VonNoble Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 There is zero point in pretending I even understand remotely the electronic devises I already have.... 1) I am certain the devices can do way more than I use them to do 2) I am sure I am an easy mark when I go into any electronics place to buy something... I ask questions but often feel my head start to spin when sales people explain it I have a low dollar Apple wach. After a decade plus if not needing or wanting a watch... I was intrigued with the fitness watch craze. I like it as a reminder- record type tool. I really like the little reminder gizmo to stop and take a minute to breathe. i had intended to get a new one as a package deal with the X phone around the end of the year After looking at reviews online... there seems to be connectivity issues with the new version of the watch ( that I do not understand) so I am folding the money over and skipping any upgrade. The one I have now is working fine. There is no need to change that But my phone is getting old (like me) and more than one place this past year told me I needs new version of it. ( planned obsolescence?) as the guts ( my understanding) although currently- working... are less able to keep up. I am told I need a " smarter" version of my smart phone. I am reasonably confident the 8 version of the phone will handle all I need to do. I am Wondering why anyone would want an X version? Am I missing something? Is there any reason a non-jet setter would have a use for a X? Thx von Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 9 hours ago, VonNoble said: There is zero point in pretending I even understand remotely the electronic devises I already have.... 1) I am certain the devices can do way more than I use them to do 2) I am sure I am an easy mark when I go into any electronics place to buy something... I ask questions but often feel my head start to spin when sales people explain it I have a low dollar Apple wach. After a decade plus if not needing or wanting a watch... I was intrigued with the fitness watch craze. I like it as a reminder- record type tool. I really like the little reminder gizmo to stop and take a minute to breathe. i had intended to get a new one as a package deal with the X phone around the end of the year After looking at reviews online... there seems to be connectivity issues with the new version of the watch ( that I do not understand) so I am folding the money over and skipping any upgrade. The one I have now is working fine. There is no need to change that But my phone is getting old (like me) and more than one place this past year told me I needs new version of it. ( planned obsolescence?) as the guts ( my understanding) although currently- working... are less able to keep up. I am told I need a " smarter" version of my smart phone. I am reasonably confident the 8 version of the phone will handle all I need to do. I am Wondering why anyone would want an X version? Am I missing something? Is there any reason a non-jet setter would have a use for a X? Thx von I don't have a smart phone at all. I don't need a device in my pocket that has a higher IQ than mine. I have an old dumb phone. Nice and simple. I use it to make and receive phone calls. "Old?" "Dumb?" "Simple?" Remind you of anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator edcrain Posted September 25, 2017 Administrator Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Old?" "Dumb?" "Simple?" Remind you of anyone? Don't give away all our secrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 1 hour ago, edcrain said: Old?" "Dumb?" "Simple?" Remind you of anyone? Don't give away all our secrets Oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonNoble Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Hey move over you two... Then again that could be a ruse. We might be clever and wily and sly (NAH! ) von Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, VonNoble said: Hey move over you two... Then again that could be a ruse. We might be clever and wily and sly (NAH! ) von Maybe. We get hung up with differences in vocabulary, idiom, imagery, symbolism and such. If we can pierce the vale of illusion, very little matters. In the end, we're all just people. And we're all different. Just like everybody else. Edited September 26, 2017 by Jonathan H. B. Lobl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevBogovac Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 22 hours ago, VonNoble said: [...] I am reasonably confident the 8 version of the phone will handle all I need to do. I am Wondering why anyone would want an X version? Am I missing something? Is there any reason a non-jet setter would have a use for a X? Thx von You are absolutely right. Although I personally am inclined to buy the X (for me, as an "consultant/professional" it seems to be the right fit, but) for you it should do everything you need it to do (and more, as you already said). I don't know if you've got the first or second generation Watch. But if it's the first, and if you like swimming (like me), I'd advice to get a new Watch (as the second and third gen. are water-resistant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 Boys (and girls) and their toys. It's nerd culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonNoble Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 5 hours ago, RevBogovac said: You are absolutely right. Although I personally am inclined to buy the X (for me, as an "consultant/professional" it seems to be the right fit, but) for you it should do everything you need it to do (and more, as you already said). I don't know if you've got the first or second generation Watch. But if it's the first, and if you like swimming (like me), I'd advice to get a new Watch (as the second and third gen. are water-resistant). THANK YOU.... I very much appreciate the confirmation. Yes. I am a life long swimmer and did note the new advantage a water resistant watch. That was one of the things making me consider an upgrade. The connectivity issues bothers me though. Thanks again - it is a big bit of money so I am trying to be a bit more practical then I might have been years ago von Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonNoble Posted September 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Jonathan H. B. Lobl said: Boys (and girls) and their toys. It's nerd culture. ... true to some extent. I truly do find I am more consistent with exercise (and need to be) since getting the fitness stuff on the watch. Different people ard motivated by different things. For me it has helped. It was a device that allowed me in a solitary situation to have a "workout buddy" .... the buddy program overall has proven to benefit most people. von Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevBogovac Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 19 hours ago, VonNoble said: THANK YOU.... I very much appreciate the confirmation. Yes. I am a life long swimmer and did note the new advantage a water resistant watch. That was one of the things making me consider an upgrade. The connectivity issues bothers me though. Thanks again - it is a big bit of money so I am trying to be a bit more practical then I might have been years ago von You're welcome, Although it is - as you rightfully said - just a "confirmation". But why not go for a "refurbished" Apple series 2 Watch from Apple then? Directly from Apple, reasonably priced, under warranty, and water-resistant... https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/apple_watch Good luck, and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevBogovac Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 20 hours ago, Jonathan H. B. Lobl said: Boys (and girls) and their toys. It's nerd culture. In my case it truly is more than that. I know for a fact that I have made a huge productivity (and yes, enjoyment) increase (too) by using these products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Rev. Calli Posted October 4, 2017 Moderator Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 Greetings to you all my brothers, My wife and I just upgraded our phones from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 8 a few weeks ago, mostly because we are going on a trip to England and wanted to have phones with better cameras. I do find I like this one somewhat better than my 6. The camera does take much clearer pictures in low light situations. In solidarity, Rev. Calli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Rev. Calli said: Greetings to you all my brothers, My wife and I just upgraded our phones from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 8 a few weeks ago, mostly because we are going on a trip to England and wanted to have phones with better cameras. I do find I like this one somewhat better than my 6. The camera does take much clearer pictures in low light situations. In solidarity, Rev. Calli Have a wonderful trip. I hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Rev. Calli Posted October 5, 2017 Moderator Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 5 hours ago, Jonathan H. B. Lobl said: Have a wonderful trip. I hope you enjoy it. Greetings to you my brother, I'll be posting pictures on my facebook page. We leave tomorrow! In solidarity, Rev. Calli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Rev. Calli said: Greetings to you my brother, I'll be posting pictures on my facebook page. We leave tomorrow! In solidarity, Rev. Calli Finally, some good news. I will think fondly of your travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mererdog Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 17 hours ago, Rev. Calli said: The camera does take much clearer pictures in low light situations. I miss my Xperia. The camera was absolutely awesome. I have pictures I took on the beach in the middle of the night with no flash, and they look like daytime shots. I'm not good with having a sheet of glass in my pocket, though, so I'm no longer allowed to have expensive phones. The wife put her foot down. What can I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Rev. Calli Posted October 5, 2017 Moderator Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 6 hours ago, mererdog said: I miss my Xperia. The camera was absolutely awesome. I have pictures I took on the beach in the middle of the night with no flash, and they look like daytime shots. I'm not good with having a sheet of glass in my pocket, though, so I'm no longer allowed to have expensive phones. The wife put her foot down. What can I do? Greetings to you my brother, When the wife says no, it is indeed no. Unless of course you really enjoy suffering. In solidarity, Rev Calli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Rev. Calli Posted October 5, 2017 Moderator Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 14 hours ago, Jonathan H. B. Lobl said: Finally, some good news. I will think fondly of your travels. Greetings to you my brother, I’m can’t begin to tell you how much I’m looking forward to being away for a week. I’ll post pictures. In solidarity, Rev. Calli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan H. B. Lobl Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 58 minutes ago, Rev. Calli said: Greetings to you my brother, I’m can’t begin to tell you how much I’m looking forward to being away for a week. I’ll post pictures. In solidarity, Rev. Calli Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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