The manufacturer explicitly positions the device as a response to constant availability and what it considers problematic mechanisms of modern smartphone platforms. In conversation with heise, Commodore CEO Peri Fractic describes the Callback 8020 as a “not stupid dumbphone” for people who want to spend less time scrolling and more time in the real world. It is envisioned as a secondary device for staying reachable without being constantly exposed to the temptations of a smartphone with its notifications, apps, and games. The decision was influenced by his young daughter and his own behavior: “I was addicted to my smartphone,” says Prei Fractic.
Fantastic. We need more people like that.
Great idea, but the price tag ($500) isn’t so great.
You still can get cheap dump phones.
Regarding do this device:
- Manufacturing a phone in small numbers is not cheap
- If there were a way that you could have 50% more attention for your kids, yourself, and the people around you, how much would that be worth for you? How much is your attention worth?
- I’m simply pointing out the price tag on the phone in question.
- I don’t need technology to save me from myself.
Are you disputing that much of tech is addictive by design?
I wasn’t aware I was disputing anything. All I did was answer your ridiculous questions.
no need to troll here.
And fascinating how predictibly this happens each time the interests of big tech companies are touched…
Did you bring enough of whatever you’re smoking to share with everyone else? I’m almost out.
Are you suggesting that every person with a smart phone is a dead brat parent or spouse? You do know that some people actually do have self control.
A “dumb Phone” more expensive than a “entry smartphone” which I can cut doen to minimal needs is not a good idea.
A dump phone with WhatsApp preinstalled.
Thats a even worse idea…
Let’s not forget that it’s $500 because they can’t continually profit off your personal information being harvested from the software.
Is it expensive for the hardware? Yeah Is it expensive for an android compatible device with zero telemetry? Not entirely
Stop trying to make a reasonable justification. I can only get so hard.
Minimalism is just a conspiracy by big small to sell you more less.
I feel like this is the first time I’ve seen a product being blatantly advertised on Lemmy.
I was under the impression that 4G is gonna be obsolete soon.
