This is how we expected people to use cell phones in the late 1990s, with relatively small, simplistic devices
Image by Ed Yourdon
This was taken at the northeast corner of Amsterdam Ave & 96th Street, as I was walking towards Central Park. It looks like she's got one of the Motorola Razr phones, or perhaps something else of a similar nature...
Note: this photo was published in a Sep 25, 2010 blog titled "Why are cell phones even called “phones”, when they are used mostly for texting and as cameras?" It was also published in an Oct 8, 2010 FreeSmartPhoneApps blog, with the same title as the caption that I used on this Flickr page.
Moving into 2012, this photo was published in a Feb 22,2012 blog titled "What Does the Ear You Use for Phone Calls Say About You?"
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Looking back on some old photos from 40-50 years ago, I was struck by how visible the differences were between the culture of then, versus the culture of now. In some cases, it was evident from the things people wore, or carried, or did, back then which they no longer do today. But sometimes it was the opposite: things that didn't exist back in the 1960s and 1970s have become a pervasive part of today's culture.
A good example is the cellphone: 20 years ago, it simply didn't exist. Even ten years ago, it was a relatively uncommon sight, and usually only on major streets of big cities. Today, of course, cell phones are everywhere, and everyone is using them in a variety of culture contexts.
However, I don't think this is a permanent phenomenon; after all, if you think back to the early 1980s, you probably would have seen a lot of people carrying Sony Walkmans, or "boom-box" portable radios -- all of which have disappeared...
If Moore's Law (which basically says that computers double in power every 18 months) holds up for another decade, then we'll have computerized gadgets approximately 100 times smaller, faster, cheaper, and better -- which means far better integration of music, camera, messaging, and phone, but also the possibility of the devices being so tiny that they're embedded into our eyeglasses, our earrings, or a tattoo on our forehead.
So the point of this album is to provide a frame of reference -- so that we can (hopefully) look back 10-20 years from now, and say, "Wasn't it really weird that we behaved in such bizarre ways while we interacted with those primitive devices?"razr phone parts
Friday Poll: Are You Buying the Samsung Galaxy S4?
So, as is customary around these parts whenever a new phone is released, we have to ask – are you buying the Samsung Galaxy S4? And if you haven't already, .... I wish they made a 4.3/4.5 edge to edge in a compact form factor like the RAZR M ... razr phone parts
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Motorola Razr I vs Iphone 4S (Part 2 :Face Off)
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The iOttie One-Touch Windshield Dashboard Car Mounts main focus is functionality. Its easy one-touch system allows for the mounting and releasing of the device with just the push of a finger. Thanks to its super strong extra-large suction cup, the One-Touch Car Mount sticks securely to most smooth flat surfaces, yet is still easily removable. The stickiness of the suction cup is infinite, just rinse with warm water and let air dry, then the mount is good as new. No matter if your phone is protec
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Image by Ed Yourdon
This was taken at the northeast corner of Amsterdam Ave & 96th Street, as I was walking towards Central Park. It looks like she's got one of the Motorola Razr phones, or perhaps something else of a similar nature...
Note: this photo was published in a Sep 25, 2010 blog titled "Why are cell phones even called “phones”, when they are used mostly for texting and as cameras?" It was also published in an Oct 8, 2010 FreeSmartPhoneApps blog, with the same title as the caption that I used on this Flickr page.
Moving into 2012, this photo was published in a Feb 22,2012 blog titled "What Does the Ear You Use for Phone Calls Say About You?"
**********************************************
Looking back on some old photos from 40-50 years ago, I was struck by how visible the differences were between the culture of then, versus the culture of now. In some cases, it was evident from the things people wore, or carried, or did, back then which they no longer do today. But sometimes it was the opposite: things that didn't exist back in the 1960s and 1970s have become a pervasive part of today's culture.
A good example is the cellphone: 20 years ago, it simply didn't exist. Even ten years ago, it was a relatively uncommon sight, and usually only on major streets of big cities. Today, of course, cell phones are everywhere, and everyone is using them in a variety of culture contexts.
However, I don't think this is a permanent phenomenon; after all, if you think back to the early 1980s, you probably would have seen a lot of people carrying Sony Walkmans, or "boom-box" portable radios -- all of which have disappeared...
If Moore's Law (which basically says that computers double in power every 18 months) holds up for another decade, then we'll have computerized gadgets approximately 100 times smaller, faster, cheaper, and better -- which means far better integration of music, camera, messaging, and phone, but also the possibility of the devices being so tiny that they're embedded into our eyeglasses, our earrings, or a tattoo on our forehead.
So the point of this album is to provide a frame of reference -- so that we can (hopefully) look back 10-20 years from now, and say, "Wasn't it really weird that we behaved in such bizarre ways while we interacted with those primitive devices?"razr phone parts
Friday Poll: Are You Buying the Samsung Galaxy S4?
So, as is customary around these parts whenever a new phone is released, we have to ask – are you buying the Samsung Galaxy S4? And if you haven't already, .... I wish they made a 4.3/4.5 edge to edge in a compact form factor like the RAZR M ... razr phone parts
Read more on Droid Life
Motorola Razr I vs Iphone 4S (Part 2 :Face Off)
Sorry If you find that I am not fluent, I was hesitating a little while making this video Both the devices are on their stock system version, Iphone 4s is no...razr phone parts
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iOttie One-Touch Windshield Dashboard Car Mount Holder for iPhone 5 4S 4 3GS Samsung Galaxy S4 S3 S2 Epic Touch 4G HTC OneX EVO 4G Rhyme DROID RAZR BIONIC INCREDIBLE 2 CHARGE Google Nexus BlackBerry Torch LG Revolution GPS Compact Size 360 degree Rotatable
Description :
The iOttie One-Touch Windshield Dashboard Car Mounts main focus is functionality. Its easy one-touch system allows for the mounting and releasing of the device with just the push of a finger. Thanks to its super strong extra-large suction cup, the One-Touch Car Mount sticks securely to most smooth flat surfaces, yet is still easily removable. The stickiness of the suction cup is infinite, just rinse with warm water and let air dry, then the mount is good as new. No matter if your phone is protec
razr phone parts
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