iPhone

[Jolt]

I don't have a smartphone yet...maybe when it's time to upgrade. I can see where some of the stuff would be nice to have, but the flip side of this technology is that it creates such an expectation for people to be connected ALL the time and I don't think that's healthy. There need to be some boundaries b/c we all need our space, some more than others. Yes, it's convenient to be able to contact someone anywhere, but it can easily turn into an electronic leash (as can regular cell phones for that matter, but my family and friends know there are certain times I may not answer like when on a hike or while driving) and that's just not cool. My dad has one for work and he's found that people expect him to check his email more...because he can do it anywhere. That's the kind of situation I really don't want to find myself in. As for the land line, I don't have one--makes no sense to pay two phone bills when I am working at paying off my student loans and on track to do it in five years.

ETA: As far as cell phones/911, I've had to do it a couple of times and never had a problem. Granted, it wasn't from the house and maybe that's different, but if anything that would be less likely to be an issue.