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Do we really need smart phones ?

Created by : Ruchi Chawla, Associate/Sr. Associate -(Technical), Cisco Systems  | 02 03 2012 09:27:50 +0000
Industry : Internet
Keywords : iphone nokia smartphone bbm blackverry samsumg galazy
Activity:  999 views;  last activity : 05 21 2012 06:27:55 +0000

We have seen people using smartphones more than ever. Every one is fascinated by the features , everyone wants more and more. Now even the ads show free Facebook and Google instead of saying free internet!

The question is why do we need to be so smart? Aren't we capable enough without these phones. Are these phones smarter than us?

 

So do you use Smartphone? Do we NEED smartphones?

  
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Having a smartphone is not a matter of necessity, but if someone is using a smartphone, there is nothing wrong in it. He/she is upgrading according to updated technology, I would personally say that it is good to upgrade with the technology. now a days most of them like to get updates even while they are travelling or away from OC/laptops. In such cases smart phones really help. With smart phones " World is just a touch away ". Regards, Anna George. Web Analyst. Nichepro Technologies. Bangalore. http://www.nichesuite.com
By Anna George, Web Analyst, NichePro Consulting LLC  02 08 2012 05:15:52 +0000
 
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There are unexplored features we are never going to use. There is a lot we don't even understand and there is a lot we really do not need but we use because we have the facility.

Take a moment and think will it be hard to live without this app, if the answer is yes then it s really not for you . is it??
By Ruchi Chawla, Associate/Sr. Associate -(Technical), Cisco Systems  02 03 2012 09:27:50 +0000
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If the debate is about "NEED AND LIFE"; I believe even mobile phones are not required. I think that this basically depends on what are our needs and requirements.. I have seen people doing business with crores of turn over every year and having a simple mobile. Also I do see students with iphones.. I mean technology is to please you with luxury. If you need it, you can have it; if you are pleased without it feel free to avoid it!!
By Balram Vakil, Network Engineer, Aruba Networks  | 05 21 2012 06:27:54 +0000
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yes, i really need smart phones, so that i can watch the live capital market and will be easy for me to trade, without opening my computer.
By KAMAL NAYAN KHALKHO, Freelancer, Equity Research/Analytics  | 05 03 2012 15:19:13 +0000
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Smart phones will change our life style
By Ramesh K, Asst. Consultant CRD, Ma Foi Randstad  | 04 24 2012 08:18:43 +0000
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Totally agree with the ayes on this one.
By Vinoy Scaria James, Consultant, Travel Hub  | 04 20 2012 02:52:24 +0000
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Of course we do need it as we are further enhanced by it. Smart using of these new techs can only empower.
By Shameena W., Admin Manager, Wizcraft Inc.  | 04 19 2012 20:36:43 +0000
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why not? by your reasoning if we are smartest being then we don't need anything.we can discard every item we use.it is just a tool to enhance our productivity or for fun.there is no harm in that.use just what you need ,don't use what you don't need.i have used net and read many ebooks on my old nokia6600 tiny screen when there were no iphone,ipad ,ebook reader or 3g.
By sujeet kr, Maintenance Engineer, Bharat institute of aviation  | 04 19 2012 18:48:30 +0000
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Definitely yes smart phones enhances ur imagination making life btter n enjoyable. It's ur own world in a small package. N apps r ur collection. It's an addon.
By Manoj Hanse, Customer Support Engineer/Technician, IBM  | 03 02 2012 23:11:04 +0000
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We can live without those and we were when you look back 15years....Smartphones made life little bit easier and it also helped human life in lot other ways. Initiallly those are made for communication..Now they are being used in Health and Biometrics too...
By Raja Bhavanam, Senior Engineer, IN  | 02 23 2012 01:09:04 +0000
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I have a smartphone and i do find it very useful. The user experience is on a different level compared to basic phones even if you are using some basic functions only.There are thosands of apps available but all of them are not meant for us, use only those apps which are useful to you...
By balaji raj, Software Developer, Technology Consultants Inc  | 02 10 2012 17:43:34 +0000
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Cannot understanding the need for this debate as anything that makes life more comfortable is always welcome. Of course there are problems caused by smart-phones. Laxity at work and health hazards are just the more glaring hazards, but that is for an individual to monitor. For his own good.
By Makesh Sharma, Bio/Pharma Informatics-Associate/Scientist, Micros Labs  | 02 08 2012 12:45:35 +0000
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The convergence of various technologies in what are called smartphones allows the user to free himself of the more mundane activities. This allows us to concentrate, hopefully, on better things. Yes, i feel smart phones are a definite assist.
By RAMESH KANDADAI, Principal Consultant, ARM Consultants  | 02 06 2012 04:03:07 +0000
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thanks Manish for referral. well i cant live comfortably without smart phones...i am not addicted to this but this definately helps me most of the time and keeps me updated!
By Rohit Thakur, Electrical Engineer-Industrial, Quality Engineering and Software Technologies  | 02 05 2012 12:59:11 +0000
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I gree with Madam Chawla. Most of apps we are not used to.
By Mohammad Bakhsh, Project Leader/Managing Consultant, Freelancer  | 02 04 2012 10:17:13 +0000
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Why not ? When the world has been shrunk due to technology to nano's and further, smart phones are indeed a must have. Besides allowing you to access technology at your finger tips, the speed itself makes a difference between winning and losing in todays world. Not to forget that having a smart phone eliminates the need to have various other devices which you need to access technology.
By Jaygopal Raghavan, Marketing Manager, Landmark Group  | 02 03 2012 19:42:40 +0000
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Same approach , when computers landed India public said why every one need it , it make people job less and today every house is having pc.laptop/ Job only because of IT ....... so facility at finger tip is eesha matre n purnatam ! for some needs of tele info .
By p-rak , Technocrat, S Tech  | 02 03 2012 12:24:17 +0000
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This question coming from a Senior Technical Associate at Cisco Systems doesn't really feel like the right question :-). Did you just want to create another debate here? It genuinely depends on the person and their surroundings on whether they NEED a Smartphone or NOT.

And it's the phone that is called as Smart...nowhere does it say that the person using it is also Smart :-). You can be the dumbest person on the earth using a Smartphone.

I NEED a smartphone, maybe someone else doesn't.

Someone needs instant access to emails/Google/INFORMATION....for others it's not of much use.

Someone Needs to pass time by playing games/watching movies/listening to their personal favorite music, someone else doesn't.

Someone needs to use some very useful Apps available on the fly...someone else doesn't do more than just a call on the phone.

So you are basically debating about why do you need a CAR to travel in the 21st Century when you can use a Bicycle (check I didn't say a Bullock Cart :-) ).

 

Oh, by the way....I forgot to mention....in case you did not know....you can remain connected with friends without having to spend on SMS/MMS/Phone Call .... Internet (over Wifi) is useful enough :-). It's really you who needs to decide how smart you wanna get. ;-)
By Varun Chugh, Solution Consultant, eMeter  | 02 03 2012 11:51:07 +0000
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Right ,facility at finger tip


By p-rak , Technocrat, S Tech  | 02 03 2012 11:31:10 +0000
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The main concern is here that the right use of smartphone. You can use it to check yiur mails ,instant reply.You can read documents edit them whenever you need,send them over internet. When you are getting bored you can listen musiic play video games. The key is "use your smartphone in right way ".
By Chandra Prakash Agrawal, Sr. software Engineer, Capgemini  | 02 03 2012 11:30:38 +0000
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I have not used smart phone yet but :(  : Cell phones can typically send and receive text, picture and video messaging. Many cell phones can email, too. Smartphones, though, typically go a step further by syncing with the email server of your personal or corporate provider.
By manish kumar, SEO | Web-cms Developer | FreeTips-- shoot me an email | Mobile SEO | Do more than Just !  | 02 03 2012 10:12:50 +0000
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Depend on who are 'WE'. Like any other business, success of telecom business depends on it volume of business. Volume happens if the service and products are available, accessible and affordable to common man that constitute >80% of current and future mobile customers in this country. The business will succeed only if this area is taken vast user majority is taken care of. As of now most of people in this bracket cannot use high end products and services. What they need is the the services the need can be availed in cheap phones that work in good quality basic networks.
By Abraham Paul, Senior Telecom Consultant, FCOMNET- Future Groups  | 05 08 2012 07:28:38 +0000
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It is not a question of everyone making use of all the facilities in the smartphone. There are people who use all those facilities available in the smartphone and they are eagerly waiting for more applications integrated to the smartphone. That is the reason why phones are coming with added applications and features day by day. Some people use it just to get pride with it, but there are many people who are really in need of it. Smartphones are making their job really easy and saving lot of their precious time. Regards, Anna George. Web Analyst. Nichepro Technologies. Bangalore. http://www.nichesuite.com
By Anna George, Web Analyst, NichePro Consulting LLC  | 04 23 2012 05:00:24 +0000
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all smart phones are touchscreen.. targeting youth.. and all of us not drinking and driving these days .. we are doing mobile surfing and driving... and as a user i really find it difficult as compare.. .. .., although some its require to cope with the speed of life but there are more drawbacks then benefit.. so hi all and good luck for all of us , users or looserssss?
By Dinesh jain, cnc tube benders  | 02 09 2012 16:43:50 +0000
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ruchi ur rght, u hv a point
By puneet , Manager Admin  | 02 08 2012 13:26:22 +0000
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I do not think that very body needs smart phones. I have seen people carrying such phones even without knowing what functions each feature performs. For many it is just a matter show. I am of the view that one should have a mobile with features which will help to make  one's work easier. One should assess one's requirements and have a phone accordingly.
By Shashi Kumar U, Manager accounts & commercial, Mazda Concrete Products Pvt Ltd  | 02 04 2012 03:23:25 +0000
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Varun said it well. To each his/her own.

As for me, I believe that it is cost-effective to have 2 separate devices:

  1. a phone dedicated to calling and photos (e.g. dual-sim phone for under Rs.5k)
  2. a notebook/netbook/tablet (e.g. netbook for under Rs.15k)

Anyway, one has to pay extra for a 3G connection - might as well have a USB 3G modem instead to plug into the netbook or ANY computer. :)
By Isaac Madhavan, IT / Technical Writer, IT major  | 02 03 2012 13:59:19 +0000
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Not really.
By Saquib Alam, B.A (sociology), BRA Bihar university  | 02 03 2012 10:33:49 +0000
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