Four Years Going Light - A Light Phone 2 Review

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From my earliest days that I can remember I’ve been drawn to technology. I think fondly of this tremendous picture my mother took and added to a scrap book with a page labeled “Techno-man” I’ve owned probably half of every phone ever made. Not that I thought it was fulfilling some perfect use case or would bring greater happiness to my life but simply I thought it was fun to ‘play’ with as much technology as possible. To see how one company would do software or hardware vs another and the benefits they could bring to our lives. However, somewhere from my childhood curiousity to my adulthood did technology become an unhealthy part of my life. If I tried to avoid my role in this entirely I would argue that the rise of algorithms and the attention economy were to blame; but the truth is I’m just someone that lacks the self discipline to put these devices down, to keep the apps off my phone, or to have healthy boundries - partially because at my core I know that I still am that “techno man” that loves to have a beat on this market. But one fateful day my partner changed everything for me when in a moment of frustration she expressed “You’re always on your phone.” I guess I never noticed how much I used my phone, but she did, and something had to change. I realized in that moment that I had lost something. I had lost my discipline, my attention, my ability to be in the moment, and ultimately my peace. So, as with any loss this review will be done through the lens of grief and its infamous stages. Let’s begin.
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@Shafi.Islam_ День назад

Are you excited for the light phone 3

@johnsukecafe 22 дня назад

Thank you for making this video! I was a LPII user in 2019 also and it has made such a difference in my life.

@nickgliha557 21 день назад

Thank you for watching and commenting! It really is one of the most unique devices out there and I wish more people would give it a shot for a month or so. Also, just checked out your "On Broadway" video and you did great!

@johnsukecafe 20 дней назад

@@nickgliha557 I totally agree. Thank you so much!

@buttercup5470 27 дней назад

RU-vid reccomended your channel. I’m significantly older than you but can relate. When pocket calculators first came out I begged my mom to purchase one for me. I think that is where my fascination with tech started. I’ve been watching the Lite phone since the first one was released. They announced the Lite phone 3. Have you seen it? Do you think you’ll upgrade to the LP 3? If so would you do a video on it?

@nickgliha557 26 дней назад

Hi there! Thanks very much for checking out the video and for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm moved by our similar experiences. Yes, I am thrilled about the Light Phone 3 and have already pre-ordered it. From what I've read about it I think it's a fantastic on-ramp for those that haven't yet used a Light device or been put off by the frustrations of using the e-ink on the 2. The battery is twice the size, the screen will be more responsive, the chipset is faster (and likely more efficient) and a wider band support means clearer calls and less battery drain when trying to find a strong connection. In general, it seems like they have created a perfect balance between necessary tools in today's age while also making the device more pleasurable to use/comparable to traditional smartphones. I'll be happy to record a specific video on the benefits of the Light phone 3 vs the 2. Thanks for the idea and hope you have a great day!

@jameshjacksonjr 11 дней назад

@@nickgliha557there is a interview with the light team about the light phone 3 on jose briones youtube channel he has always got interviews with them sence the light phone 1 its an hour plus video where they show off light phone 3 and deep dive on it.

@shooKnFr0st3 25 дней назад

Excellent video! I wish I never figured out that I could sim swap between my LP2 and iPhone. More often than not I find myself with my sim in my iPhone 😅. I really need to get a boox Palma for my work and sell my iPhone

@nickgliha557 24 дня назад

I so appreciate that! Thank you so much for watching and sharing your words. I completely get it! With the pre-order of my LP3 I finally just sold off my Pixel to force myself to stick to this thing and not get distracted lol.

@joshuaalbert9437 20 дней назад

Wait, the calendar has CalDAV support??? I need to connect mine to my Nextcloud instance like yesterday

@nickgliha557 19 дней назад

Found the guy that knows what it is! Lol. Yup! It should be listed as an option between iCloud and Google in the tool settings. Glad to have helped in some way! Have a great day :)

@childersls 19 дней назад

Light Phone........ OK .............. I love the idea, but here's the problem, ......... I monitor a security system 24 house a day. I "Must" have that app. I am in daily contact with people in Wales, Scotland, New Zealand and El Salvador. I "Must" have that app. Until I can load these esential apps I will have the need to stay with a Smart Phone. I would sincerely like to have a Light Phone, but at the moment they will not fulfill my basic requiements. I have two apps that are a requirement. If I could load them I could go Light Phone in a minute.

@nickgliha557 18 дней назад

Hi there! Thanks for your comment and pushback on my remarks about "so and so app being needed." I apologize for taking a mocking tone as I do underestimate the value that alternative messaging services bring for international communication. So, thank you again :) Two options come to mind at the top of my head...if you are an android user you could look into installing GrapheneOS on your device. It only officially supports Pixel phones but I think I've read reports that newer Samsung/OnePlus devices have successfully installed it. Graphene offers a more private and quiet version of android while still allowing apps to be downloaded via a sandboxed version of the Play Store. Alternatively - It's certainly a little cumbersome - but I carry an iPad mini on me in a little carry bag whenever I need specialized internet access beyond the tools that Light provides. Hopefully they will be able to natively integrate those communication apps into the LP2/3 somehow in the future. Thank you again for your time! PS - Great looking bike!

@EEZP 21 день назад

Would’ve been better if you kept your eyes up, not reading off a script like an English essay you were presenting to the class

@nickgliha557 21 день назад

Completely right! For a solid hour before finally recording I was messing around with different ways to try and position the phone where it would look and feel more natural in talking to the audience. But, all of the angles were unflattering and still covered up the screen too much to be plausible. If I decide to do future videos I'll look into some time of teleprompting system or try to get more comfortable with talking from bullet points rather than a script. I appreciate the honest feedback and for watching!