1. Do you need a mobile device Vic Ward (651)283-5410 vwward@gmail.com MyPersonalPhone.Wordpress.com

2. Do you need a cellphone

3. Do you need a smartphone

4. Do you need a tablet

5. Passport

6. A means to an end

7. Mobile devices are computers

8. Information country

9. Information Country

10. Buying gas can be problematic

11. Target -- an information adventure

12. When the doctor is behind schedule

13. On vacation

14. Wellness

15. Costs How much does it cost? – What type of mobile device Cellphone Smartphone – Pay as you go – Contract

16. Deciding to buy a phone? Landline Cellphone Smartphone Tablet

17. Cellphone for 2 years ATT $ 600 Boost $1200 Commonsense+$ 300 Virgin Mobile$1320 Kjeet $ 480 T- Mobile$ 200 Popular Plus$ 480 Phone extra + usage fees Source: PC Magazine

18. Cheapest smartphone– Virgin Mobile $699 over 2 years Included phone Unlimited text internet access 300 minutes per month voice Sprint network

19. Do some research What are your information needs? – Without a home or office computer – Consumer’s Reports, talk to friends, library, read books, Facebook, send pictures – With a home or office computer – Consumer’s Reports, find vendor web sites, Facebook, CNET reviews, library, work away from home or office, manage your expenses

20. They are computers How many hours did it take to learn how to drive a car How long did it take to learn word processing Mobile devices instruction books are over 100 pages long

21. Do you need a cellphone It will serve those of us that: Are away from a land line frequently Who have flexible schedules Who want to check on loved ones when we think of it Travel Are just a little bit courious

22. Need a smartphone It will serve those of us that: Take the time to play in information country Know how information can make our lives healthier and safer Understand our information needs Monitor change Are quite courious

23. Don’t need a cellphone or smartphone It will not serve those of us that: Can’t afford one Don’t have the time or interest to follow your curiosity Don’t need information away from home Stay at home the majority of the time Can’t use the small screen and keyboard

24. Take Aways – Find and carry a charged cell phone for emergencies – 911 is free – Examine brain plasticity material, whether you get a mobile phone, or not – Consider sharing a phone for trips or vacations – Read about the wellness and mobile devices, it could save your life

25. MyPersonalPhone Classes and Coaching Cell phones Smart phones iPads Vic Ward 651)283-5410 vwward@gmail.com MyPersonalPhone.wordpress.com