 SteveConIBEW 2222 Boston, MAPremium
join:2004-09-02
Boston, MA | It's a phone - not an fashion statement! Cameras, SMS, Web browsing, TV... who'd have thought that this would ever be desirable on a sub - 2 inch screen?? It's a phone; not a fashion statement.
Need directions? Call someone who knows how to get there instead of firing up your mobile web browser while driving 40, 50 or more MPH on the road - preferably BEFORE you leave. The same goes for texting - call instead of texting.. cell operators love the *huge* profits you provide them when you text. A voice call is more efficient method of communication than SMS. The driver of the other car you might have struck will be grateful to you for keeping your eyes on the road instead of the tiny screen.
Sure, there are *some* folks that need a lot of these services, but come on - it seems like nearly *everyone* has a pretty lofty perception of themselves given the number of these type phones that are sold. The ability to reliably place and complete a cell call wherever I am trumps anything else a cellphone can do. The network consistently get stellar marks for quality and reliability - isn't that what it's really all about? Keep the camera, web browser, qwerty keyboard, tv tuner, etc. off of my phone. Having 10 digit keys, power and send is really all I need - I bet the same holds true for the *vast* majority of the rest of you, too.
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Cod
join:2000-07-05
Kernersville, NC Reviews:
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| said by SteveCon:Need directions? Call someone who knows how to get there instead of firing up your mobile web browser while driving 40, 50 or more MPH on the road - preferably BEFORE you leave. The same goes for texting - call instead of texting.. cell operators love the *huge* profits you provide them when you text. A voice call is more efficient method of communication than SMS. Welcome to 1985. And don't assume that everyone who has a smartphone uses the device while driving... |
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join:2005-12-12
Fayetteville, NY
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| said by Cod:Welcome to 1985. And don't assume that everyone who has a smartphone uses the device while driving... 1985? Maybe 1995, but in '85?
In any regard, I think I am the only one in my part of the US who still uses an older LG flip phone with limited web capability and texting purposely disabled.
All those advanced features of the modern smartphone, while certainly required for some to support their jobs, are nothing more than tech candy for many. At this point I cannot justify the extra monthly fees for that candy. |
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I tried to use my pure touch screen to text while driving. It is too hard. It was a breeze to use the Razr or enV while driving, though. |
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Granite City, IL
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We must be old fashioned steve. Me I can't count the number of times on one hand I have txt'd. personally I find it more refreshing to get a phone call as opposed to a txt message. Plus you really can't convey feelings in a txt message, Just emoticons and pray the other end knows what you are talking about. I find (as least when I talk on a phone to someone) to be a bit more relaxed, then the rush of a text message.
1985? Well for me newer isn't always... better! Plus in illinois there's a law against texting and driving anyway.
Would you believe I still e-mail directions to my phone from google as a text e-mail? I just pull over somewhere and go to the "next step" in the directions and works out great for me.
I guess call me old fashioned because I look at a cell phone to do exactly that.... be a phone!
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No offense, but this is simply forward thinking or even today thinking...
These are things that are being used daily by millions of people and business need to get with the times. |
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Maybe he should have said Welcome to " 1984"? 8-) |
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said by v35_pilot:All those advanced features of the modern smartphone, while certainly required for some to support their jobs, are nothing more than tech candy for many. At this point I cannot justify the extra monthly fees for that candy. Agreed, I don't need candy... just service.
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SteveConIBEW 2222 Boston, MAPremium
join:2004-09-02
Boston, MA | reply to SteveCon
I suppose I should applaud those of you with these devices & subscribing to these services. Some of the profits delivered to providers are also spent on deploying cell sites to more and more places. My $40 plan does everything I need it to - in more and more places. Thank-you-very-much!!
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