I, being of a mature and reasonable disposition have decided to take one of two contrasting paths when it comes to my handheld computer:

• Get a “feature phone” and keep the iPhone around for emergencies only.
• OR get the big iPhone and use it for as many years as possible.

The phone I'm thinking of using to replace the iPhone is the Punkt phone. Amongst other things that would happen as part of a general effort to reduce distractions and nuisance from my life, is the weight factor.

It sure is lighter than the iPhone but not by as much as would be preferable. I guess battery tech still has big progress to make in that way.

The big iPhone definitely makes for the best camera set-up (bigger screen, etc), that's for sure but the thing that also makes it attractive: battery.

The size could be considered a problem but I see it as an advantage; yes, it's more difficult to hold for as long but I have zero interest in constantly using my handheld computer. What some people consider a bad deterrent, I think of as a good discouragement.

@SimonWoods I'd put money on you hating a feature phone after a week. I did. I found it to be a bigger nuisance than a smartphone. Related: I have a Light Phone II I'll sell you for the price of shipping. :)

@BestofTimes Which one: the feature phone or big iPhone?

(sorry for clarifying — Micro.blog threads are very difficult to follow even though we're allowed to create them)

@jack I appreciate the offer! I'm afraid I'll have to refuse, though, since I can't imagine the e-ink screen would be anything other than a source of frustration.

I feel you're probably right. Right now the smartphone, even as a low-use and emergency device fits well with my average day in a way that the feature phone would probably just cause problems.

I've previously done a bit of research into carrier compatibility and even that was enough to make me doubt the idea. That included support from Punkt. and it was, uh, lacking. Then I just think about the convenience of multiple Apple stores all within relatively easy reach and yeah... I think I'll just wait for the feature phones to get better and for my life to change in such a way that the smartphone is not so valuable.