Comment on Smartphones are Designed to Fail Us (and We Have to Change That)
tal@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
Smartphones are fragile without a case. They should have one, and maybe manufacturers should make that clearer, but a world where removable cases didn’t exist would just mean that the case you get is the one that the manufacturers chooses for you and permanently attaches to the smartphone. Less options for you.
Just get a case.
I am also more than willing to carry a slightly thicker device if it means greater durability and easier repairability.
Me too. It’s why I have a case.
And I am certain many others would gladly trade their bulky, overpriced cases and bumpers for a sturdier device that inherently provides the protection we now have to purchase separately.
If you want a built-in case, you can get them. There is a whole collection of “ruggedized” smartphones from various manufacturers in China that are large, usually have a hefty battery, and have shielding built into the device.
Look at Doogee for one such manufacturer.
Oukitel for another:
Ulefone for another:
JcbAzPx@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
They don’t have to be fragile, though. I have several old, cheap smartphones that didn’t need a case and weren’t bulky by the standards of the day. Even now all they would need is a new battery (easily replaceable btw) and they would work as good as new.