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Blasted Phone App!
Ophelia wrote:
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> "Jean B." > wrote in message
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>> jmcquown wrote:
>>> On 2/1/2015 9:47 PM, sf wrote:
>>>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 13:43:35 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>> wrote:
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>>>>> On 2/1/2015 1:31 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>>> On Sun, 01 Feb 2015 10:22:32 -0500, jmcquown >
>>>>>> wrote:
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>>>>>>> I don't understand why a shopping list on a cell phone would *need*
>>>>>>> to
>>>>>>> sync with the computer. She's not carrying the computer with her
>>>>>>> to the
>>>>>>> store.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The phone goes with me to the store. I prefer using a larger
>>>>>> keyboard, especially when adding more than one item to a list, so
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> means I use the computer. The tablet is often with me in the kitchen
>>>>>> because I'm using a recipe that is either from the internet or from
>>>>>> the recipe folder that's stored on my Google Drive.... which syncs
>>>>>> with my computer too. In fact, all three devices sync. Change
>>>>>> something on one and I've changed it on all of them. I like that!
>>>>>> Funny how non-techie me can understand syncing and the advantages it
>>>>>> has for me better than a lot of old farts here who claim to be more
>>>>>> technologically savvy than I am.
>>>>>>
>>>>> I sure don't claim to be more tech savvy. I simply find it easier to
>>>>> write a list. I keep the list in a small spiral notebook which is in
>>>>> my
>>>>> purse (and my purse is always where I can find it). I add to it
>>>>> when I
>>>>> think of things I want to buy. No typing required. I don't have
>>>>> electronic devices all over the house. What works for you works for
>>>>> you, except when it doesn't. Paper and pen will always work. 
>>>>>
>>>> You don't even use a cellphone, so what's the point of talking about
>>>> an app for one.
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>>> For your information, I *did* own a "smartphone" for a while. It had a
>>> touchscreen and full keyboard. I know what they are and I know what
>>> they can do. Even if I *could* get a good signal I don't really see the
>>> point. Yours didn't sync. Boo hoo. I don't have the problems you do.
>>> My brain + pen & paper sync just fine.
>>>
>>> Jill
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>> I have a smart phone. I use it the way I want to use it. I don't
>> WANT to
>> use apps for this, that, and everything. I almost never forget my list.
>> If I do, I use my brain, which generally works quite well.
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> The whole point being, we all do want WE want to do, not what some self
> designated superior being demands we must do!!! pftpftpfpt
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>Yes, of course.
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