iamshack Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 29, 2013 -> 10:31 PM) lol when was the last time anyone picked up a chick because of a smartphone? I'm anxiously waiting to hear about how your iPhone has gotten you laid at least 15 times. Ugh, that is the point, my young padawan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 08:45 AM) Ugh, that is the point, my young padawan... He should be figuring out ways to get chicks with his phone? s***, that's easy, just take dick pics "I call this one 'The Majestic Swan.'" Edited October 30, 2013 by witesoxfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 06:50 AM) He should be figuring out ways to get chicks with his phone? s***, that's easy, just take dick pics "I call this one 'The Majestic Swan.'" Hah, I know you're joking, but I'll make myself clear. Normal people don't give this much of a s*** about phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 08:55 AM) Hah, I know you're joking, but I'll make myself clear. Normal people don't give this much of a s*** about phones. Oh god no. I have SnapChat and I can look at the internet while also being able to access email, texts, and make outbound calls. Also, The Chive. It does everything I'd ever need it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 08:55 AM) Hah, I know you're joking, but I'll make myself clear. Normal people don't give this much of a s*** about phones. Kids do because its literally all they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 08:45 AM) Ugh, that is the point, my young padawan... Maybe you missed my sarcasm. And like it or not, people DO care about phones. If they didn't, they wouldn't have one. Stop acting like you're the cool guy in the room. This is a thread about technology. If you're not willing to deal with people who obsess over a expensive electronic toy, then don't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 12:50 AM) Yeah, and maps have existed pretty much since the dawn of civilization, so the fact that we have them in our phones is no major feat at all I guess. How do you not understand that having something exist, and having something exist inside of a cell phone are different things? I think it's stupid that this somehow is bothering a few of you, as if I had been proclaiming I invented this myself. They're only saying these things because it's not a feature on the iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 08:07 AM) Apparently, your school is state of the art, but the students that attend it are anything but since IR amazes them. They're 'normal' people, they don't care or know about technology. Especially not technology in a phone, that's just way too abnormal for them. Edited October 30, 2013 by chw42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:43 AM) They're 'normal' people, they don't care or know about technology. Especially not technology in a phone, that's just way too abnormal for them. Yet they go to a school to learn a trade that uses nothing but technology. That's like going to school to be a mechanic but not caring about cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:42 AM) They're only saying these things because it's not a feature on the iPhone. No, we really aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:45 AM) Yet they go to a school to learn a trade that uses nothing but technology. That's like going to school to be a mechanic but not caring about cars. Joe's majoring in journalism...not computer science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:45 AM) Joe's majoring in journalism...not computer science. And one of the major tools used in modern journalism is computers/phones, so being informed on the tools you use will probably be beneficial. What you are saying is it's ok for them to be ignorant about the things they will HAVE to use in order to do what they're studying to do...and um, well, it's not ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:46 AM) And one of the major tools used in modern journalism is computers/phones, so being informed on the tools you use will probably be beneficial. What you are saying is it's ok for them to be ignorant about the things they will HAVE to use in order to do what they're studying to do...and um, well, it's not ok. Well, according to shack, 'normal' people don't care about things like phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:45 AM) No, we really aren't. God I cannot wait for that 30 second commercial spot about how revolutionary the iPhone IR blaster is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:47 AM) Well, according to shack, 'normal' people don't care about things like phones. Well, he's right, most adults don't. All they care is whatever phone they have does the very few things they use it to do, which is almost primarily text. So long as it does that, they don't care. Most of the people I know with iPhones or Androids (top end models), do nothing but text or make calls...all the rest of what the device is capable of they don't know, and don't care about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:46 AM) And one of the major tools used in modern journalism is computers/phones, so being informed on the tools you use will probably be beneficial. What you are saying is it's ok for them to be ignorant about the things they will HAVE to use in order to do what they're studying to do...and um, well, it's not ok. The Sun Times fired all of their photographers, and taught their staff how to use their Iphones for pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:48 AM) God I cannot wait for that 30 second commercial spot about how revolutionary the iPhone IR blaster is. That sound your hearing in the background is the sound of losing on the price is right. All of Apples ecosystem works via wifi, so there is no need for IR anymore, though some of their devices still have some remnants of it leftover. That said, Apple has a track record of getting rid of older tech faster than anyone else. They were one of the first to lose the floppy, and now they're one of the first to discard optical, too. I see IR in that same arena...a useful technology that's been superseded by an even better one. Yes, there will be hangers on to older technology, but for the most part, everyones catching on. Edited October 30, 2013 by Y2HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:50 AM) That sound your hearing in the background is the sound of losing on the price is right. All of Apples ecosystem works via wifi, so there is no need for IR anymore, though some of their devices still have some remnants of it leftover. Yeah, cause screw things like NFC. There's WiFi everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:49 AM) Well, he's right, most adults don't. All they care is whatever phone they have does the very few things they use it to do, which is almost primarily text. So long as it does that, they don't care. Most of the people I know with iPhones or Androids (top end models), do nothing but text or make calls...all the rest of what the device is capable of they don't know, and don't care about. I don't view adults in their late 30s as normal people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:54 AM) Yeah, cause screw things like NFC. There's WiFi everywhere! More like, screw NFC because BT is superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 How did this turn into Apple vs android? Makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 When I was a news intern, I was sent into media restricted areas with a cell phone to snap pics, record audio, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:58 AM) When I was a news intern, I was sent into media restricted areas with a cell phone to snap pics, record audio, etc Outside of AP photogs, I dont think you'll see many newspaper guys carrying big expensive SLR's these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 The first time I saw anyone mess with a bar's tv was with a wristwatch universal remote circa 1990. I figured that ran it's course during the last century. But everything old is new again. And what's with the cracks about "adults" and how they use their phones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 30, 2013 -> 09:50 AM) That sound your hearing in the background is the sound of losing on the price is right. All of Apples ecosystem works via wifi, so there is no need for IR anymore, though some of their devices still have some remnants of it leftover. That said, Apple has a track record of getting rid of older tech faster than anyone else. They were one of the first to lose the floppy, and now they're one of the first to discard optical, too. I see IR in that same arena...a useful technology that's been superseded by an even better one. Yes, there will be hangers on to older technology, but for the most part, everyones catching on. On a serious note (I hope you've noticed that I haven't been serious for the past 20 min), almost every TV still uses IR. Nobody uses a floppy anymore. Can manufacturers make a TV that uses bluetooth instead? Yeah, but it wouldn't make a lot of sense for them considering IR does the job just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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