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Things that really annoy me......am I the only one!!

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I love new technology but just lately I'm finding certain gadgets really really REALLY annoy me. I just don't see the point in them......am I just getting old? am I just a grumpy git?

 

Smart watches - what on earth is the point of a smart watch? why would someone need to read texts/emails on a tiny watch when they have a smartphone in their pocket they carry everywhere? Oh but is has GPS.....so does your BLOODY phone in your pocket which also counts steps....whoop! All this useless technology for £290+ ?

 

7" Tablets - How much easier is it to browse the world wide web on a nice tablet instead of a laptop which takes ages to boot up. So whats my gripe with 7 inch tablets? I'll tell ya.....they do exactly the BLOODY same things as your phone. With the average phone size now 5 inches, why spend additional money on a 7 inch tablet which is half the speed of the average phone just for an extra 2 measley inches. Its too big to carry in your pocket so you use it at home......where you can also use your phone!!

 

Freeview/Virgin/Freeview etc - So 95% of the country now have these lovely new HD TV's. Great. Except for the fact only 11 channels are available in HD. with over 80 channels available on Freeview, only a maximum 11 you can watch in the quality you expect. Of course there is Sky which offer 50 HD channels if you are willing to pay a huge price. If SKY can offer 50 HD channels, why cant others?

 

Apple - Sorry but cant understand why most Apple products are so popular. With the variety of devices available, why would anyone want to pay an additional £200 for a lesser spec device? Oh but it has a nice shiney Apple logo on the back.......BLOODY WOWZERS!!

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Nope I'm the same. All these watches there is no point as you already have a phone that does exactly the same, I was discussing this the other day in my local O2 store with an employee there. Our opinions differed obviously.

Tablets & iPads are portable & lighter so you can carry them anywhere with ease
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1 SmartWatch
Got my sony smartwatch 2 for under £50 off ebay, in my workplace I can't hear notifications due to volume of machinery so I use it for texts and emails.
2. 7" tablets
I agree 100% but understand its easier for some to transport a more compact model.
3. Hd channels
All down to a mix of: exclusivity and getting what you pay for.

4. Apple
Because people are easily brainwashed into believing anything is anything.
Think differently they say which translates as "don't think too much"
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Thing that annoys me though,
YouTube "reaction videos"
The point?
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@viridis that's a good point, especially where you get a game, movie or tv series & they do those annoying running commentaries where whatever they says goes
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@viridis wrote:
Thing that annoys me though,
YouTube "reaction videos"
The point?

To see if people react to things the same as you?  Help

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True, but I rather not use YouTube for something that can be done just by showing a mate?
Also all those "gameplay videos" my lad would sit there for hours watching someone play a game he can play himself?
It's like the upcoming generation are so lazy they can't even be bothered to play the games anymore.
They made being lazy a profitable career choice,
Some of these "youtubers " make millions per year, for litterally sitting on their ass playing games.
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@viridis wrote:
True, but I rather not use YouTube for something that can be done just by showing a mate?
Also all those "gameplay videos" my lad would sit there for hours watching someone play a game he can play himself?
It's like the upcoming generation are so lazy they can't even be bothered to play the games anymore.
They made being lazy a profitable career choice,
Some of these "youtubers " make millions per year, forlitterally sitting on their ass playing games.

When the misses wants to use the TV, i will quite happily watch some gaming on Twitch on my phone. I like watching how others play certain games or see what games are like before i buy them......Battlefield Hardline for example.....decisions decisions

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I honestly think a lot of what may annoy some people can also be age and circumstances related....LOL

For instance I love my tablet...but as I no longer work full time I prefer the laptop when at home.

When I am abroad I use a laptop (which stays in the apartment) my tablet and my Note 3

I get annoyed that I am no longer in the forefront testing medical technology. I keep up to date with it, of course....but am no longer trialling it to provide research feedback. slight_frown

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I agree about the smart watch....after the initial novelty has worn off and the fun gone I don't see a lot of point in a £300 added expense just to think you are using a bit of Star Trek technology.

I love the 7 inch tablet however especially as it's very portable when I spend half a year overseas. Fits easily into shorts with cargo pockets. The extra size is good for my eyesight and with the kindle app it doubles as a book with built in backlight. Ideal for my needs.

Satellite TV....now there is a complete waste of money. All the Sky channels show endless repeats in regular cycles. |With a 100 channels to choose from you think you could find something useful and new to watch but many nights I just watch mainstream TV.

Apple....? I ain't even going there!

 

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