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I don't (unless I break or lose phone). I try to keep using the same computer/phone/gadget for 3-4 years to get my money worth these days. I just feel like it'
by richardknop 9y ago
I don't (unless I break or lose phone). I try to keep using the same computer/phone/gadget for 3-4 years to get my money worth these days.
I just feel like it's a rip off to ask me to shell out £500 every two years for new iPhone, £600 for new iPad and £2000 for new MacBook Pro (prices are my best guess, I think new iPhones actually go for as much as £700 with better specs). So I try to go using my current tech longer.
It's also environment friendly. Bad for companies if more customers start thinking like this because they depend on selling the same device over and over again with minor tweaks.
- X86BSD 9y agoI'm still clinging to my iPhone 5. Im waiting patiently for the soon to be announced iPhone 8 and I am only buying the 8 because my poor 5 is starting to not hold a charge, and is totally out of space and OS updates have ended.
- amartya916 9y agoOff topic a bit, but I think this is wonderful. If you are so inclined, consider trying to replace the battery on the phone. The total cost would be around $25 (including tools), and you'll have the pleasure of giving the device a new lease of life (whether you choose to donate/sell later, is up to you). I recently did this repair myself, and it was easier than I had expected it to be.
- X86BSD 9y agoI thought about that, but combined with EOL software updates its a little harder to justify just replacing the battery. Ive already had one app I can't download because the OS is too old. The OS runs a little slow on the 5's hardware now too. :/