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Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?

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Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 11:22 am
(August 9, 2018 at 11:31 am)Kit Wrote: Being hard of hearing, I always hated talking on the phone.  I prefer texting.

What?
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 11:22 am
(August 10, 2018 at 11:22 am)mh.brewer Wrote:
(August 9, 2018 at 11:31 am)Kit Wrote: Being hard of hearing, I always hated talking on the phone.  I prefer texting.

What?

I'm the hard-of-hearing one.  Not you, bitch.
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 11:30 am
(August 10, 2018 at 11:22 am)Kit Wrote:
(August 10, 2018 at 11:22 am)mh.brewer Wrote: What?

I'm the hard-of-hearing one.  Not you, bitch.

I'm sorry, it's all garbled on this end. You'll have to type bigger.
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 11:31 am
(August 10, 2018 at 11:30 am)mh.brewer Wrote: I'm sorry, it's all garbled on this end. You'll have to type bigger.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!!
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 11:32 am
(August 10, 2018 at 11:31 am)Kit Wrote:
(August 10, 2018 at 11:30 am)mh.brewer Wrote: I'm sorry, it's all garbled on this end. You'll have to type bigger.

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!!

You're hired.
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 11:40 am
I wouldn't text because the tiny keyboard gives me problems, but I know I prefer the text format of something like a forum or IRC to voice chat. I'm more focused and can compose my thoughts better through text mediums.
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 12:14 pm
(August 10, 2018 at 11:18 am)Kit Wrote: The work environment is slowly changing to accommodate the need for the personal phone.

I dont have a problem with my coworkers using their personal mobiles as long as they don't abuse it. Its a thing when you got to make a call, text, or are expecting a call. It's another thing when you slack on your work to use facebook, twitter and shit.

I am quite the nazi boss when it comes to that.
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 12:42 pm
(August 10, 2018 at 11:18 am)Kit Wrote:
(August 10, 2018 at 11:06 am)alpha male Wrote: Yeah, you'd think so, but once you get used to texting it's a LOT easier.

I agree.
(August 10, 2018 at 11:15 am)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: Boss Lady isn't allowed to use her cell at work. I have mine on when I can, but when I'm under the tent I don't use it. (Stupid hospital rules.) We leave messages for each other  by text.

The work environment is slowly changing to accommodate the need for the personal phone.

Being distracted in her job can get somebody killed. Not a good idea.
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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 12:49 pm
(August 8, 2018 at 8:52 pm)Alexmahone Wrote: Most of us own a pocket-sized computer that can do literally hundreds of things, one of which is making phone calls. So why are these miniature computers called "smartphones"?

I think its down to the way they slowly got smarter.
So a phone that could do a bit more than a normal phone was "smart" and they slowly improved, till now you could easily do the job of a mediocre PC on one.



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RE: Why are our mini-computers called smartphones?
August 10, 2018 at 3:48 pm
(August 10, 2018 at 12:14 pm)LastPoet Wrote:
(August 10, 2018 at 11:18 am)Kit Wrote: The work environment is slowly changing to accommodate the need for the personal phone.

I dont have a problem with my coworkers using their personal mobiles as long as they don't abuse it. Its a thing when you got to make a call, text, or are expecting a call. It's another thing when you slack on your work to use facebook, twitter and shit.

I am quite the nazi boss when it comes to that.

Meh. Messing around at work and slacking off at work seem a necessary requirement of the human animal. Fighting it just seems inhumane.
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