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iPhone too small?
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It's doesn't need to be right in front of your mouth. This isn't the 1950s. Mic technology has gotten a LOT better.
Fact is, a LOT of cell phones haven't had their mic close to the mouth for a long time. Remember the original Motorola flip phone from 1989? Well, maybe you don't, but even then, only the very first generation actually had the mic on the flip, directly in front of your mouth. Right afterwards, Motorola figured out that they could save themselves a lot of cash by making that flip a largely non functional piece of plastic, and hiding the real mic just under the keypad.
Since then I've had lots of cellphones that reach only halfway down my face. Lots of bluetooth earpieces too. And they work fine.
But, if you're really worried about it, there's a solution:
Fact is, a LOT of cell phones haven't had their mic close to the mouth for a long time. Remember the original Motorola flip phone from 1989? Well, maybe you don't, but even then, only the very first generation actually had the mic on the flip, directly in front of your mouth. Right afterwards, Motorola figured out that they could save themselves a lot of cash by making that flip a largely non functional piece of plastic, and hiding the real mic just under the keypad.
Since then I've had lots of cellphones that reach only halfway down my face. Lots of bluetooth earpieces too. And they work fine.
But, if you're really worried about it, there's a solution:
It doesn't need to be in front of your mouth. Your caller can hear you, right?
Also, think of Bluetooth - that barely reaches your sideburns (if you have them) - nowhere near your cheek, and nowhere near your mouth - and you can still be heard.
It's all personal preference based on experience. If you've never had the pleasure of owning (not just playing with) a spacious 4.3" widescreen display, you don't know what you're missing.
Conversely if you value a small size over functionality, that's another factor to consider. The size difference is not as dramatic as many critics make of it.
I've always put functionality & usefulness over style. That's what serves me best. YMMV.
Conversely if you value a small size over functionality, that's another factor to consider. The size difference is not as dramatic as many critics make of it.
I've always put functionality & usefulness over style. That's what serves me best. YMMV.
when you use FaceTime, when you want to talk do you pull the iPhone closer towards you to talk?
Exactly you don't and it still works fine.
If you are concerned you can also use the headphones that came with your phone.
Exactly you don't and it still works fine.
If you are concerned you can also use the headphones that came with your phone.
if you want a bigger phone buy it. However for me it.s fine there is a big article that discusses why apple like this size. One hand vs 2 I checked they are right. I have fairly big hands too.
Since I use my iPhone4s as a utility device as opposed to a fashion statement, I wasn't overly concerned with its size. In fact, I've bulked it up with a Griffin Survivor case. The case gives me something to grip with my large hands, the phone is less likely to slip out of them, and, if it does, the case probably will protect the glass-on-both-sides iPhone from shattering.
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iPhone4S in Griffin Survivor Case by hakr100
iPhone4S in Griffin Survivor Case by hakr100
My bluetooth mic doesn't reach my mouth either... so is that too small?
I think the iPhone is a great size.
I think the iPhone is a great size.
Han't it always been that way since the inception of cell phones (mic never reaching your mouth), with the exception of the 1st generation cell phones. As shown on far left.
It's not just the iPhone that is that way. Most phones have been that way since they came out with cell phones and there was no problem before.
They make microphones that actually stick to you (preachers and others use these) and some will go by the ear and they work great. The mic doesn't need to be by the mouth for it to get the sound.
I don't know why you quoted me for. I know that the mic doesn't need to be by the mouth to get sound.
I'd love a larger phone, but not for the reason you would. People hear me fine, so I see no benefit in the sake of a larger phone just so your mouth can be directly over the mic. I would love a larger screen though...