Minimal Phone Review | The Perfect Blend of ePaper and QWERTY?

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In this video, I share my first impressions after using the Minimal Phone for a week. Having followed the Minimal Phone project closely on this channel for over a year, I was convinced to give it a try. Instead of pre-ordering, I decided to purchase the device second-hand on eBay. To my surprise, I've grown quite fond of it! The ePaper display paired with the physical QWERTY keyboard has seamlessly become one of my favorite features. Join me as I dive into my experience with this unique device and explore what makes it stand out. I'll cover the unboxing, initial setup, and my thoughts on the ePaper display and QWERTY keyboard. I'll also discuss the overall usability, daily use cases, and the pros and cons after one week of use.

Chapter
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Why I decided to get the Minimal Phone
01:23 Regrets
02:07 Intentional friction
02:42 Launcher
03:15 Screen time
03:25 Videos
04:17 Bugs
05:20 Hardware
05:51 Display
06:53 Benefits of Android
07:29 Ghosting
08:08 Reading
08:47 E-ink vs ePaper
09:55 Keyboard
12:24 Benefits of ePaper
13:11 Battery life
15:20 Final thoughts