Light Phone II - A phone for humans

I think "barebones" should include both calling and texting (text only), as sometimes you need to communicate more discreetly. However, I would never buy this phone for $350.00. Maybe at some price point under $100, preferably under $75.

You guys are aware that we can buy refurbished iphone 4?

Quoting makers' value: "The value is the experience that you break away from the internet, from social media, from all the manipulation. You're free now. This is your life. What are you going to do?" >>> Alternatives to paying $350 for Light Phone II: 1) Just turn off the wi-fi and mobile data whenever you go outside and don't want any distractions from your smartphone Benefits for this alternative? If you do encounter some really interesting event or something beautiful that's worth capturing – just take your smartphone and capture the moment. Or if you need to "Google" some very specific info (to check working hours of that local shop etc.) or you suddenly need to grab a taxi – once again, just use your smartphone. === Although the idea is nice and the product's design is top-notch, this product doesn't solve any real problem. Instead - it will be creating many more problems for people who will use it and will try to leave their smartphone at home etc. There is a reason why classic phones evolved into smartphones over all these years. The "procrastination" problem is a side problem for smartphones and should be "cured" in a different way, not by creating archaic products.

Still need that justification for the price. I don’t want to pay for something I can’t get support for months after release

I like the idea, but was expecting the price to be at least 1/3 of what you’re asking for. There are still dumb phones around which fit the very same category of this one, but of course the price is much better

Interesting idea, but $350 for a phone like that is quite expensive? Better off buying a really old phone without the smartphone apps and capability...? What makes this unique compared to the retro phones out there?

I think the price is justified - it's a premium niche product, not a mass one. It's well designed, unique in purpose and statement - it would break their business to sell it for less.

This looks like a very exciting phone, the price seems quite high still, but 100% considering in the next 1-2 years for my next phone.

A phone for rich humans who do not text

I don't understand this. I am in charge of how much I use my smartphone. If I don't have enough self control to not use my smartphone, this will not fix it for me. Who is in charge? You or your phone? On the other hand you can always get a normal old mobile phone if you need help to not be distracted.

Would you *actually* buy a phone with no apps?

My phone already has both "do not disturb" and "off", which leaves this "phone for humans" squarely in the garbage bin.

"Barebones" for commuting and travel probably needs to include Uber.

as we move globally, tend to use messaging app even in emergency...

Sorry, but no.

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Question: can the Light Phone act as a Wi-fi hotspot?

Oh Jebus, $350 is way, way high....I'd rather install a minimalistic Android launcher.

Yes, but at $100.

Why would anyone pay more for a stripped out product that offers less features? Because they lack the self-control to use a better one? This is a marketer's dream and represents a true case of technology devolution. An evolved version would offer a wrist strap that gives shocks every time a user opens a social or other "unnecessary" app on their current smartphone. That cost? At least $500. Let's launch it!