there’s nothing the rabbit device does that couldn’t be done via an app

Currently, the Rabbit does 2 things for me that can’t be an app on my phone.

1. It’s not my phone. I value this enough to pay for it. I spend more time than I would like on my phone. I’m happy when I can use another single purpose device to help me stay focused.

2. The push to talk hardware button has been more pleasant for me to use than the ChatGPT shortcut on my Pixel phone.

In the end, the ChatGPT + Perplexity in a box fills a space in my life that I can’t find anywhere else—given my criteria.

I understand your criteria is different and you value different things. That’s ok. It just means this device isn’t for you.