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InvisibleTheShroomingAtheis
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Smartphones, worth it?
    #19164628 - 11/20/13 11:16 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

So I just got an samsung ativ s. I can see the many benefits owning a smart phone has but is it worth it. I find myself getting an ever increasing short attention span because of always having something to do. They are very fragile too. However, I now have a respectable camera, a good internet access device and a good note keeper. How do you feel about them?


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: TheShroomingAtheis]
    #19164649 - 11/20/13 11:18 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

It's very smart touching a screen with your fingers. Also everyone that films concerts and is looking more to their screen then listening to the music should die in a fire.



fancy phone that breaks easily


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Beanhead] * 2
    #19164672 - 11/20/13 11:22 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I didn't say it's smart. I also believe this is another disadvantage, losing moments of life because your doing something with your phone.


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Beanhead] * 7
    #19164677 - 11/20/13 11:24 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)


SUP BRO WHERE DA BITCHES AT


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Niffla]
    #19164721 - 11/20/13 11:33 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Definitely worth it.  They make life so much easier, fun, and efficient.


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Niffla]
    #19164727 - 11/20/13 11:33 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I like mine for its gps and music capapbilities.  I don't do a whole lot else with it that I didn't do with my dumb phone besides use it for checking emails.

And I have had my droid razr M for over a year and have never had a case on it.  Yea it has a few dings on the corners from dropping it quite a few times, but nothing has broke on it.  Now if you get an iphone you are guaranteed to break it if you don't have a crazy case on it.  Iphones are such a scam. 


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: dodgem]
    #19164740 - 11/20/13 11:35 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

> They are very fragile too.

Put in a nice case, they're worth it. Not a gimmicky case that makes your phone look cool, go for durability.

> However, I now have a respectable camera, a good internet access device and a good note keeper. How do you feel about them?

It's incredibly convenient... being able to internet everywhere. Look into a house camera anytime, check on animals, setups, etc. Send computer commands to my home desktop while I'm on a bus somewhere. Turn on lights or stereo if I enter my front door while carrying the device. Reading books is not bad on it, you just need a good app to convert online articles into something eligible . I read PDFs on mine while using a pad and paper to take notes. I can't stand typing on the keyboard and won't ever enjoy using it when posting anything of length. Try getting into a habbit of taking audio notes with it and see how it works for you.


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Thulean]
    #19164776 - 11/20/13 11:41 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I'm almost going to sell my Samsung Galaxy s4 mini. The data charges are fucking up my whole salary :mad:


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: TheShroomingAtheis]
    #19164785 - 11/20/13 11:42 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

i think if you're upholding a busy life and have a motor vehicle, smartphones are great to have. you can get directions, numbers, and take pictures and have access to valuable info. if not, they arent much worth it


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: 404]
    #19164800 - 11/20/13 11:46 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Does unlocking a smartphone mean your free of data charges??


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Cross]
    #19164828 - 11/20/13 11:51 AM (10 years, 3 months ago)

You're* - you are* free of data charges.

I don't think so.


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: 404]
    #19164975 - 11/20/13 12:13 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Quote:

losing moments of life because your doing something with your phone.





No worse than losing moments of your life because you're posting something on the Shroomery.  Go skydiving or something.


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Beanhead] * 1
    #19164994 - 11/20/13 12:16 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Quote:

Beanhead said:
Also everyone that films concerts and is looking more to their screen then listening to the music should die in a fire.




I know I can always count on one of them to upload their video to youtube for me.


my phone does so much shit i dont even know how to use it.

i got the galaxy S4 active, its like water proof and stuff.  pauses videos when i look away, if i shout from accross the room "galaxy, google how many calories are in a budweiser"

it will yell back "145" :lol:


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Schmendrick]
    #19165000 - 11/20/13 12:18 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I love my iPhone. I can't complain.

I'm not a picky guy to be honest, I don't favor a smartphone over another. I just pick the one that comes with the package and I'm happy. Couldn't care less about about the brand or whatever.

To me a phone is like a car. Will it get me to point A to point B. If yes then I don't give a damm about color, brand, horsepower, cilynder and all that useless info. Gas efficiency is the only thing that matters to me. For a phone, if it cost less than the other, I'm getting it


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Patlal]
    #19165052 - 11/20/13 12:28 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

For me it is definitely worth it. I just recently bought a new one. $300 taxes included, no contract. Just a midrange samsung running android 4.2

I use my phone for its camera, music playing, keeping in contact, as well as I tether it to my computer to use my mobile data. My plan at only $40/month has unlimited data, so I've been able to ditch my internet hardline and save over $80/month.

As for them being fragile, some can be, I avoid glass screens for this reason, they like to crack and the cracks propagate. The phones with plastic screens I find to be more durable, and when they crack, it tends to be a single crack that doesnt spread.


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: EdibleStereos]
    #19165071 - 11/20/13 12:31 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I am skeptical of any phone with an inaccesible sim card and I think NSA can probably remotely activate microphones but smartphones are kinda nifty if you are a screen junky and like to play games and shit. /2c


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: thedudehimself]
    #19165210 - 11/20/13 01:00 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

Who doesn't have a smart phone these days. Its almost 2014, Y2K was a long ass time ago. Are you a caveman?


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: dodgem]
    #19165310 - 11/20/13 01:17 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

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dodgem said:
Now if you get an iphone you are guaranteed to break it if you don't have a crazy case on it.  Iphones are such a scam. 



:rofl:

That is one of the most ridiculous arguments I have ever heard against iPhones.  They have a smaller 4" screen which makes them FAR less likely to break than 5"+ Android monstrosities.  Where do you even get this stuff from?  The newest iPhone has tested as being more durable than the S4 and HTC One, the two most popular Andrtoid phones, in almost every test I've seen.  The bias on here is out of control :lol:

I have used both Android and iPhones, never with a case, and I've NEVER broken a phone in my life.


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: pwnasaurus]
    #19165329 - 11/20/13 01:21 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

They're good.

They of course has there advantages and disadvantages but overall its worth it.

Just don't let it control you.


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Re: Smartphones, worth it? [Re: Magicman69]
    #19165406 - 11/20/13 01:31 PM (10 years, 3 months ago)

I don't own a phone. Too expensive


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