It's largely disappearing in favour of USB-C, which is (among other benefits) considerably ergonomically superior
Having a difficult evening Rob?
The micro USB connector is designed for the plug to be sacrificial, so the fix is to replace the cheap cable, not the expensive device.Mine keeps slipping out of the phone when its charging - nightmare!
I'm not. I switched to USB-C two and a half years ago.Why is mankind still cursed with this excrement.
Yes, agreed and you told @yorksrob this before:The micro USB connector is designed for the plug to be sacrificial, so the fix is to replace the cheap cable, not the expensive device.
The micro USB interface is well designed as a universal connector set for devices up to 2A or so. The key to the endurance of the connector is the sacrificial nature of the plug. If anything wears out or is stressed, it is far better that the plug dies so that the socket lives on. Imagine you £400 phone requiring a new USB socket. Better to get a new charger or even just the cable.
I'm not. I switched to USB-C two and a half years ago.
Also, did you take the advice in this previous thread https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/the-universal-phone-charger-connection.125038/#post-2413997?
Yes, agreed and you told @yorksrob this before:
I'm not. I switched to USB-C two and a half years ago.
Also, did you take the advice in this previous thread https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/the-universal-phone-charger-connection.125038/#post-2413997?
Yes, agreed and you told @yorksrob this before:
It'll take some time to get there, but USB-C is the future. It's already joined devices since 2015, and will feature on almost every phone, major or minor (iPhones excluded). Flagships generally took the lead...
As the parts become cheaper over time, look for the midrange and entry-level handsets to start getting Type-C, too. Since PCs use Type-C as well, "We should see price points come down fast enough to make it viable throughout the [phone maker's] portfolio....
Truly the worst invention known to man.
There is nothing good to be said about the cursed thing.
The micro USB connector is designed for the plug to be sacrificial, so the fix is to replace the cheap cable, not the expensive device.
Fine, but you were advised of this three years ago when you last brought it up.I'd like to reference the bit above about the micro-USB connector being sacrificial etc... And say its poorly designed tripe.
I don't think it's realistic to expect an effectively disposable phone to be any good for £60; it's not sensible for the environment to buy cheap disposable rubbish and it's not going to be good for you either.
There are plenty of articles out there with advice.
https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-usb-type-c-phones/
I don't think it's realistic to expect an effectively disposable phone to be any good for £60; it's not sensible for the environment to buy cheap disposable rubbish and it's not going to be good for you either.
There are plenty of articles out there with advice.
https://www.cnet.com/news/what-is-usb-type-c-phones/
Here is an up-to-date article regarding sub-£200 phones, some of which include USB-C:
https://www.androidauthority.com/best-phones-under-200-pounds-uk-848093/
Fine, but you were advised of this three years ago when you last brought it up.
That's nonsense. I keep my phones as long as they will work.
By saying that a £60 phone is disposable, you're perpetuating the myth that a product bought for £60 is worth being thrown away. If I pay £60 for something, I expect it to work. Not to is a waste of resources.
I don't think there is anything more that can be added that hasn't been said above (or in the previous thread) to be honest; it's your choice at the end of the day, we can't force people to take advice, and decisions do have consequences!It's still a bad design.
I looked for alternatives, as per your advice, and the affordable ones all had micro-USB.
I thought ‘Burn Phones’ were pay as you go phones that were used by dubious members of society ie drug dealers etc, that they would then throw it away if it got a bit ‘hot’...Aren't such phones called 'burn' phones, due to their cheapness and disposal ? of course many just want a phone to make calls and nothing else, anymore than that, you do need to be looking at a more durable, long lasting item, (climate change / plastic dumps etc) as for micro-usb, never had an issue really, if it got a bit iffy, just bought a new lead, and of course the 'C' version is very versatile
I don't think there is anything more that can be added that hasn't been said above (or in the previous thread) to be honest; it's your choice at the end of the day, we can't force people to take advice, and decisions do have consequences!
Aren't such phones called 'burn' phones, due to their cheapness and disposal ? of course many just want a phone to make calls and nothing else, anymore than that, you do need to be looking at a more durable, long lasting item, (climate change / plastic dumps etc) as for micro-usb, never had an issue really, if it got a bit iffy, just bought a new lead, and of course the 'C' version is very versatile
I thought ‘Burn Phones’ were pay as you go phones that were used by dubious members of society ie drug dealers etc, that they would then throw it away if it got a bit ‘hot’...
Completely agree on this, £100 is probably too low a bar in terms of price point.
OP: There are some decent (in terms of specs, at least) Huawei phones available for around 200 (e.g. Huawei P20 Lite) if you want reasonably priced but still decent device. Keep in mind these are all now general purpose computing devices rather than just something that makes calls which isn't worthy of more than a few pounds! They run a full OS, have specs better than the first few PCs I ever used. Sure - some of the higher end Pixel phones are a little unreasonably priced IMO (I own a Pixel 2 and wasn't too happy about the price), but this isn't the case across the board. It's worth investing in something decent, and the environmental benefits are a plus too.
Truly the worst invention known to man.
There is nothing good to be said about the cursed thing.
I don't get your problem with it?