- I still get to use my iPhone as an iPod; this means I can still listen to all my music and play apps as much as I want. (Thank goodness, because I read a lot of books on there throughout the year, and play a butt load of Sudoku/Bejeweled/Angry Birds/Spongebob Diner Dash, etc)
- I can do EVERYTHING else on the iPhone (except call and text) when I have WiFi--which I don't at work, but I do at home.
- I can still iMessage other iPhone users when I have WiFi.
- I only had to print off one map from MapQuest on my home computer.
- It only took me five days to figure out how to work this ancient voice mail system, and predictive text.
- We saved $60/mo (which, combined with a miracle of a tax return, we're using to pay off a loan 4 years early at the end of this year).
- I have to lug around a second cell phone for calls and texts. I'll admit it, I thought this was going to be ridiculously inconvenient. But it turns out, I don't really get that many calls and texts. I get calls from Trevor when he leaves work. I get texts from my mom once every week or two. Other than that... nope.
Future down-sides:
- When I do finally end up needing my GPS, I most likely won't have it since WiFi is generally not available while driving. Have I lost the ability to find places on my own? Guess we'll see.
- I won't have instant access to my bank accounts unless I go somewhere with WiFi.
- I can't instantly check my email or Facebook for personal or business messages... unless I have WiFi.
- TEXTING is horrific without a qwerty (that's fun to type) keyboard; I will be texting even less and with less proper grammar/spelling/punctuation.
- It's annoying to keep track of two phones' battery lives. Although, the new phone only needs charging every three days or so, since I never use it.
Basically:
- I'm in limbo between cell phone use and iPhone use.
- I've regressed about 5 years into the past, technology wise.
- I'm less connected.
- I hate being one of those people with a regular cell phone almost more than I hate the lack of ease. (Don't judge me even though I judge you.)
- I'm still sad.
- It's worth it.
Dan and I have never had a smart phone or data package. The only time it bothers me is, 1)when I could really use GPS, and 2) When we go get a phone upgrade, they hardly have any non-smart phones out there. I just refuse to pay for internet on my phone when I pay for it at home! I don't think you've digressed in the world of technology, you're just spending wisely!
ReplyDeleteditto to everything Nicole said. Kudos to you and Trevor for making "smart" moves financially. I really applaud you not many people can do that. So really it may be a little sacrifice but I'm sure you will see the rewards coming in the future. Welcome to the "stone age" with a regular cell phone!
ReplyDeleteHaha we are the same way! Dan just got a Blackberry but his work pays for it and before then he had an old non smart phone. I only have a pos non smart phone too but there is no way we are willing to pay that much for the actual phone and then the data plan on top of it! I'm sure it's harder to go back than never have it in the first place, but like Nicole said, you are spending wisely and there are a lot of other things I would rather do with my money than pay for Internet on my phone! Also CONGRATS on paying off a loan early! Debt free is awesome!
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