Why did they change the buttons?

[Leykis]

Just got my G4 today and for the most part it's a decent upgrade over my G3 but can't understand why they felt the need to change the shape of the power & volume buttons. The volume buttons don't bother me much but the shape and feel of the power button does. It was perfect on the G3. I hate it when companies do this -- it's almost as if they changed it just because it's a newer version of the phone so it needs a new power & volume buttons. Call me crazy but I'm seriously thinking about sending it back to T-Mobile because of this. The rest of the changes/upgrades haven't "Wow'd" me so far.

 

[jaymelz324]

I think they gave it a hump so your finger could find it easier without feeling around

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[geocurt]

I like the new button better.

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[RedOctobyr]

Never had a G3, but I saw some reviews mention the new non-round power button shape making it easier to find by feel, and not be confused by the camera bump.

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[Fred Wilson2]

Reason seems to be so many people with the G3 saying it's a little hard to find the power button because it's round like the camera lens.
Myself, I like the G4 buttons better.



Fred

 

[imnjs]

As somebody who practiced and practiced to find the buttons on the G3, the G4 is a godsend. I guess I'm one of those guys that need the physical feedback.

 

[frifred]

I came from a G2, and I like the G4 buttons better.

 

[TheMarcus]

It feels weird at first, but it makes sense. It's a whole lot easier to distinguish power from volume now. You get used to it. I don't even notice the difference anymore even which I switch to my G3.

And you're crazy.

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[belodion]

Yes, the new button is in fact a thoughtful, simple and effective design improvement.

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[verks]

I miss the lighted power button from the G2. Thought it was a cool feature if your phone was face down.


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