device to browse and watch YouTube videos.

It sounds dumb, I know, but it also doesn't leave me with battery anxiety near the end of the day.

It doesn't sound dumb. It works for you.

 

[gray2018]

I have a specific need for a secondary device. So as it as this sounds... My spouse snores, sometimes really bad, and the only way I can really sleep is I have white noise blaring in my ears lol So for the longest time, I had my old LG V30 for that. And then my main device charged and ready to go in the morning. But I got rid of the V30 recently since it's so old. Was tired of charging it.

I made the dumb mistake of sending back the Note 9 I ordered. I then requested UPS to intercept and return to sender, and they sent it back to an Amazon warehouse in Kentucky. Idiots. So I recently ordered another Note 9 from Amazon in Lavender Purple. Was the only color they had from the same seller. Only good thing was it was cheaper than the Ocean Blue variant.

 

[Morty2264]

I carry...3.

my p6 has my sim, and it's the one I use the least. This ensures I have battery for the crucial things like communication, texts and navigation.

The note 10+ is my media and web browsing device at work, and it works off of wifi. It's the phone I reach for ok breaks when I need to browse these forums or watch a YouTube video. It also has all my emulator apps, so it doubles as my phone for gaming when I have time to kill. I did this so that I'm not using up battery on my main phone for dumb stuff, then all of a sudden, it's dead when I need to make a call.

The P4 is just small enough to carry with no problems, and is my point and shoot, along with just being another wifi device to browse and watch YouTube videos.

It sounds dumb, I know, but it also doesn't leave me with battery anxiety near the end of the day.

This doesn't sound dumb -- it sounds brilliant! I tip my hat to you. I am but a mere Padawan and you are the Master Jedi.

 

[jlarkins08]

I carry two phones. My P6 work phone. Does the job nicely and I love the new material u
My personal phone is my iPhone 12mini. Love that thing to pieces and I will definitely keep for some years to come. It's the perfect size for my needs and communication with iPhone users.

I like having both OSes and I like to daily both feels like I'm getting all the features combined. Awesome phones.

 

[mustang7757]

I think we need to distinguish between having multiple phones and carrying multiple phones.

I do both as well

 

[anon(50597)]

It's interesting to hear all the stories and situational references.

I'm probably older than most of you and have come to a point where I'm trying to simplify my life. Not just with phones but everything. While I always own a backup device in case of issues with my primary, I only carry one. It's difficult enough to carry around one large, fragile brick let alone 2 or more. I used to have to be connected 24/7 with work but, thankfully, that is over. My present position does not require it.

I certainly enjoy the hobby aspect of smartphones and, though I grew up in the era where phones were only attached to walls, I can't imagine not having one with me. Maybe someday. More freedom.

 

[tadpoles]

It's interesting to hear all the stories and situational references.

I'm probably older than most of you and have come to a point where I'm trying to simplify my life. Not just with phones but everything. While I always own a backup device in case of issues with my primary, I only carry one. It's difficult enough to carry around one large, fragile brick let alone 2 or more. I used to have to be connected 24/7 with work but, thankfully, that is over. My present position does not require it.

I certainly enjoy the hobby aspect of smartphones and, though I grew up in the era where phones were only attached to walls, I can't imagine not having one with me. Maybe someday. More freedom.

I can see the desire to simplify.

 

[Morty2264]

I carry two phones. My P6 work phone. Does the job nicely and I love the new material u
My personal phone is my iPhone 12mini. Love that thing to pieces and I will definitely keep for some years to come. It's the perfect size for my needs and communication with iPhone users.

I like having both OSes and I like to daily both feels like I'm getting all the features combined. Awesome phones.

I can totally understand and respect that strategy!

 

[jlarkins08]

I can totally understand and respect that strategy!

I should also add that most people I know personally have iPhones. The mini just makes my life easier with socializing. I won’t be the one breaking the group chat

 

[MoreDef]

It's interesting to hear all the stories and situational references.

I'm probably older than most of you and have come to a point where I'm trying to simplify my life. Not just with phones but everything. While I always own a backup device in case of issues with my primary, I only carry one. It's difficult enough to carry around one large, fragile brick let alone 2 or more. I used to have to be connected 24/7 with work but, thankfully, that is over. My present position does not require it.

I certainly enjoy the hobby aspect of smartphones and, though I grew up in the era where phones were only attached to walls, I can't imagine not having one with me. Maybe someday. More freedom.

Technology is cyclical in that way, huh? I mean, technology is introduced, and in the beginning, it "makes life easier". Then at a certain point, you have to discard it in order to once again "make life simpler".

 

[Morty2264]

I should also add that most people I know personally have iPhones. The mini just makes my life easier with socializing. I won’t be the one breaking the group chat

Do you get the side-eye for doing so? My husband's family almost exclusively use iPhones, so he and I may get the odd tease about it.