I can see how that seems useless to the average neurotypical, but devices with limited functionality are a huge plus for people that fights against strong compulsions.
I still think $350 is a lot, but when you have ADHD devices with a lot of features can be very detrimental to your productivity and your well-being.
I don't think you can separate features and price in this case. Looking vaguely iPhone 5-ish is not a feature that should add hundreds of dollars to the price.
My last dumb phone, which I bought to carry while cycling, cost me $30. Sure, it was ugly, but since the point is to not take it out of your pocket and play around with it, who cares?
This phone strikes me as the veganism of dumb phones. You want people to acknowledge the "sacrifice" you're making, so you're going to keep it visible, while you self-consciously don't interact with it.
I kind of understand why you went with the veganism example, but it seems slightly bizarre that it's your first choice. I think it's fair to say that most vegans' decision to become vegan has nothing to do with being sanctimonious. Not a vegan, though.
I'm not sure if that is the case. They seem to be trying to provide some basic functions so the product remain useful even without regular smartphone features. Whether if they achieve this or not is a more subjective matter.
You make such excited, highly normative claims about a phone, complete with involved speculation about the motives of anyone who might like it, and decide to insult people's eating choices along the way.
I could speculate about personal insecurity issues, but instead will simply note that not everyone comes from the same place you do or share your particular concerns or needs. It is a big world, exploring it some might be good for you.
I still think $350 is a lot, but when you have ADHD devices with a lot of features can be very detrimental to your productivity and your well-being.