 RARPSL
join:1999-12-08
Suffern, NY | reply to yock
Re: No More said by yock:I couldn't charge my battery without running my car engine to charge off the cigarette lighter That is what having a spare battery (or two) is for. Just like having a spare for your laptop so you can use it without needing to be tied to a wall socket (such as on a trip/plane). |
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 yockTFTCPremium
join:2000-11-21
Miamisburg, OH
kudos:3 | said by RARPSL:said by yock:I couldn't charge my battery without running my car engine to charge off the cigarette lighter That is what having a spare battery (or two) is for. Just like having a spare for your laptop so you can use it without needing to be tied to a wall socket (such as on a trip/plane). Rechargeable cells discharge over time whether you use them or not. It's also an investment of some $50 - $100 per battery, plus the time and effort of charge cycling them regularly to keep them well conditioned. Then I'm still out of power once they die in the course of a week.
My girlfriend had a landline that we used extensively through our storm outtage. It costs her $15 a month and it never went out. It doesn't require any electricity that isn't already provided by the telephone company and their facilities have backup power generation. Did I mention that it never once went out? Never. |
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But really, it just wouldn't hurt me to go without a phone for a week. My life simply doesn't evolve around it like that. |
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 wifi4milezBig Russ, 1918 to 2008. Rest in Peace
join:2004-08-07
New York, NY | reply to yock
said by yock:said by RARPSL:said by yock:I couldn't charge my battery without running my car engine to charge off the cigarette lighter That is what having a spare battery (or two) is for. Just like having a spare for your laptop so you can use it without needing to be tied to a wall socket (such as on a trip/plane). Rechargeable cells discharge over time whether you use them or not. It's also an investment of some $50 - $100 per battery, plus the time and effort of charge cycling them regularly to keep them well conditioned. Then I'm still out of power once they die in the course of a week. My girlfriend had a landline that we used extensively through our storm outtage. It costs her $15 a month and it never went out. It doesn't require any electricity that isn't already provided by the telephone company and their facilities have backup power generation. Did I mention that it never once went out? Never. Totally agree. I was "that guy" without a landline for almost 10 years, and I used to even argue how pointless they were. It wasnt until an incident occurred that required dialing 911 did I realize the error of my ways. Now we have a handful of cell phones, one VoIP line for my wife, and of course a trusty landline for the sole purpose of (God forbid) dialing 911 again. The recent storms should only serve to convince people that they need a landline, regardless of how "techy" you are. Things (unfortunately) happen and when you need police/ambulance/fire department you want to pick up the phone and know they will answer.
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said by Uncle Paul:$15/month? Doubt it. Not with all the other fees added on. But really, it just wouldn't hurt me to go without a phone for a week. My life simply doesn't evolve around it like that. My ATT landline is $33 a month after taxes. It's not about having your life liesurely revolve around the phone, it's about having a basic maintenence free telecommunication line thats in service 99.99% of the time even without electricity. So for the price of 6 lattes at Starbucks (without tip), why wouldn't I want that type of insurance? |
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 dsldude08Premium,VIP
join:2008-01-03
La Crosse, WI
kudos:2 | I agree with you. But most people don't get it. |
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dsldude08Premium,VIP
join:2008-01-03
La Crosse, WI
kudos:2 | reply to wifi4milez
I couldn't have said it better myself. |
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 quetwoThat VoIP GuyPremium
join:2004-09-04
East Lansing, MI | reply to Uncle Paul
Many CLECs offer service for the $12 - $15 ($17 after taxes, unfees).
Many ILECS also offer 'lifeline' service for about $11 - 15 a month (depending on the region). Lifeline service is often regulated through your Public Service Commission. |
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yockTFTCPremium
join:2000-11-21
Miamisburg, OH
kudos:3 | reply to Uncle Paul
said by Uncle Paul:$15/month? Doubt it. Not with all the other fees added on. But really, it just wouldn't hurt me to go without a phone for a week. My life simply doesn't evolve around it like that. Your life may very well rely on 911 service. This is exactly the shortsightedness I'm talking about. |
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| You are absolutely correct, thank goodness my cellphone works and probably wouldn't turn it on except to make such a call. |
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Ohh if so much in life could just be rendered down to the price of a Starbucks latte. But then I see the price of a Starbucks latte as to much too.
With all that said, I still have a land line myself. |
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 DavidNow accepting new patientsPremium,VIP
join:2002-05-30
Granite City, IL
kudos:70
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said by dsldude08:I agree with you. But most people don't get it. Because they see savings... or they use the terms "screw the phone company... Vonage...." and that's all they see. They are not told what would happen if the power went out in that commercial. What they don't bother to mention is that as long as you can connect to Vonage's servers then you have a phone connection.
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wev567
join:2006-02-25
Pittsburgh, PA | reply to Uncle Paul
Budget LUM service will run you about 12-15, depending on the area. |
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 UnKownThe Underground Network
join:2002-09-08
Orlando, FL | reply to David
The savings are essential to me. i purchased the 29.99 unlimited calling with skype for a year in two months of landline. My cell phone is metro pcs which has unlimited calling nationwide, provided you are in the state. that service costs me 49.99. the little 15 dollar a month landline wouldnt do me any good as most of my friends all have cell phones with area codes that are all over the nation. If i really needed that so called life line ill just power up my ham radio!
There are ways around using a landline phone, and my life doesnt revolve around a telephone, so in the event i dont have telephone service for a few days it surely wont kill me, hell it might be relaxing.
I think i speak for about 94% of college students in florida (hurricane central) that cell phone only is way to go.
Might i also add that in the event of a hurricane it is very common for land lines to go out as well, so your theory of that always on safety and security is blown out of the woodwork |
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UnKownThe Underground Network
join:2002-09-08
Orlando, FL | reply to wifi4milez
couldnt u simply walk to the neighbors house and use theirs? |
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yockTFTCPremium
join:2000-11-21
Miamisburg, OH
kudos:3 | reply to UnKown
said by UnKown:Might i also add that in the event of a hurricane it is very common for land lines to go out as well, so your theory of that always on safety and security is blown out of the woodwork It's all about diversifying your risk. If I have cellular and land service, that's two things that must fail instead of one. Your idea of breaking out the ham might not be bad either, though the density of ham users in your area might not be sufficient for you to reach capable help. Nonetheless, it's an option to which I've given some thought in the last few days. |
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said by UnKown:couldnt u simply walk to the neighbors house and use theirs? Not if your internally bleeding and are a paraplegic and can't walk. |
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yockTFTCPremium
join:2000-11-21
Miamisburg, OH
kudos:3 | reply to UnKown
said by UnKown:couldnt u simply walk to the neighbors house and use theirs? Why should they have a land line if you don't? |
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UnKownThe Underground Network
join:2002-09-08
Orlando, FL | cause they think like you |
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