Why I Carry an iPod and Dumbphone in 2024
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- Опубликовано: 6 мар 2024
- A little while back I received a comment from a viewer saying that carrying multiple devices over one smart device is creating a needless complication for myself. Today I'm responding to that with 5 reasons why I carry multiple dumb devices in 2024. Let me know if you use any of this simple tech in the comment section!
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I doubt any person saying that "you just need more willpower" is actually exercising more willpower.
Exactly dude i practice discipline but let me tell you I’m such a hypocrite when I tell you how many times I’ve said “I need to stop going on tik tok or RUclips” it’s made me brain rot beyond belief. So I’m glad you admit the flaws all us humans face with such technology.
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve deleted social media apps only to redownload them a week or two later.
@@dtwings1223 I just deleted tik tok RUclips will be the only thing I’m on now haha. You’re 100% spot on
Opal is an app that blocks your apps. Once their blocked you can snooze the thing (to use maps or loook up tutorials when fixing shit) and it’ll greatly reduce your screen time knowing you have to go to an app to unblock all the other apps lol. I just started it but it’s been helping a lot screen time down 60%
They prob wake up smacking their 🥩 knowing dang well they ain’t exercising willpower
I see an iPod, I click!!
FR iPod forever
iSee iPod iClick!
Same here, When i saw the iPod and dumbphone i immediately clicked without even reading the title.
Me too kid. Me too.
Same. iPods are great, even in 2024. I love my 4th gen.
Going on a walk with just an mp3 player and some good tunes is a great experience
I remember being out of cell signal service while out in national parks, and not really having the ability to check my phone. I'd drive out to this one alcove that was 25 minutes away from my campsite once per day to do so, and having that designated half hour was pretty neat. Applying that restriction by forcing it with your devices seems like a great concept. People might typically argue that it's less efficient to have more devices, but like I said in my note taking video, there's so much opportunity to distract you on a smartphone. You pick up your iPod for a reason, and you dont get deterred from that reason. Congrats on joining the 10k club!
And I literally have that same shirt.. Urban outfitters 2017 or something lmao!! My only shirt from there. Great color.
An imposed limitation like you mentioned can be quite illuminating! Love that. And the shirt is actually an old Wind River that I thrifted!
Personally I wish we had walkie talkies that can use ANY communication satellite, tower, ANYTHINg instead of relying on the length you can talk to someone else on walkie talkie until you're out of range. Walkie talkies were the ones my siblings and I used back in the early 2000s before I had cell phones in the 2010s. And personally, it was much, MUCH quicker to use Walkie Talkies considering all you have to worry about was battery life, the dialtone, volume knob, channel numbers, and one button to speak to another person, and that's about it.
I'm 45, so I've witnessed all these changes accelerate from my young adulthood to now. My phone hasn't made me happier, I feel more beholden to it than anything. I miss having time to myself.
I freely admit that part of this is nostalgia. I'm not a minimalist. I wouldn't have a dvd collection or shelves of books if I were. But I'm edging closer to getting a dumb phone and not being quite so beholden to the notifications that demand my attention and time.
Yeah it's crazy to see how fast tech has moved since I've grown up. I got my first phone in high school and it was a dumb phone essentially. Now after living in a "smart" world for the past decade and a bit I don't feel much smarter from it all! It's tough when the whole world has moved this way to now go back to this simpler tech, but I agree the pull to do so is strong. Thanks for the comment!
I have times when I've gotten angry at something I've wanted to (and sometimes have) taken out some anger on my phone and it makes me question why I carry around that thing in the first place.
Start reading maps, signs, remembering phone #s. As a sales person it’ll impress ppl as a normal person it’ll make you more efficient not depending on tech to navigate your daily life
A person once said in a podcast: "What level of inconvenience are you willing to accept to live a more meaningful and peaceful life?"
iPod and dumb phones don't invade my privacy. Kudos to you
My 4th gen doesn't ask me of anything. I ask it for good sounds, it play good sounds; that's it
wait until you hear about cell tower triangulation
I use ad blockers, AI ad scramblers, No-Script, I never have the same mac address or IP, and on android devices you can go into developer mode and manually disable your camera, mic, GPS (or spoof location), gyroscope, and so on. This all helps to silence Ad-trafficking if you don't want to give up smart devices or computers. I defiantly dig the idea of having the option to choose between a dumb phone and a smart phone, it lets you take more control when you want it. Great video.
I just run a pixel device with graphene OS. Problem solved.
Yeah you have it dialed in by the sounds of it! I think if someone wants to use a smartphone but limit the distraction/tracking elements, doing the modifications you've mentioned are crucial. The dumbphone is great because it's simple out of the box, but if you can do the work to make a smartphone simple and less distracting, then that's a great way to go!
@@Starmast3rmusic Definitely a great end all be all. I was more recommending a simple way to make any device you currently own harder to track for ad companies.
Some things along these lines that I use: a PiHole to block trackers and ads, I use Brave browser with the shields turned on, I try to keep as few subscriptions as possible, I carry around an iPod for music
Funny because the smart phone I have doesn't have a SIM card inside of the device, only Wi-Fi only (Wi-Fi only phones are great if you don't want to get bombarded with updates and ads, just by simply turning off the Wi-Fi on that end). But for most of the communications, I just use a flip phone/burner phone.
I just watched this with tears in my eyes. I don’t know why this connected so deeply with me. Actually I do know why. I was looking for this.
This video is going to change the lives of me and my kids. Thank you.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it - take care!
I miss the iPod, windows xp and MSN days
“Meaning friction” is a great analogy.
I recently had the exact epiphany you were talking about.
I had hundreds of albums on my iPhone …. but do you think I would ever lie down and actually really listen to one!
The funny thing is, I consider myself an audiophile
So I bought a quality DAP and now I literally listen to probably 2 entire albums daily….and the sound quality is even better!
I’ll never go back ….
I deleted all my music off my iPhone.
Try it ….you’ll never go back!
The whole listening session suddenly becomes became pure and self empowering.
Now ….I am using that new found fortitude in other forms of technology combat.
That’s a great tip and a very intentional way to actually listen to the music. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been feeling this way too. I have over 20k songs stored away in my collection but I rotate between the same 3-5 albums sometimes for a few months at a time, occasionally having a taste for a different artist or genre. Rather than carrying my whole collection with me all the time like I do now, I should just choose my favorite albums, load them up, and work with that until I want to listen to something different.
I LOVE your channel dude! You’re talking my language on so many levels. I’ve been walking a similar path to you, just not recording it. It’s refreshing to see other people doing things differently and adding some resistance to tech.
Glad you’re enjoying the videos buddy, I appreciate the kind words!
Even I carry multiple gadgets. Despite using a smart phone, I still carry a separate media device for music, reading. And it's my way to repurpose old tech and keep my phone's battery last long.
Heck. I still use a separate GPS navigator because they still give better routes than phones and I am saving data.
Great video, you articulated everything so well. I’ve been on the dumb phone and iPod combo for over 2 years now and I cannot fathom going back to a smartphone. Keep up the great work!
Spencer! This is so awesome! I picked up a Light phone 2 (a dumb phone) a couple months ago and I love retro tech and listen to CDs as my main music consumption and it has a made a big difference in my life recently. I am all around happier and make more thoughtful decisions everyday. Thank you for spreading this message, it is awesome to see other people go for more minimalist lifestyles in this media crowded world. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks for the mention in the video. I’m glad I could help. Great video as always!
Of course buddy - you put it so well I wanted to make sure you got the credit you deserved. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I like your commentary on decentralizing - was just talking about this today. I think the next challenge is finding the right amount of decentralization for our devices.
i recently discovered this channel and i just wanna say its helped me a lot iv completely ditched my phone with using a cell2jack and music wise i just went back to my ipod making life just a lot more easier
Cell2Jack, didn't know about that one, looks interesting! How's it been going so far? I won't be ditching my smartphone myself, but I've installed ungoogled LineageOS on my Note 9 and keeping it as clean as possible which is working fine for me. I personally love iPods and my Walkman A55 a lot for having the files on the device itself and not having stupid notification sounds playing while listening to music. /)
Wow buddy I'm glad you've been getting value from the videos! That's great to hear you have made the Cell2Jack work for you. It's a pretty neat little doodad and as you've demonstrated can be used for more than a nostalgia factor. Great work!
This year I will be 6. That is not years but decades. I am old enough to remember when we had no devices at all to carry. When it was ok not to be reachable. I remember one o my bosses once said, an sms is for his convenience not for others to be able to reach him and disturb him 24/7…. Today we panic if we don’t get an answer on a message within seconds…. Although I like technology and am fascinated by these new gadgets, I am not sure wether this has improved our lives.
I look forward to your videos dude. Good stuff. I have consistently failed at using my dumb flip phone for long just because I do listen to music often and do need maps to get where I’m going and I just absolutely fail at the not getting distracted thing.
But I find your stuff very inspiring to move in the direction of intentional use of technology. The hell of it is, I grew up before the smartphone. When I graduated high school, a cell phone was a luxury item used by lawyers in big cities. We didn’t even have a cell tower in our area yet. So the era I grew up in was IRL interaction, paper maps, music on tapes or CD, disposable cameras, and we did just fine.
Somewhere between the end of college and now, we got used to this hyper connected always on life. I know I could be okay without it, but the struggle of getting out of it is real.
Thanks for what you do man.
I appreciate the kind words and you sharing your experience! I got my first phone in the summer before high school, and it was essentially a dumb phone. Going back to it isn't always easy for the reasons you mentioned, which is why I'm testing other options for the "perfect dumbphone for a smart world." I am not perfect by any means - the dumbphone is my secondary option which I try to use as much as possible, but with work constraints it hasn't become my full-time as of yet. Keep up the good work and thanks again for the comment!
great video! Thank you!
I started using my iPod and love it! Uninterrupted music! No notifications, messages or commercials! I’ve also always used the Garmin for the same reason!
You’re the best, dude:) I look forward to every video you do! So helpful and fun! :)
I'm so glad to have your positive attitude in the comments every video buddy! It means a lot!!
@@spencers-adventures Always, my brother 🙌
Coming at it as a musician, there is plenty to be said for single-use devices. A physical metronome is always going to be better for serious practice than an app on a smartphone; same goes for clip-on tuners/tuner pedals, because there’s nothing I love more than getting an ad for Royal Match when I just wanna tune my guitar or practice some scales!
I’ve started using a portable CD player again for this reason of “choose your own adventure”. Sometimes I want to listen to an album on my commute to work, and don’t want to have to deal with the distractions of my phone, nor the distractions of searching through Apple Music for something to listen to. Similarly I have a Paperwhite Kindle for when I don’t have the space for a physical book (or I don’t want the book to get damaged).
For me the sweetspot was around 2002, I was 20 years old, a phone and a mp3 player.
Now I finally got fed up.
For about a year now I Carry a phone dump so to speak, a high end Dap "MP3"
And a turned off smartphone in my backpack, in case I need to transfer money or something else that needs to be done.
The fact that I need to turn on my smartphone than share the internet from my Dum phone, makes the phone stay in my backpack until I really need it.
Cayin N3 Ultra DAP 800$
OnePlus LITE 300$
Nokia 8210 4G 89$
Focal Celestee Headphones 🎧 1100$
I was a lot happier with my little IPod shuffle, and dumb phone.
Yeah I had the original shuffle that was the USB stick and it was an awesome little music player. Good times!
My concern about going back to dumb devices is accessibility issues. Due to my vision loss I depend more on Uber or Lyft and similar apps and technologies more than most. Now, in theory, I could buy a video magnifier with OCR, a computer with assistive software, and a talking cell phone, but add it all up and we’re at least in $2400-$5500 easy - over $1000-$4000 more than a smartphone that can more easily fulfill those roles, and going back to Lyft and Uber, they’re not possible without a smartphone, and while there is accessible public transit, it’s not as convenient, and cabs are more expensive. While there are programs to help cover the cost c they aren’t always the easy to work with, and are very strict on the requirements of qualification. So for my needs, I’m kind of stuck. You did say you wanted to hear my thoughts :-)
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That is the reason why I carry a cheap iPhone 4S with me that do not have cell service while I walk or go to the gym. It can't check email, text, Internet or anything other than play my music. No distraction and pure joy.
I have an out of service iPhone 4 that I use for the same purpose; it's a great music player to have when I go for bike rides and grocery trips! The simplicity of its function is great.
I love your channel. Keep it up!
6:30 "There's a grain of joke in every joke", as they say.
First time commenting, but finding this entire channel made me finally realize that I'm not alone in striving for a more minimalistic and simple lifestyle. Thank you!
Thank you for commenting! I agree that it's really heartening to see how many people share these views and are trying so many unique ways to live them in their own lives. Have a good night buddy!
I was going to move to a dumb phone like this, but then I decided to switch my IPhone 11 pro to a 13 mini (little screen -> no RUclips, tiktok and such apps that would be uncomfortable for my not perfect sight), dumbing it down, and now I have a phone that let me do everything, but at the same time makes me watch it only when needed, unfortunately in EU apps like WhatsApp are mandatory, you cannot live with sms alone, and having the possibility to scan codes, is great when you need it. I also ditched my smart band for a G-shock 5610u, and I love it a lot! I also restored a couple of years ago my old beloved iPod 5.5 to ditch Spotify. Now I feel way more in control of my life, without feeling like a slave of my devices.
Bought myself an iPod classic of off eBay, after one of your recent videos. I've found myself much more productive when listening to music on it compared to my phone.
I regret selling my old iPod Classic. I am however trapped under the apple umbrella.
I open my phone with the intention to be productive and I’m immediately fighting the distractions. I have ADHD and separating “apps” from the smart phone is so helpful for every day function. I pick my MP3 player up i wont get distracted by some unrelated notification on it, its faster to pull my digital camera out than it was to go thru my apps in my phone to find the camera app. When i have to check my emails or my bank app or whatever because my apartment requires we pay rent thru an app, i use my tablet and i cant fit that in my pocket so its not the same distraction level as my smartphone. Plus idk call me paranoid but I’ve never felt comfortable using my phone as my wallet but thats just me.
As someone who works as a creative all day. It's making my downtime more meaningful outside of the macbook and iphone which is the best. Keeps me focused when I need to be. If they want a call they can pay for it. ipod is PURE nostalgia.. havent rebooted mine but its in the original box for when i want it.
1000% agree 👍. Purchasing the light phone 2 was one of the best purchases I’ve made in my self development journey. I find that having 1 or 2 options and dealing with the choice is what life is about. I can actually think critically about the decisions I make on a day to day basis. I am my own best friend now. It’s also introduced consistent journaling and I carry my travelers notebook with me everyday all day. I still use an iPhone but I use it 90% for utility and improving my day to day.
i got an ipod this week based on your recommendation and it's been such a gamechanger for my screen time! as you said, i never realized how often i would pick up my phone to change a song, and then next thing i knew i'd be down a rabbit hole of instagram or email. with the ipod, i scroll, press play and that's it.
plus, i like having to be purposeful with what music i listen to. what albums are the most important to me? (i have plenty of space for thousands of songs, but i have to go through the effort to download and sync). it's inefficient, it can be tedious, but it's on PURPOSE... and i want to live my life purposefully.
I'm very happy to hear you're enjoying your iPod. That's awesome! I agree with the sentiment of living purposefully as well, even if that means adding some tedium to the process to make that happen. And to your second comment: YES! Wasting to upgrade isn't minimalism, and it is very irresponsible for the reasons you mentioned. I love the slogan: Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without!
I have been using my iPod for 20 years now. Mostly in my car. No interruptions.
Whilst I agree with you about the privacy reasons for not using a smartphone, I think most of that can be achieved on a Google Pixel with Graphine OS installed, which is what I use. It even lets you have seperate profiles, so you could set up one with no apps, so it acts as a dumb phone, one for music etc.
Pretty much everything else you pointed out are to do with willpower, like that comment said. I usually turn off notifications for most apps, which tends to be enough to keep me focused on doing what I want to do.
I also don't see myself not regularly carrying around a phone. I just think it is very important to be able to make emergency calls at all times. I know there was a time before smart phones where if something happened people would knock on a door and ask to use someones phone, but this wastes valuable minutes and to be honest since almost everyone owns a smartphone these days I'm not sure how easy it would be to find someone willing to open the door for a stranger to use their phone.
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Your preaching to the choir, i keep my old iPhone so I can just use it instead of taking my main phone. for when i go to the gym no main phone the Old one w/o data just music. So I feel you man
Brilliant content.
You have an awesome channel. I want to go simple. I am subbed and learning.
Great video!
As a teacher of high school students, I showed this video in my class this week. It started some very interesting discussions. However, perhaps it is a tough sell for young people, but let's change the world one mind at a time...
I totally agree with your video! Single use devices, I was one of those 15 years ago who did the same similar to you. I carried my Sprint Motorola Razr V3 for phone calls and text and my Creative Zen X-Fi Portable Media Player. Nowadays, in 2024, my Creative Zen PMP is still chugging along, I use it once or twice a week as it sits waiting for me at the living room coffee table. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I really liked the video! I also carry an iPod for my audio needs and just started my digital library in order to get rid of streaming services. The phone on the other hand is something I really would like to do, but it makes communication with my family and friends really convenient, however I resourced to having a limited on my iPhone, so I just limit social media to a couple 15 min a day and after a couple of days I didn't even use the 15 minutes. It has been a game changer, but you still need some will power. I thought putting a limiter was not going to make the difference, but having that little barrier actually helped me. So anyone who can't give up their phone, but want to, give this a try, just limit the apps that are consuming your time and stick to it.
Great tip! I think that’s a perfect way to get the most from your smartphone while minimizing distraction. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I have an iPhone SE and a ipad , I have essential app on my phone . Mail , Bank , message . But I ´m totally agree with you and everyone who need less technology .
1:08 Spencer wins the internet with "Enrique Iglesias" as a cover on his iPod! A great album.
my way of dealing with this at the moment is just restricting the amount of software i have on my phone. I have almost no social media and i am looking to upgrading all my devices in a way where it is as hard as possible to track me. However, im still working on finding the best way to do that.
This is terrific.
There was a comedian (Gary Gulman) that made a very good point in relation to your comment about the all-in-one distraction device. He said that calling a phone, 'a phone', is actually an insult to the device - akin to calling a Lexus a 'cupholder'. Obviously, all the best jokes have a little truth to them, but this did give me pause as I am very much a 'phoner' and really have never preferred text. I have often thought about going back to a dumb phone and then telling my friends and family that if they need me to contact by phone call. I think this allows for a more deliberate, authentic conversation and removes the need for a random gif to be sent from someone fishing for a reply to fill their downtime, not that I don't appreciate it.
I’m working on it! I’m trying to turn my iPhone into a dumbphone now that I’ve deactivated it. I use a flip phone for checking in with people, and making calls, and try and use the iPhone for a few RUclips videos, meditating, and libby. I even bought a calculator to bring with me to my retail job in order to push home staying off of using my flip phone on the floor. Buying physical media I know I’ll use. I even got 15 year old digital camera working again. So if I want to capture a memory, it’s not tied to a phone and I love it!
Thank you
This guy has a good point. I recently bought a surfans f20 mp3 player and it has a 10 hour battery life. I can take it on long journeys and never have to worry about my phone running out of reception. I can't believe Iphone doesn't let you play mp3s offline!
As a trucker, the only apps I need are, Google maps, Yt Music and a way to get in touch with friends and family. I dislike having a smart phone.
Recently turned my old iPhone X in a black/white Spotify machine without internet and all apps removed from the home screen.
Still need to get in the groove of it, but I think it can help me be more intentional.
Currently use it in the gym already, which definitely helps with focus on sport.
I recognize my issue with stimulation and distraction, hope to get better with it soon!
One-hundred percent agreement with your points here. Due in part to my ancient ('50s and '60s) humanist, liberal-arts education (remember what that was?) I'm predisposed to a conservative, "classical" way of appreciating things, including technology. Limits, in this view, enable creativity, rather than impeding it. Devices with limited function usually accomplish that function better than, say, a smartphone. On a personal level, I find that limited devices have a more pleasing personality than their Swiss-Army-knife competition.
I have an AGPTEK mp3 player that has video playback abilities. Sure, it's in a super proprietary format, but hey it works! But I mostly use it to play my flac files on the go. I carry it in my pocket wherever I go.
While I'm not going as far as only carrying 'dumb' devices, the phone I do carry is 7 years old at this point.
On which, I have taken the effort of removing all intrusive apps, replacing this with mostly F-Droid sourced apps which perform their task without distractions.
The device itself is in a weird middle-ground of being slow enough to where I avoid using it more than needed, but where I don't mind it when I do need it.
If I need to do anything more advanced than checking my schedule or reading a relevant message specifically directed at me, I pull out my laptop and dedicate time to just doing that, quickly.
After which, I put the laptop and my thoughts about said thing away and turn my attention to my surroundings again.
I've got a Sony Walkman that I play my cassettes on. I shoot film on my Contax cameras. But I still carry a smartphone around because I need to pay for things and look up stuff, like where I'm going. Sometimes my wife will ask me to book tickets to something or drive her somewhere. So while it's still totally necessary to have, I only use it when I need to.
I had the same conundrum as you expressed and thought a lot about it. I looked at my needs and how I consume. I made the decision to go with an iPhone SE 3. Why? I can control what apps I install, it’s small so easy to use as a phone but sucks as a consumption device. It’s got 5g and eSIM so it’s future proof and I can hotspot with it wherever I travel. The camera is ok but not a replacement for a real camera. I’ll keep it for 5 years. one thing, it was really helped cut down my device usage.
I still bring my PSP with me! It is still a lot of fun to play and it has physical buttons without the need of an accessory! I usually get the "Why do you still bring your PSP with you?" question. I get told to just use my phone because it can essentially do everything. But I don't want to use it for everything. It's not the same experience playing games or listening to music, etc. Plus, I don't have to worry about notifications and junk like you said.
The lack of notifications is why I carry around an iPod on me. I already kept my notification settings pretty strict but since watching videos like this one my notification settings have gotten stricter to only notifications that involve direct person to person communication (chatting with IRL and online friends), that's it
The PSP is small, light, pocketable, and has an excellent back-catalog of games. Perfect sidearm in 2024, and that's not even mentioning multimedia and homebrew
@@mysticaxolotl8215 Exactly!!
I am a packrat, but I agree with you. Years ago, I purchased a Cricut ( digital paper cutter). At the time of my purchase, I could upload 3rd party files and cut any design. Years after, a software update made it impossible to upload the 3rd party files I wanted without a subscription. I had a subscription but immediately cancelled it and refused to use their files. I am not a tech person, but I am looking for ways to jailbreak my device so that I can use it the same way I used it at the time of purchase. I am so angry that companies continue to make me the product when I never agreed to become the product.
Fantastic points made there Spencer, I'm becoming more and more with you on all this. You're right in all of it, companies/governments are wanting us to go to a cashless society, use one piece of technology for everything, only listen to them so that you don't see what's really good on etc.
I do need to invest in an iPod I think again. It's more to carry yes but I've had that most of my life with different devices like an ipod/mp3 player plus a wallet, plus a phone lol
Glad I'm winning you over buddy! Yeah if you can't find an iPod that's a good deal there are some good alternatives on Amazon. The Sandisk ClipJam I mentioned before I've heard good things about, and I've seen the HIFI Walker 2 also recommended frequently. Maybe I'll test those out in a future video. Hope you're well buddy!
@@spencers-adventures definitely, it wouldn't have taken much though 😉 oh niceone yes that woukd be great if you could! I'll look those up! I just got a steam deck so that's a whole other level for me as I don't do pc gaming lol
@@adamwragg4606 I'm gonna recommend Elite Obsolete Electronics, this dude sells ready-to-use iPods, even modded ones. This is the guy I bought my first iPod from and I've grown my collection from there. (I admit I got into iPods cuz of Dank Pods)
I carry a phone, an mp3 player, a flashlight. My phone has a light and an mp3 player but the stand alone devices do those tasks much better.
Coicendetely, I just found my iPod these days.. What a lovely product, the iPod Nano 4. Will see how I can fit it into my routine because I like to go for a walk listening to Spotify podcasts, not sure how I'm going to pull this off easily.
Nice. I’ve been doing this for a few years. Only thing I now want a Punkt as I’m using BLU tough phone but I like this Punkt better. But we both have the same iPod 👍 and I use point and shot cameras.
I recently went from a 2015 F150 to a 2001 Tacoma with just a radio and tape player. While I have an Bluetooth device that I can plug into the cigarette lighter to connect to my iPhone, I just don't. I really enjoy listening to a couple of radio stations that play most of the songs I already have on my RUclips music account. I do think a dumb phone and an iPod is my next go to since I deleted all my social media (minus RUclips) recently.
I'm saying this before watching the video.
We were supposed to make the multiple devices better, But instead
We made one device multiple and it overwhelmed us.
Simplicity is when one thing does one thing less things.
I replaced my smartphone with htc chacha 9 months ago, and i'm happy wit it.
It's good to see wisdom being expressed by a young person.
Glad to see not every one is a sheep waiting to be harvested.
I remember back when i was really struggling financially and actually have my phone being cut off cause i couldn't pay the bill. Anytime i wanted to see who called or texted was via a public wifi or when i got home. For a month all i had was a book (yes, a in the one with physical pages from trees we killed) and a my phone which could only play my music. Thinking back, it was the most freeing time being so disconnected.
In the end we're all different and everyone has their own preferences and needs. in my case I carry just a dumbphone (Nokia 105, the old 2015 one) and no music player because I rarely go out somewhere alone and so I'm always entertained, but I can definitely understand carrying an iPod, I would carry one too if I'd ever need music on the go, though in my opinion, nothing beats a cheap pocket FM radio, whipping out the aerial and enjoying a good radio station :) but in the end, just use whatever works for you and suits you best and that's it, enjoy the peace and simple living!
Yeah I hate that too when talking about this subject some people will just be dismissive of why using a basic phone is more beneficial for some people, they might argue that you can turn notifications off and delete apps on your smartphone, it’s annoying to hear but those people fail to realise it can come down to willpower, it’s very easy to turn notifications back on and reinstall certain apps and then the smartphone becomes a distraction again, I’ve trialed going basic a few times which is nice if you want a break from your smartphone but I’ve found it difficult to stay that way, someday I might go back to the old school way for me which use to be a flip phone and a laptop. Some people could also use a tablet so they not totally missing out on social media. That’s right it’s not to serve you better the customer it’s you who becomes the product.
im with you. im carrying ipod classic 6th gen.. and iphone se 1st gen 16gb.. for the literal basics of the basics.. call.. text… imessage.. facetime.. and messenger.. thats it.. no email etc.. i even uninstalled 1st party apps from apple that are not really needed.. im down with 1gb storage left.. and im still surviving.. loving this tad bit simplicity.
I use a nokia 2720 flip phone for text, calls and youtube (ad free by default mind you) and that basically covers my communications. I use a SONY mp3 player for music while walking or doing the groceries. As for photos I use an analogue AGFA 35 mm. Sure photos are low res (though I do like the grain and saturation) and I can only take like 36 from a single film, but at least I don't come back from a single day trip with 2000 photos that I'm probably never gonna look at ever again.
Film isn’t lower res than most cameras. It all depends on the resolution you’re scanning at.
@@user-lp1be4jl8c Yeah probably didn't use the right terminology, apologies.
I've been carrying around iPods for about a year I'd say, and I love using that as my music player. I've cancelled my Spotify so I can own the songs that I have in my library. I still carry around a smartphone but I've taken steps to make it as least intrusive as possible.
Some steps I've taken to take control away from my smartphone are (feel free to suggest more, I'd love suggestions):
1) Turn off raise to wake and tap to wake
2) Deleted all social media apps that do NOT involve direct person to person communication (removed: reddit, instagram, youtube // kept: discord, snapchat)
3) Set my wallpapers to a solid color to make my phone less enticing
4) Deleted lots of apps I either don't use or don't want to use
5) Notification settings are incredibly strict (only notifications allowed: calls, texts, discord notifications cuz I use this to chat with IRL/online friends)
brilliant!!
It's astonishing to hear the death of the point-and-click, just from having been a kid a little more than 10 years ago seeing every parent at the auditorium with one flashing every second at a time while we performed whichever school play. It really is telling of the times seeing how widespread consumerism has allured.
I agree with you anyone that’s ever played fallout can see how one company owing everything can be a problem
iPod classic still a classic .. 🎶🎵🎧
Good for you 🎉🎉
Meaningful Friction !
yeah I get the idea, but for I prefer adding friction on my current phone, i.e. removing unwanted apps, blocking apps for certain time or limiting the time usage. That way I don't need to spend more money on a new phone, plus buying an old iPod, modding it and all. I get it, it looks cool, but I'd rather add friction instead of adding all that extra spend...
Brand new smartphone: 500-1500 USD
Modded/refurbished iPod: $80-150 USD
Dumbphone: $50-150 USD
Do the math
AMEN BROTHER!
i still use my chamshell phone that i bought in 2006 (Samsung X160), i also use a smartphone that i bought in 2019 (Samsung Note 10+).
Some days i use X160 and some days i use Note 10+, i don't feel any difference between them, except that x160 is so small i can put it to my 5th pocket of my jeans.
I have recently been using the Light Phone on and off, and I love it when I do use it. I wish the maps tool was a bit more reliable in my area, but I'm always looking for the idea of breaking away from the norms. I thought about getting an iPod touch since it's pretty much an iPhone 7 and using the offline maps but honestly, maybe just buying a GPS would be more reliable. What do you think?
This is the end goal I would like to have. Unfortunately I am in college and it is quite hard to do this without becoming a recluse. I just bought an iPod, so ill be halfway there until I graduate lol
Cool vid! They still make pocket radios, some info that might be helpful on your journey!
Fully agree with the iPod, but the phone - just can’t do it. My phone is a tool that helps generate revenue. A dumb phone just can’t compare. I respect the opinion though and I do love your content.
Binary statements saying "You have to get rid of your smartphone" are bad statements. You can turn a smartphone into a useful tool that doesn't suck you in.
I'm planning to do so, but a very small question that how can you deal with the E-banking stuffs?
I tried dumbing down my smart phone but it didn't work. I was doing it wrong. So I bought a really dumb flip phone and tried it with the goal of using it for 30 days but then I realized I would need to spend money I don't have on the things the dumb phone didn't have, ie, camera, podcast and music etc. So after two weeks I turned my smart phone into the dumb phone of my dreams and had my son lock down the phone with a passcode I wouldn't know. I'm liking it so far. I'm feeling calm and at peace.
That's the neat thing of an iPod touch, the only one thing you may need to buy uniquely by itself is a GPS navigational system for driving on the road but I would imagine those are usually cheap to find in Goodwill's.
What's the name of the song at the end of your videos? I really like your channel, keep it up! 😊
I’m glad you are enjoying! The song is actually a little western-style track I wrote for the outro - we can call it The Song With No Name for now 🐎
So spot on. There was a time in our country where our privacy was protected at all cost, and you were punished for violating it. Now you’re actually paid to do it what happened?
They know more about us than we know about ourselves.
Seeing this vid has made me lean more towards the idea of getting a dumb phone and a media/music player.
I carry with me every day: a Nokia 2760, a Mechen M30 mp3 player (such a reassuringly heavy thing!) and a kobo Libra e-reader. yes it's more things but importantly, I'm a bit more present in the world. If I don't have these things I can still sit there quietly. Without my smartphone I felt like I couldn't breathe if I didn't have it in my hand. It was insane.
if I need to go somwhere new, I go on my PC and write down directions before I leave, or I even ask someone! I've never really needed maps IRL.
I have a dumbphone and I use it when “I think I spend too much time on my phone.” I really want to escape this non social life, but like you said, they know exactly what they’re doing. your phone has everything you “want”. you wanna watch a show? Netflix, you wanna know how to do something? Google it or watch a video on RUclips, you’re bored and don’t know what to do with your time? Just scroll. It’s an endless loop that makes us addicts . Do you or anyone else have some tips to quit this unhealthy life?
I really only use my smartphone for a few things on the go- music, navigation, and email (other than the text/call functions we expect). The rest I think I fall into the trap of “well I have it with me, so let me just check my email or open IG or check my stocks etc.” I have an iPad with a small keyboard for work to check email, take teams calls, work on the go. Really I just need a phone that can hotspot and I can do all my tasks off the iPad. If I could figure out a better solution for Spotify or maps in the car- I’d be happy to relegate my iPhone for the dumb phones.