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In reply to the discussion: Step away from the smartphone... Shhh it'll be ok. [View all]pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)43. What's a smartphone, lol?
It may be convenient to be connected wherever you are, but when I'm out and about I usually prefer not to be interrupted or bothered, wherever I am.
My old cell that I used when I traveled is in a drawer somewhere, probably with the battery totally encrusted with gunk by now. And my landline has been down for nearly 2 months--though I really want to get that one working again.
It's a tradeoff, and just a matter of what you are willing to trade off.
Savings? I've had a few.
I may need to get a new cell before long, but for now I'm content.
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We cancelled hbo and the cable for the second tv. I watch tv less than once a week, why pay $16
peacebird
Jan 2013
#2
As a senior who relies on smart phone for contact from my children/grandchildren, I resent
SharonAnn
Jan 2013
#27
Almost all the cell phone carriers will ttransfer your phone number to their phones.
hedda_foil
Jan 2013
#92
Wimps - I recently started hauling my clothes to the creek and beating them on a rock.
tjwash
Jan 2013
#33
I reluctantly got an Iphone several months ago and I still don't understand its appeal.
Tommy_Carcetti
Jan 2013
#12
My smartphone is absolutely essential and very efficient for me to manage my business.
Lex
Jan 2013
#31
Advocating not having a tool that keeps you well informed and organized? On a political site?
stevenleser
Jan 2013
#32
I'm glad that works for you, MoF. I *could* do w/o mine, but see no reason to. It's very productive.
fishwax
Jan 2013
#40
smartphones are part of an overall plan to make us all increasingly more stupid
datasuspect
Jan 2013
#56
I'm so glad I got my smartphone. When I was in the hospital for a week, I had a way to
Evoman
Jan 2013
#103
I agree about the cable. But my hand held data device (smart phone) is a tremendous convenience.
geckosfeet
Jan 2013
#106