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Old 08-20-2010, 12:23 PM   #101
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Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald View Post
I don't worry about any of that. I just keep the stupid thing turned off until I actually need it to make a phone call. I realize there are those who may need to be connected 24/7 for business reasons but for daily life, why do people think they need to be connected at all times? I don't want to be interrupted while watching TV, reading, talking to someone (not to mention it is rude), watching a movie, eating, sleeping, etc. I own my electronics, not the other way around.
I just googled how to turn my ipod Touch off - I never have - so I know how to now. But these devices aren't designed for that, and you lose the "instant on" when you do want to use it. More convenient to let it know what behaviour you want. The problem is that manufacturers don't have this sorted yet - but I expect it will improve over time.
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