I am staunchy anti-cell phone but even a traditionalist like me must look to the future. I am increasingly weary of paying $40+ a month for a landline only to have long distance charges ADDED TO that. Rediculous. And it's stuck at my apartment instead of to my ass, where it would be most useful.
But I just know at some point I'd use it while driving and I'd have to cry for days at the person I'd become. Oh cruel fate!
JohnKentucky had a problem of not being able to order pizza because he didn't have a proper "home phone"...
On the solicitor tip, are they just not allowed to call cell phones or do they just not as an "ethical" rule (if telemarketers actually have ethics).
I've always hated the notion and have never desired one whatsover in all this time. But now that my Internet access is in no way tied to a phone line AND the fact that I don't talk very much, but do get out a bit and would like - for reasons of security and convenience - have a good phone with me, I've started to reconsider.
Honestly, during the day, while at work, I'll probably have it off and just let the voice mail get it...just as I currently do on my real, landline phone.
I don't want to be one of those people who has one glued to their ear everytime you see them. I don't even like enough people to do that.
Seriously, during the day, people call me at work. In the evenings, if I see a number that looks familiar or that I want to talk to, then I answer.
Other than that, for directions, emergencies, calling ahead to notify someone if I'm lost or running late, checking movie start times, etc., it would be with me in the car.
And no...I would NOT be one of those assholes who let it ring during movies and so forth. I have manners.
My life wouldn't change, really. Just knowing it's there - as much as I tend to be out and about - would be a nice thing to have.
Oh yeah, regarding Caller ID: actually, the number thing would probably suffice. I know all the home, personal, cell and work numbers of anyone I'd want calling me, and would answer accordingly.
Any number I didn't recognize, I'll either take a chance or leave it for voice mail and check later.
I probably don't really need to see anyone's name if I know the numbers. I didn't know that part came built-in. That's cool.
Here's the deal with caller ID... when you program numbers into speed-dial/your phone book, and one of them calls you, it shows up as their name and number. Other numbers are just the number.
So, say you programmed my number, 123-555-3456, into your phonebook as "Jonathan"
Here's the deal with caller ID... when you program numbers into speed-dial/your phone book, and one of them calls you, it shows up as their name and number. Other numbers are just the number.
So, say you programmed my number, 123-555-3456, into your phonebook as "Jonathan"
When I call, it'll show
Incoming Call
Jonathan
123-555-3456</strong><hr></blockquote>
With my phone it just says the name if it's in the phonebook. It doesn't show the number unless it's not in the phonebook.
I think the only reason I would possibly allow a cell phone for the kid would be to limit the possible outgoing numbers to 911, my phone and the mother's.
What's next? Credit cards at 13? (Please God don't answer that with a 'yes')
hey! just had to comment on this, Scandinavia, where I live, (maybe in additon to japan) is currently the place on earth where the most people have cellurlars... And EVERY 13 year old has one. My younger sister is 11 and just got her first. You might find this strange, but your all gonna be there in a while. My sister, by the way, almost only use her phone for SMS messaging, its a nokia ofcourse - so she sends me a lot of cute cartoon pictures while i'm in the midle of important meetings...
The 7650 with Symbian OS, MMS (MulimediaMessenging), Built in camera, GPRS, java and colorscreen brings us almost up too par with the coolest japanese phones, too bad you will have too wait a while for the US version. this phone really kicks the handspring Treos ass, and I think Steve Jobs is so right about the Palm/PocketPC market right now. The Nokia 9210 outsold both PALM and iPAQ together in Europe last quarter.
I would say go with Verizon. I had Cingular when it was PacBell and it was pretty spotty coverage in LA. Sprint was worse. My company uses AT&T which is also pretty bad. You should be able to get a tri-mode phone from them pretty cheap. You can sign up for a national plan with free long distance, 150 minutes and no roaming for about what you would be paying for a land line. You can get a nokia for $60 on that plan, although I prefer Motorola. You can get a star-tac for a hundred. (I used to have that one, it fit in my pocket, and I liked that when folded the keys and screen won't be screwed with)
<strong>I think the only reason I would possibly allow a cell phone for the kid would be to limit the possible outgoing numbers to 911, my phone and the mother's.
What's next? Credit cards at 13? (Please God don't answer that with a 'yes')</strong><hr></blockquote>
You obviously don't live in UK... nearly every kid from age 13 upwards has a mobile phone. SMS messaging is the most common way to communicate (shouts of "I'll text you later", etc, can be heard in high schools round the country).
You obviously don't live in UK... nearly every kid from age 13 upwards has a mobile phone. SMS messaging is the most common way to communicate (shouts of "I'll text you later", etc, can be heard in high schools round the country).
Amorya
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That's what it's starting to sound like here too, well at least in my school.
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But I just know at some point I'd use it while driving and I'd have to cry for days at the person I'd become. Oh cruel fate!
JohnKentucky had a problem of not being able to order pizza because he didn't have a proper "home phone"...
On the solicitor tip, are they just not allowed to call cell phones or do they just not as an "ethical" rule (if telemarketers actually have ethics).
I've always hated the notion and have never desired one whatsover in all this time. But now that my Internet access is in no way tied to a phone line AND the fact that I don't talk very much, but do get out a bit and would like - for reasons of security and convenience - have a good phone with me, I've started to reconsider.
Honestly, during the day, while at work, I'll probably have it off and just let the voice mail get it...just as I currently do on my real, landline phone.
I don't want to be one of those people who has one glued to their ear everytime you see them. I don't even like enough people to do that.
Seriously, during the day, people call me at work. In the evenings, if I see a number that looks familiar or that I want to talk to, then I answer.
Other than that, for directions, emergencies, calling ahead to notify someone if I'm lost or running late, checking movie start times, etc., it would be with me in the car.
And no...I would NOT be one of those assholes who let it ring during movies and so forth. I have manners.
My life wouldn't change, really. Just knowing it's there - as much as I tend to be out and about - would be a nice thing to have.
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Any number I didn't recognize, I'll either take a chance or leave it for voice mail and check later.
I probably don't really need to see anyone's name if I know the numbers. I didn't know that part came built-in. That's cool.
Here's the deal with caller ID... when you program numbers into speed-dial/your phone book, and one of them calls you, it shows up as their name and number. Other numbers are just the number.
So, say you programmed my number, 123-555-3456, into your phonebook as "Jonathan"
When I call, it'll show
Incoming Call
Jonathan
123-555-3456
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Here's the deal with caller ID... when you program numbers into speed-dial/your phone book, and one of them calls you, it shows up as their name and number. Other numbers are just the number.
So, say you programmed my number, 123-555-3456, into your phonebook as "Jonathan"
When I call, it'll show
Incoming Call
Jonathan
123-555-3456</strong><hr></blockquote>
With my phone it just says the name if it's in the phonebook. It doesn't show the number unless it's not in the phonebook.
<strong>Why do you, at 14, have a cellular phone?</strong><hr></blockquote>
The same reason anyone else would... to make or receive calls without being on a landline.
BTW: I had my first at 15.
Parents get them to find where their kids are.
What's next? Credit cards at 13? (Please God don't answer that with a 'yes')
The 7650 with Symbian OS, MMS (MulimediaMessenging), Built in camera, GPRS, java and colorscreen brings us almost up too par with the coolest japanese phones, too bad you will have too wait a while for the US version. this phone really kicks the handspring Treos ass, and I think Steve Jobs is so right about the Palm/PocketPC market right now. The Nokia 9210 outsold both PALM and iPAQ together in Europe last quarter.
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The same reason anyone else would... to make or receive calls without being on a landline.
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Exactly.
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<strong>I think the only reason I would possibly allow a cell phone for the kid would be to limit the possible outgoing numbers to 911, my phone and the mother's.
What's next? Credit cards at 13? (Please God don't answer that with a 'yes')</strong><hr></blockquote>
You obviously don't live in UK... nearly every kid from age 13 upwards has a mobile phone. SMS messaging is the most common way to communicate (shouts of "I'll text you later", etc, can be heard in high schools round the country).
Amorya
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You obviously don't live in UK... nearly every kid from age 13 upwards has a mobile phone. SMS messaging is the most common way to communicate (shouts of "I'll text you later", etc, can be heard in high schools round the country).
Amorya
That's what it's starting to sound like here too, well at least in my school.