Hardware Portability Debate

The cluster centers on debates about the size, weight, and convenience of carrying a specific hardware device, with users complaining about bulkiness, preference for pocketable designs, and concerns over adding more items to bags or backpacks during travel.

📉 Falling 0.5x Hardware
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Sample Comments

arjn Mar 15, 2015 View on HN

Meh .... one more thing to carry around.

closeparen Aug 27, 2017 View on HN

It's a little harder to carry this stuff around on a backpack on public transit...

compostable Aug 29, 2018 View on HN

It's one more thing to lug around, keep charged, etc.

muzani Mar 19, 2020 View on HN

because bigger isn't better for portability

danw1979 Nov 14, 2022 View on HN

wouldn’t a spare belt be quite light to pack anyway ?

briandear Jul 16, 2018 View on HN

Take up less space in your bag.

saagarjha Jul 18, 2024 View on HN

You don't plan to carry this in a pocket?

malandrew Sep 26, 2013 View on HN

Totally agree. One less thing to carry.

bserge Sep 19, 2020 View on HN

Imho, it's way more cumbersome, can't just have it in your pocket.

Hippocrates Jan 23, 2021 View on HN

It fits nicely in a backpack or bag...