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Reacting to the Minimal Phone Demo

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Laura Malvoyante

Laura Malvoyante

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@Fishy4341
@Fishy4341 2 ай бұрын
Every time I see one of your minimal phone videos pop up I'm immediately watching it! 🤣 I'm super interested in the minimal phone because I like the idea of going to a more basic device, but have certain apps and features that are required for my day to day that I can't go without (authentication apps, Spotify, maps, 3rd party messaging apps, etc). So seeing this device and their progress is really interesting!
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
It's a device a lot of us are curious about and it's something I can't stop thinking about. I am happy others find this topic interesting as well!
@clementfaivre1271
@clementfaivre1271 2 ай бұрын
I totally fell for it and ordered it.
@JK-xz1lt
@JK-xz1lt 2 ай бұрын
I dig this device so much. I'm not an early adopter, but I do want one. Thanks for the updates.
@richardbenz8861
@richardbenz8861 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the detailed analysis! It was great to see further progress, but I agree with everyone saying we want to see more. All in due time I guess... I am glad they are taking the necessary time to optimize the e-ink display. Can't wait to type on it!!! 😂
@eckhardlischka5680
@eckhardlischka5680 2 ай бұрын
What about the navigation button / the trackpad in the middle under the screen ? In the specs they write it is a trackpad, but I see it working only as a home button.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
Good question. A lot of people were asking this in their comments. It doesn't look like it has trackpad capabilities or maybe it is something with too many bugs to show yet.
@eckhardlischka5680
@eckhardlischka5680 2 ай бұрын
@@LauraMalvoyante I am more and more concerned. It reminds a little on Planet Computers Ltd...
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
@@eckhardlischka5680 this is why I am hesitant to back Indiegogo campaigns. If it works out it's great but if it doesn't...
@Yaduny
@Yaduny 2 ай бұрын
They saw your other video and reacted accordingly 😂
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
Gotta poke them once in a while. Make sure they know I'm watching 👀
@badgrafx
@badgrafx 2 ай бұрын
I'm very excited about the development and impending release of the Minimal Phone, even more so now having heard your analysis and commentary! I've wished for an "analog" smart phone for years: something running modern Android with a physical keyboard, monochrome lcd or e-ink display, mtrs jack, and expandable storage. I saw an offhand comment in an unrelated thread on reddit about the Minimal Phone, looked it up, and instantly pre-ordered a unit for myself! The prerelease specs on the Minimal Phone check just about every box on my list and then some. I'm concerned about build quality, durability, and reliability, and as this is a first release of an untested product I am trying to temper my expectations......but, as an AV engineer and software developer, I can't wait to get my hands on one and the prospect of writing custom apps tailored for this device is very exciting! In my line of work I am responsible for designing and programming the UI for AV control systems and I tend to favor very minimal, function-forward design. This phone seems like potentially a great device to integrate into some of my projects. Thanks for your insight on the screen refresh. Other than my rarely used kindle, I am very unfamiliar with e-ink devices and their performance and behavior. Looking forward to seeing how development progresses ahead of the release!
@Melvin-ls6bc
@Melvin-ls6bc 2 ай бұрын
I thought this demo was too short - they showed that there is a working prototype, but I don't know if I'll be able to use this phone day-to-day. I did want to see things that I do in a regular day, and am worried the phone might not work well with: like taking photos with the camera, using google maps for navigation, messaging with scrolling and animated gifs, or typing characters that aren't on the keyboard.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
This is true. Navigation on e-ink is tricky, especially if you are driving. Special characters are a must when using mutliple languages. I hope it's easy to switch between languages too. I am concerned about the camera and it's usability. The front camera placement is weird to me but I'll have to see it in action. The demo was very short and I'm sure they don't want to show what is not working or extra buggy. Fingers-crossed there will be longer follow-ups.
@r-l-l
@r-l-l 2 ай бұрын
Finally an E-Ink Phone with decent CPU for modern apps
@JoseBriones
@JoseBriones 2 ай бұрын
Good take. You can increase the refresh rate of your Boox Palma by removing animations. That's what I think they did on the Minimal phone. They have reduced all animations to absolute minimum. It is "fast." However, it will compromise with some apps and some visuals that people are used to. We'll have to wait and see how it develops.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jose. This makes sense why everything looks so much faster. I am good by to remove the animations on my Palma asap! I am hoping they give a more in depth demo soon.
@LukeAquilaNance
@LukeAquilaNance 2 ай бұрын
I've been following their development via reddit since it was just a concept. The device will be shipping with Android 13. All android apps will be able available on the Minimal Phone.
@vipermoon_
@vipermoon_ 2 ай бұрын
Thought it was android 14?
@LukeAquilaNance
@LukeAquilaNance 2 ай бұрын
@@vipermoon_ You are probably right. Android 13 was mentioned by them very early in their inception.
@shawnvegavelez121
@shawnvegavelez121 2 ай бұрын
I'm really liking the Onyx model. 8 do wonder what accessories will be available.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
Someone mentioned they saw cases offered on the website but I couldn't find it.
@math2158
@math2158 2 ай бұрын
you have to go to pre-order then buy now. then press the minimal logo and there you have access to the accessories catalog
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
@@math2158 thanks!
@richardbenz8861
@richardbenz8861 2 ай бұрын
I ordered with a case and screen protector.
@shawnvegavelez121
@shawnvegavelez121 2 ай бұрын
@@LauraMalvoyante i wasn't able to find any either.
@jameshjacksonjr
@jameshjacksonjr 2 ай бұрын
will their be RCS or just SMS now what iphones are getting RCS will be easier chatting with those users for people in the states
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
This is a good question. I will have to ask them.
@jameshjacksonjr
@jameshjacksonjr 2 ай бұрын
Thank you as if it will have RCS i would most likely be in and get one
@ConradAquilina
@ConradAquilina 2 ай бұрын
This device is taking shape. It is good that multiple players in the market of minimalist phones are giving us options. Between Mudita, this, and the Light Phone, we are spoilt for choice.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
So many options. I want them all 😄
@TMT-Kevin
@TMT-Kevin 2 ай бұрын
3:13 _BlackBerry KEY2 spacebar has left the chat_
@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic
@EarnestWilliamsGeofferic 2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to this device.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
Me too!
@dpc4548
@dpc4548 Ай бұрын
I'm in Asia and I've never heard of What's App. The phone looks really good, though. I'm wondering if not having 5g will be a problem.
@DanielSchmidt-q6g
@DanielSchmidt-q6g 2 ай бұрын
Love your Videos. ❤
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@leona_devon
@leona_devon 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this update Laura, like you , I couldn't see what was being written, so hope the font size can be made bigger, that's far too small. I like that it should work with WhatsApp, and that you can use keys to make a call, oh gosh I can't tell you the panic when you ring a company and they ask you to put a number in, I look at the screen and there is no keypad! yikes! I'm hunting around to try and find the keypad, touch screen phones are just not accessible for the visually impaired, don't even get me started on voice to text, I spend my days having to correct all of its mistakes, or my friends asking me what I was talking about, I just give up and send voice notes. Looking forward to the day I can get a phone with a keyboard and get my independence back!
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
Yes, I hope the text is bigger too! I hate text to speech, I make so many mistakes and errors. Even typing is a mess for me. This is why devices like this are needed and would be super helpful.
@richardbenz8861
@richardbenz8861 Ай бұрын
UPDATE: Andre and the team will be heading back from China tomorrow with 20 pre-production phones in tow. They will be providing some to KZbinrs to begin testing/reviewing. Your name came up Laura! Not sure they will send you one, but maybe! Expect a new video to be dropping within the next week.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante Ай бұрын
@@richardbenz8861 I think they might send me one. They called me a couple months back to talk about the Minimal Phone and I said it'd be happy to test one. Fingers crossed it happens 🤞
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante Ай бұрын
@@richardbenz8861 thanks for the update! Did they announce this on Discord?
@richardbenz8861
@richardbenz8861 Ай бұрын
That would be awesome. Yes, they did. I provided more info in response to @bravestarr19's comment.
@jackbrainwashar3756
@jackbrainwashar3756 2 ай бұрын
I love this concept, id buy one for me and all my family, but what really upsets me is: WHY HASNT ANYONE GOT IT YET IF SUPPOSEDLY THEYRE SHIPPING THE 3rd BATCH!?!?!? Like literally 0 reviews of anyone trying it out or whatever! Is this even real? PLEASE BE REAL!!! 🙏🙏🙏 id love to buy tons of this phones 😓
@BenjaminKeller
@BenjaminKeller 2 ай бұрын
@@jackbrainwashar3756 was thinking the exact same thing. This phone looks perfect if it works like promised
@PilgrimTim
@PilgrimTim Ай бұрын
It may not be that the third batch has been shipped, but simply, the third batch that has been produced. The first and second batch are probably the one's we've seen in pictures and videos and have been used for testing. The third batch may be the actual batch that reaches the hands of the consumers.
@CoolCrescent186
@CoolCrescent186 2 ай бұрын
They're using Google Fi? This might be literally the first dumbphone that Google Fi is compatible with. I am impressed. I will consider this hard. Also, Google Fi has physical SIM cards, and is not eSIM exclusive.
@retiredandroaming
@retiredandroaming 2 ай бұрын
Yes, I wondered about that comment. I believe it does NOT have E-Sim. Hoping that I am wrong.
@baddboo
@baddboo 2 ай бұрын
Good Video Laura! Can’t wait for the next review. FYI- I’d be willing to be a beta tester😌
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'd be happy to Beta test it too ☺️
@manoorestagon
@manoorestagon 2 ай бұрын
The Minimal Phone looks gorgeous! The only thing this needs imo is compatibility with Google Maps, because guiding me to a location I've never been to is definitely something most dumb phones alternatives are lacking.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
It will have Google Maps. It will have the Google Play store added soon. The only question will be how will Google maps look on the e-ink display.
@manoorestagon
@manoorestagon 2 ай бұрын
@@LauraMalvoyante Yeah, that would be really interesting to see :D
@LittleByrdEee
@LittleByrdEee Ай бұрын
I do want this but lack of 5G is a bummer
@chrisad1177
@chrisad1177 2 ай бұрын
While I love the concept of this phone and prefer it over the Light phone 3, I just don't see it being executed as well. But the Light phone still has a couple unknowns and the price is prohibitive, so the Minimal may have a chance.
@jameshjacksonjr
@jameshjacksonjr 2 ай бұрын
Light still to this day gives me OS updates to this day and im on year 4 using the device to me they are trust worthy and i trust they will fix everything and do long many years of OS support as they always do
@Contra7311
@Contra7311 2 ай бұрын
Don't feel bad I couldn't read and could barely see what was being typed. I think the contrast should be increased. The blacks aren't nearly black enough.
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
This makes me feel better ☺️
@SeanFlaherty
@SeanFlaherty 2 ай бұрын
I would have bought one if it had 5G. I haven’t had good luck with 4G phones near me (Maryland, USA. )
@LauraMalvoyante
@LauraMalvoyante 2 ай бұрын
@@SeanFlaherty I get it. 5G is a must in the US nowadays. Maybe they will release a V2 with 5G in the future.
@andrewjazdzyk1215
@andrewjazdzyk1215 2 ай бұрын
Idk about being more snappy than the palma, this company likely doesn't have the eink software experience/money of boox.
@harununjung2049
@harununjung2049 2 ай бұрын
im just gonna wait for chinese knockoffs, way affordable with same specs
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