A few months back, I wrote about AT&T's It Can Wait campaign. Hopefully you've signed the No Text on Board pledge by now but if not, let this be another reminder. We are all busy these days but there is nothing as important as arriving alive. Keep your eyes on the road, people. This video shows texting and driving from a unique perspective: the phone's.
When the Samsung Galaxy S III landed in my hands, I wasn't shopping for a new phone. I was somewhat satisfied with my third HTC Android phone and particularly uninterested in adapting yet another phone to my specific needs. Getting the hang of a new phone always sounds like an easy, fun, worthwhile process until you get far enough into the transition that it's too late to turn back. Kind of like having additional children.I have to admit when I saw her photos start popping up on FB, Twitter and Instagram, I was impressed. The clarity and color of the images are really nice. It made me want the new Samsung Galaxy camera!
The first glimpse of a shiny red phone with a crisp, bright display had me hooked. I use my phone to take a lot of photos of my kids and dogs to share on a variety of social sites. I was surprised to find the flash on the Galaxy S III actually makes for better photos rather than washing out the subject with too much light. I used to rely on apps to clean up my photos but I don't need that anymore. Another surprise was the lack of shutter lag. Now the photo I end up with the one I expect to see. I am still getting used to the 4:3 aspect ratio which is quite different from 16:9 on my previous phone.
My fears about setting up the phone to suit my needs were quickly allayed. Once I signed in with my Google account, my apps started downloading and my contacts were accessible. It's no longer a struggle with getting Facebook events to show up on my calendar. Adding my work email was also a breeze. I still have loads of features to explore. Since I have my phone with me everywhere and the battery holds up amazingly well, I have abundant opportunities to play with the options and learn how to make everyday tasks easier. Most recently I figured out how to capture a screen shot. You swipe across the screen with the side of your hand. It's quite clever and not the clumsy process other Android phones use.
Would I be open to upgrading to a new phone now? Unlikely! The Galaxy S III is perfect for my needs, looks sharp, and holds up well.
Anyway, AT&T has generously offered to give one of my readers the same package. Enter to win using the form below.
In accordance to the FTC Guidelines and the WOMMA Code of Ethics, I am disclosing that I am an AT&T customer and received the items pictured for review purposes. No compensation was provided for this post. All opinions are, as usual, entirely my own.
I took the pledge! I think its great that they're trying to address this...I know I haven't always been responsible in the past, and at least 50% of the time when someone is driving erratically, I pass them and see the glow of their phone...so stupid and dangerous!
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ReplyDeleteTheresa J
I pledged and glad to see this program. I am forever telling my kids not to text and drive. I like the sounds of the flash on this phone because I take lots of pics
ReplyDeleteSandy VanHoey
Also took the pledge- there is NOTHING I need to say that can't wait until I'm stationary.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Naomi, for the opportunity to take the Samsung Galaxy SIII for a spin. I am loving it.
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ReplyDeleteI took the pledge. There is never anything that's important enough to text while driving.
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ReplyDeleteI took the pledge... I see a lot of young people texting while driving.... going much slower than the rest of traffic, a complete hazard!
ReplyDeleteI'm good about not texting or using the phone while driving. It's the law here, so in addition to being unsafe it is costly. I occasionally check a text stopped at a red light. I usually have passengers who can communicate for me.
ReplyDeleteI hate seeing people driving and texting.
I pledged! I like that taking the pledge might actually make kids think twice about doing it!
ReplyDeleteLiza C.
I took the pledge! I love that this is an Android! Would love to win this for hubby!
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ReplyDeleteI took the pledge...and I LOVE the camera on the Samsung Galaxy SIII!!!
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ReplyDeleteI took the pledge and it's great! Especially since I live on a military base and military police are crazy strict about any cell phone use while driving!
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ReplyDeleteI think the pledge is one step in an important awareness program. Texting while driving is dangerous and we need to make sure people know and remember that.
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ReplyDeleteWe can't remind people enough about how important this is. This pledge could very easily save a life.
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ReplyDeleteTook the pledge, a text is nowhere near as important as a life.
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ReplyDeleteRenee Richardson
fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com
I love how this program is trying to stop texting and driving
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ReplyDeleteladycat713@yahoo.com
I like that its an android!
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ReplyDeletemerleandtina@Yahoo.com
I took the pledge! It worries me a lot when I see people trying to text and drive.
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ReplyDeletemcfallsk8er(at)aim(dot)com
i like that is has an android system
ReplyDeleteI take the pledge - also love how you can share files and the great camera
ReplyDeletetook the pledge, the screen
ReplyDeleteI took the pledge
ReplyDeleteI like the supreme capability of this phone to take pictures
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I love how the phone looks
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ReplyDeleteangukena@yahoo.com
I took the pledge. This is such a good campaign,lives will be saved.
ReplyDeleteI took the pledge long ago...hopefully the message gets out there.
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ReplyDeletevanitizebaby at yahoo dot com
I like that the program promotes awareness about not texting and driving. A few months ago a biker was killed because a driver was texting. Some people just don't realize how dangerous it is until it's too late!
ReplyDeleteI took the pledge. It's really crazy what you see some people doing out there these days. That text message or email just isn't worth it! It can wait!!
ReplyDeleteThe thing I love about the S III, is the speed and screen size...nothing out there really can touch it.
I took the pledge. Glad this is getting some much needed attention. :)
ReplyDeletejessicadnguyen at gmail.com
I took the pledge. I love the big screen
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ReplyDeleteI`m an EMT and can tell you, there are many many accidents because of this. People on the phone not only hurt themselves, but other, innocent drivers on road. Very sad.
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ReplyDeleteI think that texting,tweeting,and Facebooking and all social media can wait until a safe time and place. ajhall62.@yahoo.com
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ReplyDeleteI proudly took the no texting while driving. I really can't understand people who text and drive, it makes no sense.
ReplyDeleteI took the pledge, I never text and drive. I will spread the word.
ReplyDeleteI pledge to Arrive Alive - No texting on board.
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ReplyDeleteI like how easily it syncs with Google and other devices
ReplyDeleteTook the pledge. It can wait.
ReplyDeleteI don't want to use the word 'like' to describe the stories, but I think it is very important and has a huge impact to read others stories and sadly many of the outcomes. I've yelled at my mom many times and I make sure i don't text her when she's commuting. The entire site/page was engaging. I took the pledge and shared. (I've also been drooling over this phone since it came out-my old phone is on 'it's last leg'. Great giveaway spreading awareness, thank you! (Raine on the RC)
ReplyDeleteAn epedemic in the cause of accidents.
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ReplyDeleteclassy_mommie@yahoo.com
I take the pledge and it's a great campaign to educate others about the dangers of texting while driving, and this cause could save more life.
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ReplyDeleteAmanda S
I took the pledge and its a great campaign and an awesome phone!
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
The android system.
ReplyDeleteI took the pledge, great idea
ReplyDeleteI think every teenager should watch the video.
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ReplyDeleteI took the pledge. This is a serious issue that more companies need to put out there. My cousins step father was killed by a girl who was texting & driving. A lot of people think it can't happen to them, but it does.
ReplyDeleteI think the phone looks awesome! SO many features & a long battery life!
I took the pledge and shared on my FB page... I love the fact that this is an android phone, which is what I am used to using, and the fact that it takes great pics!
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ReplyDeleteI love the redness of the phone and i took the pledge
ReplyDeleteTook the pledge and love the camera for this phone
ReplyDeleteI love the color of this phone especially with Valentine's Day around the corner...also this pledge is such a GREAT idea!
ReplyDeleteI took the pledge and I love the program
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ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/jillyrh/status/300474728194404352
Its such an important message so its great that they are getting it out there. Love the Android operating system!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the message it sends, letting everyone know how important it truley is to not text and drive
ReplyDeletewould love to win
ReplyDeleteTook the pledge and love the color
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ReplyDeleteI pledged, which was not hard for me, I lost a friend to a driver who was texting. This hits home for me and I am glad to see the word is getting out about the dangers of texting and driving.
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