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Why do people need new phones all the time?
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I could easily do everything I do currently on an iPhone 5S or iPhone 5, probably even an iPhone 4S. That does not mean having a faster / larger phone does not make it faster and easier to do said tasks.
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Go on, what are these business tasks that you're doing faster and easier by upgrading to the latest model each time?
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He doesn't need to. He chose to post and justify it of his own volition.
I'm simply asking him more about it.
if you are smart and keep your iPhone in good shape its at minimum a '500$ bill' .this is the first year i paid full price for a phone (i have 4 lines on my account so i basically have an upgrade every year) but the thirst was real this past friday and verizons website wasn't working for a upgrade transfer so i ordered it full price from apple. so i figure i can sell my 5s for about 500 and my iPad mini for about 150-200 so out of pocket i will only pay 2-300 which is basically upgrade price for the 6+
So basically, because they're tech geeks?To be honest, the only people I know who upgraded their computers often were techies and gamers (and really, the designations often overlap). The rest seem to run their computers to the ground. I have a co-worker who asked me for advice with his Pentium III computer recently.
Maybe you didn't notice, but software advances along with hardware. This is especially true in the Apple ecosphere where integration between the two is so tight. So, you want to run the latest software, either for work or for your own purposes? You're going to need to upgrade your hardware every two or three years. Your anecdote about your friend doesn't change that fact, nor does it change the fact that "phone" is practically the LAST thing an iPhone actually is.
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Good thing you're not being unreasonable or presumptive, right?
Yep it is. Just asking a straightforward question. Don't see any straightforward answers forthcoming though.
This is quite funny, honestly. I'm not quite sure you understand how technology works. Simply sending an email becomes quicker with faster hardware and more updated software.
I don't need to justify my reasoning to you. On a daily basis, I use BaseCamp, Dropbox, Pages (word processor), FaceBook Pages Manager, Mail, Messages, etc. All of which can be done faster and more efficiently with a bigger screen and faster processor.
Ah Facebook and mail and shizzle. I hear you. My mum uses most of those on a daily basis too. Always nice if they load a little quicker.
Yes, I'm quite aware. That's the reason I don't always install iOS updates on older devices. That said, as long as their existing versions of Safari, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Pandora, Angry Birds, PvZ, etc. continue working, I doubt many people would actually care. Most folks I know just upgrade based on their carrier's 2-year cycle. That or their battery's starting to run down and they're starting to have physical/mechanical issues with their phone.
Why do people need new phones all the time?
A polite answer...
Because it's people's prerogative. (And mine too) Not to mention that I love tech/gadgets.
A polite answer...
Because it's people's prerogative. (And mine too)
Not to mention that I love tech/gadgets.
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Yes, I'm quite aware. That's the reason I don't always install iOS updates on older devices. That said, as long as their existing versions of Safari, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Pandora, Angry Birds, PvZ, etc. continue working, I doubt many people would actually care. Most folks I know just upgrade based on their carrier's 2-year cycle. That or their battery's starting to run down and they're starting to have physical/mechanical issues with their phone.
Look up the word "anecdote."
Because it's my only selfish splurge all year long. I work hard and its my prize. I dont want birthday or anniversary gifts. I just want my new iPhone.
And!!! There's a new perk this year! Since i ordered the 6 plus, its gonna hurt even more when I'm laying down using my phone and it falls on my face # lol
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And!!! There's a new perk this year! Since i ordered the 6 plus, its gonna hurt even more when I'm laying down using my phone and it falls on my face # lol
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I enjoy new (affordable) technology..
Considering I have 2 lines, I can upgrade to a new phone every year, and by always having the latest iPhone, I always sell my current phone for at least as much as I can buy the new one for (renews my contract, but Im not planning on leaving any time soon)
Reality is, the phone has become the most important and most used piece of technology for the majority of people. Why wouldn't you want the latest and greatest? Especially considering the price of the actual phone doesn't cost much, and if you're like me and sell your old phone for good money, doesn't cost much at all, I see absolutely no reason to have an outdated phone.
Considering I have 2 lines, I can upgrade to a new phone every year, and by always having the latest iPhone, I always sell my current phone for at least as much as I can buy the new one for (renews my contract, but Im not planning on leaving any time soon)
Reality is, the phone has become the most important and most used piece of technology for the majority of people. Why wouldn't you want the latest and greatest? Especially considering the price of the actual phone doesn't cost much, and if you're like me and sell your old phone for good money, doesn't cost much at all, I see absolutely no reason to have an outdated phone.
As many have said, I work hard and there's never really anything I want for myself throughout the year other than a nice new iPhone. So I buy it for myself, sell last years model at a little bit of a loss and add a bit towards the total cost. It's never a big deal if you play the game properly...
Hey hey, this women rather have tech than shoes!! I think I own 3 pairs of shoes...
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Post count. Make the best of it
yes! I like the think I ordered the new phone so I could participate in these threads and boost up my tread count! (totally need to get up to 250, so I can get into the buy/sell forum)
