tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post5748978856063492941..comments2024-03-26T09:40:32.468+00:00Comments on Through The Keyhole: Up To Date TechnologyJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-62568606153285572172013-10-30T10:03:57.728+00:002013-10-30T10:03:57.728+00:00That's usually the case, there's more to g...That's usually the case, there's more to go wrong on more fancy models. I have to say, I like being able to check my emails on the phone, that's a plus point, but I'm still getting used to all the other things.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-30406492160788868992013-10-30T09:56:50.031+00:002013-10-30T09:56:50.031+00:00When Martyn took my phone to try and get me a new ...When Martyn took my phone to try and get me a new case - the assistant just laughed at it. I'm into technology but I just need my phone to ring people up if I can't use the house phone, or let the few people who have the number contact me if they need me or send the occasional text. Martyn has a fancy mobile and it is far more temperamental than mine.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-60839655206768006422013-10-13T10:38:32.611+01:002013-10-13T10:38:32.611+01:00That's what scares me.That's what scares me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-68124343458191714952013-10-13T10:35:52.109+01:002013-10-13T10:35:52.109+01:00It is like a computer, I'm loving the fact tha...It is like a computer, I'm loving the fact that I can check my emails on it, so I suppose I'm slowly coming round to it now. I'm not keen on the touch screen keyboard, I don't have dainty fingers and I end up pressing the wrong letters all the time, but I suppose it's just something else I'll have to get used to. I'm glad to hear that it isn't just me who doesn't like change, but there's definitely hope for me.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13384450395165959272013-10-13T10:32:02.863+01:002013-10-13T10:32:02.863+01:00I'm getting a little bit better with it now, b...I'm getting a little bit better with it now, but it still scares me. I'm ok making a call on it, and I've sent a text, though the touch screen is a bit hard to get used to. I'm sure I'll get there in the end. Good luck with your new Galaxy.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-29943235337060454942013-10-13T05:24:22.377+01:002013-10-13T05:24:22.377+01:00Anne is right, there's more computing power in...Anne is right, there's more computing power in these little hand-held devices than there was in the lunar landing modules ... BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-63058443891962401002013-10-13T05:21:50.528+01:002013-10-13T05:21:50.528+01:00Jo, from one Luddite to another! I was quite happ...Jo, from one Luddite to another! I was quite happy with my old phone which made phone calls (isn't that what's it meant to do) but it too eventually died and I ended up with an "entry level" Samsung smart-thing. Like you I didn't want it but now I've got used to it ...<br /><br />It helps not to think of it as a phone but as a hand-held computer which does lots of things including making the occasional call. Texting (which I really don't like) is much easier with the touch screen keyboard and I'd now hate to be without the BBC weather app, and you'll find other stuff too.<br /><br />If you can run a blog you can manage this technology, honest :}BilboWagginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913801147278606148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-65426670281875366902013-10-13T00:45:08.357+01:002013-10-13T00:45:08.357+01:00I agree with your previous advice Jo, just get in ...I agree with your previous advice Jo, just get in there and start messing about with it! You'll work it out and there isn't too much you can do to mess it up, and if you do phones can be reset back to the original set up. I just bought the Samsung Galaxy and even though I have had smart phones before this one has me stumped a bit, there is so much to it, it does everything but the dishes! lol... Once you figure out your phone you will love it!<br />Much love,<br />Tammytlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-22826124489989105942013-10-12T18:43:05.263+01:002013-10-12T18:43:05.263+01:00It can get expensive keeping up with everything wh...It can get expensive keeping up with everything which comes out, it doesn't seem two minutes these days until something which has just been launched is upgraded and out of date. The unlimited packages are great for people who use their phones a lot, I wouldn't get the use out of them though. I'm sure i will figure it all out eventually, though it may take some time.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-73294796965805687512013-10-12T14:09:42.825+01:002013-10-12T14:09:42.825+01:00I love to keep up when I can afford to ... I got a...I love to keep up when I can afford to ... I got an unbeatable deal on an iPhone 5 via my husband's employer, with unlimited web time, calls and texts, and I don't know how I lived it without. I'm still only using half it's functions but I'll get there. As others have said Jo just take one little step at a time and you'll soon figure it all out xAnnie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-24720263595159602432013-10-12T08:18:17.481+01:002013-10-12T08:18:17.481+01:00I don't think I'll be using the fancy stuf...I don't think I'll be using the fancy stuff on this, I'll never get my head round it for one thing. I much prefer old fashioned paper and pen for diaries and lists.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-9423798390050950802013-10-11T18:35:45.871+01:002013-10-11T18:35:45.871+01:00I was fine with my old basic phone but my hubby we...I was fine with my old basic phone but my hubby went and got me a new one, its ok I am getting to grips with it but as far as the fancy stuff on it I don't bother with it. I know some people that could not survive without their phones. I see people reading shopping lists off of theirs and I am still with the paper list! Maybe I will get there one day. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-39989058161458055762013-10-11T10:02:27.761+01:002013-10-11T10:02:27.761+01:00Daniel's got a similar phone to me, so I'm...Daniel's got a similar phone to me, so I'm looking forward to him coming home from uni so that he can give me some pointers. Eleanor's really good though, she's been helping me loads. I'm sure I'll be fine with it once I get used to it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-75232033456768040162013-10-11T10:00:15.736+01:002013-10-11T10:00:15.736+01:00My problem is that I'm really not that interes...My problem is that I'm really not that interested to learn technical things unless I need to. I've got Daniel and Eleanor to do things for me, but I really need to start watching and learning as I've just realised that they won't always be here.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-22287769861049697842013-10-11T09:57:26.889+01:002013-10-11T09:57:26.889+01:00The phone's connected to wifi and I'm tryi...The phone's connected to wifi and I'm trying to be brave and play with it, but it's very scary for a technophobe like me. I did manage to look at my listings on Ebay last night, so there's improvement.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-15806171954310728032013-10-11T09:54:51.183+01:002013-10-11T09:54:51.183+01:00I've always had pay as you go, but now that Da...I've always had pay as you go, but now that Daniel's away from home and I can only reach him on his mobile, it makes sense to have a contract as it would be more expensive on pay as you go. Eleanor's been helping me with the phone, she's very patient though does make fun of me when I make myself jump.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-54093170668842268582013-10-10T21:40:01.778+01:002013-10-10T21:40:01.778+01:00Yes, I am not great with new technology either. I ...Yes, I am not great with new technology either. I always make sure John has the same phone as me so that he knows how to work it - that way I can ask him when I am stuck! I can imagine teenage children are also very knowledgeable about such things. Enjoy it though, smart phones are a lot of fun. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-72889204154875059452013-10-10T21:23:27.919+01:002013-10-10T21:23:27.919+01:00No Jo, you are not alone in this hi tech world. I...No Jo, you are not alone in this hi tech world. I got my first mobile phone last year in April and it is the most basic model you can get. I sent my first text to my daughter only last week and it contained 3 words. Getting my blog up and running took me 8 months, so a lot of us have the same problems, but we get there in the end. Keep plodding along and take care.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-38390506113043069832013-10-10T20:14:15.127+01:002013-10-10T20:14:15.127+01:00Have you got wifi at home? Connect the phone to th...Have you got wifi at home? Connect the phone to the wifi and play around with it. Sometimes using things like bloglovin or amazon on the phone let you get used to the keys and text entry so when you need to phone or text someone you just do it. And play with it. There's very little you can get wrong, and if you do that's what factory settings is for. I love a good bit of tech. Go forth and own the phone! !Angel Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915392156232711695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-43521982971193726532013-10-10T19:27:05.922+01:002013-10-10T19:27:05.922+01:00I'm of the pay-as-you-go school myself and I k...I'm of the pay-as-you-go school myself and I keep thinking maybe I need to get with the program already and buy a phone like this with a contract but I feel hesitant. I don't like to talk on the phone to begin with and I don't want the expense every month. I'm hoping I can wait a few more years until my kids are more independent and needing to be able to reach me when they're out and about without me. I hope your phone isn't too complicated; maybe one of your kids can teach you. :)Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-82852951155667066822013-10-10T17:28:16.251+01:002013-10-10T17:28:16.251+01:00That sounds about right, mums usually get the hand...That sounds about right, mums usually get the hand me downs and the lesser versions. Now I'm worried, I haven't a clue what roaming is, I shall have to have a word with Eleanor, she seems to know all about phones. I keep telling her that if we wanted to speak to someone at her age (15), we had to go and knock on the door. I've put a cap on my phone, I can't use anything more than £2.50 above my usual monthly fee, so I'm hoping that I won't be able to roam, whatever it is.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-33711121302223477642013-10-10T15:39:45.520+01:002013-10-10T15:39:45.520+01:00Years ago, I had an old Nokia phone which I was re...Years ago, I had an old Nokia phone which I was really happy with. I could phone someone if I needed to - never did! I could text someone if I needed to - rarely did. I could even get a text if someone sent me one - very rare event. Now I have the handed-down version of the second iPhone - hubby has version 4, daughter has 3, other daughter has 3, I get the 2. (See how that goes?) Anyway, this phone could apparently get me to the moon and back but, as I say to my husband, "I have no desire to go to the moon!". Ahhh the joys of "progress"! :oD<br /><br />Good luck with your new phone, Jo. Can I just say - be sure to not have it on roaming when you're out or you'll get charged for it. That was £13 I never got back! Grrrrrr!!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828411667195281985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-13016769023229323422013-10-10T13:24:02.804+01:002013-10-10T13:24:02.804+01:00You've just mentioned my pet peeve, missing in...You've just mentioned my pet peeve, missing instruction booklets. They're never supplied these days. I've got a £7.50 Tesco contract too, I'm sure it will work out much cheaper than pay as you go, and because both Daniel and Eleanor are with Tesco too, we get Family Perks, extras added to our bundles. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-47134303584896486502013-10-10T13:19:43.470+01:002013-10-10T13:19:43.470+01:00I got a new mobile earlier this year. I just took ...I got a new mobile earlier this year. I just took it slowly, found a comprehensive instruction booklet online ( they never seem to come with one these days), and went from there. My problem is that I find a touch screen very difficult to use; the best I could find was a touch and type phone that has a touch screen but still has a keypad for texting on. I'm on a Tesco contract for £7.50 a month and I find it much more cost effective for keeping in touch with my Mum and the girls.Scarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01729719876504930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5605977931488846865.post-45243408287836140262013-10-10T13:18:34.346+01:002013-10-10T13:18:34.346+01:00I know exactly what you mean. A computer to me is ...I know exactly what you mean. A computer to me is for exactly the same as you, blogging, emailing and looking things up on the web, anything else and I'm lost. We've just had our old Sky box replaced with a HD box (we're not subscribing to HD) and even that's taking some getting used to because the functions are now different. Surely it can't be that hard to use a phone, they seem to be permanently fixed to everyone's hands these days.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.com