In this day and age when it seems like almost every week there is another “latest and greatest” technology gadget put out on the market, it can be enticing to jump in and pick one up for yourself.
I have serious doubts that everyone who owns a smart fone is really getting their money’s worth.

Below are some of the reasons why you simply shouldn’t purchase a smartphone:-

1) They’re Expensive with Ongoing Costs
Any way you look at it, these mobile devices are expensive.

2) Do You Really Need That Much Technology in Your Life?
I have a PC at home that I can access at any time, and I own a laptop that I can take with me if I need to. I have up-to-the-minute sports scores on my DSTV, as well as up-to-the minute news reports. To be honest with you, I have all the technology that I currently need in my life. I simply do not need the Internet in my pocket 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you?

3) Not as Convenient as You May Think
In my opinion, smartphones really aren’t as convenient as you might imagine. No matter what connectivity speed you have, pages load relatively slowly on smartphones, and navigating them is more a nuisance than anything else.

4) You Could Have a Misperceived Need
Majority of people who have smartphones think they are a necessity, when in fact they are not.
Twenty years ago, most of us didn’t even have cell phones, and eight years ago, I doubt any of us had smartphones. It then stands to reason that if you made it that far in life without a smartphone, there’s a good chance that it is not a true necessity in your current life.

5) They are replacing human-to-human interaction
You can hardly see individuals (youths especially) looking themselves in the eye and having a mutual decent conversation.

Are you speaking for yourself or others?
By the way, what smartphone do you use presently?

Lexusgs430: Are you speaking for yourself or others?
By the way, what smartphone do you use presently?

NOKIA 3310c........refurbished

I understand where you're coming from but not where you're headed.
There are a lot of things in our lives that meet your "five reasons" not just smartphones.

Your reasons also apply to computers, TVs and a host of other tech stuff. As you can have up to date news on your radio and news papers. Mind your 12 years ago we didn't have dstv and life went on!

FriendMark: I understand where you're coming from but not where you're headed.
There are a lot of things in our lives that meet your "five reasons" not just smartphones.

Example.

tonyx4x44: Your reasons also apply to computers, TVs and a host of other tech stuff. As you can have up to date news on your radio and news papers. Mind your 12 years ago we didn't have dstv and life went on!

You've got the point all wrong. computers and TVs make things easier for us....their advantages far outweigh their disadvantages.

........and U can't have up-to-date news on radio and newspaper.

I only agree with number 5.

sun_temi: I only agree with number 5.

Hmmmmm...........onlyyyy .......Mscheeeeeeew......ur opinion.

puskin:

Hmmmmm...........onlyyyy .......Mscheeeeeeew......ur opinion.

Yes my opinion.

sun_temi:

Yes my opinion.

.....if U were to go around propagating my idea.....biz won't be booming....or would it??

So ur opinion is rite for only U.

wo, puskin na u sabi jare. I'm off.

sun_temi: wo, puskin na u sabi jare. I'm off.

bye bye......go unlock some i-fones.

Like I know this puskin thread will get to the front page.

The OP needs an Android!

GBAM!!

sun_temi: I only agree with number 5.

It depends on the nature of your job.An IT person need it more

crap topic

bayooooooo: The OP needs an Android!

Jeez.....buy one for me and prove my theory wrong......i'm having HTC One-X on my mind.

semid4lyfe: Can't remember when last Puskin started a thread

Just checked and it was February 2010. [size=4pt]Boys are not smiling o[/size]

ehen.....I don dey draw old dawgs back to the thread.

candylips: crap topic

Haa! Puskin get gun o

pushkin go get a life

candylips: crap topic

Please...kindly switch off ya internet connection.

sun_temi:

Haa! Puskin get gun o

No mind am.

Baawaa: It depends on the nature of your job.An IT person need it more

kk.......I'm still wondering wat feature would probably make the function of an IT person easier..........ermmmmm........NONE.......NEXT!!!!

puskin:

NOKIA 3310c........refurbished

Ojabo k'ofo!

@OP:
1) They’re Expensive with Ongoing Costs
you can get a smart phone for less than 20k...do you say that's expensive

2) Do You Really Need That Much Technology in Your Life?
there are mobile phones for crying out loud....can you carry your laptop to the super-market? coz i use my phone to google some products while shopping etc

3) Not as Convenient as You May Think
i totally disagree.....my blackberry is the best thing that has happen to me when it comes to sending mails and receiving...so damn easy and convenient #pushmails

4) You Could Have a Misperceived Need
you own a PC do you remember when PC's were so rear? c'mon you gotta move along with technology.

5) They are replacing human-to-human interaction
totally agree with you but its cool #positivity

Okay....

True talk, unnecessary luxury, a mini cell phone for voice calls, an ipod for music- for the music lovers, a laptop mini- instant internet access Or notebook is enough.... Life's too short to get carried away.... Read psychologytoday*effect of modern day technology*

My Reply.

Five (Sarcastic)Reasons Why U Do Not Need A Car

1) They’re Expensive with Ongoing Costs
Any way you look at it, cars are expensive.

2) Do You Really Need That Much Mobility in Your Life?
My company has a Staff Bus I can ride to work everyday, my house i near the BRT bus stop, I actually enjoy riding okada. What do I need a car for? If i get stuck in traffic at Mile 12, I can just come down from the bus and take a bike. Can a car owner do that?

3) Not as Convenient as You May Think
In my opinion, cars are not really as convenient as you might imagine. You waste hundreds of man hours with the mechanic, spend early mornings washing the car, and lets not forget the millions of things that can go wrong with a car. Phew!If a bus gets a flat tire, i just come down and take the next bus. Simple.

4) You Could Have a Misperceived Need
Majority of people who have cars think they are a necessity, when in fact they are not.
Forty years ago, most people didn’t even have cars. Even in New York lots of 'Big Boys' rely on the subway to move around. It then stands to reason that if your forefathers made it in life without a car, there’s a good chance that it is not a true necessity in your current life.

5) They are replacing good exercise.
You can hardly see fit people anymore.They spend so much time driving, they don't get the benefits of the good old trek anymore.

[quote author=puskin]In this day and age when it seems like almost every week there is another “latest and greatest” technology gadget put out on the market, it can be enticing to jump in and pick one up for yourself.
I have serious doubts that everyone who owns a smart fone is really getting their money’s worth.

Below are some of the reasons why you simply shouldn’t purchase a smartphone:-

1) They’re Expensive with Ongoing Costs
Any way you look at it, these mobile devices are expensive.

2) Do You Really Need That Much Technology in Your Life?
I have a PC at home that I can access at any time, and I own a laptop that I can take with me if I need to. I have up-to-the-minute sports scores on my DSTV, as well as up-to-the minute news reports. To be honest with you, I have all the technology that I currently need in my life. I simply do not need the Internet in my pocket 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Do you?
I concur jare...e taya me sef.

3) Not as Convenient as You May Think
In my opinion, smartphones really aren’t as convenient as you might imagine. No matter what connectivity speed you have, pages load relatively slowly on smartphones, and navigating them is more a nuisance than anything else.

4) You Could Have a Misperceived Need
Majority of people who have smartphones think they are a necessity, when in fact they are not.
Twenty years ago, most of us di

adewasco2k: @OP:
1) They’re Expensive with Ongoing Costs
you can get a smart phone for less than 20k...do you say that's expensive

2) Do You Really Need That Much Technology in Your Life?
there are mobile phones for crying out loud....can you carry your laptop to the super-market? coz i use my phone to google some products while shopping etc

3) Not as Convenient as You May Think
i totally disagree.....my blackberry is the best thing that has happen to me when it comes to sending mails and receiving...so damn easy and convenient #pushmails

4) You Could Have a Misperceived Need
you own a PC do you remember when PC's were so rear? c'mon you gotta move along with technology.

5) They are replacing human-to-human interaction
totally agree with you but its cool #positivity

1) What kind of smart fone goes for less than 20k....that aint a smart fone, cos it has fancy LCD doesn't make it one.

2)What product are u googling in the supermarket that can't be googled @home.....after preparing ur budget list......googling in the supermarket is just trying to do some effizy......i would do same @SHOPRITE........to impress the ladies....U know nah.

3)That too can still be done on a lappie or U can just outrightly call the person.

4)Move along only when it will add value to ur life......and not cos others are doing it.

5)We agree together......