djcphoto
An Englishman Abroad
Of course I like smart phones. Anyone moaning about spying, etc.; what are you doing on the internet in the first place? You really think that connecting through your browser is any more secure than through a smart phone? Pfftt.
giellaleafapmu
Well-known
I don't have one, I don't need one but I like them. No, I don't care about them but I like the fact that technology never stops and that they exist. They do and I don't need them so I never bought one but it would be worst if one day I happened to need one and they didn't exist!
GLF
GLF
benlees
Well-known
I have one and I love it. Quite amazing devices. Unless you pay cash for EVERYTHING and don't leave your house then "they" are watching you as well.
But only if you are interesting.
But only if you are interesting.
Harry S.
Well-known
I hate how smartphones are changing the way humans interact. When I used to go on breaks at work, I liked to just shoot the breeze with my coworkers. Now the majority of people in the lunchroom are gazing at their phones with glazed over eyeballs being "sociable". I even see couples at restaurants doing the same. Its really disappointing.
I have one mostly because that's just how phones are these days. I use it just for calls and texts.
A friend of mine with one of the latest model Samsung phones saw me with my X-E1 and remarked that his phone has "practically made cameras like that redundant".
I have one mostly because that's just how phones are these days. I use it just for calls and texts.
A friend of mine with one of the latest model Samsung phones saw me with my X-E1 and remarked that his phone has "practically made cameras like that redundant".
thegman
Veteran
I don't really like smart phones, I love computers, and I thought the Psion, Palm, Newton, Zaurus (not the Linux one) were amazing. I even kind of liked Windows CE. But I feel smartphones have sucked the life of handheld computing, we have a few different platforms, most of them basically the same, telling us we should all be running "apps", because you just know a program for 99p will be great.
So, I love computers, but no love for smartphones.
People have allowed smartphones to dominate their lives, like Harry says, you see people everywhere ignoring their partners at the restaurant table and focusing on their phone. It's sad, but it's not the phone's fault, it's the person's.
I do own a smartphone, as does everyone I know, but 90% will not use it at the dinner table, or if they do, it's very quick and unobtrusive. Some will whip it out at the first opportunity though, and it is irritating and somewhat rude.
As for the comment about texting being like returning to the telegraph, technologically it does seem that way, but it suits me far better than a phone call. When someone phones you, it's like saying TALK TO ME RIGHT NOW, which could find me busy, or otherwise not wishing to talk, whereas a text/email allows me to reply in my own time. The telephone is a technological marvel, but I find it unsuited to my way of working.
So, I love computers, but no love for smartphones.
People have allowed smartphones to dominate their lives, like Harry says, you see people everywhere ignoring their partners at the restaurant table and focusing on their phone. It's sad, but it's not the phone's fault, it's the person's.
I do own a smartphone, as does everyone I know, but 90% will not use it at the dinner table, or if they do, it's very quick and unobtrusive. Some will whip it out at the first opportunity though, and it is irritating and somewhat rude.
As for the comment about texting being like returning to the telegraph, technologically it does seem that way, but it suits me far better than a phone call. When someone phones you, it's like saying TALK TO ME RIGHT NOW, which could find me busy, or otherwise not wishing to talk, whereas a text/email allows me to reply in my own time. The telephone is a technological marvel, but I find it unsuited to my way of working.
eliev
Member
I love my iPhone. I hardly ever use my computer anymore. I can access information about anything anytime and anywhere almost instantly. I can communicate with anyone in the world for free. When I don't want or need to be connected, I just switch my phone off and leave it at home.
The New York Times app records information about the articles I read in order to recommend articles I will probably like, so I'm OK with "spying". The "Where's My Phone?" app will locate my phone in case it is stolen, so I'm also OK with GPS tracking. I am aware that I am sending a lot of information about myself to various companies, but it's just for marketing purposes. You are sending exactly the same kind of information when you watch cable TV, join a store's membership program or visit web sites on a regular browser.
The New York Times app records information about the articles I read in order to recommend articles I will probably like, so I'm OK with "spying". The "Where's My Phone?" app will locate my phone in case it is stolen, so I'm also OK with GPS tracking. I am aware that I am sending a lot of information about myself to various companies, but it's just for marketing purposes. You are sending exactly the same kind of information when you watch cable TV, join a store's membership program or visit web sites on a regular browser.
Roger Hicks
Veteran
wolves3012
Veteran
Useful gadgets, in their place and yes I do have one (relatively old). I do think they are grossly overpriced for what they are, so I refuse to buy the exorbitantly priced Apple, Blackberry etc.
Unfortunately, nowadays people allow their lives to be ruled by them and use them for anything and everything possible. I know people who get twitchy when the thing is not in their hand and panic if the battery is low. Quite sad to be that addicted but it's all too common. There is life beyond that little screen!
Unfortunately, nowadays people allow their lives to be ruled by them and use them for anything and everything possible. I know people who get twitchy when the thing is not in their hand and panic if the battery is low. Quite sad to be that addicted but it's all too common. There is life beyond that little screen!
kingqueenknave
Well-known
Yes, but not for photography.
mugent
Well-known
When I commuted everyday, having email on the go was great, as I run my own business, if I can get some work out of the way on the train, then great, this lessens the load when I get to work.
I work from home now, so a smart phone is rarely required, but it's nice if I need to use a map or get a phone number from a website or something.
I work from home now, so a smart phone is rarely required, but it's nice if I need to use a map or get a phone number from a website or something.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I started off voting no in this poll then got a smart phone and thought "What was I thinking, this is great!"
After six months of ownership I'm back to my original point of view ... which is a pain because I still have eighteen months of my current plan to go. Nice to carry a phone around but a computer with an interface for teenagers I'm not so sure about.
After six months of ownership I'm back to my original point of view ... which is a pain because I still have eighteen months of my current plan to go. Nice to carry a phone around but a computer with an interface for teenagers I'm not so sure about.
^eagle^
Member
Yes i love it!
I'm electrician,and i'm always around the cities for my job. To have internet in the poket in wathever moment,don't have price,i can downlad mail,downlad in real time tecnichal schemes. And now,with the good camera quality of the smartphone,i can take pictures that i can use to remember,for example,cables connection or i can order new part of a broken devices etc...
I'm electrician,and i'm always around the cities for my job. To have internet in the poket in wathever moment,don't have price,i can downlad mail,downlad in real time tecnichal schemes. And now,with the good camera quality of the smartphone,i can take pictures that i can use to remember,for example,cables connection or i can order new part of a broken devices etc...
kuzano
Veteran
What about the IQ stickers????
What about the IQ stickers????
Have never used a "smart" phone in spite of doing PC consulting for the last 25 years, including small to medium business networking. No Smart phones. No Facebook, No Skype, No Twitter, Tweet or Twat.
I do know however, that store clerks seem annoyed, or simply baffled, when I ask where the tags listing IQ (Intelligence Quotient) ratings are on the phone. I suggest that I am not about to use a Smart Phone with at least my own IQ.
Some clerks actually say, "Gee, let me get the manager to help you". Ironically some managers actually have responded...."??? Gosh, we'll have to contact the manufacturer on the phone you pick???"
How smart (phone) is that?
What about the IQ stickers????
Have never used a "smart" phone in spite of doing PC consulting for the last 25 years, including small to medium business networking. No Smart phones. No Facebook, No Skype, No Twitter, Tweet or Twat.
I do know however, that store clerks seem annoyed, or simply baffled, when I ask where the tags listing IQ (Intelligence Quotient) ratings are on the phone. I suggest that I am not about to use a Smart Phone with at least my own IQ.
Some clerks actually say, "Gee, let me get the manager to help you". Ironically some managers actually have responded...."??? Gosh, we'll have to contact the manufacturer on the phone you pick???"
How smart (phone) is that?
kuzano
Veteran
So... have you found ......
So... have you found ......
So, I am prone to ask, have you found a smart phone or other social networking device that you can load film into?
That based on your sig line. ???
So... have you found ......
So, I am prone to ask, have you found a smart phone or other social networking device that you can load film into?
That based on your sig line. ???
^eagle^
Member
So, I am prone to ask, have you found a smart phone or other social networking device that you can load film into?
That based on your sig line. ???
LOL
I don't have found any smartphone with this feature,but in this case i'm happy,because i don't need to waste film to make picture like this example...
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JoeV
Thin Air, Bright Sun
So, I am prone to ask, have you found a smart phone or other social networking device that you can load film into?
That based on your sig line. ???
Well, there is the Lomography film scanner accessory and app, wherein you can backlight a negative, photograph it with your smartphone camera and process it within the app into a positive image.
Technologies like these are serving to keep film alive while introducing it to a whole new generation of users. Remember, film users are always one generation away from obsolescence. You not only must carry the torch, but must pass the fire on to others.
~Joe
^eagle^
Member
Have you ever tried one of these lomography scanners for smartphone?
Ronald M
Veteran
$15 Motorola Go Phone. 5 years old and it makes calls. Two or three will fit inside a smart phone.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I seriously suspect that when my current phone plan expires I'l go back to normal phone ... if they still exist that is!
user237428934
User deletion pending
My smartphone is a phone, alarm clock, development timer, navigator, notepad, newsreader, calendar, plane ticket, music player, mailreader, wireless hotspot just to name a few. Life without smartphone? No way. And most stuff I use is even possible without network connection.