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06-26-2010, 10:14 PM
I need my phone to function.
- It serves as my alarm clock to wake up. - It gives me the morning news. - It provides me with my schedule for the day. - It reminds me of important tasks. - It acts as my business phone for important calls. - I can pay bills, transfer money, etc. - And it acts as a source of entertainment. On top of: - Replacing my landline. - Replacing about 70 percent of actual computer use (the rest is for when I need to type or something) - And more. Many people won't utilize most of the smart phone's functions even if they have one, but for people who travel/work a lot, they're priceless. My photos from Japan and around the world: http://www.flickr.com/dylanwphotography |
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06-28-2010, 12:32 PM
As someone from the older generation I find the modern phones actually incredible.
We did not have telephones when I was young and did not miss them. Often it was only wealthy people who could afford a phone-- it was considered a luxury. It was very difficult if someone was ill and one needed a doctor, but there were public phone boxes. Many a time I could have done with a mobile phone-- so useful to send or receive important messages, save a great deal of worry if someone who is away is travelling and is late home. I think mobile phones are a marvellous invention-- although some people seem to be permanently glued to their phone whereever they are. For me they are useful-- but I do not use mine as my family do-- they always seem to be on them. Who would have imagined such an invention fifty years ago? I gather they can even get you on the net now-- amazing. Such technology is moving so fast-- No doubt I am way behind where technology is concerned. I have a landline at home so only use mobile when we are out in emergency. |
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06-28-2010, 01:43 PM
@dogsbody70
That's how I justify having a phone. People often discuss the negative aspects, but they don't take into consideration how much of a pain it used to be before they were mainstream. Now, I'm not old by any means(college student/worker), but even I remember having to call Collect on a payphone when I didn't have the change, or my dad getting a message on his beeper and having to find a phone to call back on. My photos from Japan and around the world: http://www.flickr.com/dylanwphotography |
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06-28-2010, 04:33 PM
YOur phone sounds amazing------- still find it all amazing. now what will be the next big thing re phones do you reckon?
have many of you got the IPAD? I have an IPOD and I use it to study japanese when I am walking around. That again is magical I think. youngsters are used to these wonders-- but for someone like me its like living on a new planet. what will the next ten years produce I wonder? |
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06-28-2010, 04:57 PM
....it's weird..heh iknow i'm crazy.....but my phone has name too. Called Mao-sama, and i love him XDDDD he's my numberone!!
..can't left without him. I'm an addict XDDDD I need my phone all the time. I don't know why it is, but i feel naked without him. Cellphone is a basic pillar of modern life..i think. |
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06-28-2010, 06:21 PM
Mobile phones are simply NOT necessary in your life.
The phone companies may say otherwise in their glossy ad's , but to be honest - the majority of conversations held on them are about absolutely - nothing , and are merely a way of using up airtime which you would otherwise lose , if its not used within a certain time. The old phrase - " A fool and his money are easily parted " certainly applies in this case , and the phone companies must be laughing all the way to the bank. |
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