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Mobile Phones.

In this age of technology, Mobile phones are now not phones, they need to be re-named, you can do what ever you want to on them, Me, I have a mobile phone. The only attachment it has is a radio built in, I use it for making calls in emergency, when I am out walking, listening to radio 2. I was asked the other day if my friends son could borrow it, I said yes, thinking he had a problem. When I gave my phone to him, he looked and asked what it was, I told him, “It is a mobile phone”, but what can you do on it? he said. Make calls, for example, or listen to the radio. “Do you have internet access”? again I said No, With that , he said it could wait.

I am on a “Pay as you go” tarriff, I put £10 on and it last me approx, 6-7 months, sometimes longer.

Do other users here have the same problem as me? are we falling behind the times?

Your thoughts will be interesting to read


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opelaccent
19th Jan 2013 15:52:32
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I upgraded my mobile phone to a Nokia navigator in 2008 a wonderful phone for its day It had sat nav for walking and motoring, the internet, a camera, radio, and many other aps. But could not host a wifi hot spot. I had to buy a dongle for my computer so that I could send large amounts of data via the internet. The cost was becoming ridicules. Then I spoke to an internet geek who advised me to get a Samung galaxy 11.
This Android mobile phone is indeed a smart phone and cost less than my old mobile phone and dongle put together in fact £20 less each month.
Yes it is a contract phone I also get 3000 minutes talk time, free talk time to others on the same network. 3000 text messages free, and unlimited internet down load time. Plus the Android will host a WIFI signal for my laptop and net book. The camera is 12 million pixals. The nice thing I really like about it has the ability to send out a tracking signal so if I did get lost in the highlands of Scotland emergency services could find me. The down side to that is it also let all your friends on face book know too. The other nice thing is it has Skype which is very handy when I am out shopping and I can skype my wife if I see a bargain. Yes people look at you side ways wondering why are you talking to yourself and pointing your camera phone at an item in the shop. But that is a small price to pay. As skype is free. I have just down loaded an app that reads the bar code and tells me if I can get the item cheaper somewhere else.
Yes I love my smart phone
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Pendle Witch
8th Nov 2015 20:45:05 (Last activity: 28th Nov 2016 21:22:11)
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I feel as though I am behind the times as my mobile allows me to make calls or send text messages. Like you it is a Pay as you Go and a £10 top up lasts for ages.

I am wondering now if I am missing out. Should I go for a more 'modern' phone that has internet access, but then I would be paying for something I may not use when I am out and about. I don't feel the need to be in touch with people all the time, nor do I really need to keep looking on the internet, but I am getting worried that if i don't try to keep up with these things I will really be left behind.

Can anyone suggest a 'Beginners Phone'?
Response from Rose of Tralee made on 28th Nov 2016 21:22:11
I shouldnt bother. The new smartphones are quite complex. Internet at home on a Laptop or Tablet is quite enough for me.
Rose of Tralee
28th Nov 2016 21:19:46
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This is an increasing problem. Cant find a basic mobile with big buttons for my husband without a radio!
grandma
21st Jan 2013 10:41:09
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I bet you love your smart phone Opelaccent! What next? The many uses you have is quite amazing for a mere basic user like myself although I have been on computers since the mid 80's.
Like most mod.cons., one has to progress constantly.. Do you think smart 'phones will eventually be adaptable to use within the domestic appliance application,
I remember reading about Bill Gates computerised home years ago but obviously until these applications come within reach of the ordinary public most of us will not see them.
grandma
16th Jan 2013 11:45:51
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I would love an iPhone but tried as I have.....I can't find an excuse for having one!
I have had a "pay as you go" 'phone for years and very occasionally top up. Trouble is, a few of my friends have pay as you go 'phones but never turn them on! They usually have them because their family say they should have them!
My grandsons would rather go without their shoes than their iPhones...
I wonder if the forecast of iPhones replacing credit/debit cards is right? Then I could have one!
So I settled for the next mod.con. and bought my iPad. I still use my lap top for some programmes, but the instant response of the iPad is tempting and since I am now at home more than I am out, it would be most "uncontrolled spending" and that is naughty.
I think iPhones are unbelievable and considering 50years ago few people had house 'phones, we have come a long way!
Sally Ann
12th Jan 2013 14:39:44
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Hi Barry - Like you I have simple mobile pay-as-you-go phone and use it to call people if necessary when out, text, use the camera occasionally and can listen to the radio, but it's not very good. Up until very recently I was totally happy with it, but now I keep finding about all the 'apps' available I am getting more and more tempted to go for a simple android phone, but then will I use it when all is available online anyway? It's easy to think we are falling behind when new things come into view, but if it fulfils the needs you have for it then hang on to it. Like the saying is 'if it ain't broke don't mend it'.

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