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Are Smartphones really worth $1200 per year to use???

7,353 2,746 April 9, 2012 at 08:01 PM in Chat (4)
ON TOP of the phone itself ? I don't think so.

What is it? Social status? My friend has one so I NEED one?

I'll take my dumb phone and laptop any day.

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Last Edited by Maleficent April 9, 2012 at 09:04 PM
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Quote from Maleficent :
I think you're just so intent on going against the grain (even though it's illogical, cumbersome, less convenient, and provides no actual benefit to you) so you can delude yourself into feeling "unique" and "special."

In fact, you're so hellbent on going against anything with any sort of mass popularity so you can be "different" that you actually make yourself believe that the crap you have is somehow "better."

And the funniest part about that is that it makes you so angry, you have to lash out at anyone that uses the devices that you hate so much. Which in turn makes you look like a complete idiot to everyone else because of your gigantic delusions, and then you become a social pariah.

Well... bravo, buddy. You certainly set yourself apart from the crowd. Thumbup
Quote from SkeezaPleez :
Sounds to me like he has a shitty laptop and a shitty cell phone. laugh out loud
Quote from Maleficent :
And a shitty TV! LMAO


It's 34" and weighs 300lbs! Whee
Quote from vec :
...and is 20th century technology laugh out loud
Quote from SkeezaPleez :
At least he's got unlimited texting.
Quote from Jason_of_Texas :
34in tube tv? GTFOH
Quote from vec :
That's the problem. He isn't using his mind. He is getting all of his information out of some old Popular Mechanics magazines from the 1980's


Crylol

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DNC
04-09-2012 at 08:47 PM.
04-09-2012 at 08:47 PM.
So what are you currently using?
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04-09-2012 at 08:47 PM.
04-09-2012 at 08:47 PM.
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So what are you currently using?
Guess
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DNC
04-09-2012 at 08:49 PM.
04-09-2012 at 08:49 PM.
Quote from wiles :
Guess
Nokia 8260
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04-09-2012 at 08:50 PM.
04-09-2012 at 08:50 PM.
Quote from boltman2007 :
Why would I want a big phone I can't fit in a pocket? Just to look at a small 4" screen?
Why else would you be so obsessed with the concept?


Envy seems like the only reason a person would spend two days and over 70 posts bitching about smartphones.


Who are you really trying to convince that they're so horrible? I highly doubt it's any of us. Wink
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ALVSGIRLY
04-09-2012 at 08:51 PM.
04-09-2012 at 08:51 PM.
Not this again EEK!!
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coulditbeSatan
04-09-2012 at 08:52 PM.
04-09-2012 at 08:52 PM.
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Waste of money plus the privacy concerns.
Yeah being able to communicate with all my family members plus friends in different countries around the world all from my smartphone for the same cost each month (less than what you claimed!) is such a waste of money. Postcards and written letters would be so much cheaper!

The privacy concerns (Huh) don't bother me since those aliens inserted monitors into muh brain-pan. Nao they read all my thoughts before I even think them!
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04-09-2012 at 08:53 PM.
04-09-2012 at 08:53 PM.
Quote from Maleficent :
Why else would you be so obsessed with the concept?


Envy seems like the only reason a person would spend two days and over 70 posts bitching about smartphones.


Who are you really trying to convince that they're so horrible? I highly doubt it's any of us. Wink

The phone companies...until DATA charges are free.

But buying smart phones you are basically telling phone companies that you are A-ok with paying for data.

By me not buying one I'm doing you all a favor down the road.

Quote from coulditbeSatan :
Yeah being able to communicate with all my family members plus friends in different countries around the world all from my smartphone for the same cost each month (less than what you claimed!) is such a waste of money. Postcards and written letters would be so much cheaper!

The privacy concerns (Huh) don't bother me since those aliens inserted monitors into muh brain-pan. Nao they read all my thoughts before I even think them!
Ever hear of Skype?
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Maleficent
04-09-2012 at 08:56 PM.
04-09-2012 at 08:56 PM.
Quote from DNC :
So what are you currently using?
Oohhh, ohhh, ask him about his TV. Roll


Quote from boltman2007 :
The phone companies...until DATA charges are free.

But buying smart phones you are basically telling phone companies that you are A-ok with paying for data.

By me not buying one I'm doing you all a favor down the road.
You're not doing anyone a favor. You're just being an ignorant ass.
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coulditbeSatan
04-09-2012 at 09:02 PM.
04-09-2012 at 09:02 PM.
Quote from boltman2007 :
Ever hear of Skype?
How do you think I call someone in France, Japan or New Zealand from my phone without extra charges? We can make vid calls too but I don't care about that as much as being able to talk to them. Try that with your phone!
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Oohhh, ohhh, ask him about his TV. Roll
OK....what about your TV, OP??? Tell me!
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04-09-2012 at 09:03 PM.
04-09-2012 at 09:03 PM.
Quote from coulditbeSatan :
How do you think I call someone in France, Japan or New Zealand from my phone without extra charges? We can make vid calls too but I don't care about that as much as being able to talk to them. Try that with your phone!

OK....what about your TV, OP??? Tell me!
Um computers do skype..fyi
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04-09-2012 at 09:04 PM.
04-09-2012 at 09:04 PM.
Also, on an unrelated side note, what TV do you use?
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04-09-2012 at 09:05 PM.
04-09-2012 at 09:05 PM.
Quote from Maleficent :
Oohhh, ohhh, ask him about his TV. Roll




You're not doing anyone a favor. You're just being an ignorant ass.
I don't think I'm being ignorant...

This is Slickdeals after all and I have yet to be convinced paying for DATA is a slickdeal.
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Maleficent
04-09-2012 at 09:05 PM.
04-09-2012 at 09:05 PM.
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Also, on an unrelated side note, what TV do you use?
I went back to his other thread and provided a summary of his position in the wiki. Big Grin
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coulditbeSatan
04-09-2012 at 09:06 PM.
04-09-2012 at 09:06 PM.
Quote from boltman2007 :
Um computers do skype..fyi
Not even a laptop fits in my pocket. So your 'computer is as good' claim just got busted. But you knew that. You're just being pissy because you can't afford (or have?) a smartphone. What's the matter.....got really shiddy credit? Try a prepaid one!
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04-09-2012 at 09:07 PM.
04-09-2012 at 09:07 PM.
Quote from coulditbeSatan :
Not even a laptop fits in my pocket. So your 'computer is as good' claim just got busted. But you knew that. You're just being pissy because you can't afford (or have?) a smartphone. What's the matter.....got really shiddy credit? Try a prepaid one!
My credit is just fine...ty
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