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What are some portable devices that smart phones haven't replaced? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by MisterNeon@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I've been very stressed lately and have been doing some window shopping to calm down. I'm interested in gadgets, but a lot of things can just be replaced with apps. I realize a phone won't replace very large appliances like refrigerators or washing machines so I'm trying to scope my question to portable devices. So what are some portable devices or gadgets that their specialization hasn't been replaced by smart phone apps? Extra points if they're super useful and reliable.

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[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 4 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Books.

The kindle app might be convenient but it's shit compared to an actual book.

[–] andrewta@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Lord of the Rings

Just bought the hard cover copy a couple of days ago

Yeah physical kicks ass

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I inherited my mum’s first edition copies. She worked in publishing and had some great stories. She met Tolkien and Ian Fleming through her job.

So, no, kindle, you cannot compete with that.

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[–] MisterNeon@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Books are my fondest indulgence as I age. I'm an absolute Aztec history dork and a screen doesn't do any Mesoamerican codex justice.

I buy more odd art books than I should.

[–] UnsavoryMollusk@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Do you have any recommendations ?

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