How attached are you to your mobile phone?

jrey1981

Came across an interesting survey whilst doing some research and thought it might be interesting to see what people on here think.

I can post the URL or send you the full press release of survey results if you wish - it was conducted in the UK, but I doubt things differ that much here.

Mobile obsession:
- 46% spend more money on their mobiles than a landline
- 16% would also feel ‘devastated’ if they lost their mobiles
- 14% admitted to being ‘addicted’ to their mobiles
- 14% describe it as their ‘favourite toy’


Some other findings

- 23% of us combat loneliness by mobile
- 23% use mobiles as a social crutch
- 9% find it easier to say ‘I love you’ by mobile
- 8% say it’s my ‘pocket counsellor’

Given that many of us conduct our social, business and personal lives increasingly using our mobiles, and that perhaps some of the defining and important moments of our lives might be organised by text messages or mobiles, what do you think?

With camera phones, MP3 players, video calls and now mobile TV, we can now capture a special moment, listen to our favourite music or radio show, speak to and see a friend or loved one, or watch our favourite TV programme on them - perhaps it is inevitable that we might become more attached to our mobiles...

So, how important would you say your mobile is to you?

Are you emotionally attached to your Nokia / Samsung / Sony Ericsson / Motorola / other make of handset?

DonkeyStyle \o/

Nokia = nuisance. More of a pain than a benefit to me

Meh, half the time I don't even bring it with me... not unless I think I'll be making any calls or am expecting an important incoming one.
They're handy to have, but that's about it.

Doctor DooM

Working with repairing phones, I see alot of people who's lives/ businesses sometimes depend on their phones. I have to say when someone is throwing a wobbly because they left their incredibly important details on their phone and no where else, you question if they're in their right minds. If whats on the phone is THAT important, why didn't they take 5 mins to back it up? Especially if they're so phone savvy to use its functionality?

For me it is an important tool but thats it- a tool.

Stench Blossoms

It is a tool, nothing more. I refuse to succumb to its digital delights

I have mine with me all the time. Never leave the house without it.

Julesie

wont leave it unless i forget it. if that makes sense

Doctor DooM

Neither do I. But that said its not like my life ends if I forget it. Is me point

TerrorFirmer

It is a tool, nothing more. I refuse to succumb to its digital delights

Always have it on me 24/7.

Ruu_Old

It is a tool, nothing more. I refuse to succumb to its digital delights

Same, always have it on me.

Drumcondra red

It is a tool, nothing more. I refuse to succumb to its digital delights

Always with me...

Kolodny

It is a tool, nothing more. I refuse to succumb to its digital delights

I always have mine with me and use it a lot. However, a couple of times I've left it in work and had an evening without it, and it was actually quite nice to have a break from being contactable - any more than a day though and I think I'd feel a bit lost.

Creamy Goodness

DonkeyStyle \o/ wrote:

Meh, half the time I don't even bring it with me... not unless I think I'll be making any calls or am expecting an important incoming one.
They're handy to have, but that's about it.

same as meself.

Pythia

It is a tool, nothing more. I refuse to succumb to its digital delights

I bring it everywhere and it never gets turned off.
Apart from on holiday.

Agent Smith

how it most of the Time...

i get panicy if i lose it

JBoyle4eva

When I was returning a phone I had a few weeks back I had to wait a couple of hours without one. Felt really lost without one.

mikemac

Nokia = nuisance. More of a pain than a benefit to me

I haven't owned a watch in 4 years.
Thats the only reason I take my mobile everywhere.

If it wasn't for that function, I probably wouldn't

grimloch

During the school year I barely see the thing. I'd take a peek at it when I came home but that would be about it. During work I have it on me all the time thanks to pockets but as soon as I get home it ends up on the table along with my wallet and keys.

jrey1981

It is a tool, nothing more. I refuse to succumb to its digital delights

some interesting admissions, although on the poll it is a close tie between being a tool and our needing it with us all the time.