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@yhancik@thereisno.computer @doriane@post.lurk.org @bread@post.lurk.org yeah to be honest it's kinda tough to find something that checks all the boxes, I think especially coming in with expectations that smartphones set. At least for me it was really tough. So one of the reasons I initially really wanted a keitai was that it reasurred me I could still use a GPS if I really needed to, but then it turned out that it was just too slow on my hardware and it kind of forced me to stop relying on phones for orienting myself. It's the same with music, I really wanted that and assumed it would have a jack because I was used to that. So I have to use an MP3 player now, but I like it :). But then other things I didn't think mattered like being waterproof made me realise how nice it is to be able to actually use your phone while it's raining without having to worry about a crappy touchscreen freaking out on you lol!

@doriane@post.lurk.org ah, I thought 4G was essentially LTE? Honestly my understanding is also very appromximate. I think you're right though, you do have UMTS1 for 3G but it seems dicey to rely solely on one band, especially with 3G being phased out. Another option in the same vein is the Cat S22 Flip, it's literally marketed for construction workers! But it does have Google services built-in (it's an american product...)

@doriane@post.lurk.org if you're dead set on a Kyocera, perhaps check out the Digno models too? The hardware's not really built the same though, it's more like what I have. But most keitai seem to have good hardware (all are waterproof, btw :D) I don't know about the Dura line, but the Dignos (at least the ones I checked) do have coverage in Belgium, iirc. Although I'm a bit surprised that the Dura don't have coverage here. I remember reading that Asian and European frequencies tend to have more bands in common (especially compared to the ones in America)!

@CasualObserver@post.lurk.org I'm flying on the 13th of July :)!

@CasualObserver@post.lurk.org damn I wish I was already in Helsinki. I wanna learn about all the cool venues and events when I move...

@doriane@post.lurk.org I use a Sharp Aquos 3 805SH! It's a keitai, a japanese feature phone. It's important to get an unlocked model for the sim card. It runs on Android 8, but Google services don't work. I use the Aurora Store so theoretically I could use any browser that runs on Android 8, but I don't browse much. I have to use a virtual mouse and that makes everything a little slow (which is ok :)). I also have Signal. Calls don't work on Signal and it doesn't run very well but it's alright. I send a lot of voicemail because it ends up being faster than typing. I have to do this bizarre ritual every time; I can't record the voicemail while holding the button down, but the amount of time for which I hold it down corresponds to how long I can speak afterwards, before the message gets sent! Every time I'm done using Signal, I stop it from running entirely because it's a huge battery drain (so is Android but that's another issue...) There is no audio jack. No controls for the volume either (except on/off). I know some people have successfully "hacked" it to change that though. If you're interested in learning more I'd recommend chewyro on Youtube! She has a lot of tutorials on how to properly set up and get started with different models. The camera is lovely and the aspect ratio is very pleasing, here are some pics!

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It's always a good time to redesign your website actually especially if you have very important deadlines, btw.

#introduction

Hello fedi, I'm Horia!

I'm a trans man and art student, currently wrapping up my bachelor studies in arts numériques at Saint-Luc. I'll be moving from #bruxelles to #helsinki this summer to pursue a master degree in Visual Communication Design at Aalto University (and more importantly, move in with my partner). Feel free to hit me up if you're in the area and wanna hang out or have ideas for cool spots to check out!

My recent internship led me to a (moderately) deep dive into the legacy of CD-ROMs and media preservation. I'm very curious about all kinds of practices but I especially love art games and poetic web stuffs. I'm currently interested in exploring print and publications.

I have a background in drawing and I'm often walking with a sketchbook on hand so you can expect occasional scribbles from me if nothing else.