{"id":13568,"date":"2015-01-30T11:50:23","date_gmt":"2015-01-30T03:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/?p=13568"},"modified":"2023-06-20T11:02:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T03:02:57","slug":"a-selfie-stick-could-help-you-save-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imoney.my\/articles\/a-selfie-stick-could-help-you-save-money","title":{"rendered":"A Selfie Stick Could Help You Save Money"},"content":{"rendered":"
The \u201cselfie stick\u201d, also known as the monopod, has emerged as a new tool of ultimate self-expression and is quickly becoming a part of our everyday life.<\/p>\n
Some love it, others hate it, there\u2019s even a study that says that avid selfie-takers are more likely to show signs of psychopathy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whatever your take on the selfie stick is, there is no stopping the growing legion of stick supporters and the daily deluge of their craft. It could also be a potentially good investment and here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n A sturdy tripod helps you capture the ideal shot (and contain all your general awesomeness) in different circumstances, including very-important occasions like clubbing and fancy dinners that you want everyone to know about.<\/p>\n However, tripods are generally bulky and can be a hassle to carry around (good luck in trying to setup your tripod in a busy club, like Zouk). A selfie stick, on the other hand, is easily transported in a handbag and helps achieve the similar effect.<\/p>\n It also makes more financial sense to buy a selfie-stick. A basic tripod unit goes for about RM50<\/a> while a selfie stick is available from as low as RM10<\/a> (though, this may not include the bluetooth controller)! Both are sufficient to satisfy your narcissistic needs.<\/p>\n Find yourself in an amazing spot in the city and you\u2019re hoping to get someone to help take your picture? Well, good luck to that.<\/p>\n If you are the type who loves to travel alone, combined with a passion for selfie, you really need this selfie stick!<\/p>\n A 2012 appraisal by Reader\u2019s Digest put Kuala Lumpur close to the bottom of the list of Least Courteous Cities around the world<\/a>. A recent study also suggests that Malaysians could be cranky folks as over a third of us are sleep-deprived<\/a> and are having a hard time achieving a work-life balance.<\/p>\n A selfie stick saves you the frustration from constant and potentially brutal rejection. You also come off as a lot less annoying and stand to lose less friends.<\/p>\n Kuala Lumpur is a beautiful city, but it may not be the safest place to loiter around<\/a> and much less to entrust your brand new iPhone 6 to a seedy-looking stranger, all in the hope of getting a perfect picture!<\/p>\n A well-utilised selfie stick can save you from the trouble and could potentially reduce your likelihood of getting robbed. It also doubles up as a handy weapon if someone decides to do away with your belongings.<\/p>\n People have been known to prop up their phones in random places like rocks and window sills with the ardent hope of getting a perfect shot.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, random places do not usually make sturdy platforms. A common result from this is a hefty repair bill for your damaged device.<\/p>\n Owning a selfie stick does not only make good sense for your wallet, it is also a useful social tool. Because beyond just taking vanity shots of oneself, it also means getting more friends and family members in a shot or including more sights in the background (unless your name is Kim Kardashian\u2026).<\/p>\n Beyond selfies, the stick can help you get interesting camera angles and elevate the photo-taking experience. So for selfie stick supporters, we say, keep sticking it up!<\/p>\n<\/span>1.\u00a0<\/b>You don\u2019t have to buy a tripod<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>2.\u00a0<\/b>Because nobody has time to help you take a picture<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>3.\u00a0<\/b>It could save you from getting robbed<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>4.\u00a0<\/b>It keeps your device safe<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Need a good selfie phone? We\u2019ve reviewed all the latest phones in 2014, and found you the best selfie phone<\/a>. <\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n