NastyNickers wrote:jra wrote:Vam wrote:jra wrote:[
I know what you're saying. I've got an ancient pair of Sennheiser headphones (20+ years) that are out performed by headphones from the pound shop.
On the other hand, you may do better by buying a cheaper smartphone (Apple are renowned for being way overpriced) and a better pair of headphones for the same price.
There is no way I'm paying more than £100 for a smartphone, due to the risk factor of it being stolen and/or being mugged in the process. That unfortunately is a fact of life.
I didn't even know you could buy a smartphone for under a £100
You're always such a frikkin killjoy though, jra. Why are you fussed about how people choose to spend their money? Each to their own, surely?
I don't give a shit how people spend their money.
As for smartphones. There are loads available for under £100. CarephoneWarehouse sell quite a few under that price and they are unlocked. I bought an EE Rook for £40 and that came with £10 credit. It's quad core. I didn't buy it for the camera, because if I want to take decent photographs I've got the equipment, a bridge camera and DSLR. Even a top Apple iPhone is going to be hard pressed to match the picture quality of a half decent bridge camera or DSLR.
https://www.4g.co.uk/ee-rook-review/
But again that is subjective. For me, I have no use for a DSLR. I used to, but I haven’t picked mine up in years. My phone however is used constantly. It’s convenient having a half decent camera on the same device as my editing programs, my social media apps and my email/messaging apps.
Well, that's where you and I differ.
Admittedly I don't use the DSLR that often, as it's very bulky, but I got a real bargain on it, if you're prepared to forego 16:9 images and video (the latter I don't need anyway), A single image in TIFF mode is 25 megabytes, whereas on my mobile you're talking 1 meg at best (pretty shit quality in other words). The bridge camera does 5 meg which is pretty good, unless you want poster size prints.
I only use the mobile to make phone calls and send texts really. I prefer cameras with a grip and you can fit my bridge camera into an average size pocket. Also, I would have thought a larger screen is better for editing software, e.g. 7"/10" tablet or laptop. Other than my laptop to a certain extent, I'm not a slave to any technology, especially when I'm out. I only take the mobile just in case, but rarely use it. Mobile screens I find are too small for any great detail, much preferring a larger screen and standard keyboard. Nor do I use social media. No need, as I can text or phone these people.
IMO, a mobile phone is a jack of all trades, but master of none.
Horses for courses I guess.
Can you even buy nets these days or are they obsolete? Blinds last years, Stooo, an investment.
