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10 Things That Are Practically Obsolete Now that We Have Smartphones
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| 13 Nov 2018
| Chirs Queen
Posted on 11/14/2018 4:10:12 PM PST by Rummyfan
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To: Stanwood_Dave
Trees have no impact on cell service.
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posted on
11/15/2018 7:47:58 AM PST
by
Travis T. OJustice
(<---Time Magazine's 2006 Person of the Year)
To: DoodleBob
I have a HP15C. Some times I have thought that if I was allowed only one possession, the 15C would be it.
182
posted on
11/15/2018 8:25:39 AM PST
by
dmcnash
(Back off! I'm a Scientist.)
To: Fresh Wind
VERY well played!
183
posted on
11/15/2018 8:32:58 AM PST
by
null and void
(Those who make change through the vote impossible make changes by force inevitable)
To: Repealthe17thAmendment
Did she even know what a dial tone was?
184
posted on
11/15/2018 8:34:03 AM PST
by
null and void
(Those who make change through the vote impossible make changes by force inevitable)
To: 5th MEB
Funny, I was called Slick in back high school.........
185
posted on
11/15/2018 9:44:39 AM PST
by
Viking2002
("For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind." Hosea 7:8)
To: Rummyfan
The flashlights on phones are nowhere near as useful as a real flashlight.
To: Travis T. OJustice
I have ZERO back ground of just how a cell phone work's.
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.
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posted on
11/15/2018 9:46:43 AM PST
by
Stanwood_Dave
("Testilying." Cop's lie, only while testifying, as taught in their respected Police Academy(s).)
To: mountainlion
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
188
posted on
11/15/2018 9:48:23 AM PST
by
RedStateRocker
(Nuke Mecca. Deport all illegals. Abolish the DEA, IRS and ATF,.)
To: 5th MEB
"(your on Free Republic, so your probably OK)." I was raised right...and with a sense of humor too. 😉😀
To: RedStateRocker
I am a capitalists myself. Market forces work great when allowed to. With communications DC thinks they are smarter than anyone else and put their names on regs to take credit for something. I have slow centurylink which I will drop when something reasonable comes along. FCC demanded antenna TV go digital so I have no TV now. I do not know if they wanted to kill antenna TV or got paid off for the frequencies. Free Market at work says no TV for me.
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posted on
11/15/2018 11:52:19 AM PST
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: 5th MEB
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!
191
posted on
11/15/2018 12:34:48 PM PST
by
Exit148
( (Loose Change Club founder) Put yours aside for the next Freepathon!)
To: DoodleBob
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.
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posted on
11/15/2018 12:39:59 PM PST
by
Exit148
( (Loose Change Club founder) Put yours aside for the next Freepathon!)
To: Rummyfan
It’s amazing how many people on here aspire to be Adam Sandler’s mother from “Waterboy.”
“Technology is the DEVIL!”
To: the OlLine Rebel
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.
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posted on
11/15/2018 3:39:53 PM PST
by
PAR35
To: Viking2002
“Seasoned Citizen’s Discount”.
I am SO stealing that.
195
posted on
10/05/2022 8:42:26 PM PDT
by
dagunk
(Gravity Always Wins)
To: Travis T. OJustice
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.
196
posted on
10/05/2022 9:04:48 PM PDT
by
dagunk
(Gravity Always Wins)
To: dp0622
Red lights. Stop Signs. Safe Pedestrians.Dinner conversation. Wrist watches. AAA foldout road maps. Memorization.
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posted on
10/06/2022 5:18:04 AM PDT
by
Ahithophel
(Communication is an art form susceptible to sudden technical failure)
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