Evoloution

Taking a look back, I must have been a little delusional.  I remember back, circa 1994, when I had dreams and visions of being out on the golf course and being able to communicate with work or with friends via my new cell phone.  Little did I realize when I signed my first contract what a true pain the ass I was in store for.

Some of you will remember this monstrosity.  Yes, this was my first cell phone.  Made by Motorola and weighing a ton.  I can guarantee that you're not dropping this bad boy into your pocket and heading out for the day.  I will say, based on the current trend of cell phones, you ain't gonna lose this one either.  The reason I say that is, over and over I hear people tell me, "I lost my phone.".  Like I said, Ain't gonna happen with this bad boy.  The pitfalls of this phone (besides the sheer weight and size) were cost of use and coverage.  This thing was the most expensive phone, to purchase and use, that I have ever had.  But I was pretty cool for having it (or at least I thought so).  I remember the nights, out with friends, saying things like, "here, just give them a call.".  Boy, was that an expensive proposition.  Not only that, but half the time the signal sucked so bad you had to call 3 or 4 times to finally finish the phrase, "We'er out at (whatever bar), come join us.".  So, after my first month or two of getting the cell bill, I realized that four "first minutes" was a true bank drainer.  After that, it became pay the monthly fee and leave it at home.

Now look what we have become...

Our phones can do just about anything we want them to.  Make calls, of course, send email, send pictures, organize our schedules, surf the Internet and watch movies.  It's pretty amazing what a simple phone can do now a days.  These little, high powered phone do have a couple drawbacks. 

The more features you keep adding to the phone, the more it gets bogged down. 

Our phones are faster than the current provider systems.

Little parts seem to break easily.

And then there is the ability to just lose this little thing.

Admittedly, I am a "Crackberry" user and addict.  The little trackball on this thing seemed to be the coolest thing in the world when I first got it.  Now, as the little ball begins to fail I find myself in a perplexing situation.  Do I replace the $15 part or just get a new phone.  We will see.