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What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
I don't get it:
Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Are people doing karioke in the car? I thought people want microphones if they are connecting the car radio to the cellphone, but the ad doesn't mention cellphones. And it says "Placement: The Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ microphone should be placed in the center of your vehicle's driver seat headrest facing forward. " So doesn't that mean if you're rear-ended your head will go back and whack this thing, which has got to be worse for your head than hitting the head restraint. And what is it equalizing? One of the answers to a questions is "No. It's made for auto eq the pioneer radio. A mic won't work on your auxiliary on your radio." Is that true, a mic won't work through AUX? I thought that AUX is normally TRRS and a TS input will still match up with TRRS enough to likely work. Or at least possibly work. I'm not going to damage anything by trying, right? |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On 05/08/2018 08:23, micky wrote:
I don't get it: Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Are people doing karioke in the car? I thought people want microphones if they are connecting the car radio to the cellphone, but the ad doesn't mention cellphones. And it says "Placement: The Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ microphone should be placed in the center of your vehicle's driver seat headrest facing forward. " So doesn't that mean if you're rear-ended your head will go back and whack this thing, which has got to be worse for your head than hitting the head restraint. And what is it equalizing? One of the answers to a questions is "No. It's made for auto eq the pioneer radio. A mic won't work on your auxiliary on your radio." Is that true, a mic won't work through AUX? I thought that AUX is normally TRRS and a TS input will still match up with TRRS enough to likely work. Or at least possibly work. I'm not going to damage anything by trying, right? Active noise cancellation? would only work for one person, if that and limited to simple repetitive noise, adding antiphase of the received noise |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 10:24:39 +0000, Bruce Esquibel wrote:
When in that mode, the radio plays a number of tones and white noise one speaker at a time to figure out the best pattern for the driver. That microphone is used to listen to those tones. You aren't in the car, you place the mic where your head would be and get out of the car and let the radio run the tests. I thought I'd heard all the daft features modern cars have until I read this. Talk about needless complexity. -- This message may be freely reproduced without limit or charge only via the Usenet protocol. Reproduction in whole or part through other protocols, whether for profit or not, is conditional upon a charge of GBP10.00 per reproduction. Publication in this manner via non-Usenet protocols constitutes acceptance of this condition. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 03:23:54 -0400, micky
wrote: I don't get it: Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Are people doing karioke in the car? I thought people want microphones if they are connecting the car radio to the cellphone, but the ad doesn't mention cellphones. I haven't seen a car "radio" (MP3 player etc) in 10 years that did not bluetooth to your phone. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On 08/05/2018 10:04 AM, wrote:
On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 03:23:54 -0400, micky wrote: I don't get it: Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Are people doing karioke in the car? I thought people want microphones if they are connecting the car radio to the cellphone, but the ad doesn't mention cellphones. I haven't seen a car "radio" (MP3 player etc) in 10 years that did not bluetooth to your phone. I don't think mine does but then neither does my flip phone. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 03:23:54 -0400, micky
wrote: Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Auto-EQ. Please read through the questions and answers at the bottom of the Amazon page. The way it's suppose to work is you termorarily plug in the mic and place it at your favorite listening position. You then punch the Auto-EQ button, which adjusts the delays and levels to the speakers so that the player sounds reasonable. You then remove the microphone and put it some place where you can lose it. That's why there are replacement mics for sale on Amazon. Notice that you can only adjust the equalization automatically with the microphone. There is no manual adjustment on this Pioneer player. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sun, 5 Aug 2018 11:23:26 -0600, rbowman wrote:
On 08/05/2018 10:04 AM, wrote: On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 03:23:54 -0400, micky wrote: I don't get it: Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Are people doing karioke in the car? I thought people want microphones if they are connecting the car radio to the cellphone, but the ad doesn't mention cellphones. I haven't seen a car "radio" (MP3 player etc) in 10 years that did not bluetooth to your phone. I don't think mine does but then neither does my flip phone. Are you sure. My 10 year old Samsung Convoy (flip) has bluetooth and 3g data. I just never use it. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 1:44:07 PM UTC-4, wrote:
On Sun, 5 Aug 2018 11:23:26 -0600, rbowman wrote: On 08/05/2018 10:04 AM, wrote: On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 03:23:54 -0400, micky wrote: I don't get it: Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Are people doing karioke in the car? I thought people want microphones if they are connecting the car radio to the cellphone, but the ad doesn't mention cellphones. I haven't seen a car "radio" (MP3 player etc) in 10 years that did not bluetooth to your phone. I don't think mine does but then neither does my flip phone. Are you sure. My 10 year old Samsung Convoy (flip) has bluetooth and 3g data. I just never use it. You would think both the basic phones and car audio systems would have it because of the obvious safety issues. It makes it easy for you to take calls, talk, handsfree while driving. Plus BT in the phone enables you to do handsfree wherever you are. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
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What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 13:44:19 -0400, wrote:
On Sun, 5 Aug 2018 11:23:26 -0600, rbowman wrote: On 08/05/2018 10:04 AM, wrote: On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 03:23:54 -0400, micky wrote: I don't get it: Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Are people doing karioke in the car? I thought people want microphones if they are connecting the car radio to the cellphone, but the ad doesn't mention cellphones. I haven't seen a car "radio" (MP3 player etc) in 10 years that did not bluetooth to your phone. I don't think mine does but then neither does my flip phone. Are you sure. My 10 year old Samsung Convoy (flip) has bluetooth and 3g data. I just never use it. My Motorola v188 flip doesn't have Bluetooth, whatever that is. Still works fine for what we need. Phone calls. We've had it for 14 years. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 7:10:12 PM UTC-5, Vic Smith wrote:
On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 13:44:19 -0400, wrote: On Sun, 5 Aug 2018 11:23:26 -0600, rbowman wrote: On 08/05/2018 10:04 AM, wrote: On Sun, 05 Aug 2018 03:23:54 -0400, micky wrote: I don't get it: Pioneer CD-MC20 Auto-EQ Microphone for Car DVD Receivers https://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-CD-MC...ustomerReviews Why does someone need a microphone for a DVD receiver. Are people doing karioke in the car? I thought people want microphones if they are connecting the car radio to the cellphone, but the ad doesn't mention cellphones. I haven't seen a car "radio" (MP3 player etc) in 10 years that did not bluetooth to your phone. I don't think mine does but then neither does my flip phone. Are you sure. My 10 year old Samsung Convoy (flip) has bluetooth and 3g data. I just never use it. My Motorola v188 flip doesn't have Bluetooth, whatever that is. Still works fine for what we need. Phone calls. We've had it for 14 years. I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On 8/5/18 7:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote:
I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster I didn't think much of texting at first. It doesn't have the urgency of a phone call and is good for leaving messages. I'm outside a lot with the normal rural noises caused by wind. I'm less likely to misunderstand a text than a voicemail. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On 8/5/2018 8:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote:
I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ I have the perfect phone for you...though some might think you're a racist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfBIpzdckeU |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
In alt.home.repair, on Sun, 5 Aug 2018 20:06:38 -0500, Dean Hoffman
wrote: On 8/5/18 7:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster I didn't think much of texting at first. It doesn't have the urgency of a phone call and is good for leaving messages. I'm outside a lot with the normal rural noises caused by wind. I'm less likely to misunderstand a text than a voicemail. I don't like texting either, but when I text my friend a short question, I get a short answer usually within 3 minutes. Were I to call her, I might well be interrupting her driving, or all kinds of other tthings, like listening to some complicated radio program. Also, it appears great for business, when there is a chance of a dispute. People all the time are admitting to things in text that they later deny on the People's Court. I prefer phone calls but they leave no record. (My cell phone and home phone answering machine allow for recording but Maryland is a 2-party state.) "I'll pay you back" as soon as I get my tax return. is a very common text. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
In alt.home.repair, on Sun, 5 Aug 2018 10:24:39 -0000 (UTC), Bruce
Esquibel wrote: In sci.electronics.repair micky wrote: And what is it equalizing? A number of car stereos have a setup that is used when first installed to automatically set the volume and eq (bass/treble) for each speaker so it is optimized. When in that mode, the radio plays a number of tones and white noise one speaker at a time to figure out the best pattern for the driver. That microphone is used to listen to those tones. You aren't in the car, you place the mic where your head would be and get out of the car and let the radio run the tests. You don't leave it in circuit, after the radio does it's thing, it's removed. Thanks, Bruce. (and thanks, Jeff) I n ever would have guessed. (My car radio was made in 1890.0 Both my original radio and the current one has modes for "driver only", "front only" and "4 passenger". It's just a tweak to get the best sound based on how many people are in the car. Unlike other makes, GM radios used to, maybe still do, reverse left and right for the back seat. I think that means wherever one is in the car, he gets and equal dose of left and right, instead of having to sit in the middle of the car (where no one sits.) It's a dilemma. When I drove a stage coach, I was usually alone and I always sat in the middle, so that I had the right balance of left and right. Unless you have a radio that does the auto configuration, there is no point having one of those mics. You saved me some money. -bruce |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Mon, 06 Aug 2018 08:10:28 -0400, micky
wrote: In alt.home.repair, on Sun, 5 Aug 2018 20:06:38 -0500, Dean Hoffman wrote: On 8/5/18 7:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster I didn't think much of texting at first. It doesn't have the urgency of a phone call and is good for leaving messages. I'm outside a lot with the normal rural noises caused by wind. I'm less likely to misunderstand a text than a voicemail. I don't like texting either, but when I text my friend a short question, I get a short answer usually within 3 minutes. Were I to call her, I might well be interrupting her driving, or all kinds of other tthings, like listening to some complicated radio program. Also, it appears great for business, when there is a chance of a dispute. People all the time are admitting to things in text that they later deny on the People's Court. I prefer phone calls but they leave no record. (My cell phone and home phone answering machine allow for recording but Maryland is a 2-party state.) "I'll pay you back" as soon as I get my tax return. is a very common text. If someone is obviously talking to a recorder they have waived their expectancy of privacy. The two party thing is moot. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 8:06:43 PM UTC-5, Dean Hoffman wrote:
On 8/5/18 7:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster I didn't think much of texting at first. It doesn't have the urgency of a phone call and is good for leaving messages. I'm outside a lot with the normal rural noises caused by wind. I'm less likely to misunderstand a text than a voicemail. I'm on wheels so I don't get out a lot. I can send and receive texts from my computer's Email client if I want to. I don't own one of those smartass phones so I'm a bit of a Luddite in that respect. I can't stop laughing when I see someone holding a device the size of a paperback novel up to the side of their face and talking into it. It's almost like watching someone talking on the first cell phone sold by Motorola that was the size of a brick. People using Bluetooth to talk on their cell phones also make me laugh. I see someone who appears to be talking to themselves and it's even funnier when they're arguing with the person on the phone. Technology definitely makes life entertaining. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Amused Monster |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 1:59:10 PM UTC-4, Uncle Monster wrote:
On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 8:06:43 PM UTC-5, Dean Hoffman wrote: On 8/5/18 7:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster I didn't think much of texting at first. It doesn't have the urgency of a phone call and is good for leaving messages. I'm outside a lot with the normal rural noises caused by wind. I'm less likely to misunderstand a text than a voicemail. I'm on wheels so I don't get out a lot. I can send and receive texts from my computer's Email client if I want to. I don't own one of those smartass phones so I'm a bit of a Luddite in that respect. I can't stop laughing when I see someone holding a device the size of a paperback novel up to the side of their face and talking into it. It's almost like watching someone talking on the first cell phone sold by Motorola that was the size of a brick.. People using Bluetooth to talk on their cell phones also make me laugh. I see someone who appears to be talking to themselves and it's even funnier when they're arguing with the person on the phone. Technology definitely makes life entertaining. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Amused Monster That's OK, I'm sure they are laughing plenty when they see you too. As to smartphones, if you haven't tried it, I wouldn't be knocking it. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 8:43:10 PM UTC-5, Hello wrote:
On 8/5/2018 8:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ I have the perfect phone for you...though some might think you're a racist. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 1:02:16 PM UTC-5, trader_4 wrote:
On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 1:59:10 PM UTC-4, Uncle Monster wrote: On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 8:06:43 PM UTC-5, Dean Hoffman wrote: On 8/5/18 7:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster I didn't think much of texting at first. It doesn't have the urgency of a phone call and is good for leaving messages. I'm outside a lot with the normal rural noises caused by wind. I'm less likely to misunderstand a text than a voicemail. I'm on wheels so I don't get out a lot. I can send and receive texts from my computer's Email client if I want to. I don't own one of those smartass phones so I'm a bit of a Luddite in that respect. I can't stop laughing when I see someone holding a device the size of a paperback novel up to the side of their face and talking into it. It's almost like watching someone talking on the first cell phone sold by Motorola that was the size of a brick. People using Bluetooth to talk on their cell phones also make me laugh. I see someone who appears to be talking to themselves and it's even funnier when they're arguing with the person on the phone. Technology definitely makes life entertaining. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Amused Monster That's OK, I'm sure they are laughing plenty when they see you too. As to smartphones, if you haven't tried it, I wouldn't be knocking it. Traitor_4ever, I'm sure you're male model material and make the women swoon.. Of course, most male models are Queers. You may very well fit into that category. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Observant Monster |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On 08/05/2018 07:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote:
[snip] I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster Apparently, some smartphones are not good for making phone calls. It's an advertising / datamining device working for Apple or Google. -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "True greatness consists in the use of a powerful understanding to enlighten oneself and others." [Voltaire] |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On 08/05/2018 08:06 PM, Dean Hoffman wrote:
[snip] Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â*Â* I didn't think much of texting at first.Â* It doesn't have the urgency of a phone call and is good for leaving messages.Â* I'm outside a lot with the normal rural noises caused by wind.Â* I'm less likely to misunderstand a text than a voicemail. I don't normally use text for a conversation. When I do send a text, I don't want anything interactive or immediate (like with a voice call). Quick reply is NOT needed. -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "True greatness consists in the use of a powerful understanding to enlighten oneself and others." [Voltaire] |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On 08/06/2018 12:59 PM, Uncle Monster wrote:
[snip] I'm on wheels so I don't get out a lot. I can send and receive texts from my computer's Email client if I want to. I don't own one of those smartass phones so I'm a bit of a Luddite in that respect. I can't stop laughing when I see someone holding a device the size of a paperback novel up to the side of their face and talking into it. It's almost like watching someone talking on the first cell phone sold by Motorola that was the size of a brick. People using Bluetooth to talk on their cell phones also make me laugh. I see someone who appears to be talking to themselves and it's even funnier when they're arguing with the person on the phone. Technology definitely makes life entertaining. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Amused Monster 1. Talking on a smartphone does look strange. 2. What keeps your cheek from pushing "buttons"? 3. People who appear to be talking to themselves can be even more of a problem, when they're using a bluetooth headset. There's no phone in sight to explain the strange behavior. 4. As to bluetooth, I don't like the normal headsets. I get tired of being hit in the ear as I walk. -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "True greatness consists in the use of a powerful understanding to enlighten oneself and others." [Voltaire] |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
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I have the perfect phone for you...though some might think you're a racist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfBIpzdckeU It's a better shape to hold next to your face, than a smartphone. -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "True greatness consists in the use of a powerful understanding to enlighten oneself and others." [Voltaire] |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Mon, 6 Aug 2018 11:02:11 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote: On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 1:59:10 PM UTC-4, Uncle Monster wrote: On Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 8:06:43 PM UTC-5, Dean Hoffman wrote: On 8/5/18 7:39 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: I have a Samsung cell phone that is the size of 2 Zippo Lighters placed end to end. It will do text but I have to put on some very strong reading glasses just to see the 2-inch screen. I want the cell phone for ONE THING! To make fraking phone calls! I slip it into my man purse(11" laptop bag) when I have to go to an appointment with a doctor or when my friend Stinky takes me shopping. The little phone is 5 years old and it works fine. IT MAKES PHONE CALLS! Geez! ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Phone Monster I didn't think much of texting at first. It doesn't have the urgency of a phone call and is good for leaving messages. I'm outside a lot with the normal rural noises caused by wind. I'm less likely to misunderstand a text than a voicemail. I'm on wheels so I don't get out a lot. I can send and receive texts from my computer's Email client if I want to. I don't own one of those smartass phones so I'm a bit of a Luddite in that respect. I can't stop laughing when I see someone holding a device the size of a paperback novel up to the side of their face and talking into it. It's almost like watching someone talking on the first cell phone sold by Motorola that was the size of a brick. People using Bluetooth to talk on their cell phones also make me laugh. I see someone who appears to be talking to themselves and it's even funnier when they're arguing with the person on the phone. Technology definitely makes life entertaining. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Amused Monster That's OK, I'm sure they are laughing plenty when they see you too. As to smartphones, if you haven't tried it, I wouldn't be knocking it. I think the perfect smart phone for me would be a ruggedized flip phone like my Convoy that blue tooths to a larger display if I want to use all of the smart features. (like Nav in the car, chart plotting, GPS and internet RADAR in the boat). I really don't like that much delicate technology in my pocket. The problem is, to be useful as a smart phone, it does have to be pretty big, with a large, very fragile display and I don't want to have that in my pocket. I can throw my Convoy off a 3 story building, have it bounce off the concrete and land in a pool of water. It will still be OK. (BTDT) Try that with your Note 8 or your I-Phone. Mine even floats. |
What is the purpose of this automobile microphone
On Monday, August 6, 2018 at 2:39:17 PM UTC-4, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 08/06/2018 12:59 PM, Uncle Monster wrote: [snip] I'm on wheels so I don't get out a lot. I can send and receive texts from my computer's Email client if I want to. I don't own one of those smartass phones so I'm a bit of a Luddite in that respect. I can't stop laughing when I see someone holding a device the size of a paperback novel up to the side of their face and talking into it. It's almost like watching someone talking on the first cell phone sold by Motorola that was the size of a brick. People using Bluetooth to talk on their cell phones also make me laugh. I see someone who appears to be talking to themselves and it's even funnier when they're arguing with the person on the phone. Technology definitely makes life entertaining. ^_^ [8~{} Uncle Amused Monster 1. Talking on a smartphone does look strange. 2. What keeps your cheek from pushing "buttons"? It has a proximity sensor that knows when it's near your ear. Try looking at it sometime, it blanks the display when you put it to your ear to save power. I would assume the same locks out any touches on the screen from being interpreted as intended touches on the screen. I put a launcher on my Android that allows me to lock the screen icons. That prevents you from accidentally moving them around. I've had mine mysteriously move around, from when I put the phone in a pocket and didn't lock the phone. With a launcher that allows you to lock them, you can't move them without going into the launcher setting and unlocking them. It won't prevent you from butt dialing, if you manage to hit the right icons and buttons in sequence, but it does prevent the phone from winding up with missing icons, icons moved to other pages, etc. 3. People who appear to be talking to themselves can be even more of a problem, when they're using a bluetooth headset. There's no phone in sight to explain the strange behavior. Yes, they do look a bit odd, but I've gotten used to it. Sometimes I might briefly think one is talking to me, not realizing they are on the phone. 4. As to bluetooth, I don't like the normal headsets. I get tired of being hit in the ear as I walk. Not sure what a normal headset is, there are various kinds, from a Jawbone type that just hangs in your ear, to full over the ear headphones. |
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