yup, another pet peeve

[MadJack]

I am offended

didn't intend to offend. the people that use those things are probably PROUD of it and i pegged you wrong. i thought you like all the gadgets

:mj07:

 

[dawgball]

I like most tech gadgets, but I don't get the whole movement of trying to cram everything on a phone.

I would rather pack around a laptop than use a Blackberry/Treo. I've had both, and neither are worth a shit as a phone (anyone remember the Brick) unless you use the Star Trek ear plug.

The only thing that Blackberry/Treo's do BETTER than their counterpart is text messaging because of the QWERTY keyboard. I'll give up the convenience of having one gadget if it means that each task I am trying to accomplish suffers because of it.

(and you really didn't offend)

 

[Penguinfan]

I use one, I know they look rediculous. I don't wear it all the time, only when the phone rings and I see it's someone whos gonna keep me on the phone longer than I want.

I can still work with two hands while the boss rambles on about things.

 

[Agent 0659]

I had one. Spent 79.99 on the piece of shit and it was ONLY to be used in my car. I def am not one of those tools who wears it everywhere they go. I can't stand those ****ers who stand in lines and shit squaking on their headsets. I mean really who do you think you are? Anyway, the volume button broke after 2 days and I never sent it back for repair.

I do like the way the new cars link up with them and you can operate hands free. My sisters new car links up with her cell when she starts the car, and if a call comes in it quiets the radio and broadcasts the call. Very cool.

As for my list:

Smurph-y (no question about it, I even spotted a perma-mark behind his ear from his "piece")

AR182

Kosar would if anyone would call him

The Boys

Kneifl

Thunder for some reason

100% no questions asked Vyrus, I could even see him fake calling himself in front of people to try and lure chicks.


Also, someone explain to 6-5 WTF we are talking about...:mj07: he isn't real tech savvy...

 

[kosar]

Most ridiculous tech 'invention' yet. So now you have to pack a phone in your pocket or on your belt AND have this growth coming out of your ear?

I have no problem with people using them when they drive, but these goofs that wander the grocery store, or whatever, babbling to themselves with this thing in their ear is too much. (no offense to you personally, agent)

 

[smurphy]

Kosar would if anyone would call him
..

:mj07: :mj07:

As for me - HELL NO. I won't even wear a helmet when biking through downtown traffic. Just don't like the feel of crap on my head (....yeah, i know that begs for some kind of clever reply).

Despite my entreprenuerial ways and dependence on technology, there are just some things I want no part of.

And to those who have admitted to using them:

 

[MadJack]

this is nice

this is nice

:mj07:

 

[MadJack]

 

[MadJack]

these guys are all over the airports

these guys are all over the airports

:mj07: :mj07:

 

[kosar]

:mj07: :mj07:

Yes, exactly, the f*cking airports. You'd think you're in the alternate bizarro world watching robot after tron just flying by in both directions with those absurd things sticking out of their ears babbling away, seemingly talking to themselves, until you see their 'gear.'

 

[NySportsfan]

Yes, exactly, the f*cking airports. You'd think you're in the alternate bizarro world watching robot after tron just flying by in both directions with those absurd things sticking out of their ears babbling away, seemingly talking to themselves, until you see their 'gear.'

I agree about the stupid ear pieces, they look retarded, can people put down their stupid phone for 1 minute? Granted, some people have business to attend to on laptops & are pressed for time, need to talk to someone about something important, etc, but you think you're in a bizarro world indeed, the vegas airport takes the cake as being the biggest clusterphuck airport ive ever seen besides ny, the lines were outrageous and the stupid slot machines, disorganized nature, etc, driving places is so much better

 

[yyz]

The airport is it's own world.

I want one good explanation as to why no one has ever opened fire in an airport in a major US city?

There are more self-important assholes in airports per square foot, then anywhere else, bar none.

 

[Mags]

Jack, you got me pegged on this one

Jack, you got me pegged on this one

let's turn this one into a game.

name the madjack members that you think uses one of these things.

i'll start....

The Boys
Dr Freeze
Mags
Dawgball


i'll add more later. these pop up off the top of my head.

Yes, I'll admit I'm addicted to my wireless headset and Treo 700. Being a consultant that does his share of traveling by plane and car, it is essential to getting work done while traveling.

And I can tell you - a laptop is nice, but it can't replace a Treo. The ability to respond to clients at any time or place immediately goes a long way towards justifying my outrageous fees.... :mj07:

BUT - I do get a LOT of funny looks from people when I'm talking on my headset (the Treo is in the beltclip on my waist), as people thinking I'm just walking around talking to myself.

Actually in some cases I am not even on a phone call, and am talking to myself - wondering how I could have lost another 1/2 pointer from the night before....

 

[Mags]

The airport is it's own world.

I want one good explanation as to why no one has ever opened fire in an airport in a major US city?

There are more self-important assholes in airports per square foot, then anywhere else, bar none.

All I can say is wow to that type of comment.

I can tell you traveling all week to make a living is not fun by any means. I find these "self-important assholes" as you call them work much longer and harder hours than a lot of people in the population.

It's not like you have a cozy 8-4 job, where you are at your local watering hole by 4:30 having drinks with your fellas......

To each his own I guess, but to rip on people and lifestyles you don't even know isn't cool unless you've lived it yourself....

 

[wareagle]

i dont have one...never have, never will

 

[Agent 0659]

Good thing Smurph-y wasn't wearing his that night the bartender squirted him in the face:mj07:

He could have been shocked to death.....:142smilie :142smilie :142smilie

 

[IX_Bender]

That wasnt a squirt, that was a hose down.

 

[Agent 0659]

That wasnt a squirt, that was a hose down.

Good point...


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[yyz]

All I can say is wow to that type of comment.

I can tell you traveling all week to make a living is not fun by any means. I find these "self-important assholes" as you call them work much longer and harder hours than a lot of people in the population.

It's not like you have a cozy 8-4 job, where you are at your local watering hole by 4:30 having drinks with your fellas......

To each his own I guess, but to rip on people and lifestyles you don't even know isn't cool unless you've lived it yourself....

So being a "working man" gives you carte blanche to eschew common courtesy?

You can be demanding, rude, cut in front of others, etc, because you are working? And I can't call an asshole an asshole unless I've "put in my time" as a door to door salesman? Right.

I'm in airports about 6 times a year. Sadly, they are all vacation trips, and I don't have the luxury of being a business class stiff who looks down on travelers as if they are partying in his office. So, I can't feel that pain.

I do know that I have worked more than my fair share of 16 hour days in the can, and when I stop at McD's on the way home, it doesn't give me the right to shit on the rest of the people in line.

I think it would be safe to say that when most people are in an airport, right after the screaming baby.......the guy in the suit with the laptop, and two suitcase sized carry-ons is the least desirable type they want to be near.

 

[Happy Hippo]

:shrug: