A few weeks I ago I told the world (or at least the little bit of the world that reads these things) that my mobile phone was 4 years old, didn't take photos, play music or have any bells and whistles, and was perfectly satisfactory for my requirements. Fate must have been listening because a few weeks later the damn thing died. Or at least, the on/off switch got very cranky and decided to work only when it wanted to, not necessarily when I pressed it. So I had to swallow my pride and go buy a new phone. Naturally, the kind I already had became obsolete years ago, so I couldn't just buy another of the same. I opted for a Kyocera Cyclops, which is apparently very popular with Virgin Mobile subscribers. So, more money in Sir Richard Branson's pocket!
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Yes, it takes photos!
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WOOT! Looking goooood Nicholas! I am a T-Mobile customer. I love the whole sim card thing. If I drop my Samsung Stripe and break it, all I have to do is take out the sim card and shove it in my backup phone and I am still in business. Plus T-Mobile has the best customer service ever. Even my kid will call them.
You know, I like Richard Branson. The man is smart and likable. He doesn't come off as a stuck up very rich man at all. I think it's cause he's prolly not stuck up.
Hey! Are you sure that's the Oyster? I looks like the Cyclops to me... At any rate, welcome to the upgraded cell world!
Posted by: Winter | March 08, 2008 at 11:40 AM
Looking good Nicholas! :)
Posted by: No nonsense girl | March 08, 2008 at 03:08 PM
Congrats on joining the cell revolution...I knew it was truly universal when my friend Susan who drives a 1972 VW Bug got a cell phone! Now you have a camera phone!
Posted by: Di | March 08, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Like you I'm only on my second phone. My first one lasted from 2000 until 2007 when it developed a short and would randomly push buttons or not depending on which was the most annoying thing to do. My new one still doesn't do anything fancy -- no camera or whatever other gadgetry is with the fancier phone.
Posted by: pussreboots | March 08, 2008 at 08:29 PM
I still don't have a cell phone. Working from my home, the only time I'm able to get away is when I'm not home, so I refuse to be any easier to get ahold of. My husband does have one though, being in real eastate, where a cell phone seems to be mandatory.
Posted by: Marilyn | March 09, 2008 at 12:01 AM
New fangled technology is so exciting...one day I may join the camera phone revolution. Perhaps within the next decade or so - not anytime before they've become obsolete & replaced by something even more handy. ;)
Posted by: Rasmenia | March 09, 2008 at 06:53 AM
Welcome to the new phone! I'm enjoying mine, since my camera went on the fritz...
Posted by: Laura | March 09, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Welcome to the 21st century, Nicholas! ;) Great phone; is that a pink trim I spy?
Posted by: PJ | March 09, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Coolness - now you can take pictures and get them onto your website! I haven't figured that one out yet :-)
Ahhh, so you listened to the interview - it was all good fun so I'll do it again when Audra can make. You'll like that one because she'll remind you a bit of jolly ol' - she's wonderful and Scottish.
Posted by: Tilly Greene | March 09, 2008 at 08:12 PM
what's next? Facebook? hee
Posted by: Wylie Kinson | March 09, 2008 at 08:27 PM
Congrats to your new phone Nicholas! I hope it much better than your old one, once you get the hang of all the cool stuff :)
I have camera on mine, but I don't use it to sent it to another cell members. I use it to take a picture of each person for each of my contact members phone numbers.
Hmm, I spy with my little eyes a pink stripe on your cell LOL!
Posted by: Julia | March 09, 2008 at 08:44 PM
That is hilarious! What do you think of the change in technology after 4 years? It's pretty neat don't you think? Great pic by the way.
Posted by: Pamela Kramer | March 10, 2008 at 08:13 AM
I have VM, both the hubs and I use the wild card, and love it. but we text a lot too....
Posted by: Ash | March 10, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Good for you! My fiance had similar "problem" a couple of years ago. He bought a new one then and is now due for two year upgrade. We'll see if he gets to the store before the phone dies on him. LOL!
Posted by: Ivanhoe | March 10, 2008 at 06:58 PM
Look at you...TOTALLY casual...cute:)
Posted by: Lori | March 12, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Since I got myself a cellphone 12 years ago, the current one I am using is only my third one. It is not colored, does not take photos or play music. Some people think it's odd but I couldn't just throw it to get a new one, can I!?
Posted by: Grace | March 23, 2008 at 07:24 AM