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iPhone 17e as an iPod?
▲ 27 r/IPhone17e

iPhone 17e as an iPod?

Hey everyone, I'm a bit of an oddball that sometimes I like to have a separate, "disconnected" music player, much like the iPod or iPod Touch from years ago, to store and listen to music and podcasts without easy access to social media and the internet.

Today, I use my old iPhone 14 Pro Max to do this, but it has some distinct downsides:

  1. Big
  2. Heavy
  3. No USB-C

I'm thinking of buying a used iPhone 17e from eBay to fill the role of an iPod, but curious if this crowd can think of any reason why that might be a bad idea with the 17e.

Things I'm looking for - a cheap, small, light device with decent speakers for when I don't have my AirPods.

u/thepalumbo — 9 days ago
▲ 2 r/sanantonio

Eames Molded Fiberglass Chairs...where to sell in SA?

Hi everyone, I've got a stack of molded fiberglass chairs that I no longer need/want. Ideally I'd like to sell them, but the prospect of posting on the internet and shipping them to a buyer is less than appealing. Does anyone know of a place in San Antonio that buys mid-century modern furniture or can connect me with a reasonable buyer?

Thanks in advance for any help provided.

u/thepalumbo — 1 month ago
▲ 657 r/minimalism

Consumerism is an addiction we don't talk about

Something just dawned on me while I was writing a post…

When I talk about my past consumerism, it’s almost like an alcoholic talking about drinking. I'm surprised by how much I romanticize the ritual of buying.

For years a big part of my happiness came from consumerism. I was always in between the next shiny, new gadget I wanted.

It started with researching a potential purchase. Watching YouTube videos or reading online reviews. Digging in and learning as much as possible about that new computer or camera or phone. Convincing myself that this was the thing that was going to make a huge difference in my life.

Next came the thrill of the purchase. Comparison shopping, maybe even making a spreadsheet to compare specs and features to ensure I was getting exactly what I needed (wanted) at the best price. Then shopping for and finding the best bargain.

Then came the honeymoon period. Those first hours, days, or weeks where I'm obsessed with my new thing. Setting it up. Learning about it. Talking about it. Shopping for more accessories. Showing it off to my friends.

But then all that excitement fades and I'd start the cycle again with the next new thing that was going to improve my life or make me more productive.

When I switched to a post-consumerism lifestyle, not constantly shopping and buying, it almost felt like I was going through withdrawal. All of a sudden I had so much free time on my hands that I didn’t know what to do with. I felt kind of empty and directionless. I'd open up a shopping site, start scrolling, then force myself to close that browser tab before my brain would lock in on something that would start the process of buying.

I still feel that way sometimes. An empty feeling like I just don’t know what to do with my life if I’m not buying something.

But then I go for a walk with my wife and look at turtles.

Consumerism is absolutely an addiction. And as a minimalist, I feel like I'm in recovery and need to maintain some degree of vigilance to make sure I don't fall back into that cycle.

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u/thepalumbo — 4 months ago