Posted on 11/14/2018 4:10:12 PM PST by Rummyfan
Were living in an age of unprecedented technology. Its not the future that our elders promised to us when we were kids I mean, where are the flying cars? but technology has made our lives exponentially easier.
Take the smartphone for example. What used to take a computer, a Walkman, an atlas, and more now fits in the palm of your hand. In fact, the advent of the smartphone has rendered obsolete some things that we used for years.
Heres a list of ten things that our smartphones have replaced. Its not an exhaustive list by any means, but I think youll get an idea of what revolutionary technology our phones have become. Enjoy!
10. Landlines and payphones
9. Flashlights
8. Calculators
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Trees have no impact on cell service.
I have a HP15C. Some times I have thought that if I was allowed only one possession, the 15C would be it.
Did she even know what a dial tone was?
Funny, I was called Slick in back high school.........
The flashlights on phones are nowhere near as useful as a real flashlight.
I live on what you would call a plateau / cliff (approx. 250 - 300 Ft. +/- above the valley I overlook.
Yet if I jump in a car and move / go to a property (on the private road, while staying in my car) that has a clear view (they clear cut their 5 acre plot) from the road to the cliff / view, I get a GREAT signal. Both the T-Mobile LG Flip phone & the Samsung S9.
My daughter just brought me a new Samsung S9, I get approx. 1 (one) bar. My previous cell phone was a flip phone ZERO bars. I think that also played a part, i.e. old technology. Depending where I decide in my house to try and make a call on the new Samsung S9 Verizon, still not able to make a call.
That's my story, I'm sticking to it.
Sorry, I was referring to cell phone coverage in the ‘fly-over’ states. The post I was responding to mentioned that it was bad, my point being that the market can sort *THAT* out well.
Thanks
I checked the plural of encyclopedia and it said it can be pedia, pediae, or pediae with the last two letters space less. So who knows. We both know those books are rarely used and just gather dust.
Nice that if I need some info, I can just use my handy dandy iPhone -——wherever I am. Love it!
I have that sort of small flashlight in red, but not with a stungun. I must have one in each room in the house. Also in my bag and in the car. Handy dandy. Easy to use and pinpoints things. Can’t remember when I last used my iPhone one.
It’s amazing how many people on here aspire to be Adam Sandler’s mother from “Waterboy.”
“Technology is the DEVIL!”
Since the lights can be annoying, having it behind furniture can be a good idea. Just make sure it’s something that can be moved when needed. Because the beeps can be even worse.
“Seasoned Citizen’s Discount”.
I am SO stealing that.
Bull.
Trees will affect cell service.
And satellite radio.
And radar.
And GPS.
And.....
Varying levels. But Never say Never.
Old fart with fifty plus years RF experience, 1MHz to 30GHz.
Dinner conversation. Wrist watches. AAA foldout road maps. Memorization.
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