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> It's interesting to hear so many people still use these kinds of phones. Why? I do exactly two things with my mobile phone: SMS and calls. I primarily have

by acuozzo 13y ago

> It's interesting to hear so many people still use these kinds of phones. Why? I do exactly two things with my mobile phone: SMS and calls. I primarily have it around for emergencies and, due to the nature of my work, I only have access to it for a few hours per day (that is, when I'm not at work). When I'm home I use my desktop computer and I often use my iPad for "portable computing". How would a smartphone serve me better than my LG VX9900?

at-fates-hands 13y ago
>>> Why? http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-smartphone-penetration-2013-5 http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-smartphone-p... "The U.S. added 31 million smartphone subscribers in the past four quarters. That represents a reacceleration of growth in U.S. smartphone penetration." "Overall, U.S. smartphone penetration stands at 58% of mobile subscribers aged 13 and above. That's up from 54% at the end of 2012." >>>How would a smartphone serve me better than my LG VX9900? Ever get lost? Do you travel a lot to other states/cities? Maybe its your first time in a city and you have no idea where a decent place to eat is. Ever want to check HN on the fly? Maybe get caught up on current news events or breaking stories? Ever wonder how your favorite sports teams are doing? Maybe you want to know how hot its going to be so you know what clothes to wear or if it's going to rain at 2pm or 3pm today. I can do all of these and more with my smartphone. Not sure you have that capability with your 9900. Although you do have a camera and can shoot video.
- acuozzo 13y ago
  > Ever get lost? Rarely. I use a GPS most of the time. > Do you travel a lot to other states/cities? Absolutely not. I try to spend as much time in my home as possible. > Ever want to check HN on the fly? No. > Maybe get caught up on current news events or breaking stories? Rarely. > Ever wonder how your favorite sports teams are doing? I hate organized sports. > Maybe you want to know how hot its going to be so you know what clothes to wear or if it's going to rain at 2pm or 3pm today. I wear blue jeans and a dark-colored button-down short-sleeved shirt year-round, regardless of the weather. I also keep an umbrella in my car.

by acuozzo 13y ago

at-fates-hands 13y ago

>>> Why? http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-smartphone-penetration-2013-5 http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-smartphone-p... "The U.S. added 31 million smartphone subscribers in the past four quarters. That represents a reacceleration of growth in U.S. smartphone penetration." "Overall, U.S. smartphone penetration stands at 58% of mobile subscribers aged 13 and above. That's up from 54% at the end of 2012." >>>How would a smartphone serve me better than my LG VX9900? Ever get lost? Do you travel a lot to other states/cities? Maybe its your first time in a city and you have no idea where a decent place to eat is. Ever want to check HN on the fly? Maybe get caught up on current news events or breaking stories? Ever wonder how your favorite sports teams are doing? Maybe you want to know how hot its going to be so you know what clothes to wear or if it's going to rain at 2pm or 3pm today. I can do all of these and more with my smartphone. Not sure you have that capability with your 9900. Although you do have a camera and can shoot video.

acuozzo 13y ago
> Ever get lost? Rarely. I use a GPS most of the time. > Do you travel a lot to other states/cities? Absolutely not. I try to spend as much time in my home as possible. > Ever want to check HN on the fly? No. > Maybe get caught up on current news events or breaking stories? Rarely. > Ever wonder how your favorite sports teams are doing? I hate organized sports. > Maybe you want to know how hot its going to be so you know what clothes to wear or if it's going to rain at 2pm or 3pm today. I wear blue jeans and a dark-colored button-down short-sleeved shirt year-round, regardless of the weather. I also keep an umbrella in my car.