Batteries

Let's be honest, we run on batteries. I don't mean humans. I mean our well-being. Cell-phones, Laptops, iPods, iPads, Cars, Remote Controls, Watches, etc etc.

It's reached somewhat of a breaking point. I know I use my BlackBerry a lot, but the thing won't last me 5 hours on a full charge (and I turned it off for 45 minutes cause I was in a job interview.) What is the point of having a phone that can't even last a full day?

Again, I know I use the thing too much. I also know I'm not alone with this problem. Our phones have become like a third appendage, especially if it is a smart-phone. We have too many options on these devices that can keep our attention but drain our battery. I use it for Twitter, Foursquare, when I'm lost (which is often in NYC) I use Google Maps to GPS me to the subway.

I'm not sure what the right solution is. I can only think of two: Either downgrade the phone's and make them simpler, or enhance the power/lasting ability of the phone. I can't be tied down every 5 hours to find an electrical outlet. In today's world, you HAVE to be in touch at all points in time. If I can't have a device that lasts me all day, then I need to find something else. The problem lies in that I'm stuck in the stupid contract - for another 18 months. 5 hours a day for 18 months. I literally have to take my charger with me everywhere I go and HOPE for an outlet.

It's become absurd. We're obsessed with our devices. We shouldn't be, but we are.

In the meantime, does anyone have an extra BlackBery Tour battery, or a new phone for me? Thanks!

Cell Phone Ads = Brutal

This post counts as a rant. In watching most of the football games this weekend, I've seen TOO MANY AT&T vs. Verizon ads. There's a map for that. The better 3G experience. Owen Wilson is annoying, overweight, and a drunk. The DroidDoesn't make a difference to me. Blah Blah Blah. It's like watching political slander campaigns. They just trash each other back and forth. At least elections have an end date. This does not.

Regardless of whichever is better, these two cell phone giants have really alienated their customer base. I don't really know which one is better. I can read the 3G map, but can I trust it? I hate the concept of these 2 year contracts. It really screws the customer, as they are locked into the plan. Even if I wanted to switch to AT&T, I can't, because I'm stuck on Verizon. I don't know when my plan is up. It's frustrating.

Since I'm trapped into this phone deal, I don't care about whose map is better. As long as my phone works, that's all that matters. I'm not switching, mainly because I'm stuck. Yet the ads continue to flood my television. This is only encouraging me and other viewers to DVR/Ti-Vo everything in order to skip over the garbage. Or switch to Sprint in order to stick it to Verizon and AT&T. I don't think they would notice.

Can't Google just take over cell phone providers? They're taking over everything else. I hope it's only a matter of time.