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bagatelle · 01-20-2011, 11:20 AM

I need mobile phone only to make calls and send text messages. I had a good phone, cheap since bought as used, fit well in my hand, I could type and talk and it had a very simple memory game (Pairs) - yes, I know I'm dull.

The microphone broke and hubby got me a new mobile. It has a poor quality camera function - not even a possibility to purchase a cable for downloading the photos on PC in that model, no need for that though, because the photos are so poor quality - games I don't like to play, it's very slim phone and often slips through my fingers on the floor.

Only thing better is the ability to choose from more ringtones, yet I only have one for all callers, I don't need to fiddle with music on my mobile. I haven't bothered finding out about other features, I still keep the old mobile on my bedside table as an alarm clock, since it's so easy to set and I play the Pairs.

Mobiles get smaller, but my hands still are the same size. It's annoying to use mobile for typing more than is necessary, since the keyboard is so fitting, computer screen is better than mobile screen for viewing things like photos.

Even though hunched over keyboard all day long might not be an ideal position, I dont like to see the teens curled up in one corner of sofa and moving their thumbs only to get connected with the outer world.

Yes, I'm the one who wants the phone separate from the camera, internet functions and even kitchen appliances.

Imagine you have a wonder machine in your kitchen brewing your coffee, baking bread, making waffles, mixing the dough and feeding the cat. It breaks and you can't do any of these things separately.

My future vision:

Navigator with voice guidance is handy when driving a car. Someone comes up with the idea, that voice should be added to all possible appliances (it is in many things already) to guide us in using them inspired by a thought we don't need to print or read any manuals: more trees are saved.

Big chance for voice industry to grow. If you grew up used to your mother nagging, you can bring piece of home with you, when you move on your own and have the fridge and oven - even the toilet seat! - remind you of all those things your mother did - in her own voice!

Downside is, the kids will have difficulties to learn read.

01-20-2011, 11:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
bagatelle Psycho Location: Europe	I need mobile phone only to make calls and send text messages. I had a good phone, cheap since bought as used, fit well in my hand, I could type and talk and it had a very simple memory game (Pairs) - yes, I know I'm dull. The microphone broke and hubby got me a new mobile. It has a poor quality camera function - not even a possibility to purchase a cable for downloading the photos on PC in that model, no need for that though, because the photos are so poor quality - games I don't like to play, it's very slim phone and often slips through my fingers on the floor. Only thing better is the ability to choose from more ringtones, yet I only have one for all callers, I don't need to fiddle with music on my mobile. I haven't bothered finding out about other features, I still keep the old mobile on my bedside table as an alarm clock, since it's so easy to set and I play the Pairs. Mobiles get smaller, but my hands still are the same size. It's annoying to use mobile for typing more than is necessary, since the keyboard is so fitting, computer screen is better than mobile screen for viewing things like photos. Even though hunched over keyboard all day long might not be an ideal position, I dont like to see the teens curled up in one corner of sofa and moving their thumbs only to get connected with the outer world. Yes, I'm the one who wants the phone separate from the camera, internet functions and even kitchen appliances. Imagine you have a wonder machine in your kitchen brewing your coffee, baking bread, making waffles, mixing the dough and feeding the cat. It breaks and you can't do any of these things separately. My future vision: Navigator with voice guidance is handy when driving a car. Someone comes up with the idea, that voice should be added to all possible appliances (it is in many things already) to guide us in using them inspired by a thought we don't need to print or read any manuals: more trees are saved. Big chance for voice industry to grow. If you grew up used to your mother nagging, you can bring piece of home with you, when you move on your own and have the fridge and oven - even the toilet seat! - remind you of all those things your mother did - in her own voice! Downside is, the kids will have difficulties to learn read. __________________ Life is...