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by w1ntermute 4920 days ago
> I still think the iPhone 4 &< had the best screen size for ergonomics. I don't think you can contest that.

Yes, I can. It's complete bullshit. All the arguments for why the iPhone 4 form factor was the best are now being used to claim that the iPhone 5 is the best by a lot of the same people. That just goes to show that you can manipulate that argument to work with whatever screen size you want.
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robmcm 4920 days ago
I don't think anyone is saying the iPhone 5 is easier to use in one hand than the iPhone 4.

The argument that a smaller screen, allows for a smaller surface area, that is easier to navigate is obvious.

3.5 is easier to use than 4 which is easier than 5.

People may say a 4 inch screen is better in general (because the forgive ergonomics for real estate), but not in ergonomics alone.

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orangecat 4919 days ago
The argument that a smaller screen, allows for a smaller surface area, that is easier to navigate is obvious.

That's not obvious at all. Larger screens can allow for larger touch targets, and by showing more content they can reduce the need for "navigation" in the first place.

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robmcm 4917 days ago
OK so to state the obvious we are talking about using a device in the hand that is holding it.
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revscat 4920 days ago
> All the arguments for why the iPhone 4 form factor was the best are now being used to claim that the iPhone 5 is the best by a lot of the same people.

Citation needed.

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