Smart Phone Versus Dumb Phone

SpudRider · 12-03-2014, 03:19 AM

I admit it; I own a dumb phone. I don't text, and I do all my computing at home. Therefore, I just want a simple phone for talking with others. I have felt good about this arrangement; then I saw this Dilbert cartoon.

katoranger · 12-03-2014, 09:05 AM

Nothing wrong with a dumb phone. I use the google search function all the time and being able to send pictures of junk is nice.

Krasi_BG · 12-03-2014, 11:23 AM

One more "dinosaur" here

Weldangrind · 12-03-2014, 12:21 PM

I've had a BB for several years now, and I won't go back to a regular phone. I can't tell you how many times the phone has been a useful tool for finding locations, searching Google, taking pics and video...

Trailbikeryder · 12-03-2014, 01:13 PM

Once you get a smart phone you won't know how you were able to survive with out one. If you just need to look something up quickly you can do so immediately and don't have to turn on your computer. Thats save lots of energy for our planet!

humanbeing · 12-03-2014, 06:19 PM

Dumb phone are useful as this http://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/e...fety/home.html situation ONLY

SpudRider · 12-03-2014, 06:23 PM

SpudRider · 12-03-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Krasi_BG

One more "dinosaur" here

I am glad to discover another fellow dinosaur, Krasi.

Krasi_BG · 12-04-2014, 02:12 AM

I currently go with one similar to this:

And I'm waiting for the arrival of even smaller one. Minimalistic, baby

SpudRider · 12-04-2014, 06:28 AM

katoranger · 12-04-2014, 10:22 AM

Wave eye catching clothes to alert rescuers.

SpudRider · 12-04-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Wave eye catching clothes to alert rescuers.

Getting a SPOT tracker is less expensive and more effective than relying on any cell phone, either dumb, or smart.

I think it might be time for me to purchase a SPOT tracker and service plan.

https://findmespot.com/en/

katoranger · 12-04-2014, 02:47 PM

You need to file a pre ride plan here so that we know when you are gone. If you don't start posted again we alert someone for you.

SpudRider · 12-04-2014, 03:06 PM

Thank you for you kind offer, Allen. You are a good friend.

I am very fortunate that my Christian Brother Andy keeps track of me.

However, I frequently ride into areas without cell phone coverage. A SPOT tracker would allow me to summon help and communicate my precise position from anywhere, since it connects with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, instead of cell phone towers.

SpudRider · 12-04-2014, 03:10 PM

Here's a short video showing how the SPOT tracker works.

12-03-2014, 03:19 AM	#1
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Smart Phone Versus Dumb Phone I admit it; I own a dumb phone. I don't text, and I do all my computing at home. Therefore, I just want a simple phone for talking with others. I have felt good about this arrangement; then I saw this Dilbert cartoon. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-03-2014, 09:05 AM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Nothing wrong with a dumb phone. I use the google search function all the time and being able to send pictures of junk is nice. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've had a BB for several years now, and I won't go back to a regular phone. I can't tell you how many times the phone has been a useful tool for finding locations, searching Google, taking pics and video... __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-03-2014, 01:13 PM	#5
Trailbikeryder Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 231	Once you get a smart phone you won't know how you were able to survive with out one. If you just need to look something up quickly you can do so immediately and don't have to turn on your computer. Thats save lots of energy for our planet! __________________ My CB : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbZ8q-grmOQ 2012 Skyteam V-Raptor 250 2011 Yamaha Tenere XT 660Z abs 1996 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 1989 Kawasaki GPZ 500
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12-03-2014, 06:19 PM	#6
humanbeing Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,436	Dumb phone are useful as this http://www.housingauthority.gov.hk/e...fety/home.html situation ONLY __________________
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12-03-2014, 11:23 AM	#3
Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	One more "dinosaur" here
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12-03-2014, 06:23 PM	#7
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	__________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-04-2014, 02:12 AM	#9
Krasi_BG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 436	I currently go with one similar to this: And I'm waiting for the arrival of even smaller one. Minimalistic, baby
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12-04-2014, 06:28 AM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	__________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-04-2014, 10:22 AM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Wave eye catching clothes to alert rescuers. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-04-2014, 02:47 PM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	You need to file a pre ride plan here so that we know when you are gone. If you don't start posted again we alert someone for you. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-04-2014, 03:06 PM	#14
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thank you for you kind offer, Allen. You are a good friend. I am very fortunate that my Christian Brother Andy keeps track of me. However, I frequently ride into areas without cell phone coverage. A SPOT tracker would allow me to summon help and communicate my precise position from anywhere, since it connects with low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, instead of cell phone towers. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-04-2014, 03:10 PM	#15
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Here's a short video showing how the SPOT tracker works. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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