tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post7980082140966480728..comments2024-03-28T15:13:45.925+08:00Comments on Good Morning Yesterday: My first time …. using a smart phone (Nokia X6)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-18958580482194163322010-06-24T08:17:48.396+08:002010-06-24T08:17:48.396+08:00Besides hands-on training, it would be a great hel...Besides hands-on training, it would be a great help to Nokia if it has someone at their sales booth who could explain the benefits and fun of these phones to older folks as well as Chun See did and tell them using them is not as hard as they imagined.mensajes clarohttp://tedateo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-8520431542642433652010-06-21T09:45:17.112+08:002010-06-21T09:45:17.112+08:00The younger salesperson usually just highlights th...The younger salesperson usually just highlights the latest functions of the phones. I doubt they could convince older people.mensajes clarohttp://mensajes-claro.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-27783682807204901882010-03-16T10:40:14.746+08:002010-03-16T10:40:14.746+08:00Besides hands-on training, it would be a great hel...Besides hands-on training, it would be a great help to Nokia if it has someone at their sales booth who could explain the benefits and fun of these phones to older folks as well as Chun See did and tell them using them is not as hard as they imagined.<br /><br />The younger salesperson usually just highlights the latest functions of the phones. I doubt they could convince older people.frnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-55947009656365710132010-03-15T18:59:49.091+08:002010-03-15T18:59:49.091+08:00I just got own nokia X6 as a gift from my father. ...I just got own nokia X6 as a gift from my father. And can say few things like, Nokia provide high quality products and excellent reputation to keep its large market. Nokia is one of those companies which has worked towards achieving market leadership by doing hard work and heavy research and development.army ration packshttp://www.greenzeal.co.uk/Store/british_army_rationsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-91235947492039960042010-03-14T23:12:04.024+08:002010-03-14T23:12:04.024+08:00Actually, for older folks not familiar with smart ...Actually, for older folks not familiar with smart phones, the iPhone is about the easiest to use and extremely useful with all the various Apps (applications) available free or for purchase. Its large screen also makes it easy for oldies to read. i can testify to it cos' I'm over 50 and use my iPod Touch (similar to iPhone but no phone or camera) religiously for everything (including as a bible).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-54162939900528468182010-03-13T23:03:50.505+08:002010-03-13T23:03:50.505+08:00Hi Chun See, You're absolutely right, of cours...Hi Chun See, You're absolutely right, of course, that I should move along with technology. I think in the UK, we will all have to file our tax returns in via the internet eventually. I still fill mine in using the old form way but I should really learn how to do it all on the internet. I do find the internet very useful though for things like buying books (not kindle!), paying bills, blogging, keeping in touch, ebaying etc but I've never really got into using mobile phones although the technology today sounds amazing. I love digital photography but just feel that I don't really want anyone to phone me when I'm out for a walk or outside. I can see how they're very handy if the car breaks down or something but, like having a watch, I've never missed it.<br />It's certainly the way of the future though and, maybe one day, I'll get one!<br />Best wishes,<br />Derek.derek taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420179495782939026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-21612247935972699132010-03-13T10:29:19.011+08:002010-03-13T10:29:19.011+08:00Derek. If I may, I would just to add my thots to t...Derek. If I may, I would just to add my thots to this issue of new media and IT, and its relevance to the older generation. <br /><br />Firstly I think it is a mistake if you let this thing get too far ahead of you, to the extent that you lose sight of it altogether. I think the time is coming when life would be very difficult if we don't at least keep pace with the basics of this new technology. What happened with the internet will happen also with<br /><br />For example, here in Spore, the IRS has been persuading people to file their annual income tax returns the 'e' way; i.e. via the internet. I had resisted that for a few years, reasoning that since this was only an annual exercise, it was not worth putting in the effort to learn such an alien way of doing things. Furthermore, the existing manual method was already very efficient; so the additional benefit does not justify it. But today the IRS here in Spore has totally gone 'e', meaning we have no choice. Similarly, many other govt services have taken the 'e' route. For example, if my company wanted to search for an bid for government projects/contract, I have to do it through their internet portal called <a href="http://www.gebiz.gov.sg/" rel="nofollow">GeBiz</a>.<br /><br />Another thing is that the mobile phone has evolved into something that is much more than a telephone. Here in Spore for example, businesses assume you own a mobile phone and many activities required at least that you are able to receive and send SMS's. For example, last year I had to visit the Changi General Hospital regularly for a sinus problem (which by the way, I managed to get 'cured' finally through traditional Chinese medicine) and each time they would message me a reminder about the next appointment - something I found to be very useful.<br /><br />And then there is the camera function. Recently, my wife asked me to buy some strange facial cleanser with an unpronounceble name for her. Instead of memorizing or jotting down this name, I simply took a photo of the box with my mobile phone and showed it to the staff at the pharmacy.<br /><br />But I guess over in UK, your govt is not so autocratic (I assume) and thus would not dare to force the population to do things in the way they dictate.Lam Chun Seehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762020157703342970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-69722400358881095742010-03-13T01:54:30.696+08:002010-03-13T01:54:30.696+08:00Hi Chun See,
The technology looks amazing and I th...Hi Chun See,<br />The technology looks amazing and I think I've let it all get ahead of me. I've never owned a mobile phone or an ipod. I doubt I'll ever get either but reading your blog makes me thing I'm missing something. However, when I see people walking down the street on their mobile phones, texting each other (it's probably worse in England)and oblivious to their surroundings, I think that I could do without one.<br />I must admit I'm probably a bit behind the times, I don't even own a watch!<br />Best wishes,<br />Derek.derek taithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06420179495782939026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-68274782756670759342010-03-12T10:08:38.412+08:002010-03-12T10:08:38.412+08:00An oldie like me is much encouraged by you. I may ...An oldie like me is much encouraged by you. I may try a smart phone. Thanks Chun See.PChewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246226278619934355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760936.post-77396707116273943802010-03-12T06:49:58.245+08:002010-03-12T06:49:58.245+08:00"I am proud of the fact that I was one of the..."I am proud of the fact that I was one of the first oldies (pronounced ‘oldeee’ not ‘old die’) in Singapore to start a blog..."<br /><br />hahaha...not 'old die', just 'oldie'. <br /><br />Thank you, Chun See. The inspiration of you and increasing number of the 'young once' bloggers to us to blog on. Cheers!Thimbuktuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495581875211093357noreply@blogger.com