Unutterably Silly The "All my phone does is make calls and text" Support Group

[vivaldirules]

I look forward to the day our electronics all go in the bin.

[Solitaire1]

Originally Posted by HomeInMyShoes

Bah, you people are no luddites. I don't even have a cellphone.

It's likely that a new term is needed to cover those who reject all advances in technology (luddites) and those who embrace all new techology as soon as possible (early adopters). I tend to wait a long time before taking a risk on a new technology, and only if I have an actual need for it. This generally works to my advantage since it generally avoids the mistakes I've made in the past when I chose to take a risk on something that isn't firmly established (such as CD-i) and/or get involved in a format war (DCC vs. Minidisc).

[dreams]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Update to my first post.

I hereby tender my resignation in the "uncool" club.

I have been sucked into the dark side......IPHONES RULE!!!

Originally Posted by Latinandgreek

I have to hand in my resignation as well... I loved my Nokia, but the iPhone has managed to bring me over to the dark side

*sigh* Well, I have to confess. I have to also tender my resignation. *hangs head in defeat*
Long story short.... I had to get one so I could teach my mom, her brother and his wife how to use them. This includes me managing them also, as I do their email accounts and books.

Other than having to charge it more often that my other phone, I am starting to like it.....

[vivaldirules]

(doggie weeps)

[Solitaire1]

*Solitaire1 lights a memorial candle in honor Dreams' departure from our ranks.*

[vivaldirules]

Does anyone out there still use a PAA (personal analog assistant)? For me, it's a piece of 8-1/2" x 11" paper that I've printed my calendar for the next 9 weeks on. On the reverse, I write down notes in pencil like things to do this week, a short grocery list, info from conversations, quick sketches of ideas when talking with colleagues. I fold it up and stick it and a mechanical pencil and pen in my shirt pocket and take it with me everywhere. I cross off stuff as it gets done or becomes irrelevant. When it gets too messy, I reprint my updated calendar and transfer any remaining important notes from the back of the previous one. It's everlasting, always with me, requires no software updates or 3G or 4G or 43G or Wifi. It's really cheap, too. Anybody else out there do something as archaic as that? Please, say yes.

[WT Sharpe]

This is what I'd buy:


If I didn't already have this:


Don't need none of them there newfangled gizmos. They'd just scare the horses.

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by dreams

*sigh* Other than having to charge it more often that my other phone, I am starting to like it.....

Welcome to the dark side........................

Altho I don't get mine until August when my contract expires.

Interesting thing I have noticed.......it does seem to be a 'family' thing. if one person has one, their whole familily probably will. Not always, but most times.

Kinda like pod people, eh?

[red_phoenix]

Originally Posted by vivaldirules

Does anyone out there still use a PAA (personal analog assistant)? For me, it's a piece of 8-1/2" x 11" paper that I've printed my calendar for the next 9 weeks on. On the reverse, I write down notes in pencil like things to do this week, a short grocery list, info from conversations, quick sketches of ideas when talking with colleagues. I fold it up and stick it and a mechanical pencil and pen in my shirt pocket and take it with me everywhere. I cross off stuff as it gets done or becomes irrelevant. When it gets too messy, I reprint my updated calendar and transfer any remaining important notes from the back of the previous one. It's everlasting, always with me, requires no software updates or 3G or 4G or 43G or Wifi. It's really cheap, too. Anybody else out there do something as archaic as that? Please, say yes.

I use calendars...mostly wall and an agenda at work. Plus a calendar in excel if I need to go beyond the end of this year.

[74Cuda]

Originally Posted by red_pheonix

I use calendars...mostly wall and an agenda at work. Plus a calendar in excel if I need to go beyond the end of this year.

BUT do you use a pencil with a delete button on the end?

[red_phoenix]

Nope. I use a pen.

[74Cuda]

That's confidence folks.

[Freeshadow]

I am out too (android) but the reason for me was GPS. Always wanted one. I have an orientation skill like a snail (distinguishing: inside, outside, up, down) so it really helps me to get where i have to go in town

[Miss]

Count me in! Calls and texts only.

I had to get a new phone recently and, while not a smartphone, it was capable of browsing the internet and all sorts of other fancy things. I had them disable those features as I kept accidentally hitting the button to access things that was costing me money each time. My previous phone was much simpler, and I greatly preferred it.

...wait, my phone also has a camera. Does that mean I'm out?

Does the fact that I don't own a point and shoot camera besides my phone factor into the consideration at all?

Someday I expect to get a no contract, prepaid, or pay-per-use phone. A girl can dream...

[red_phoenix]

I have a pay-as-you go phone. I would prefer if it just handled calls and text. Unfortunately do not seem to be able to get those anymore. It is not a "smart" phone but it does have the option of browsing the internet (which I do not use) and it has a camera (which I have to admit I have used).