On Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:06:37 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

Never thought I'd use my phone as much as I do. I too often find myself
waiting for my wife at the doctor's office or the like and little to do.
I can read the news, check the weather, read my email, check accounts
at financial institutions, etc.

I also use a sound meter to check noise levels in the shop, take photos
of things I'd not normally think of. Like the label I can't read on a
motor, or the model number of an appliance where my head does not fit to
read it easily.

It can be a toy that wastes a lot of time, but it can be a useful tool
that can save time.

Neighbor has a 'barcode' reader App. Easy for comparative shopping
while in the stores - finds the best prices for that item.