Jun 13, 2015
In this first audio editorial episode, Tim relates how he
rediscovered the advantages of small electronics devices over
their larger-screened brothers. Thanks to Dad for inspiring this
one.
Besides mobile phones, cars are another example of a product range
that used to punish customers who wanted a small size by not
allowing superior materials or features in them. Thankfully for
small car fans, it's getting better.
Smart companies recognize that small size product buyers actually
have two categories: those who can only afford the smaller size
with no extras, and those who want a premium customer experience
and will gladly pay for the extras if made available in a smaller
form factor. Small doesn't have to mean cheap!
Nice article on small but premium Android phones:
http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/April2014/best-compact-smartphones-available.html
I forgot to say that as amazingly good as the Lumia 820 is, its
camera is not why. This article details current Windows phones and
sadly, their trend of providing terrific premium small phones is
going in the wrong direction (still great phones if you like 5 inch
screens):
http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/Nov2013/best-windows-phones-right-available-today.html
More good reads on premium small cars:
http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/9-upscale-small-cars-to-splurge-on.html/?a=viewall
http://consumerguide.com/best-buys/premium-compact-car/