The World of the smartphone
Well. I have finally gave into getting a smartphone. For anyone totally unfamiliar, they are basically a phone, PDA, camera, and internet appliance… all in one.
I held off getting one, waiting for prices to come down and them to become truly useful. I have to say, so far, it has saved me many computer boot-ups to answer support requests and emails. I love being able to take photos, and them instantly upload online. Being able to access Google Maps and Microsoft LiveSearch on the road is great, for driving, touring , and my police work. I can easily record tasks and appointments to my Google calendar then receive text message reminders to my phone.
One of the things I have really loved is the ability to make use wasted previously wasted time. Lets say for instance, I am stuck sitting waiting for an appointment. Instead of staring at the clock or some magazine I really don’t care about, I pull out my smart phone. I read my email, tech news reports, national news… whatever. Instead of my blood pressure going through the roof at the time I am wasting, I am pretty content getting to read news stories I enjoy. If you are into technology and computers….. there is always something that needs to be read to keep up!
So, if you are still no the edge… I recommend a smartphone, i-phone, ultra-mobile pc, and whatever else that is small and accesses the internet nicely. There are lots of choices out there now. I have personally found it worth the $300 dollars I had to pay Alltel for the phone and my $40 dollar a month data plan.
Happy Browsing and waiting in line….