what is the most convenient thing you do with your pda?

[x10guy]

Originally Posted by birddseedd

who would make a phone call when you can txt and email?

Alot of people prefer talking over texting. Texting can be convenient for short messages, but anything over 140 characters is a pain... even for email. Plus alot of people still don't have texting on their phones. I only text because I get it free with my plan. I definitely wouldn't pay extra for it. Texting is a cash-cow for the phone companies.

I find it a bit ironic that before smartphones, PDAs were still a fledgling product (Palm and Windows CE). They really began to take off and become mainstream when cell phones and PDAs were combined into a smartphone. Now that has happened, people take that aspect (phone calls) somewhat for granted and even go as far as dismiss the need to even have that function on your PDA... lol.

[kabuk1]

Originally Posted by birddseedd

who would make a phone call when you can txt and email?

LOL, indeed...

The only time I ever actually CALL anyone anymore is if they specifically order me not to text them(yes, there are actually primitives out there without unlimited text! hehe). It's starting to feel wierd to actually TALK to people anymore, it's getting to the point where I'm becoming a creepy shut-in.

[CovKid66]

Originally Posted by eksasol

Probably the fact that it has the most powerful vibrater I've seen in a cellphone which makes for some kinky activities. The noise from the vibration is louder than the ringing itself.

Then I think you're doing it wrong WhiteBlazer

[BlackDynamite]

I text way more than I talk on the phone. It's not even close. All of my friends text all the time. I hate talking on the phone, lol.

[rorytmeadows]

Originally Posted by SaltyDawg

I text way more than I talk on the phone. It's not even close. All of my friends text all the time. I hate talking on the phone, lol.

Any guy that talks on the phone more than 400 minutes a month not related to business, work, school, or online with Xbox support because of a broken 360 is a GIRLYMAN

[emerald]

Texting is definitely a major form of communication nowadays. A friend was telling me how his daughter numbered 19,000+ texts sent/received. He was thanking whatever higher being for unlimited texting plans.

Anyway, for me the most convenience I get from my phone is being able to take my books wherever I am without breaking my back carrying the physical versions. My purse weighs enough, I don't need to add more by carrying my embarrassing novels. Yes, I am that girl in the corner of the bar reading a trashy novel called... TWILIGHT. Joking, joking. But seriously, love my books <3

And of course there's also being able to look up stuff online when I need to discredit the reputation of a friend thinking they're a know-it-all, having my music collection with me when I need to shut out the sounds of screeching kids at the store, having a ton of useless apps in the hopes of one day being the savior in that one unforgettable situation for being useful, and having Google Maps at hand for when I get lost around the corner from my house.

Yay!

[x10guy]

With all the popularity of texting I wonder if any of the companies actually offer JUST a text/data plan with no voice.... and if people would really sign up for it?

[kidwolf908]

Originally Posted by x10guy

With all the popularity of texting I wonder if any of the companies actually offer JUST a text/data plan with no voice.... and if people would really sign up for it?

Verizon offers data and text only for sure - $50/month I believe. I believe sprint does too.

[BlackDynamite]

Originally Posted by kidwolf908

Verizon offers data and text only for sure - $50/month I believe. I believe sprint does too.

Yeah it's $30 per month on Sprint.

[racemepls]

HTC wifirouter is the most amazing tool IMO. It saves me 60 bucks a month not having to pay for internet. Fortunitly in Pittsburgh I get some very formitable and usable data speeds on Sprint. Only problem is I cant use remote desktop.