Post by m***@gmail.comAs to the idea that the phone is "modern" and "more conveient", the
former is just bull- there's nothing about a phone that is clearly
better. And more convenient? If you prefer your music listening to be
interrupted by texts and email alerts, yeah, it's that. Forget it.
A "smartphone" is a harassment device, designed to do someone else's
bidding -- perhaps yours, incidentally, if your request aligns to
profit. There are, as yet, no viable non-profit smartphone operating
systems, for instance.
This situation is not compatible with music, at least not in my life.
Regarding music outside the home, I don't own headphones, and don't
want to withdraw from my surroundings. I aim to be present. However,
there are still locations for music: Hotels rooms (as were mentioned,
and these are generally good spots for listening), visiting a friend,
even a party or bar scene for which music is requested....
I use a small laptop, which does use a non-profit, open source OS.
(So it does only what I tell it to do, and doesn't resist.)