Synthoid Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 I've been watching a few smartphone vids on YouTube recently and heard something unusual. To me, anyway. The people reviewing the smartphones sometimes referred to them as "my daily driver." Excuse me... your what? When most of us hear the word "driver," we probably are thinking software driver, perhaps a chauffeur, or a golf club, but definitely not a phone. Is this the new designation for these devices? Maybe we are just behind the times here in sleepy SE Pennsylvania. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jr. Deluxe Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 When self driving cars are common, you can plug your smartphone into the controlpannel and say "drive me to work, andy(roid)". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Tesla already has autopilot. I just don't think a phone should be called a "driver." :idk When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Kaenel Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 The expression "daily driver" did originally refer just to cars, and translated, roughly, as "the inexpensive vehicle that I drive to work everyday: the one with just basic features, lots of dings and scratches, and will not make me cry if it gets crushed or stolen." This, as opposed to "my sweet, expensive ride that I drive only for fun on the weekends, or when I want to be 'seen'". Now the term has become a generic idiom for anything that's just a bare-bones, vanilla, plain-Jane model (there's three more idioms for you ) of anything that just does basic tasks, well-enough. Now, a lot of people have two cars, two wristwatches, maybe even two laptop computers. But I've never owned two cellphones at the same time -- a "daily driver" and my "weekend sport". Have phones now risen to the level of cars and become status symbols, to the extent that people now have a beater (idiom!) to throw onto the dash, and another one to impress the neighbors? Sheesh. (I love etymology ) Legend '70s Compact, Jupiter-Xm, Mojo Suitcase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoodyBluesKeys Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Actually - if both phones use SIM card - one could remove the SIM from one and install in the other and access the same cell phone number. Only reason I'd go through such would be high-crime area where one's phone might be stolen or taken by force, use the beat-up old one daily, then change to a better looking phone for events. Reason I know this - my almost 2 year old iPhone 6 developed a swelled battery, which caused the screen to bend somewhat and the left side to come up about 1/16" inch. Carried it to the nearest approved Apple Repair center this morning - they are sending to Apple to replace under "quality assurance." The center is about 45 miles away, so I asked them to send the repair to my home. They removed the SIM card, told me that Apple will send me a new (I assume this includes refurbished) phone. I asked about having Verizon setup the new phone, they said the SIM card would make the needed changes for the phone (of course, I'll have to set up and restore from iTunes). Howard Grand|Hamm SK1-73|Kurz PC2|PC2X|PC3|PC3X|PC361; QSC K10's HP DAW|Epi Les Paul & LP 5-str bass|iPad mini2 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.Honey Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 When self driving cars are common, you can plug your smartphone into the controlpannel and say "drive me to work, andy(roid)". You would only need to plug the phone in if it needs charging. Other that that evertything will be wireless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindaru Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markay Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I just sit my phone on a charging plate now, what's with this plugin stuff? MainStage 3 | Axiom 61 2nd Gen | Pianoteq | B5 | XK3c | EV ZLX 12P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 I just sit my phone on a charging plate now I don't trust those things. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markay Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Why? I have been using them at home and in the car for 3 years without any issue. MainStage 3 | Axiom 61 2nd Gen | Pianoteq | B5 | XK3c | EV ZLX 12P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 I've heard some of them can overheat the battery, consequently shortening its life. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markay Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Well that is always possible but if it did happen a new genuine battery for a Windows phone can be purchased for around $13. My first wireless charging phone was ready for a new battery after 2.5 years of use. The phone software controls the charging cycle. Once the battery is charged it stops sucking juice from the plate no matter how long the phone is then left on the plate. It is also a feature of some Windows tablets, my Acer Tablet supports wireless charging. It also can be opened and the battery replaced. MainStage 3 | Axiom 61 2nd Gen | Pianoteq | B5 | XK3c | EV ZLX 12P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I've used the phrase "daily driver" just as a matter-of-fact thing. I call my Kawai grand "my daily driver" and not at all disparagingly as I love the thing. Heck, that's why I play it every day. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwat Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I just sit my phone on a charging plate now, what's with this plugin stuff? I just plug the biotissue token into the slot in my C2 vertebrae - what's with this phone stuff? .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 My daily driver: Actually, more like my semi-yearly driver. The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markay Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I just sit my phone on a charging plate now, what's with this plugin stuff? I just plug the biotissue token into the slot in my C2 vertebrae - what's with this phone stuff? Two tugs to switch to vibrate only? MainStage 3 | Axiom 61 2nd Gen | Pianoteq | B5 | XK3c | EV ZLX 12P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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