Yes, three years ago I had no idea what a BLOG was . Now I'm writing one and reading many.
Last year I received (as a great gift for reaching an honorable age) a laptop computer!
BUT NOW I HAVE REALLY ENTERED THE 21ST CENTURY!!!
MC and I had no idea what-so-ever that we would purchase my new toy. In fact, we discussed how we didn't need any of these things!
We went to upgrade our cell phone. Simple, so we thought! Oh no, simple was not the case......at all!!
We walked into the "toy" store and I was like a child in a candy store! All these gadgets..... and they did so many things.....
I NEEDED THESE THINGS.......
They did everything....except cook..and MC does that!!
But, I was very conservative and studied all the options. I realized I'm not into texting ( too hard on the fingers) and was not into listening to music. That really helped eliminate many.
MC has a "thing" about "I Phones" and "I" whatevers......never felt they were worth all the money for his needs. I didn't want to push my luck, so I didn't even look at the I Phones!
A real cute, young, salesman approached us when "our name" was up. The Verizon Store has a good customer service system. I think the 20 year old young men today really "clean" up pretty good!!! I also believe you HAVE to be YOUNG to work in these stores. Anyone over 30 wouldn't understand all the technology!!!!
Verizon has the best reception at our house. We don't have a "land line" (another new 21st Century phrase!), making good reception a major factor.....thus saving time on "server" shopping.
Jason, my new best friend, asked what we were looking for.....what an open question.......
MC's answer "A PHONE !!!"
My answer......."Yes a phone------- but can I have email, internet, maybe a GPS ....... and what are these things called APPS??? "
An hour later, I danced out of the store with my 21st Century PHONE!!!!
There we were sitting in the car. MC says: "Honey, let's test it out". He gets out his 20th Century cell phone and calls me......
I hear it, it's ringing.......but....
I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO ANSWER IT.
Would you believe......
MC went back into the store and had to find someone to show him the SECRET!!! It's not complicated..... actually, quite simple. The phone automatically LOCKS itself. When it rings, you have to slide your finger....(a technique we are learning how to do).....and move a funny looking thing that looks like a jigsaw puzzle piece from one place to another. You have then answered your phone!!!! It has taken me a few times to figure this out, but I think I have it down now!!!!
I am thoroughly enjoying my new TOY.......
IT JUST BEEPED ME THAT I HAVE A NEW EMAIL.....
Now
I CAN BE ON MY LAPTOP AND CHECK EMAIL AT THE SAME TIME.....
LIFE IS GOOD!!!!
SAMSUNG STRATOSPHERE
4G LTE ....WOW
Do you have the same number? Does it make outgoing calls?
ReplyDeleteYes, I have the same number.... Didn't you know you can "carry" your number with you. We actually have had Verizon for years, so that wasn't an issue.
ReplyDeleteAnd Yes.....it makes outgoing calls...I learned how to do that before I learned how to answer an incoming call.......
where does the Krupps cup go?
ReplyDeleteSO still no texting? I wanna send videos of the Doodle! Glad you like your new phone.
ReplyDeleteI am jealous! I will get a smart phone by year's end. In the meantime, I am stuck with my dumb phone.
ReplyDeleteIt's only a SMART phone when someone SMART uses it!
ReplyDeleteNo "Trouble" we don't do textng......
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm in denial! I still have NOT upgraded my phone - it's pretty bad when my parents are more updated than you - I don't have a Smart phone either - I call mine a Stupid phone. Imagine this - it just makes phone calls???!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's nothing. One "reader" admitted that she still has the cell phone she had on 9/11 !!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a record!
Can you get the app, words with friends??? You can play with me, MK and Claire! It's like scrabble :)
ReplyDeleteI will check.
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