My old Phone can never be repaired (ever) :(

Sorry but I have to disagree that new phones are vulnerable to robbery. I usually get the most expensive phones available in the market and I have never been robbednor have I lost a single phone ever. If you ask me that it's because of the place that I live in, but I would disagree because I stayed in Manila then and would usually stroll along crowded streets with my cellphone in hand. But I have never ever entertained the thought of being robbed, so I guess it's all about the attitude and how you take care of your valuables.

Hi there LK! :) First of all, you phone's brand is myphone and for what I know is that the hardware used for making that phone is not really of good quality. I think that's the reason why they have cheap prices for phone with specifications similar to other brands of higher prices. Well, I agree with you that expensive phones are prone for robbery because even robbers know how to differentiate quality phones from cheap ones. It just depends on you on how to take care of you phone. If you want to go for a quality phone but is not prone to robbery then you can settle for nokia phones. They are cheaper but durable. They are not that prone to robbery because its the default phone of the people mass. I, myself, have already lost two nokia phones (both snatched from me). That's why I am now more careful of my phone. I bought an android phone (entry level though) 7 months ago and I'm taking utmost care of it because I've learned from my past mistakes. I am not a fan of super high-tech phones for they are too much for my needs. I just need a reliable phone with a taste of new technology. :)

old phones are good as toys or even a display or collections. i just got a new phone buddy. my network had just awarded my for being loyal and very religious in paying my dues. i hope this one will last longer, it's a myPhone too.

Try Cherry Mobile. Or try going to Green Hills Shopping Center, you may find something that will suit your preferences.

Hi! Well we got two phones who are not working at all now. I think having a new phone is not really the danger for robbery but rather the brand and model. I suggest you buy a new one from a reliable seller. So you make sure everything is new and it will last longer. If you don't like to lose your phone, be careful where and when you use it and consider this thing when choosing a model. A newer model is more attractive to robbers' eyes. Happy day and hope you get a better new phone!

I agree with you that new phones are eye-candy to robbers - especially if the phone costs a lot of bucks with new features. When The time came to change to a new phone, I splurge on one since my old phone had no music player, which is the only feature that I care to have. I ditched my old phone after saving for at least a year. I had several incidents with getting robbed or misplacing my phone. Every time it happens, I go nuts. I am one of the people who can survive without a phone for a day but not in a week. I simply must have my music or else... Anyway, I think you should move on with a new mobile. Getting frustrated with an old that is defective and unserviceable in your opinion will get you nowhere. Since terse are many models today, I think you can find a phone that can fit your needs and your budget. I emphasize the budget part since it is almost always the foremost consideration in buying anything.

Have you looked on the internet? It might be costly to have parts shipped to you but maybe you could find someone in your country, or you yourself, could repair the phone if you just had the right components. I have a love / hate relationship with new phones myself.

For me really yes it is that's why if you have new phone that is branded you use only it for the time when enter to your car.

phones at any sort, old or new are vulnerable for robbery. it robbers doesn't really choose what items to rob as long as it is valuable... i'm sorry to hear about your phones anyway.. :(

what i frequently heard from the robbers there in Manila, is if they unzip your bag and immediately grab your phone and run away like hell, and if they notice that the phone they steal to you is an old model phone, they will usually come back to after you to teach you a lesson because what they get is an old model... this is also happens to the fake jewelry that you are using when going downtown or inside the bus or jeepney window, if they grab it and found out sooner that they only get a fake imitation of gold plated, they will also come back to after the owner... situations here in Visayas is totally different to those areas especially in Divisoria or Qiapo or Tondo or Jolo, Mandaluyong... everytime i go to Manila i be a victim for an hour.... they grab my hat but they failed, my hat inside the jeep near the port harbour turns only....

I also do not agree that new phones are vulnerable to robbery, I think that it is better for you to get a new phone than to waste all the bucks repairing the old one... You dont have to get the newest phone in stores. You have a lot of choices and I think if there is no way the phone will be repaired, then you have to get a new one.