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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
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Posted: 27 May 2025, 5:21 pm
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Replies: 65
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BTDT wrote: Consumer Cellular sells easy to use flip phones for seniors.
It isn't necessarily just for seniors, but its a nice little phone! |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
| Zorba |
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Posted: 27 May 2025, 4:18 pm
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| ^ Theoretically there are VoLTE dumbphones out there, but good luck finding one that doesn't break apart so quickly (and doesn't run KaiOS, which kinda defeats benefits of a classic phone). Or it's just my unluck... There are several of them out there - I'm currently running a Sonim XP3Plus, a rugg... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
| Zorba |
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Posted: 22 May 2025, 1:06 pm
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Replies: 65
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| A smartphone is a spork. It does many things, but none of them well. Sometimes it doesn't even work well as a phone. And don't get me started about keyboard parallax problems when typing..... That is EXACTLY right - a jack of all trades, master of none. A grossly overpriced mediocre phone and a HOR... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
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Posted: 22 May 2025, 11:17 am
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Replies: 65
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| I can NOT imagine a greater evil. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
| Zorba |
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Posted: 01 May 2025, 2:15 pm
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Replies: 65
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| I just don't see the point of the thing. It didn't make sense in 2007, and it doesn't make sense now. *shrug* |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
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Posted: 01 May 2025, 12:27 pm
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Replies: 65
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| Literally none of my friends use traditional desktops. You would be amazed how often I have to show them how to do basic tasks (e.g. download a file, print, etc.) I, personally, haven't used a traditional desktop computer in several years, but I do have a Chromebook [not recommended] that I use for... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
| Zorba |
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Posted: 06 Oct 2023, 11:29 am
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Replies: 65
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| They're putting touchscreens into everything. I hate them. No tactile feedback. You actually have to look at the screen to get confirmation that you've pressed the icon. Touchscreens in cars? Extremely dangerous. In old-style cars I can change the radio preset by feel alone without ever taking my e... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2023, 7:25 pm
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Replies: 65
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| I have personally always used some variety of Windows (I'm not a Linux nerd or anything like that). I worked IT for a number of years, and I've used 'em all. I tell people that I have the same agreement with Apple that I have with Microsoft: They both keep doing stupid things, and I keep cussing at... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Power Windows. |
| Zorba |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2023, 7:17 pm
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Replies: 42
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| Cute and fun video - but power windows are stupid. Like most other things on modern cars - an answer to a question nobody was asking. I'd argue the fact that they've become almost universally adopted is a good sign that someone was asking and also that most car buyers prefer that answer. :wink: Not... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
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Posted: 11 Sep 2023, 7:05 pm
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| That doesn't surprise me at all. Some of the techiest people I've known were the least fans of smartphones. Smartphones are content consumption devices, not content creation devices. This is all true. Most of my time online is spent either creating something, or doing research. I insist on having a... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Isn't eBay mainly for auctions? |
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Posted: 30 Aug 2023, 9:51 pm
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| I've been "over" on-line auctions for many years now. I try to find "Buy It Now" (BIN) items whenever possible - if the price is fair, I buy it and go about my day. It has to be pretty important and/or rare for me to fool around with an auction any more. |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Power Windows. |
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Posted: 30 Aug 2023, 9:40 pm
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Replies: 42
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| Cute and fun video - but power windows are stupid. Like most other things on modern cars - an answer to a question nobody was asking. I'd argue the fact that they've become almost universally adopted is a good sign that someone was asking and also that most car buyers prefer that answer. :wink: Not... |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: I hate smartphones |
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Posted: 30 Aug 2023, 9:23 pm
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| I too worked in High Tech my entire career - and I too have less than zero use for a smartphone. A horrid computer, and a mediocre phone that costs way too much. I have written HUGE rants on this subject, but I'll spare everyone the pain - including myself - and just say "no thank you". Co... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Power Windows. |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2021, 8:05 pm
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Replies: 42
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| Cute and fun video - but power windows are stupid. Like most other things on modern cars - an answer to a question nobody was asking. I'd argue the fact that they've become almost universally adopted is a good sign that someone was asking and also that most car buyers prefer that answer. :wink: Whi... |
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Forum: Random Discussion Topic: Power Windows. |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2021, 7:49 pm
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Replies: 42
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| Cute and fun video - but power windows are stupid. Like most other things on modern cars - an answer to a question nobody was asking. |
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Forum: Computers, Math, Science, and Technology Topic: Kids can't use computers... and it should worry you |
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Posted: 24 Sep 2021, 10:05 pm
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Replies: 10
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| This is yet another symptom of the dumbing down and decontenting of computer software, and the rise of the smartphone and "Apps". Very frustrating.... |
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