Jolla 2nd device HW suggestions. [not relevant]
asked 2014-01-25 12:04:46 +0200
While it seems really early for something like this its good to start submitting ideas early so that the designers can think about it.
So what features do you want for the next Jolla Phone? Make sure to look through the previous answers and vote accordingly
The first thing i'd like is to make the bezels all around the screen smaller. As small as possible in fact. This will probably make it a one-hand-device for more people. I have normal hands (i think i am in the 50th percentile) and it feels a bit big in the hand.
No need for a bigger screen. 720p would be good but even at qHD it looks really nice.
If possible move the headphone jack on the bottom of the device.
Also i wouldn't mind if it was a bit lighter.
Possibility of screw attached metallic TOH for a more sturdy feel along with easily replaceable plastic ones for people who like to change them easily would be a great addition.
USB type C (the reversible one) is something jolla must consider.
Also I suspect that the choice of SoC forced on Jolla when ST-Ericsson decided to stop manufacturing or supplying the original choice of SoC is the reason behind the low-end display (the maximum resolution the current SoC supports is qHD). A higher specced SoC should mean we can get a better screen.
strongm ( 2014-01-25 12:24:24 +0200 )editA bezel is needed to hold the phone comfortably and safely in one hand without accidentally touching the screen with some flesh of the hand. A thinner bezel wouldn't turn out good, I suppose. The thinner the bezel the more slippery the phone feels, because you have less place to hold it.
pycage ( 2014-01-25 13:11:20 +0200 )edit@pycage
They will of course need to prototype and test a lot in order to get the thin bezel right.
ApB ( 2014-01-25 14:18:18 +0200 )editi would not mind smaller phone. n9 was nice form factor.
mike7b4 ( 2014-01-25 14:58:48 +0200 )edit