I was about 18 before I gave in to the then new fad of everyone getting a phone, around 1999 I'd say. And again I resisted getting a smartphone for the first few years. First got a mobile because I missed a couple of buses and by the time I got into town the group I was meeting left the meeting spot (ah life before phones). Then to get a smart phone I upgraded to the cheapest around

It was enough of a taste, now I have a 1+ and likely to upgrade to a 1+5 soon. I am on it constant.

But when I travel and have no data or battery management may be trouble I am happy to be without it for hours days etc. I honestly think I could live with out it any amount of time, but and it's a big but, I wouldn't want to, it is the most useful tool I have.

So could I live without it? yes, would I no, not a chance.