Posted by Ronnjee on December 22, 2013, at 11:13:10
In reply to Re: i don't like the internet anymore, posted by alexandra_k on December 22, 2013, at 1:51:42
> what do i want to do???
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> check email. send from free wireless connection around campus.
> check these boards. from free wireless connection around campus.
> send a couple text messages occasionally.
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> i have a cable for internet access at home. does that mean i need to pay to check email / boards with the smartphone from home? I guess it won't plug in to the ethernet cable. i'll just get prepay so i pay for everything unless i use free wireless around campus...
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> i guess that is how these things work?
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> i have a macbook pro already... uh... i don't quite understand the use...
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> looks like i can get one for aroun $200. which is around as much as my i-pod cost. sigh... can i be bothered. really? for reals?
>
A WiFi capable smartphone can use the local connection, so you can get by with minimal data usage on the cell providor's plan. Shop carefully for a phone, because there are bargains out there. Used is also a good way to go - I got high-end touchscreen dumbphones on eBay for 30 bucks each.Smartphones are like many things that can be "abused"; it's the user that matters. To me, technology is mostly a tool; lastly a pastime.
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