Card size smartphone LIGHT PHONE2 Hands -on: Smartphone for those who are tired of being connected
Goodbye smartphone poisoning.
"Light Phone 2" announced by Light is a smartphone with only simple functions that thoroughly eliminates elements that tend to spend time, such as SNS and email.It seems to be the opposite of the times, but this product seems to be good for those who want to keep a little distance from digital relationships, regardless of digital detox.Gizmodo's Sam Rutherford reporter touched.
The team that developed a minimalism -oriented Light Phone, which gained popularity in Kickstarter in 2015, is still looking for a balance between connecting and maintaining mental health.This is a spare, standalone -type terminal that reviews how smartphones actually need to be smart.
As many apps, gadgets, and SNS platforms were constantly trying to pay attention, people began to notice online addiction.But at the same time, it is not a realistic option for most people to completely cut off the net.
Only one of the functions of the original Light Phone that tried to promote digital welbying more than bluelite filters and noisy notifications.
Light Phone was an engineering challenge and a philosophical experiment to summarize the essence of communication into a small device.Although the role was fulfilled due to the nature of calling, it was not designed to replace the main smartphone.Rather, it was intended as a secondary terminal and alternative options for cutting off what was scattered.
Light Phone 2 shares the same design policy as the previous model, and has a super -minimalist stance in both appearance and contents.The size is as small as a card, and the only feature of Light Phone 2 is 2 except for the volume, the menu and the power button..It will be an 8-inch e-ink display.
On the other hand, the contents are as simple as their own LightOS.When you unlock the terminal, the history of the launch and arrival and message will be displayed.When you press the menu button, you will come up with a total of three functions: telephone, alarm and settings.That's all that is installed in the early days.
Light Phone 2 eliminates the function of installing the app, so that users are not only checked by those who like emails and their Instagram posts, but also concentrate on the real world.I am aiming to be able to spend.
Nevertheless, Light's team knows that it is not enough to make a phone call or set an alarm as a device that should be a typical smartphone.For this reason, we plan to add some functions, such as maps and ride -share services, music playback, and tethering, after a formal launch.
That doesn't mean that the Light team will open the door to the app.If that happens, it will not be the same as a typical smartphone.Light is involved in the process of determining what functions are really indispensable, in order to balance the goal of protecting digital health and maintaining privacy, but responding to the request of users.It is.
For this reason, Light Phone 2 supports modern 4G LTE communications, but there is no email, news feed, Internet browser, SNS app installation or advertisement.Lights are planning to make a reservation for riding share, but to create a custom version of the app that is different from the standard Android and iOS apps, we plan to collaborate with companies such as Lyft and Uber.
Light Phone 2はVerizon、AT&TそしてT-Mobileと米国内の大手通信事業者のほとんどに対応しています(Sprintには働きかけているとのこと)。また、より簡素化されて敬意あるインターネットという同社の理想像を維持するために独自のMVNO回線を構築しています。このサービスは月額30ドル（約3,200円）から（現在は米国のみの提供）です。
Even now, Light Phone 2 is somewhat unfinished, but it's very fun to use it.Does it feel like the feature von and Kindle are mixed?When the lock is applied, the clock and the battery level are only displayed on the screen, and if there is a message, the asterisk ( *) is indicated next to the clock.
The screen is gentle on the eyes, and has a backlight and ambient light sensor that can be used in the dark.The refresh rate of E-ink is not as good as modern OLED and LCD panel, but is very practical.
Thanks to the low -power screen and limited functions, the battery is very good.If it is used normally, it will take 2-3 days, and if it is on standby, it will be about 7 to 10 days.In addition, the headphone jack and the built -in Bluetooth are also installed when the music playback function is added.
Nevertheless, there were some rough points that seemed to be a problem.Because of Light's commitment to dedicating things from the phone, even if the image is sent, there is no way to check the icon indicating the existence of the image (Light is the web (Light is a web).We are considering adding an image in the browser, but it has not been decided yet.) The same is true, and it is not displayed properly.
In addition, the E-ink screen is not always completely refreshed like a conventional smartphone display, so even after moving to another, there may be a text or menu afterimage.If you are not careful, you may find a part of your password and text message, which leads to a little security concern.Fortunately, if you press the lock button, the screen will be refreshed properly, so be sure to press it before lending it to a friend you want to call.
As a standalone or companion device, Light Phone 2 is a different feeling in the market, and I think it's a caring alternative for those who are tired of stress and frustration that are always connected.increase.
The price of Light Phone 2 is $ 350 (about 37,480 yen) and is currently being shipped to Indiegogo backers.You can order from the company's site, but unfortunately it doesn't seem to support use in Japan at this time.
Source: The Light Phone, Kickstarter, Indiegogo
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