Confession: I haven’t made the smartphone jump yet. I am so close, I just haven’t done it. I used to use the price as an excuse why I hadn’t bought one but now they are in the same price range as any of the other phones I might buy from AT&T.
Funny story: at one time I had a smartphone, but for reasons that I can’t remember, I ended up giving it to my step mom who needed a new phone. I had to convince her to take it; she was against having to pay for a data plan. So I told her,” just take it and see if you like it”. I also reasoned with her that in the big scheme of things, the data plans were not much more expensive than the other rate plans available.
I’m not sure what came over her, but once she started using it the rest was history, as they say. My dad claims that she doesn’t need a husband anymore now that she has her smartphone. He claims he’s joking, but deep down, I think he might be jealous of the smartphone!
So what is so great about this phone? I found an article about a mom that uses her smartphone to help her with her grocery shopping and stay informed when she’s out and about with the kids. That explained it all to me and if you’re on the fence like I was this article just might change your mind. I know it changed mine. In fact, I am buying one at the end of the week. I will follow up to let you know how the transition goes and if I can make my smartphone do all that the article says it will do. My fingers are crossed. Supermomdom will be mine, I can feel it!
Robbye says:
September 22, 2009 at 8:15 am
There’s no doubt my smartphone has changed my life! Having the internet and other applications at my fingertips is just amazing! I remember once last spring my grandson called, locked out of his house after school. I was able to use my smartphone to look up his school phone number on the internet. I was also able to actually call the school by simply touching the number on the screen. It was that easy to find out there was still someone at the school who could let him back in to get his house key. His PaPa stayed on the phone with him during the short walk to school and back. This saved us about an hours’ trip over to the house with our spare key. I use my smartphone all the time for things like this. I’m not sure how I ever did without it!
Steven L Stewart says:
September 22, 2009 at 10:10 am
Im not sure Im ready for the upgrade ??? Ive had the same phone for 5yrs!! It doesnt have all the apps that these smartphones have but it does something they generally dont do! MAKE A PHONE CALL!!! I do have text too.. It works all the time , I havent lost it or broke it and it keeps on workin, maybe if it ever quits workin I might upgrade ?? But till then people can keep callin my phone an antique!!
Jay says:
September 24, 2009 at 2:13 pm
You will love it when you get it! You will really like all the applications that are available for it!
Jay says:
September 24, 2009 at 3:46 pm
You will love your smart phone and all the applications that are available for it!
Jay says:
September 25, 2009 at 10:18 am
Hope you enjoy the new smart phone. Maybe you can figure out how to text me on it. Love ya!