Posted on 16/10/2020 20:04
Well, I've just had the email saying we have to register with the nhs test and trace app when arriving on site. As a couple we own standard old school phones which don't have the app facility so are we now discriminated against and can't enjoy our hobby?
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Posted on 19/10/2020 20:19 by CornersteadyI'm not at all sure what your trying to say?
I merely pointed out the interesting and sometimes puzzling fact that the fax machine which now uses, or used, telephones was invented in 1843 before the first telephone.
Posted on 19/10/2020 20:19 by CornersteadyI'm not at all sure what your trying to say?
I merely pointed out the interesting and sometimes puzzling fact that the fax machine which now uses, or used, telephones was invented in 1843 before the first telephone.
Posted on 19/10/2020 22:33 by brueI think Ina was just mentioning the age old pleasure of writing. I still write letters.
Posted on 19/10/2020 22:17 by CornersteadyMy cycle computer is linked to my phone, it give real time information on a map on their phone/computer as to where I am to anyone I wish.
Just like your sat nav it also it has 'incident detection' which will send out an automatic txt in case of a serious mishap. Fantastic stuff really.
Posted on 19/10/2020 13:44 byI wouldnt say its improved mine either but I do have one " glued to my hand" and find it the most amazingly entertaining and useful toy. I do nothing now that I didn't do before but in many instances find life easier. The downside now of phones in general is that if one rings or texts and is not answered its a worry whereas in my earlier days I would go touring and possibly stand in a phone box feeding in jettons to tell my parents where we were and even in which country every couple of weeks. When my daughter went backpacking in India we would exchange faxes (remember them) about one a week .
Posted on 20/10/2020 09:43 byMy mobile is always in my right front trouser or shorts pocket and normally recharge ever other week when I am in my study. I never leave home or go outside without it and because it is always in my pocket I can't forget it.
Posted on 20/10/2020 10:03
We have had a mobile since 1994. However, it was bought more for emergencies and rarely got used for calls or texts, except when we were on holiday. Even now with the Smart, it rarely gets used as a phone. I just checked and I have made just I minute of calls in the month and no texts. However, as a data device it gets extensive use and phone calls tend to be the video variety, whilst instead of texts it WhatsApp, which does not charge me an additional fee if I add a picture or emoji. Mine also always goes out with me, it logs how far we are walking and now of course has the Covid App scanning for possible contacts,
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Posted on 19/10/2020 16:48 by TakethedogalongYou might not be the only exception, but you are quite predictable😁
I love my iPhone, my iPad, my Mac Book. But they are just tools. Exceptionally clever ones, and having mislaid an iPhone (I got it back, I knew where it was) I missed its being around. The trick is to still have a life away from such technology. I can put them down, turn them off, and don’t subscribe or use things like FB, Twitter, etc... that are constantly pinging and dinging away in the background. I have ringtones set up so I can recognise “must answer, find out later, and totally ignore”.
My iphone/iPad are now my TV, radio, night time story, cinema, library, camera, encyclopaedia, diary, fitness record, health record, communication system, photo library, bank, shopping list, video recorder, idea keeper, cycling diary, weather checker, road atlas, translator and wallet. Lots more as well should I choose.... all as encrypted and protected as I can make them.
If nothing else, think of the weight saved when touring!😂
Posted on 20/10/2020 10:06
I agree with all the above regarding technology. I just prefer to carry something smaller on my person and something bigger when on the internet. I have very little need of internet when away from the car or caravan when on holiday or out and about in general. On holiday we both have our 10'' tablets and when we go out for the day one of our tablets and our MiFi goes in the car.
OH does have a smartphone bought for a birthday in 2018 for use as a lighter, easier alternative to a camera and particularly in city/town areas. I usually put the MiFi in a jacket pocket as well. Never actually needed it but have used it to route find in a city out of interest. I could see that facility being useful on an odd occasion perhaps.
Carian