My mom and dad called me the other day letting me know it’s time for our upgrade. They wanted to know what color I wanted the phone, size, storage, etc. My response: “Gold, small, lots of space for music—thanks you’re the best!” Not too much thought was required—the plus is wayyyy to big…
That’s not what I got, though. Dad, being the techie he is thought it would be a great idea to order the larger of the two.
Like our dear friend Dr. Seuss would say, a phone is a phone no matter how small…or big?
Since receiving my phone, I have found multiple uses for it besides the intended use Apple has implied.
1. It does indeed make a fabulous “mini-mini” iPad. No seriously, if you don’t want to carry your laptop around or your slightly larger iPad, just use your phone. There’s enough comfortable typing space—just download one of the apps meant for notes like Evernote or One Note.
2. It makes an excellent serving tray. If you have some friends coming over and you don’t have anything to serve them with, just grab your plus. It fits a couple of drinks snuggly and allows for a quick delivery to your acquaintances.
3. Coaster. Don’t have a coaster near by? Can’t ruin your newest purchase from Junque in the Trunk? Grab your phone & turn it over!
4. Self-defense. If somebody is coming at your and targeting your facial domain—hold up that phone. Blocks the hit and you can make a quick call to 911 right after (assuming the person performing the assult is not a karate pro…”).
5. Conversation starter…I’ve gotten 8 numbers from computer science and engineering majors since using this phone. Ring by spring is real guys, it’s real. Thanks Apple for catering to that part of my life too.
6. In class “Actually…this is an iPad mini.” " Whaaatttt this isn’t in a phone. No professor, I’m taking notes."*Disclaimer: I don’t encourage you do this.
7. A Frisbee. I’m not going to clarify whether this may or may not have happened. I’ll leave that to your imagination.
8. Umbrella. Not too much coverage, but just enough to avoid your eye makeup running.
9. Teletubby Halloween Costume. I won’t judge you if you don’t judge me.
Well folks, there we have it—all my uses for this new phone. If you find more, feel free to add to the list. I sure will.
