TomHaynes's Blog

What makes a person "cell-phone dependent", is when that person doesn't back up their information. Most "high-end" phones are designed to sync with your computer and its a shame that people do not utilize that function. I believe its about time that we want to become more "technologically" sound. We, as the U.S., are so far behind the rest of the world in the telecommunication sphere, that we need the complex technology to catch up. I commend the various providers who wants to ditch the basic phones and compete for a change. Its a matter of going from rotary phones to touch tones. Wake up and get with the change.

All I need a cell phone for is to communicate when needed away from home. I dont need to use my phone as a computer. If I need a computer, I use mine at work or at home. I am not that attached to the latest and greatest gear...but I have what I need to do what I need it to do. One who insists on keeping up with the newest technologies will never get ahead unless they invent it.

I believe that our society has become too cell-phone dependent. We no longer have to memorize phone numbers. I must sadly admit that I only have two phone numbers memorized: (1) My brother's number, and (2) My cell phone number (does that even count?).

Speaking from personal experience, not knowing many phone numbers can put you in a quite interesting position when you are stranded somewhere, and your only means of communicating are via someone else's phone (which doesn't have include any of your contacts).

I see there is a valid use for a cell phone, when used with logic. I can communicate with someone on the go, but not necessarily "ON" the go...which is why I have a head unit with bluetooth so I am completely hands free and be aware of my surroundings. But I see people in their vehicles bobing their heads about talking away on the cell, not paying any attention to what is going on around them and such and that is when it becomes a problem, especially when they get smacked by another car who's occupant is doing the same thing...talking on the cell. I dont think losing common sense is what the intent of the cell age was for...but that is how us Americans get our "spoiled" and "stupid" label.

You even see cops driving around on cell phones. hope airline pilots stay off them while they fly.

The fact is that some people just can't multi task when they're driving, but everyone doesn't need to suffer because of the mistakes of a few. Look at the number of people who travel safely while using they're phones everyday, verses those who don't. Cellphone technology is a big part of a lot of peoples lives, including myself. Heck, i don't even have to carry a big heavy laptop around anymore. Htc phones are lovely.