Reply #19: Agreed. But I need it for work. One thing that helps a lot [View All]

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are the designated ring tones so I already know who is calling, and of course voice mail. That is some consolation.

The device itself seems to become the focus of resentment (at least for me and I suspect for others as the issue seems to crop up with fair regularity) as a part of the demands for attention from modern society. Connectedness is wonderful and convenient but frequently at the cost of privacy and quiet contemplation. I know, a walk in the woods is best, but a few moments of peace from a world filled with bells and whistles designed to demand one's attention, even in a busy restaurant, can be a welcome relief from a day in the mix master.