cell phones

I have a cell phone because for me its cheeper then a land line. I spend more time texting then I do talking, and George, my partner uses his for business when it comes to being a manager for Pizza Hut. With him having long hours (and the fact he used to drive full time) I decided long ago to put him on my account. So I pay for the both of us. It is a lot easier then a land line, because I'm not tied down to a certin range within my home like people with land linds tend to be. In fact for a while we had both, but eventually I decided we didn't need to be paying the bill for the land line. Most everyone I know has cell phones, and use them more frequently. Cell phones for me are a need and a sorce of comicuation.

Good discussion about cell phone, although I have one,I don't really use it much unless is an emergency. If it weren't for a bus strike in my area, I would not have gotten the phone in the first place, as I needed it to call my folks to pick me up after school. Now I just use it for emergency situation, and I am using a prepaid phone so I only spend when I need to. I got a landline in my home, so if I need to call someone I'll use that, no reason to increase expense because I want the easy way out. While I am at school, whenever I see someone go out in the middle of the class just to answer some call, I'll shake my head as you should focused on work during work time, and enjoy leisure only at leisure time. Mixing the two will just make you more tired and less efficient. Cell phone is a great way to communicate, but you better not over use it, don't become a slave to the tool that is used to serve you.

hi timhinyy, I only recently got one and what I got was a trac phone where you buy the minutes ahead of time. I do work out of town and travel back and forth at late hours so it really makes sense for me to carry one. I also have a 16 yr old who often needs rides and if I am not home then it makes it so she can get in touch with me. The only people that have my # are my daughters and a couple of friends who know to only call on that phone if it is an emergency. I really don't feel a need to use one just to chat to friends etc. I really don't love talking on the phone so much and I do have a landline and that is good enough for me.

LOL . No one understands me around here. I am one of the ones who has an old cell phone, just for emergency's. But I leave it at home and forget to recharge it. I used to be terrible, and always had one with me. But now a days, I don't care anymore. I like my privacy. Having a cell phone with me all the time, made me tense. I like my privacy. I don't like to have to explain where I am and what I am doing all the time. Not only that, it is expensive as well. Take care.

For me cell phone is easy way to contact a person. Really impossible to carry laptop always. But it's possible to carry cell phone always. I stay so far from home. and my parents contact with me through phone. Not possible to be online more over the sound is not clear in online but clear in cell phone.

I originally got my cell phone for the "emergency" reason also since I had to commute an hour to and from work and thought it necessary in case I got stuck. It was a little comforting knowing it was there, just in case! Since I'm no longer working my phone has become a bit of a luxury. If the truth be told I'm sure I could live without it. I do enjoy the camera feature though! I have caught a few funny shots that would normally have been missed if I had to go find my camera. I did draw the line when it came to using it for texting!! I find that the most impersonal and rude form of communication...YOU HAVE A PHONE IN YOUR HANDS...CALL ME!! The cell phone has also become a replacement for my phone book. If I ever lose my cell phone I'd lose the numbers too! I guess I should write them down. It's just so convenient!

Cell phone is not a necesity but is used by people who travel a lot .. i stay out of my home for the longer part of the day hence i have one so that my family can keep up with me ... My brother on the other hand stays at home mostly and hence does not need one. Its not like you need a cell phone everytime... ITs just a personal choice...

hi tim! in my family, only my parents and the younger kids do not have a cellphone. everybody else have at least one. i guess you are one of the few i know who's not into it. i believe it highly depends on our needs. if we don't have much use for it then we cannot justify the expense. what is a need for one person can be a luxury for others if the use is not maximized or justified for the cost. for me, cellphone aids in communication. it keeps me connected to my family and friends wherever i am or wherever they are. coming from a close-knit family, not a day will pass without a word from (at least one or more) my siblings. when we travel, it keeps us connected with work and colleagues, with clients and suppliers. it's quite handy during emergency too. i'm not into using my cellfone's other features like the camera, radio, music player, games etc... i'm more on the calling and texting features which were its main purpose (for me at least). if you don't need one... then don't get one. it will just be an additional expense we can choose to do without.

The cellphone has changed a great deal in a few short years. From just a device where you could make and receive phone calls and texts, to a device you could watch t.v. on, play games on, and do all sorts of things on. Apps on the Iphones are brought to mind. I think that other then emergencies, people are using cellphones more as a way to communicate, a way to entertain themselves, and also as a multifunctional piece of equipment. From taking pictures and videos, to watching television, to listening to music, making reservations to restauraunts etc. This I've seen for myself or on television. Now I don't see a need for all this stuff, I had a cellphone that I could waatch t.v. or listen to music or play games on, but I see no need for it now and realize it was an added expense to download all those songs etc.

u have asked a very good question .... i got realized now ..What is the use of cell phone...it's just for emergency purpose..when we are travelling and to inform our parents regarding our status, we need a mobile phone, but now days the cell phone has reached its extreme limits, like surfing in mobile..4 and 5G services are about to emerge.. Texting is also the main purpose, call rates are very high, so texting is a cheaper way to chat with others... But seriously, i did not find the good reason why i have a mobile phone..i have two land line phones in my house, yet i have a mobile phone, to talk to my friend and my sister and also my girl friend...

well a cell phone for me is the fastest way to contact me and for me to contact other people. I do have a laptop but I cant just walk where ever I want and use my laptop to talk to people. Also it is a hassle because it is not particularly a handheld device that I can use in my hand. I am on the go a lot so I need something that I can talk to people without the need for internet connection although my phone can go on the internet.

Nowadays,cellphones are very much used these days but i have cell yes i dont like it but just for contact my friends and for internet connection its best,and its harmful to human.

Well personally, I use it to keep in touch with my friends. It makes it easier for me to keep in touch with people that I otherwise wouldn't bother writing a letter too. Yes internet on a laptop is good as you can send e-mails, but sending an sms or making a phone call from wherever you are is much faster. I believe that It just makes life much easier as you can contact anyone, anywhere, at any time. I do think though, that the mobiles which have a million contraptions such as a camera and other things are a waist of money and time, as they complicate things and make the mobile much more fragile. I have a mobile which has been in use for about 7 years and it still works perfectly. All the new mobiles I buy, go after a year.

I began with a cell phone for emergencies only, then after several years and several moves, I just decided to upgrade my plan and not have a landline phone. I don't pay so much in tax for the cell phone as the landline phone. Since I do not have a laptop, I can use my phone to surf the web when I am not at home.

It is strange that you dont have a mobile phone. nowadays even those who dont have a need for it, keep it for maybe no reason. there are many little reasons to use it for example you go ut of your home sfor shopping and forgot what one of your household member told you to buy for him/her so you will phone up. there are several hundred reasons like this. you need phone to receive calls for interviews if you are looking for a job. you can send a text message to someone to inform about anything, say example you are visiting your friend's house and you send him message to tell what time you will be arriving, etc, etc.so there are many such reasons to use. ofcourse few years back no one had a mobile phone and there was no need for it. we have created some needs ourselves and also cell phone has eased some things for us. so it has both advantages and disadvantages

I need a cellphone for it is really a use for me to follow up how are they on their school. If I have something to let my partner to process and do so . I call him or text message so that I could not go anywhere and find telephone. It is easy to communicate and call if I have this in my bag rather than nothing. If I would like to be fetch up by a motorcycle I just call and he is be there right away. So convenient to whatever you wanna do and ask queries wherever it is cause so usable to anyone. And it is already the use of common people so I need for that.

I have one but don't use it frequently, for the reason owing it is to touch with others in emergent situation or on some important matters. If I had choice, I will give up this device, however, in this society, I can't do it right now.

it depneds. some people have bussinesses to manage so they have to kep in touch with wath's going every time. they also travel very much so they need a cell phone and not a brick.

Cell phone to me is my best partner where I can use or handle with ease. I can contact my friends or anybody without any hassle. Even during our outdoor meeting, outing, partying which need urgent reply, Cell phone is my best friend doing the job for me in seconds. Hope you too can have it more helpful if you try.

Yes U R right. I too have one but, I normally used only during emergencies. I see many people using their cellphones when they drive, which may result in an accident. Using cellphone is not good for health.