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Ron Obvious

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5. I may eventually have to get one, but I hope to put off that evil day as long as possible.

Reply to brush (Reply #1)

Sat Oct 10, 2020, 09:32 PM

Oct 2020

I have a 2G/3G phone with actual keyboard allowing me to make and receive calls, text and play podcasts over bluetooth.

That's all I want. I distrust the security and the whole surveillance state aspect of the damn things, don't want to install "apps" for everything, and don't want to bank on my phone or use a damn touch screen in the first place.

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Newby smartphone question: Scanning QR codes [View all] Ron Obvious Oct 2020 OP

I suppose they save a small amount of money by not printing... brush Oct 2020 #1

I may eventually have to get one, but I hope to put off that evil day as long as possible. Ron Obvious Oct 2020 #5

You are going to be forced to upgrade soon csziggy Oct 2020 #8

I wonder about embedded systems Ron Obvious Oct 2020 #9

Yes, those may be a problem csziggy Oct 2020 #11

I put off getting a 4G phone as long as possible. hunter Oct 2020 #12

This requires less social contact than a paper menu RainCaster Oct 2020 #2

Makes sense Ron Obvious Oct 2020 #6

Not having to physically handle menus is better re:Covid I would think... Princess Turandot Oct 2020 #3

Their paper menus were disposable anyway. Ron Obvious Oct 2020 #7

Just use camera app Sienna86 Oct 2020 #4

C-19 prevention 3Hotdogs Oct 2020 #10