And yes, now I have added myself to the teeming mass of people who find it necessary to have that electronic umbilical cord.....
Actually, it's a Palm Centro, but it does basically the same thing that a Blackberry does.
Because my little business has been growing, and because I'm always wondering what sort of Important Stuff is waiting for me in my email box while I'm out and about, I decided to get this device so I can have that constant contact with work at all times.
Interestingly, if I had a boss who told me "Here's your Blackberry. Keep this on your persons at ALL TIMES." I would seriously balk. But, because I work for myself, this little gadget provides me with a certain level of FREEDOM. I can respond to work emails and handle calls while I'm chilling out with my kids at the pool, or while I'm checking out sales at Stein Mart.
I haven't quite figured out all it can do YET, but I'm well on my way.
It's really quite amazing to me how far technology has come. I remember being a senior in high school (way back in 1985.... I know, the Stone Ages, as far as technology was concerned) and having someone address an assembly at our school and tell us that eventually we'd be using phones that were completely cordless and 100% mobile. And I remember thinking it was the most preposterous thing I'd ever heard of. And now, look what these 'smart phones' can do. Amazing.
I wonder what my kids' generation will come up with?
(I tell them all the time to REALLY study their science and especially chemistry.... so they can invent a clean, renewable, safe and affordable FUEL that will take our world into the next century, and hopefully put an end to this crazy bloodshed over oil.)
That would be really nice if they could figure THAT one out, because goodness knows we adults sure can't seem to get it done.....
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cool toy. I love the term Electronic Umbilical cord. I will have to use this with coach. He is addicted to his crackberry.
The technology is totally amazing....crazy.
It's pretty cool. I used it at the pool yesterday, and also on Monday when we went down to the breeder (who is in Pike County, GA - in the middle of NOWHERE...)
Amazing how far technology has come.
I can see how it could become addicting.
Wow, if you can figure out how to use it, more power to you. I can barely figure out my cell phone.....and I am part of a generation that should know a little something. But I bet none of them have read the unabridged diaries of Syliva Plath! Hah!
D'Arcy,
I'm 40 so I'm in that generation that didn't grow up wtih technology but has been forced to learn. I like it, for the most part, but it does take me longer than a 25 year old to figure stuff out. You should see the owner's manual for this thing. It's practically a book. And then the CD it came with has a lot more info on it too.
Sometimes I long for the simple days..... really.
I really wanted one of these for Christmas, but the technology doesn't have very good connections out here in the sticks. I feel 3rd world...or maybe just 2nd world.
BTW, can you/do you update your blog with your phone?
And how does internet work? Is it reasonably fast? Is it a charge per minute or is it a set monthly fee?
Deron,
The carrier we use charges a flat fee for unlimited internet and email access. I'm sure I could update my blog via my phone, but the screen is quite small on my phone.... so it might not look like I anticipate when I'm done.
It's pretty cool technology though. I'm sure the technology will come to your area soon. It seems technology changes so very rapidly....
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