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Phones are Overrated

It seems to own a smartphone is better than to not own one, but the effect on buying a new phone on your personal happiness and productivity is insanely overrated.

In praise of laptops

It still seems that by far, the ultimate productivity device is still a laptop (MacBook Pro 13 inch touch bar, maxed out, refurbished).

For visual arts, I highly recommend iPad Pro (the normal size one).

In praise of used and refurbished iPhones

Today the iPhone is still the supreme smartphone by far. But perhaps the most economical and pragmatic thing we can do is simply buy 1-2 generation older iPhones (refurbished on Apple store or used) to maximize our “bang for the buck”. Based on my experiences, every new iPhone might only be 5-8% better than the prior generation; not that huge of a difference. Same philosophy goes with buying cars which are 3+ years old to maximize your savings (or buying a used Lamborghini). If you want to buy luxury goods, it never seems to make sense to buy new.

ERIC KIM WORKSHOPS

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Unleash your creative potential:

2021:

  • April 10-11th, 2021: BOSTON / Discover Your Unique Voice in Photography Workshop [Register Intent Here]
  • May 1-2nd, 2021: CHICAGO / Street Photography Composition Masterclass [Register Intent Here]
  • May 22-22nd, 2021: NEW YORK CITY / STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS by ERIC KIM [Register Intent Here]

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Photography Entrepreneurship

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Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Photography

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