How much time do you spend on various devices each day?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the daily usage of various devices, including cell phones, the internet, landlines, TVs, and handheld devices. Participants share their personal habits and preferences regarding these technologies, exploring both their usage patterns and the implications of their choices.

Discussion Character

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants indicate they primarily use cell phones and the internet, often opting out of TV entirely.
  • One participant mentions using their cell phone minimally, mainly for emergencies.
  • Another participant expresses a preference for online content over traditional TV, suggesting that they would not have a landline or TV even if they had their own place.
  • A participant describes their minimal use of cell and landline phones, while spending most evenings watching TV and several hours online, particularly on the forum.
  • Some participants discuss the distinction between time spent on the internet versus watching TV, with one noting that the internet can be a significant time sink.
  • Several participants mention using radio as a background while working, with varying preferences for music and talk shows.
  • There is a suggestion for a poll regarding radio listening habits, with some participants expressing a belief that radio is not commonly listened to among the group.
  • One participant shares their experience with XM radio and contrasts it with FM and AM, indicating a preference for FM despite the variety offered by XM.
  • Another participant notes their balanced listening habits between radio and CDs while driving and during chores.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of preferences and habits regarding device usage, with no clear consensus on the best practices or preferences. Multiple competing views remain regarding the value and impact of different devices.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions touch on the implications of device usage on personal time management and family interactions, but these points remain subjective and vary widely among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring technology usage patterns, family dynamics related to media consumption, or those considering the impact of various devices on daily life.

What you have?

  • cell, landline phone, internet

    Votes: 11 35.5%

  • cell, landline phone

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • cell, internet

    Votes: 16 51.6%

  • landline phone, internet

    Votes: 3 9.7%

  • cell

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • internet

    Votes: 1 3.2%

  • landline phone

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    31
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How much time you spend (daily basis) on:
internet
landline
cell
tv
handheld devices?
 
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Cell, internet, and no TV :biggrin:.
 


lisab said:
Cell, internet, and no TV :biggrin:.

Crap! I forgot TV :frown:

I have a TV but I don't use it.
 


I use my cell phone the least, its mostly for emergency's when I'm on the road.
 


I only have cell and internet. I live in residence at the U of Saskatchewan, but even if I had my own place I doubt I would have a TV. Anything I want to watch on TV I can find online. I also doubt I would have a landline, I don't see much of a point having two separate phones.
 


Cell, landline, intertoobs and TV

Cell makes and receives phone calls and the occasional text. That's all it does.

Time:
Cell: as little as humanly possible
Land: as little as humanly possible
TV: most evenings
Intertoobs: some at work, several hours at home, most of it on PF
 


lisab said:
Cell, internet, and no TV :biggrin:.

rootX said:
Crap! I forgot TV :frown:

I have a TV but I don't use it.
I'm a little different. I have a TV (and it's now been close to 3 yrs since I bought it - what was I thinking?), but it's still in its original packing! Maybe someday it'll come out of the box, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.
 


We do a lot of internet viewing on our TV. Just place icons for your favorite connections on the desktop and you effectively have a channel selector. A wireless mouse is the new shooter. The down side is that the shooter doesn't come apart if you throw it to your partner; the mouse does. Still need a toss-hardened mouse.

I usually have CNN, the BBC, or PBS on in the background while I work. Due to the continuous stream of emails for work, I am usually online... which is why I am often tempted to play here when I should be working.

Here is one distinction that I've noticed: TV doesn't waste my time like the internet does. The internet can be a real time sink. If I need to meet a pending deadline, I have to cut the internet connection.
 
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lisab said:
Cell, internet, and no TV :biggrin:.

Same here. :biggrin: Now my spouse talks to our middle child... before all they did was watch TV together.
 
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physics girl phd said:
Now my spouse talks to our middle child...
Child (yelling): "WHY DON'T WE HAVE ANY TV?"
Spouse: (yelling): "I DON'T KNOW. ASK YOUR MOM! THEN TELL ME WHAT SHE SAYS!"
 
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The waste heat from my electronics is generally sufficient to heat my home in winter. 'nuff said.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Child (yelling): "WHY DON'T WE HAVE ANY TV?"
Spouse: (yelling): "I DON'T KNOW. ASK YOUR MOM! THEN TELL ME WHAT SHE SAYS!"

Sometimes... especially now that it's March Madness. But my spouse is usually in agreement that no tv is good for the family.

More often... they are both hunched together over my spouse's Blackberry, discussing some news article or wiki-link (yesterday they were looking at lists of the best and worst movies of all time.).:mad:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Here is one distinction that I've noticed: TV doesn't waste my time like the internet does. The internet can be a real time sink. If I need to meet a pending deadline, I have to cut the internet connection.

I have radio for that. I run my radio while working (sometimes even more than 10-14 hours).
 
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rootX said:
I have radio for that. I run my radio while working (sometimes even more than 10-14 hours).

Music, Talk, Mix?
 
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nismaratwork said:
Music, Talk, Mix?

Oh I think we need a poll :biggrin:!
 
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lisab said:
Oh I think we need a poll :biggrin:!

I don't think too many people here listen to radio, do they?
 
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rootX said:
I don't think too many people here listen to radio, do they?

I have XM on my computer, and an actual radio integrated into my tuner. I never go without... sound. Often NPR, and classical.

My best pal for a couple of decades is a radio junkie too. I don't know if it's common or not, but we're both 30, so... maybe it is?

Oh, and good choices.
 
  • #19


For landline, I use Caller ID. For TV, I listen from my computer in another room. CDs, mostly unused, rest in their cubbyholes. No subwoofer for the car, as it a temptation.

Radio seems to be my option for car and night listening. Radio & XM sounds cool.
 
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I have never heard any XM radio (neither I know anyone who listens to XM) .. I am still on FM while my parents are on AM :)
 
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rootX said:
I have never heard any XM radio (neither I know anyone who listens to XM) .. I am still on FM while my parents are on AM :)

XM is great for the dedicated channels to a given genre, and variety, but I still mostly go FM.

Don't worry old man, you'll catch up! :wink:
 
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I listen to the radio frequently. While I drive, probably 50% radio 50% CDs. I like listening with headphones when I do chores around the house or exercise. Listening to NPR right now, in fact.
 
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I has a cell phone and an interblag.
 
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lisab said:
I listen to the radio frequently. While I drive, probably 50% radio 50% CDs. I like listening with headphones when I do chores around the house or exercise. Listening to NPR right now, in fact.

We should have a new poll! :biggrin:
 
  • #25


rootX said:
We should have a new poll! :biggrin:

If you do, make sure to include Pandora. It's all that I listen to.
 

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