Always had a cheap desktop computer and never thought a phone was worth it. Is there a reason people like me should reconsider?
Convenient distraction
It generally does everything your desktop computer does, but you can do it while you’re on the shitter.
I’m not even kidding.
Navigating the web sucks in comparison though
No. Do what works for you.
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Google Lens is definitely a real lifesaver when you want to instantly translate the menus.
If you’re satisfied with what you have, by all means stick with it.
If your current setup is stopping you from doing something you want to do, or is holding you back from progress in something you care about, look around for solutions. Many other pieces of tech can fill in what a smartphone does, but in separate pieces. I think there is some value in having those separate pieces.
Like a smoker telling you not to smoke, I encourage you to find alternatives to the smart phone for daily life while typing to you from a smartphone.
I’m a smoker and I take offense to your comment. Winners never quit and quitters never win! Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em! /s
I can do spreadsheets lying down
The more sensors the better. I want a motherfucking tricorder.
It’s nice to be able to stay connected while out and about. Having features like maps helps when lost somewhere. You can keep store cards and such in your phone to scan instead of having to physically carry everything. I went to a conference for work a week ago that required use of an app in order to register for labs.
I mean it does everything really, mp3 player, GPS, Internet, compass (maps), communication even games. That said I am a little disappointed because they have been removing things like headphone Jack’s, Sd cards and I really thought at this point we would all have flir cams etc on every phone.
Portable web browser to read books on. That’s all I use mine for, except for the occasional text message / phone call. I got by fine for a long while with just my laptop, but reading on my phone is just a lot more convenient in a lot of cases. Like when you’re walking, or running, or standing, or laying down. It’s a pain in the ass to read from a laptop while walking, I’ve almost dropped the poor thing too many times to count.
My smartphone is mega useful to me:
- Step tracking. I can see trends in how much physical activity I’m getting
- Alarm clock
- Reminders and lists. I use features like “Remind me at 7 pm that I need to do X” many times per day
- Google maps and especially transit directions are incredible. Being able to download offline maps is great too for when I’m traveling
- Ultra high resolution camera in my pocket
- Google’s been great for the last 20 years. Now GPT-4 is my go-to when I have a quejaron about anything
- Being able to call people is handy
I’m not a gamer, nor does my work rely on word or excel or PowerPoint. My phone had social media, music, podcasts, and what other apps I need.
I have a cheap laptop that gets used mostly for 3d printing stuff, and a smart TV with the various streaming services.
I have a pixel 7, and before that a pixel 4a. I never feel as though I’m missing out.
A phone I can use almost anywhere.
Access to most of mankind’s knowledge at my fingertips.
Weather and radar in seconds.
3.5mm jack, MicroSD slot.
If nothing else, it’s a portable connection to your desktop. I have telegram on my mobile devices, and I dictate my thoughts into the app and then curate them on my desktop
