Am I the only one without a smartphone?

lilacsun

I don't have a smartphone. Or a dumb phone. Any kind of cellphone. I'm 26 and everyone thinks it's unheard of to not have a phone but as a kid I grew up with the phone attached to the wall (a ROTARY phone! And a party line we shared with another guy across the way I guess) and I guess I just haven't jumped onto this trend of thinking we're all so important we need to be contactable 24/7. Unless you're a doctor or something I really don't see the need. And I don't think it's healthy. People are stressed out about work and stuff because they can't turn it off. It's constant bombardment. I'm always at home or work. There are phones there. If I'm not there I'm at the gym. I don't want to talk to you then. And if I'm out shopping or something the odd time if you honestly can't wait until I get home well then I'd say you need to take a chill pill. And that's MY rant. I kept it short lol

A few people in my life who wouldn't buy a cell phone (and could afford one, if only a little prepaid cell for emergencies) used to protest that it wasn't inconveniencing anyone. That's simply not true.

It's very frustrating to do things with someone who has no cell phone. If you've ever been unable to find someone in a crowded place, had a change of plans, needed to reach someone immediately or send them a photo, a cell phone is indispensable.

It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. You don't have answer every call or text.

Some of us just cannot budget those into our lives. Friends and family should understand that. Preplanning gettogethers would prevent confusion. As for sending pictures email works great. Everyone I know has email.

bahlquist

I still got a flip no smart phone for me
the smart phones have some cool aps
but I would rather save the money in the bank
besides even here in Maine there are a lot
of hot spots I can use my I pod wi-fii

JacquelineD35

I feel like I'm one of the only people on the damn planet without a smartphone. I know it's convenient and all, but I can't afford one of them. Everybody, and I mean everybody has one of them. And what's worse, my cell phone company is all but forcing us to get them (if we want a cell phone). The regular phones used to be somewhat useful..now they're worthless. I can't afford $80/month for even the cheapest data plan...I have no idea how some people afford them along with mortgage, student loans, car loans, taxes, insurance, food, gas ect...

that's my rant for the day..

Try Boost or Metro PCS, they have affordable plans and have a few smart phones to choose from, that's if you want a smart phone I think it's like $45 a month not sure.

mfpcopine

They seem like a waste of money to me. I use my phone to text and call people. As far as I'm aware, any mobile phone can do that. ^__^

I have a dumb cell phone. If you need to do something like look up directions or locations it's better to have a smart phone. I print out the directions at home, but on the street there's always something I forgot. I use an app called Evernote, on which I store everything and it would be great to access it from my phone.

mfpcopine

I don't have a smartphone. Or a dumb phone. Any kind of cellphone. I'm 26 and everyone thinks it's unheard of to not have a phone but as a kid I grew up with the phone attached to the wall (a ROTARY phone! And a party line we shared with another guy across the way I guess) and I guess I just haven't jumped onto this trend of thinking we're all so important we need to be contactable 24/7. Unless you're a doctor or something I really don't see the need. And I don't think it's healthy. People are stressed out about work and stuff because they can't turn it off. It's constant bombardment. I'm always at home or work. There are phones there. If I'm not there I'm at the gym. I don't want to talk to you then. And if I'm out shopping or something the odd time if you honestly can't wait until I get home well then I'd say you need to take a chill pill. And that's MY rant. I kept it short lol

A few people in my life who wouldn't buy a cell phone (and could afford one, if only a little prepaid cell for emergencies) used to protest that it wasn't inconveniencing anyone. That's simply not true.

It's very frustrating to do things with someone who has no cell phone. If you've ever been unable to find someone in a crowded place, had a change of plans, needed to reach someone immediately or send them a photo, a cell phone is indispensable.

It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. You don't have answer every call or text.

Some of us just cannot budget those into our lives. Friends and family should understand that. Preplanning gettogethers would prevent confusion. As for sending pictures email works great. Everyone I know has email.

Everyone should at least have a little disposable cell phone for emergencies. You can get one for $25. The best laid plans gang aft aglay and having a cell phone, even the dumbest of the dumb, is miraculous.

In my life, the people who put up the biggest resistance are usually people who can afford a phone. They have no problem with wasting MY time, however.

There are programs for low-income and older people to get phones so they can make emergency calls.

elprincipito

i don't have one.

roachhaley

Not all data plans are $80. Go to a low cost carrier (Cricket or some prepaid) and see what's available.

TinaBaily

Nope, you aren't the only one without a smart phone. I have an LG Chocolate Touch that is starting to get flaky. My husband had one as well and his did the same "hey, I didn't touch THAT SPOT!" thing mine is doing. He went over to the DARK SIDE of owning a smart phone and loves his windows based phone. I only want to use my phone to talk and as a day planner. I don't need a "smart phone". So, you can consider me a sister in technology. :-)