Mobile phones

[swansonj]

One does not write on maps, or fold them in such a way that an enemy would be able to determine which area one is interested in.

One does not write on a map because to bespoil the virgin purity of an ordnance survey map - nay, not a mere map, but an entire encapsulation in miniature of a living landscape and a thing of beauty to boot - would be an act of sacrilege

 

[Drago]

One is not at war (yet )

Fear not. When war starts and you're called up I'll go easy on you.

 

[Oxo]

Fear not. When war starts and you're called up I'll go easy on you.

Thank you retired General Drago, that’s a very comforting thought.

 

[Drago]

I'd volunteer as a drill pig, lick the new recruits into shape before they join the Queens Royal Suiciders on the front line.

 

[classic33]

One does not write on a map because to bespoil the virgin purity of an ordnance survey map - nay, not a mere map, but an entire encapsulation in miniature of a living landscape and a thing of beauty to boot - would be an act of sacrilege

Waterproof version often allows you to mark it then wipe clean.

 

[summerdays]

Waterproof version often allows you to mark it then wipe clean.

They don't feel right!

 

[Andrew_P]

Waterproof version often allows you to mark it then wipe clean.

Thought I was back in the Second-hand Cycling shorts thread for a moment!

 

[theclaud]

As you all know, I don't do smart phones.

Really? You've not mentioned it...

 

[Dan B]

not a mere map, but an entire encapsulation in miniature of a living landscape

The map is not the territory

 

[Drago]

Paper maps can be shoved inside your clothing as emergency insulation.

 

[Oxo]

Paper maps can be shoved inside your clothing as emergency insulation.

By the time I'd folded it properly any emergency would be well and truly over.

 

[Vantage]

Paper maps can be shoved inside your clothing as emergency insulation.

PAH! Amateur!

 

[Vantage]

In all seriousness though, I think smart phones have a long way to go before I'd worry about them replacing other devices.
My Samsung A5 whilst not top of the range, is no cheapass phone.
Yet, my Canon PowerShot SX20 which must be nearly 8 years old takes far better pictures. It's the lens and full manual control. No optical zoom on a phone either.
My dinky little SanDisk mp3 player is louder, clearer and just sounds better. The fact that it has actual click buttons means I can skip to the next song by pressing said button through my jersey without even having to take it out and look at what I'm pressing. Can't do that with a touchscreen.

I do like the fact that if I'm hit by a tipper truck, when I wake up with my guts leaking from my side's, I can phone the gp and tell him I'm in a spot of bother. Using the phones GPS I can also tell him where I am and ask if he could save my bike too. Priorities you see.

 

[presta]

will there come a day when these things will become impossible to buy as stand alone items

I hope not, I need a combined hairdryer and electric drill like I need a hole in the head.

 

[MiK1138]

Stupid allen keys. Won't send a text.

Dumbass! your doing it wrong! you don't send texts you tap out morse code on the nearest drain pipe