triptolemus Posted August 27, 2017 #26 Share Posted August 27, 2017 What does RFID stand for? I hate acronyms. Google. It's a thing... and it may quench your hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$hip$hape Posted August 27, 2017 #27 Share Posted August 27, 2017 What does RFID stand for? I hate acronyms. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The tags contain electronically stored information. Passive tags collect energy from a nearby RFID reader's interrogating radio waves. Can't they just place a chip in the back of our hand?:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy's_Princess Posted August 27, 2017 #28 Share Posted August 27, 2017 We could pronounce RFID as "Are Fid" thus it would be an acronym by your very definition. We could, but we don't. If you want to try to make that happen, go for it. But much like Fetch, I don't think it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macs312 Posted August 27, 2017 #29 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I personally don't like them, I don't need Disney to track me and find out how long I stay at any venue or shop on any of their properties. Way too much Big Brother in that wristband. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The tags contain electronically stored information. Passive tags collect energy from a nearby RFID reader's interrogating radio waves.Can't they just place a chip in the back of our hand?:evilsmile: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2017/07/24/wisconsin-company-install-rice-sized-microchips-employees/503867001/ Sent from my SM-S765C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted August 27, 2017 #30 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Anyway the point remains that wrist bands are a PITA and many will not use them. In the end they will be more of a pain then they are worth. A few years from now there is the possibility that the bands will be your only choice and cards will be obsolete. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigs32 Posted August 27, 2017 #31 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I use a lanyard with a plastic pouch to carry my room card and a schedule. Sixthman gives them out on their cruises and I love them. Some people put pins on them (like disney pin lanyards - people custom make pins for the cruise and then trade them with others). If I get tired of having it around my neck, I loop it through a belt loop to have it hang down or stuck into my pocket. I wear a fitbit, but that's by choice, and I have a custom band on it that I much prefer to the standard. I would not want to wear a required wristband all week, especially if it couldn't be removed for a shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclops32 Posted August 27, 2017 #32 Share Posted August 27, 2017 A few years from now there is the possibility that the bands will be your only choice and cards will be obsolete. Sent from my XT1254 using Forums mobile app I will agree with you. Even hotels are moving away from key cards. They are moving to RFID so you can use your phone as the room key. As that starts to take off there will be less of a demand for cards which will cause them to be the next VHS. I don't see it happening in the next 5 years but odds are 10-15 years from now and key cards may be a rare thing Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyStar Posted August 27, 2017 #33 Share Posted August 27, 2017 What? And have to give my pearl lanyard for formal night? I think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted August 27, 2017 #34 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I use a lanyard with a plastic pouch to carry my room card and a schedule. I would not want to wear a required wristband all week, especially if it couldn't be removed for a shower. Maybe people will wear the RFID wristbands in a pouch around their neck?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted August 27, 2017 #35 Share Posted August 27, 2017 i cant stand things around my wrist. i would not like a band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted August 27, 2017 #36 Share Posted August 27, 2017 i cant stand things around my wrist. i would not like a band. me too..i never wear a watch either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted August 28, 2017 #37 Share Posted August 28, 2017 You don't need RFID to be tracked. Many security cameras can do that today. Facial recognition is used and they can do the same thing. Same goes for your cell phones. Wifi and Bluetooth are also tracked even if you do not connect. You would be surprised how many places use those two technologies for market research of their customers as well as traffic flows. Some airports track every person that walks past an airport shop or restaurant and then they set the rent they charge based on these traffic flows. Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app No, I wouldn't be surprised at all, as that's my field of work. :rolleyes: I'm thinking maybe you meant to reply to someone else's post? Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LrgPizza Posted August 28, 2017 #38 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Anyway the point remains that wrist bands are a PITA and many will not use them. They will if they want to make a purchase or open their cabin door. Otherwise, they won't have to. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy jones Posted August 28, 2017 #39 Share Posted August 28, 2017 No thanks. Nothing screams "tourist" like a wrist band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasvar Posted August 28, 2017 #40 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Wristbands are both good and bad. Good is that you have a way to keep your key and charge for drinks when swimming or doing other activities where you don't have a good place to keep a card. Plus, really nice when you have your hands full and need to unlock the door. Mostly quick and easy to pay with if the technology is done right and maintained. Bad is the "tourist" look off the ship. I would do what I do at Disney, keep it in my pocket when off Disney property. Also, the real dirty trick with these things, it appears you may be more likely to impulse buy when you aren't pulling out your card/wallet. Also less stumbling for buying that fourth drink (some may consider this a pro). I'd rather have the RFID wristband than a card and lanyard. But everyone is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted August 28, 2017 #41 Share Posted August 28, 2017 We didn't used the wristband we got on MSC a lot but they were good when we wanted to use the pool or hot tub since we then didn't needed to bring our keycards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserInVA Posted August 28, 2017 #42 Share Posted August 28, 2017 An example of a very bad idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bra_BE2014 Posted August 28, 2017 #43 Share Posted August 28, 2017 On my recent RCI cruise, the suites were provided with wrist bands that worked as our key cards. You could also buy them at guest services for $5. It was really convenient especially at the pool and I never used my key card. I know MSC also has them, has anyone heard of NCL adding them? Sent from my iPhone using Forums That would be great, I'd take wristbands over lanyards any day. Having to carry a hand bag around or making sure you have pockets JUST because of the cruise card is really annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bra_BE2014 Posted August 28, 2017 #44 Share Posted August 28, 2017 What does having a card on a lanyard have to do at all with a hand bag? Wrist bands are annoying as hexx and are a real PITA. If you hate lanyards (like me, it's enough to wear it at work), then your only options are to carry your cruise card in your pocket or on a hand bag. Happy cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 28, 2017 #45 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Ah, modern day problems. It's a rough life we have. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted August 28, 2017 #46 Share Posted August 28, 2017 If you hate lanyards (like me, it's enough to wear it at work), then your only options are to carry your cruise card in your pocket or on a hand bag. Happy cruising! I really agree with this, I should never use a lanyard. Since I don't use a handbag the pocket is my only option. I don't mind to have my card in a pocket but sometimes it's good not to have to bring the card, for example when using the pool, and then a wristband is a better alternative, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja2nowak Posted August 28, 2017 #47 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I personally like the wristbands. But would be plenty happy to have RFID cards as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sverigecruiser Posted August 28, 2017 #48 Share Posted August 28, 2017 And when someone's wrist band breaks and I find it on the ground I can start charging up a lot of expenses on your bill. Isn't it the same if someone loose their card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja2nowak Posted August 28, 2017 #49 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Isn't it the same if someone loose their card? Exactly. And that would likely not work well since they could just review footage and track down who is the real culprit charging things us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bra_BE2014 Posted August 28, 2017 #50 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Or carry it in your hand Or clip it to a belt loop Or use an arm band Or a phone case with a credit card slot Or ... I wish I could, but: - if i carry around in my hands I'll forget it/lose it somewhere every 5 min. - I don't wear belts on cruises, lol - if i can go for an armband, well, i might as well go for the wrist band - Don't have a phone that requires a phone case. Appreciate the creativity though [emoji4] Happy cruising! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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