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Technical Help & Discussion => General Tech Discussion, News & Q&A => Topic started by: Clive on May 21, 2008, 07:34

Title: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 21, 2008, 07:34

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d5a_1211301449

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Simon on May 21, 2008, 08:05

Have to look later - taking too long to load.

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Rik on May 21, 2008, 09:47

Runs rather too fast, I feel, I'd like a bit more time to take in the changes. Fascinating stuff, though - particularly the 80% UK penetration against the 40% US.

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 21, 2008, 18:49

I managed to establish that mine is now 10 years old.   ;D

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Rik on May 21, 2008, 18:55

Luddite! ;D

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 21, 2008, 19:05

It still works and I bought a new battery for it only 6 months ago!   ;D

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Rik on May 21, 2008, 19:30

If it does what you want, why change it? I remember all the dire warnings about batteries only lasting a year, but I've seen them go on quite happily for five or more.

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: sam on May 21, 2008, 20:38

your phone should be registered as a weapon!

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Simon on May 21, 2008, 20:40

It should be registered as an antique!  He never uses it, because no one ever calls him.    :bawl: :)x

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 21, 2008, 23:25

Quote from: Simon on May 21, 2008, 20:40

He never uses it, because no one ever calls him.    :bawl: :)x

Nobody knows my number!   ;D

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Rik on May 22, 2008, 12:00

That does tend to be a handicap with phones, Clive. ;)

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 22, 2008, 13:17

 :smirks:

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: sam on May 22, 2008, 14:03

the police know his number.  ;D

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Rik on May 22, 2008, 16:05

Not Whitehall 1212??  :o

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 22, 2008, 19:07

Quote from: sam on May 22, 2008, 14:03

the police know his number.  ;D

Sadly so do you!  No point in calling me,  It's never turned on!   ;D

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: sam on May 22, 2008, 22:03

that's not true - or is your voicemail sounds of bah-ing....

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 22, 2008, 23:36

 :oops:  :blush:

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: mistybear on May 23, 2008, 05:44

I don't like mobile phones, actually I'm not to keen on my home phone, and, at times, I won't answer it. But I will admit, it nice to know I can contact Michael any time though.  ;D

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 23, 2008, 07:46

Yes, that just about sums it up.   :)

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Rik on May 23, 2008, 12:38

I don't spend a lot of time on my mobile, otoh, I do like the idea of being able to make contact with Sue if she's out, or with the emergency services, say, in the event of a problem.

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: mistybear on May 23, 2008, 13:00

Yes, they do have there uses, but like god bothers on your doorstep, I find them intrusive. 

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Rik on May 23, 2008, 13:07

Never answer the door to a mobile phone, MB. ;)

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: mistybear on May 23, 2008, 13:14

Good advice, Rik, anyway there are too many knobs and buttons, I confuse easily.  :crazy: 

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Rik on May 23, 2008, 15:18

In that case, don't confuse a Jehovah's Witness with a mobile phone, or you might be making the news. ;)

Title: Re: Time-lapse history of the portable cell phone, 1985-2007.
Post by: Clive on May 23, 2008, 18:43

 :rofl: