Why do people need 32GB or 64GB on their PHONE?

[npaladin-2000]

I cache movies on mine, especially handy while on a plane or in a hotel with crappy Internet service. My phone is a Nexus 6, and therefore perfectly acceptable and even desirable to watch movies on.

 

[Brian Stirling]

Obvious troll post is obvious!

* Maps!

* 4K video recorded on the phone!

* Keeping media on the phone so that you don't waste data for no good reason!

Obvious troll post is obvious!


Brian

 

[KentState]

On my last trip to California, I watched 2 movies at 4GB each on the plane as my 65" plasma wasn't usable. Games like KOTR and Xcom take up a lot of space, but are more than enjoyable on the go. I thought about strapping my desktop to my back and carry my monitor/keyboard/mouse but just isn't practical. 4k video eats up 100's MB pretty quickly. Also can use it as an USB drive in a pinch.

Does anyone else also find it funny that the OP throws out insults about not being able to afford a TV and then criticizes a phone with a lot of internal memory?

 

[Brian Stirling]

A couple years ago there was quite a few people voicing similar ideas but O haven't heard this one in a while.

But hey if the OP wants to give his money to the carriers by using too much data then have at it...


Brian

 

[elitejp]

On my last trip to California, I watched 2 movies at 4GB each on the plane as my 65" plasma wasn't usable. Games like KOTR and Xcom take up a lot of space, but are more than enjoyable on the go. I thought about strapping my desktop to my back and carry my monitor/keyboard/mouse but just isn't practical. 4k video eats up 100's MB pretty quickly. Also can use it as an USB drive in a pinch.

Does anyone else also find it funny that the OP throws out insults about not being able to afford a TV and then criticizes a phone with a lot of internal memory?

Exactly,then also consider the way people often travel in Europe or Asia. Trains are a common mode of transportation. Having several movies stored on your phone is a great way to kill some time.

 

[JimmiG]

I guess it comes down to how you store and consume media - local or cloud.
If you use cloud/streaming services exclusively, you only need the space for some apps and perhaps a few photos. If you store everything locally, you obviously need enough storage space for that.

 

[LouieST]

this is not surprising. different people have different demands on their phone. My phone only has 8GB with many music, pictures and apps stored in it. I always get the message that the 8GB memory will be taken up and my phone becomes very slow. It is very annoying. I'm planning to update a new phone with 32GB.