21st Century of Cell Phone Age
Aug 7, 2019 22:51:52 GMT -5
Post by ET on Aug 7, 2019 22:51:52 GMT -5
Just passing on a momentary thought.
I can remember when I got my first cell phone that was meant for possible roadside service or needed help. Boy has that changed for today’s use. Now it’s my time piece, alarm clock, camera, GPS, bill notifications, work assignment notifications with needed info and lastly a phone. It could do even more but I sort of draw the line here. I would say 65 plus percent is work related and done mostly through emails that I can access on my phone. I even send in my timesheets through emails to get paid. Also, now the government requires I have a cell phone when transporting a radioactive source for doing x-ray work.
Now I do enjoy the addition of a camera. If I need to replace a part say for plumbing, I take a picture of the component and its application or location Then talking to a sales rep I show him what I need instead of a long-winded spiel. 99% of the time I get the right part and quickly take care of my problem. If there is a problem on the job, I just take a picture of the problem and with a short explanation my boss is aware of what I’m dealing with.
Then there’s video calling say with Messenger that doesn’t cost anything from a WiFi location. Talked to a relative in Europe in real time and didn’t cost anything extra.
Texting is great to for short communicating instead of a long conversation. Even with text you can add pictures and short videos.
When ever possible I keep my cell phone on its own stand when I’m home instead of always carrying it. Then if I don’t need it on all night, I shut it off for some uninterrupted sleep.
As far as internet I just take a peek on what is happening on FB or Doug’s Board.
Guess I bent someone’s ear enough for now. Yep the cell phone has made changes in my life as I enter the 21st century.
Ed
I can remember when I got my first cell phone that was meant for possible roadside service or needed help. Boy has that changed for today’s use. Now it’s my time piece, alarm clock, camera, GPS, bill notifications, work assignment notifications with needed info and lastly a phone. It could do even more but I sort of draw the line here. I would say 65 plus percent is work related and done mostly through emails that I can access on my phone. I even send in my timesheets through emails to get paid. Also, now the government requires I have a cell phone when transporting a radioactive source for doing x-ray work.
Now I do enjoy the addition of a camera. If I need to replace a part say for plumbing, I take a picture of the component and its application or location Then talking to a sales rep I show him what I need instead of a long-winded spiel. 99% of the time I get the right part and quickly take care of my problem. If there is a problem on the job, I just take a picture of the problem and with a short explanation my boss is aware of what I’m dealing with.
Then there’s video calling say with Messenger that doesn’t cost anything from a WiFi location. Talked to a relative in Europe in real time and didn’t cost anything extra.
Texting is great to for short communicating instead of a long conversation. Even with text you can add pictures and short videos.
When ever possible I keep my cell phone on its own stand when I’m home instead of always carrying it. Then if I don’t need it on all night, I shut it off for some uninterrupted sleep.
As far as internet I just take a peek on what is happening on FB or Doug’s Board.
Guess I bent someone’s ear enough for now. Yep the cell phone has made changes in my life as I enter the 21st century.
Ed
