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Title: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2010, 09:07:17 AM
New mobby, Samsung.

I'm finding it very difficult to use. Too many features. Just tried answering it and cut them off. Tried ringing them back and the camera came on.
Can't use the speakers when I'm driving, as you have to go through a series of 'touch' sessions to activate it, unlike the old proper one that you just pressed 1 button.

Went into my diary to retrieve a number. You have to scroll by 'touch'.
Generally speaking, it doesn't scroll unless you use the feather (not supplied) to perform the task.
Took me 5 minutes before it finally reached the name required after accidentally dialling several contacts I didn't want to speak to.

Please note.
NOBODY other than myself has suffered or been screamed at regarding this matter.
I have NOT 'gone off on one' at Mrs G

I know, it's only a phone, and there are far more important things in life to worry about.
Just thought I would 'nervously' share my slight frustrations with you.
Sincerely hope I don't regret it. scared2:
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 05, 2010, 09:10:13 AM
You're a bit 'touchy' these days  rubschin:
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 05, 2010, 09:15:40 AM
I have a touch screen on my phone.

Took a while to get used to it and I too phoned several people I didn't want to at first   noooo:
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2010, 09:16:23 AM
You're a bit 'touchy' these days  rubschin:

Very droll and most helpful.

Thanks for the input. Most enlightening. ::)
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2010, 09:16:27 AM
I want one of those high-tech phones or an iPhone...

But no bugger ever rings me so it seems pointless...  noooo:
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2010, 09:17:48 AM
I have a touch screen on my phone.

Took a while to get used to it and I too phoned several people I didn't want to at first   noooo:

It's currently nestling in a huge ball of cotton wool.
I am actually scared of touching it.
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2010, 09:20:14 AM
I want one of those high-tech phones or an iPhone...

But no bugger ever rings me so it seems pointless...  noooo:

No you don't. You've just been taken in by advertsising.
Modern technology is grossly over rated.

Believe me, you really do not need half this crap. It's in your mind only.
You WILL survive without it, and be more at ease as a consequence.
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 05, 2010, 09:22:00 AM
What persuaded you to get this phone then Big G ???
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2010, 09:22:18 AM
I want one of those high-tech phones or an iPhone...

But no bugger ever rings me so it seems pointless...  noooo:

No you don't. You've just been taken in by advertsising.
Modern technology is grossly over rated.

Believe me, you really do not need half this crap. It's in your mind only.
You WILL survive without it, and be more at ease as a consequence.

 rubschin:

Buy some other digi gadget instead you say eh....?  cloud9:
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 05, 2010, 09:28:26 AM
You're a bit 'touchy' these days  rubschin:

Very droll and most helpful.

Thanks for the input. Most enlightening. ::)

No need for the thanks, it's entirely my pleasure.  ;)
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2010, 09:30:36 AM
What persuaded you to get this phone then Big G ???

O2. Upgrade.
MM has been nagging me to get rid of my old phone as it was tatty.
Buttons missing and scratched granted. About 6/7 years old, but it was 'comfy'.

I'm going to put the sim card back in it IF it can be founmd in MM's landfill site', more commonly known as a bedroom.
She twiddled and fiddled with the new one, and transferred all my stuff off the old one, and now she can't find it for me to re-commence my aquaintance with.

I have NOT shouted at her btw as she was intially very helpful for which I am most grateful and thankful
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 05, 2010, 09:33:01 AM
It'll take some time to get used to but you will be whizzing round the screens in no time.

You may even be impressed with the increased functionality once you've learnt how to use it properly like.

Don't make hasty decisions and stick with it for a little while longer
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2010, 09:38:29 AM
I want one of those high-tech phones or an iPhone...

But no bugger ever rings me so it seems pointless...  noooo:

No you don't. You've just been taken in by advertsising.
Modern technology is grossly over rated.

Believe me, you really do not need half this crap. It's in your mind only.
You WILL survive without it, and be more at ease as a consequence.

 rubschin:

Buy some other digi gadget instead you say eh....?  cloud9:

Only if the desire becomes that uncontollable, yes.

beleive me. Life is far less stressful without all this gadgetry.

Quills and Quink never let you down did they?
Licking a stamp and posting was never really such a great trauma was it?
Dialling (as opposed to pressing buttons) a number on a good old fashioned telephone was almost a pleasurable experience.
Pidgeons are fine animals and can even help you relax listening to them coo.

All slightly better than staring at some screen or other, wondering wtf to do next.

Life wqas much slower and more relaxing in those days, but now we're all being sucked along and FORCED into having the latest must not really have gadgets.
I find that quite sad tbh, but hey ho, that's just me I suppose. Old fashioned and slightly grumpy sometimes.
Just ignore me.
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Paphitis on May 05, 2010, 09:39:39 AM
I have a touch screen on my phone.

Took a while to get used to it and I too phoned several people I didn't want to at first   noooo:

I can touch my phone too!  drumroll:
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 05, 2010, 09:41:06 AM
With your belly  ;)
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Paphitis on May 05, 2010, 09:51:31 AM
No, only with a pointy extremity. Fingers.  lol:
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Pastis on May 05, 2010, 01:15:29 PM
Back to the OP; two words my friend... learning curve  ;)

I'm currently in the middle of various learning curves with new operating systems and kit not to mention accounts and banking issues. The one most resembling yours is the new glass touch pad / button on the MacBook which calls for new heights of dexterity for me. 2, 3, and 4 finger swipes  eyes: , 2 finger pinches and spreads and all highly sensitive to the touch. I'm getting the hang of it and so far I can see that it will actually have advantages. Hopefully the other 'new ways of working' in their respective areas will yield similar benefits, and if they don't I can always tweak or tailor them to my preferences.
Stick with it.
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: Nick on May 05, 2010, 01:20:27 PM
His paws are too big  noooo:
Title: Re: New 'touch screen' 'phone.
Post by: GROWLER on May 05, 2010, 04:37:27 PM
Back to the OP; two words my friend... learning curve  ;)


Stick with it.

I've reached the end of the curve after just 5 days.
I've also found my old mobby now..... the 'tramps must have accessory'. cloud9:
It'll be back in my pocket again as soon as the battery is charged.

The new one is going to launched back to from where it came, and if they won't accept it, it'll be taking a long swim in The Mersey.
I don't like change, don't like 'new things of virtually any sort, and I'm not fussed on modern technology either, sorry.