• Thorny_Thicket@sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    I’d buy this in an instant if they would have included a headphone jack. What an idiotic design choice to make especially on a device like this

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      1 year ago

      Just to clarify, this is about the 2019 model Fairphone 3, which does have a headphone jack.

    • Lanthanae@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      1 year ago

      Honestly, the headphone jack days are gone and there’s not a lot we can do about it.

      And honestly? Wireless Bluetooth headphones/earbuds are good enough now that I don’t see a need for wired ones though so I don’t see what the issue ism

      • DynamoSunshirtSandals@possumpat.io
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        1 year ago

        I’m glad that it works for you. Doesn’t work for everyone, unfortunately. There are still a few brands out there that release new phones with the jack. Supporting them demonstrates that there’s still a market out there. I find Bluetooth buds, even the great ones, a frustrating enough experience that I don’t want to rely on ONLY that for music listening.

        Same thing with small phones; there aren’t many out there, but I show my support where I can. I may not be the majority but I think the jack is a large enough “niche” that it will absolutely be out there for a long time. In fact I suspect as people get tired of the $200/year (for good bluetooth buds) hamster wheel the jack will actually increase in popularity. But it takes time for all of those bluetooth buds to break down on people, and for people to decide that enough is enough.

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        1 year ago

        I hate the fact that so many manufacturers removed it that I refuse to buy a device like that purely out of principle.

        My current device has a user removable battery aswell and seems like EU is going to make it mandatory for new devices so my next device will probably have it too. I can imagine someone saying the same thing about removable battery that you’re now saying about the headphone jack. Time will tell.

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        1 year ago

        I use my headphones on multiple devices. Pairing them every time I want to switch is a pain in the ass. Also, my current headphones are still good and will hopefully last for a very long time, as I specifically went after headphones that are study, easy to maintain, and repair. So I have no need for Bluetooth headphones, and I have no desire for Bluetooth headphones. I just want a jack to plug in.