how many times have you already changed your mobile phones?
By dare2fail
@dare2fail (495)
Philippines
October 5, 2008 6:31pm CST
i had changed, swapped phones 4 times in five years.
the first two times was because i lost them both. the other one was a free for a postpaid line. and the last was the only time i tried to upgrade to a 3G camera phone.
i had been planning to upgrade again but i'd often debate myself with regards to the impracticality. i know that even if i get a new model now, the value will just depreciate and a new model will come out in the market soon.
'bout you, are you hooked on changing your mobile phones from time to time?
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5 responses
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
Since I got my first phone in 2001, I've changed my cellphone just 3 times. 
My cellphones do seem to have excellent longevity when I take care of them. Most probably, I think it's because I don't use them that much. Even before, when I got my first cellphone (it was a Nokia 5110), I rarely use it for fun. I just use 'em when I need to. Plus, I'd always have something else more important to buy than change my phone. My current phone (a Nokia 6288) has all I need as of the moment and it's been with me for almost 1 1/2 years now. 
I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon though. Take care!
My cellphones do seem to have excellent longevity when I take care of them. Most probably, I think it's because I don't use them that much. Even before, when I got my first cellphone (it was a Nokia 5110), I rarely use it for fun. I just use 'em when I need to. Plus, I'd always have something else more important to buy than change my phone. My current phone (a Nokia 6288) has all I need as of the moment and it's been with me for almost 1 1/2 years now. I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon though. Take care!
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
15 Oct 08
Yeah, that phone was really sturdy. New models are gonna depreciate in time and I don't need the new phones' features. Well, when it really comes to what I need, I just put before the things I need. But of course, I slip as well and I do give in sometimes but I always think first before doing/buyig something. Take care my friend.
New models are gonna depreciate in time and I don't need the new phones' features. Well, when it really comes to what I need, I just put before the things I need. But of course, I slip as well and I do give in sometimes but I always think first before doing/buyig something. Take care my friend.@dare2fail (495)
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
i wish i can be like you.
i am really naimpulsive buyer. not only once did i bought something i don't need. and at times regret day after.
i 'll try to learn from yur example there.
have a good time, always!
@dare2fail (495)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
hi zeroflash.
i heard that 5110 is the most durable from Nokia. i congratulate you for being able to get over the trend-addiction. i mean those new models are very tempting,really.
i think you're a responsible person, i mean practicality and responsibilty comes together right?
hope to hear more from you. hve fun!
@maverick_ss (39)
• Romania
15 Oct 08
I change my phone once a year. I don't look for the latest model, instead, I look for a model that has "matured" from the firmware point of view. I prefer an older model that has few or hasn't any problems with the firmware instead of a newer model that has lots of bugs and system crashes.
@dare2fail (495)
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
hi maverick.
seems to me that you like gadgets, and you make sure you got the best one in terms of craftmanship and usage. was i right? well, anyway, it's not bad wanting the best when we can afford it. so, lets bug away..
thanks for sharing, and do have a great day!
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
6 Oct 08
I think I changed about more than 10 times. I used to change when a new model came out. But them it came to a point where new models came popping up too fast that I couldn't keep up anymore. So that's when I slowed down and stuck to one kind for at least 2 years. I'm happy with my phone now.
@dare2fail (495)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
hi jammyt.
i see you also follow the trend. ain't it frustrating when you get a new model and have it depreciate almost overnight?
thanks for your reply and enjoy your day!
@savitha_r86 (904)
• India
14 Oct 08
I have been using this mobile of mine for the past four years. My first ever!! It's so close and dear to me. Infact I have got few long lasting relationships only while using this ones. It's a very basic model. My dad very recently asked me to change my mob,but I said a big NOOOO to him. Will ofcourse buy a new one once I start earning. But will never give this one for exchange. It is very close to my heart and will always be,emotionally attached to this small,cute black device
Cheers 
Cheers @dare2fail (495)
• Philippines
20 Oct 08
hi there savitha.
i am sorry if this reply took me long. i want to thank you first for sharing, and i admire your loyalty to your gadget. sometimes, i wonder how we can be so attached with our things, but you see, when we really get to be with somthing or someone for a long time, we begin to live with it.
Good luck to your earnings and say my hellos to your family!
have a great day!
@mformihir (50)
• India
6 Oct 08
i changed my cellm phone after 2 years. and it is neccesory to change after some definite time of interval to lower the maintainence...
@dare2fail (495)
• Philippines
14 Oct 08
hi there.
thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject.
i hope to hear more from you.
enjoy your day!
