Are high tech cell phones too much?
By mandakat
@mandakat (879)
Canada
October 24, 2006 1:01am CST
Today, your cell phone can double as your on-the-go access to e-mail (which can now tell you that you have voicemail from any of your phones as well), texting, voice messages, music, video, web browsing, instant messaging, and gaming access.
I don't know about anyone else, but I don't really need 36 ways to potentially entertain myself during the five minutes that I'm waiting in line. One would do. Or how about old-fashioned times when we'd just amuse ourselves by looking around at the repetitive advertising, nature, or even just people watching? How about conversation... with someone who's actually there?
Well hey, now I can watch the advertising on my cell phone! And PAY to do it! Pretty sweet huh?
I, for one, love a good conversation or some nice quiet time to think or listen to some great tunes. Being constantly inundated with ads, images, articles, videos, and people out to annoy me is NOT a stress reliever. Neither is having 87 ways to always be reached by any-and every-one ever.
What do you all think?
5 responses
@pussywillow (718)
• United States
1 Nov 06
I agree. I just don't understand how people can be so sucked in to spending their money on such time wasting devices. When I am away from the office on business I usually have a laptop with me, so I don't need a cell phone that can double as a laptop. Maybe people who don't use laptops do, but I'd bet that everyone who uses these teched-out cell phones for business also uses a laptop. I've worked with some pretty big movers and shakers and none of them was ever in such constant demand that they had to had their cell phone in their hand all the time. I think the people that do that are just wannabes who don't put enough actual effort into what they do to really be a mover and a shaker - they spend all their time on appearances. For the people who use these teched-out things just for personal use - I mean, really, get a real life instead of just trying to look like you have one.
1 person likes this
@mandakat (879)
• Canada
1 Nov 06
I completely agree. I mean, if I had the income to spend on those cell phones, I'd throw it towards a house or debt or maybe an investment. If I simply needed to throw it at something fun, I'd probably get some upgrade for my computer, or a new one if mine was getting old. I don't know; I don't need to be in constant contact with everyone, nor do I need to have 37 options for entertainment at all times. Have we really gotten to the point where 5 minutes of waiting for something with no gadget to entertain us is too much?
@djbtol (5493)
• United States
27 Jan 07
You are certainly correct. The endless distraction of all the electronic toys does not necessarily enhance your life in every respect. There are benefits, but there are also negatives.
Another aspect is that just because a cell phone can be used to mow the lawn, does not mean it is the best way to do it or with the bother to even try.
@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
11 Nov 06
I Think phones are starting to get too high tech. Soon you'll need a degree to operate one, well maybe not. I'm happy with my very simple phone.
1 person likes this
@rmuxagirl (7548)
• United States
11 Nov 06
I Think phones are starting to get too high tech. Soon you'll need a degree to operate one, well maybe not. I'm happy with my very simple phone.
