Do You Use Gadgets to Pass Time During Your Commute?

July 28, 2008

The other day I was headed home on the bus and I noticed a man passing the time with a DS lite. I was shocked at first, mostly because I am so used to seeing everyone zone out with their iPod or iPhone or sending emails on their smartphones.

I know only 31 percent of you have eBooks, which I presume is the most logical (or educational) commute gadget, but I want to know how you waste your to-and-fro time.

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LilGlamDiva 4 years

Sometimes, but sometimes there is nothing like a good book. I can't get into the whole e-book thing

diptychal 4 years

The Nokia N800, paired with a cell phone with HSDPA, and I barely notice the hour commute to work. I can listen to music, check my email, my RSS feeds, check out websites, read an ebook, and if all else fails, watch part of a movie or tv show. What more could I ask for?

shinesies 4 years

I prefer the DS over my ipod. It keeps me occupied and I can still hear what's going on around me.

nancita 4 years

No. I generally read if I have time to really sit down with my book. However, I am a big gadget-user if I'm trying to kill time while waiting in lines!

witchbaby 4 years

most of the time i take a book, iPod (with emergency tv episodes or movies), or my DS especially if I am going somewhere with a long wait- doctors offices or forced to family functions where I will get bored fast!

lynbird 4 years

This a little off topic, but oh well. I live in Houston, and a friend of mine sold Yao Ming a set of headphones from Best Buy. Somehow, I don't think those in the picture are the same ones. . .

lynbird 4 years

This a little off topic, but oh well. I live in Houston, and a friend of mine sold Yao Ming a set of headphones from Best Buy. Somehow, I don't think those in the picture are the same ones. . .

kcwebgirl 4 years

i prefer a cool combo of hi/lo tech commuting options. i read, listen to music or play ds lite games. it really depends on how i feel at the time. i like to read and if i'm sure i can get a decent block of reading in, i'm grabbing the book. if my commute is close to 30 or less, i might do the game thing or read the paper. i think it's good to switch it up!

BostonChick 4 years

My iPod is with me like 24/7! Couldn't live without it. And music is a must when driving/commuting. :)

Pallas Athena 4 years

It depends. Sometimes when I go to school or use the train I listen to music or read or just sit there. I'm only on the train for 20 minutes and walk there for 10. I usually only do it if I can put my mp3 player in my pocket which is usually only in the winter or spring when I have a jacket. Since I'm only in high school I also don't have time to listen to music or use eBOOKS (which is a lazy form of reading IMO) because I'm studying.

soapbox 4 years

It used to take me an hour to get to school. Thank god for my ipod!

flyingdutchman 4 years

My commute takes around 30 - 50 minutes, yet I can't live without my Nokia N95 8GB. I tend to read the news, use my twitter client and instant messaging. Besides, it has a radio and music player. All you need :)

GeeksDreamGirl 4 years

Generally I'm the one driving, so I can't do much other than listen to music (or occasionally text - yes, I know...). If I'm sitting somewhere waiting (or in a really boring meeting) I've been known to play BlockBreaker on my phone.

Anniina 4 years

I iPod.

neko 4 years

A thousand times yes. I'm usually with my iPhone, DS lite, a laptop, an iPod or a number of other gadgets. I like to be left alone on commutes.

Foxy Frazee 4 years

I have my DS on me every where I go I had a long wait at my Dr's office so I whipped it out and played Super Mario Bros, it helps move the time along.

hex913 4 years

I don't have to take public transportation, but I do have an hour commute, one way, every weekday and my iPod is my best friend those 2 hours a day.

calamari 4 years

I'm with Yao Ming on this one. We both use gadgets to pass the time on public transit. ;) Usually it's my DS Lite. Love that Planet Puzzle League.

glam sugar 4 years

I drive but play my iPod in the car. If I could ride a bus I'd definitely bring my DS Lite!

chicagojlo 4 years

I have an iphone so I just play with that - either checking out my Facebook page or just general internet. I also listen to music on it on the train. I see a lot of people with DSs and PS3s, we even have some portable DVD watchers - all for a 30 minute ride!

allinavhcnerf 4 years

only if i have some with me. most of the time, i just have my ds lite or gb advanced sp :P

chipjimi 4 years

It depends on my mood, sometimes I read and sometimes I watch/listen to my ipod.

hkdkat 4 years

I do like to people watch, but then the bf tells me I'm staring and it's rude! LOL

SugarKat 4 years

I usually text on my phone and listen to my ipod. I love it! I catch up with everyone on my rides home. I commute too early in the morning to catch up then, but I do listen to my ipod in the am too.

YaoMing 4 years

!!!!!!!

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