I am a college student, a system administrator, a software developer, etc. In order words, most of the day I am surrounded by computers. (note: these aren't full time jobs, just stuff I do around campus when I am not in class)
Unlike some people in the computing field, I need time away from computers. I cannot spend ALL freaking day sitting in front of a monitor. It would seriously drive me insane.
So, as a tech geek, I really want a smartphone. However, for reasons listed above, I have a hard time justifying my purchase of a smartphone. The big thing is, most of the time when I need something that requires internet access, there is usually a computer nearby.
The only thing I can think of when I consider 'reasons I need a smartphone', is the fact that I put EVERYTHING on my google calendar, so having that with me at all times would be awesome. The only other thing I can think of is maybe learning the android sdk and making some apps (not that this requires the phone, but having a phone helps). Maybe there is more I will use my phone for, but when I am not by a computer, I am usually glad I am not by a computer haha.
So I am just curious, how do you justify your smartphone? I am hoping I can relate to someone out there haha.
(note: I do in fact need a cellphone, but smartphone plans are more expensive [obviously])
(note2: I am planning on buying the Droid)
Unlike some people in the computing field, I need time away from computers. I cannot spend ALL freaking day sitting in front of a monitor. It would seriously drive me insane.
So, as a tech geek, I really want a smartphone. However, for reasons listed above, I have a hard time justifying my purchase of a smartphone. The big thing is, most of the time when I need something that requires internet access, there is usually a computer nearby.
The only thing I can think of when I consider 'reasons I need a smartphone', is the fact that I put EVERYTHING on my google calendar, so having that with me at all times would be awesome. The only other thing I can think of is maybe learning the android sdk and making some apps (not that this requires the phone, but having a phone helps). Maybe there is more I will use my phone for, but when I am not by a computer, I am usually glad I am not by a computer haha.
So I am just curious, how do you justify your smartphone? I am hoping I can relate to someone out there haha.
(note: I do in fact need a cellphone, but smartphone plans are more expensive [obviously])
(note2: I am planning on buying the Droid)