Are cell phones really such a great invention?
These days, we have access to phones 24/7 - everywhere. And we can access the internet, take photos, text message and more with our little hand held phone. Excellent! Only, do you really want this accessibilty and distraction all the time?
Anymore, I find that I am more annoyed by having my cell phone. I almost long for the days I didn't have one. Or rather, when a cell phone didn't multi-task as much. And a time when people didn't depend on them so much.
How did we ever live without them?
Table of Contents
- List your Cell Phone Peeves!
- Stop Unwanted Calls and Messages
- The Pros and Cons of Cell Phones
- Cell Phone Driving Laws
- Cell Phones in the News
- Use a Hands Free Headset
- The Art of Communication
- What you do think?
- In Conclusion....
- Top 10 Best Selling Cell Phones
- Great phone for a great price
- IPhones on Ebay
- Other Lenses about Cell Phones
- Sign our Guestbook
List your Cell Phone Peeves!
Or vote your favorites up.
Add to the list or vote 'em up or down.
People can't drive while on the phone!
It makes me so nervous and angry to see someone ya more...3 points
Text messaging while driving.
You read it correctly. People have been in terrib more...2 points
Talking on the phone in public places.
I can't stand it when people use the phone in rest more...1 point
Getting Junk Mail Text Messages.
I hate spam and junk mail. I don't need it on my more...0 points
Stop Unwanted Calls and Messages
Here's a great lens outlining methods to stop those unwanted calls and messages to your cell phone.-
Stop Unwanted Calls and Messages
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Cell phones are very handy communications tools and we keep them with us nearly all of the time. This becomes a problem when unwanted calls and messages occur. Such communication can be frustrating as well as expensive since we pay to receive such...
The Pros and Cons of Cell Phones
List either a Pro or a Con about Cell Phones
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byI can't live without a cell phone. The pros are
spirituality says:
not having to have a wired telephone line in my new house immediately. In other words: I love the flexibility of mobile phones.
Posted July 30, 2008
I hate cell phones. The cons are
mulberry says:
I see the convenience and security that cell phones offer. On the negative side they are too often in the hands of people who are either discourteous (talking constantly, loudly, and in the wrong places) or dangerous (concentrating on their phone versus their driving, walking, etc.)
Posted July 28, 2008
Cell Phone Driving Laws
- State Cell Phone Driving Laws
- The chart below lists all current state cell phone driving laws. Some states ban cell phone use by young drivers or school bus drivers. A few ban anyone from driving while using a handheld cell phone.
- List of countries that ban cellphone use while driving
- Database of cell phone bans while driving
- Drivers ignoring cell phone bans - MSN Money
- Talking on a cell phone while driving? Don't do it with a handheld device in California or Washington state starting July 1.
Cell Phones in the News
What's going on in the news with regard to cell phones and traffic accidents? Even death? Did you know that using your phone while driving increases your risk of having an accident by 4 times?
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byUse a Hands Free Headset
When Driving
Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Black)
Amazon Price: $21.21 (as of 12/02/2009) 
Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset (Nickel)
Amazon Price: $21.69 (as of 12/02/2009)
Motorola H500 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Soft Pink)
Amazon Price: $28.79 (as of 12/02/2009)
Motorola Bluetooth Headset H350 - Saphire Blue
Amazon Price: (as of 12/02/2009)
The Art of Communication
Have we lost it?
With the ability to communicate whenever and wherever we want, do we really communicate any better? I have to wonder if we haven't really lost something in the process. Our digital environment has created an entirely new way to communicate.We live in a fast world. We want it and we want it now. Text messages and instant messages have created this new online language with abbreviations that unless you are under 25 years old, have a difficult time understanding. ROTFL or LOL? I am amazed at watching someone typing away on his or her cell phone back an forth while in a room full of people just oblivious to the conversation in the room.
How often have you participated in a chat room or Forum online? Have you seen people get into heated conversation over something because they misunderstood the tone of the writer? Unless you can hear the person's voice and inflections, it's often difficult to tell how serious they are. We are unable to make eye contact and feel how the conversation is going.
I have to wonder if the youth of today is lacking in face to face communication? And I also the wonder about the evolution of the written language with the use of abbreviations and the like. Certainly the English has changed and evolved throughout time. I would love to be able to compare things 100 years from today.
What you do think?
In Conclusion....
Cell Phone Etiquette is the Answer!
- Don't drive and talk on your phone unless you are using a handsfree headset or speakerphone.
- Don't use the phone in public places. Go outside or turn your phone off. I really don't need to hear your conversation in the restroom, at a movie theater, in a restaurant or in a grocery store. Please don't subject other people to your personal conversations.
- Keep your ringtones or ringer to a softer volume. Please don't blast the world with it. When in busy and public areas, put your phone on vibrate and then ring. That way you have a chance to get the call before it even starts ringing.
- Why text when you can call? Sure there are times when texting is the best option and method to reach someone who can't talk on the phone. But if can talk, talk. It's much better to hear the other person's voice and add a little extra to the conversation.
- When with friend and family, unless it's really important or you are expecting a call, don't take the call when the phone rings. Stay a part of the group and in the conversation. Don't have two conversations at once - texting someone while talking to someone else.
- Keep in mind that not everyone is text messaging savvy. Don't text unless you know the other person has a text plan and is comfortable texting back.
Top 10 Best Selling Cell Phones
June 2008
1. Apple Iphone
2. HTC Diamond
3. Nokia E51
4. Nokia 6300
5. Nokia 3109
6. LG KU990
7. Nokia N95 8 GB
8. Sony Ericsson K810i
9. Sony Ericsson K530i
10. Sony Ericsson W890i
Nokia 6300, Brushed Silver Phone (Unlocked) US VERSION
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 12/02/2009)
Nokia N95-4 8 GB Unlocked Phone with 5 MP Camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Media Player--U.S. Version with Warranty (Black)
Amazon Price: $523.17 (as of 12/02/2009)
LG KU990 Viewty Unlocked Phone with 5 MP Camera, International 3G, MP3/Video Player, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Black)
Amazon Price: $210.03 (as of 12/02/2009)
Great phone for a great price
Motorola RAZR V3xx Platinum Phone (AT&T) Version 1
Amazon Price: (as of 12/02/2009)
Motorola RAZR V3xx Lavender Phone (AT&T) Version 1
Amazon Price: (as of 12/02/2009)
Motorola RAZR2 V9 Phone (AT&T)
Amazon Price: $239.99 (as of 12/02/2009)
Motorola RAZR V3 Unlocked Phone with Camera, and Video Player--International Version with No Warranty (Black)
Amazon Price: $100.84 (as of 12/02/2009)
Motorola RAZR V3 Unlocked Phone with Camera, and Video Player--International Version with No Warranty (Cosmic Blue)
Amazon Price: $100.71 (as of 12/02/2009)
IPhones on Ebay
There's a lot of hype these days on the iPhone. Do you think you want one?
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Other Lenses about Cell Phones
These are some of my favorite lenses about cell phones.-
Text Messaging Help
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Text messaging is a great communication tool. It allows quick and easy messaging that's less disruptive than a voice call but more immediate than e-mail and it potentially allows for true two-way communication. However, for many people text messagi...
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Old Cell Phones
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We love our cell phones and are lost without them, but we are a fickle group. After time, almost any cell phone will cease to function, but long before that many of us find a newer model to replace our more "antiquated" phone. The average person use...
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All About Cell Phone Batteries
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Without cell phone batteries your phone is useless. Finding out how to care for your battery and properly charge it will extend it's performance and it's life. Knowing when and how to replace it can be equally important to avoid disaster. If y...
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Cell Phones for the Hearing Impaired
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Cell phones can be problematic for those with a hearing impairment; with limited volume, poor seal around the ear that allows background noise to intrude, and transmissions that interfere with hearing aids. On this page you can discov...
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Best Cell Phones for Kids
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There are hundreds of millions of cell phones in the US. The vast majority of us own one; allowing us to stay in contact, providing a sense of security and immediacy, and giving us really cool features like watching TV, video, sharing pictures, enjoy...
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Are you old enough to remember the times when we didn't have the convenience of a cell phone? Let me know your thoughts about the cell phone.
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- lisadh lisadh Jan 19, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
- I think cell phones are a great invention as long as people remember when to turn them off.
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- mulberry mulberry Aug 1, 2008 @ 3:35 pm
- Enjoyed your lens, I featured it on my http://www.squidoo.com/stop-unwanted-calls lens.
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- WritingforYourWealth WritingforYourWealth Jul 29, 2008 @ 3:41 am
- Hiya, saw your post in the forums so I thought I'd stop by. :)
I actually used to be kind of anti-cell phone (I'm an introvert... we don't wanna be bugged, lol), but I got an iphone for Christmas and it's made me a bit of a convert. Though I used it to listen to music and take notes and pictures more than making calls, heh.
Nice lens, and keep 'em coming!
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