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Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.

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cw - hope your nephew made it home and is alright.

send - I think that was the idea with the ipads that you can use for phone calls and the larger phones. A few years ago oldest son who knows this stuff said that was the intended direction. I don't think they are quite there. I am happy with my very much older iphone 8, which does more than enough for me, and my laptop.
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Would be nice to need only one device, about 6 x 8 ", fit in purse:
Internet, cell phone, email.
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Good advice Psue.
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Eva, some of the cellphone service providers (t-mobile, for instance) are offering Apple bundles right now - phone, iPad, watch. I’d check with your local provider.
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I need new Ipad as well.
Already delayed buying for at least a year.
Was going to go today but not on boxing day!
And I need new phone!
Any suggestions?
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I do know that only some tablets are capable of being used to make phone calls Send, but I didn't really check for that feature as I'm just planning to use it with my WIFI. I really don't want or need all the "smart" features with my devices - all I need from my fitbit is to count my steps and to get the reminders to move, all I want from my phone is to make calls and texts and to navigate with the maps I have downloaded, and a tablet will enable me to connect to the web out on my back deck without having to use the tiny screen on my phone.
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Shopping for the Samsung S6 lite. It is a good sale!
I would need a SIM card to use it as my cell phone, I think.

Dh cannot help, just confuses me, saying that after using my Chromebook keys to type, a tablet will be hard for me to touch screen.

He also says that a tablet cannot be used as a cell phone/except somehow via skype. I think he is wrong.

Will be going to a carrier store like T-Mobile. Maybe take lessons at the senior center.
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Barb, I just read about your dgd's "great adventure," and I'm just so happy she's safe and sound.
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The ER often has taxi vouchers for people without transportation.
Ask at the desk.

Ask a nurse for those cotton blankets.
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CW, I'm so sorry about your nephew! Poor guy...
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I've just gotten a flurry of calls and texts from my sis and her son (nephew 3). BIL took nephew 3 to the ER because he has another kidney stone and now that they have released him BIL is nowhere to be found. Nephew has no coat, there is no room to sit and he just wants to go home and lay down. This is just so typical.
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There are boxing day deals on Amazon so I just placed an order for a Samsung s6 lite, no point in dithering (which is what I usually do and miss the deal).
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Obsolescence in my dresser drawer for years:

Fitbit was not compatible, a benefit of my OTC health insurance plan.

Flip Phone that was never able to add pre-paid minutes to.

$5.00 in minutes pre-paid card.

An "Activity tracker" watch purchased when the fitbit did not work.
It cannot even tell time accurately. Going into the drawer this week.

My Chromebook can no longer be updated.

Should I try a tablet? For posting and email mostly.
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Okay I think I've found a solution that doesn't include buying a phone, I can buy a tablet instead (and I've been wanting one of those anyway). Yay?
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Barb, your GD must be an extremely confident and self-assured little girl; I’m pretty sure mine would have dissolved.
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Cwillie, I know what you’re saying. One of the biggest reasons I upgraded was to get a good quality plant identifier and the Merlin bird apps. DD was getting tired of me texting her pictures to ask, ‘is this a weed?’ Not as noble as a Fitbit for sure and the cost (!) Yikes!
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CW, I had a similar issue earlier this year when I was forced to upgrade an iPhone due to software obsolescence. I needed an upgraded app (not supported by the older version of iOS) to access my account with my Wi-Fi provider. The Wi-Fi provider didn't facilitate my making necessary changes via desk or laptop; I could ONLY do it through the app. This cascade of tech issues started because a new printer wouldn't run on 5GHz Wi-Fi bandwidth, only 2.4GHz. FRUSTRATING.

I said all that to say this: I didn't want to cave and get a new phone, either, but I finally did. I purchased used on a resale site and, so far, have had a decent experience for the past 8 months or so with the new-to-me phone.

Planned obsolescence is illegal in France. It needs to be illegal everywhere.

I purchased a Pixel model SPECIFICALLY because Google advertised it would support its software through 2030.

I really do understand the frustration. 😅😠 Perhaps check out Back Market or other phone resale sites when you finally cave.
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Grrr, I'm struggling with built in obsolescence and it's really p***ing me off. I was given a new fitbit for Christmas but it is useless because I can't pair it with my phone, which is a dinosaur that runs on an android 7.1.1 OS. The phone has plenty of life left and I refuse to waste money upgrading so I can have apps and features I don't need or want, but I guess it partly explains why so many people are always getting all the shiny new things.
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Barb, Former Bronx girl and still a subway rider when I come in for my dad visits. Yes despite what you read in the news these days most New Yorkers are good people.
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I guess part of the lesson is that NYC, and the Subway in particular is full of good folks, despite press that often says otherwise.

I've been here since 1971 and have only experienced kindness as have my children, and now my grandkids.
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Barb: Good news regarding your DH. How scary about your DGD.
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(((((Barb)))) Something like that takes a while. Not surprised about dgd. Kids are amazing. It may not even rate as much of an adventure for her. Yes, your ex needs to own it. Take it easy!!!
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I'm still processing this, all. Thank you for your good thoughts.

My GD, age 7 3/4, was totally unfazed. Was sitting with a security guard at the Museum of Natural History, sketching.

Grateful for all of you, because I'm not ratting my ex out to anyone. He needs to own this.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah 🕊️❤️

Barb, Must have been two hours of sheer hell for all informed. Scary business. I panicked when I lost mine in the grocery for two minutes, never mind two hours.
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OMG Barb, what a nightmare. What an absolutely fright.
I call this a lesson from the Gods.
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Barb, I'm so glad everything turned out well, I can't imagine how scary that was and everything is going well with DH, much to celebrate today, have a great Christmas 🎁 ⛄
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Barb, Thank goodness your GD is home safe and sound.

Merry Christmas to all.
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Merry Christmas to everyone. May you all be blessed. ❄🎄🎄❄
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Oh Barb - how scary!!! My heart was in my mouth just reading this. What a blessing she was returned safe and sound.

Good news about your hub.
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O*M*Goodness!! How absolutely terrifying for all of you! I’m in a cold sweat just reading about it! A Christmas Eve miracle is all I can say. Time for a good long cry, Barb. 😱
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