i think i have to buy a new phone
By iluvusabado
@iluvusabado (2560)
Philippines
February 24, 2013 4:52pm CST
a few days ago, my cellphone's led screen got busted. the backlight no longer works until eventually the screen turned totally black. my mobile phone is already dead.
my mom told me to have it repaired but i've decided to just buy a new one. my phone is more than 4 years old i i kind of expected to have some problems with it anytime soon. i'm just happy it died a natural death than being lost or stolen from me.
i'm now looking for a new phone. i'm not really after the newest model. as long as it can text and call and looks presentable, it's fine with me. i would love it to have access to facebook also.
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13 responses
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
Sorry to hear that.. I think you are better off buying anew one. As many times it cost as much to have a 
cell phone repaired. Good luck to you.
cell phone repaired. Good luck to you.
@Nursefrai06 (2498)
• Penrith, Australia
24 Feb 13
I agree, it is costly to have one repaired,mits more practical to buy a new one,
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
24 Feb 13
Also a new one should have some kind of gurantee Id think as well.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
24 Feb 13
that's also my consideration. since it's more than 4 years old, if i get it repaired, i have no guarantee that it will have problems in the future.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
It is much better to buy a new phone than have it repaired. There are a lot of inexpensive phones that has features that you would really need. Like Cherry mobile Edge. It only costs less than 7k pesos and you can be able to access Facebook and search through the internet. It looks similar to Samsung SIII mini.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
I am not sure about how sturdy the gadget is, but if it had bad reviews, I don't think that they would still be in the market and be developing new cellphone models. I am sure it is one of the other things that we should be proud of because of the Filipino's ingenuity in trying to make a cellphone at par with other cellphones in the market.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
yes, it's pinoy made. but i've heard some having problems about it. well' i'm still considering a lot of things.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
i'm familiar with the cherry mobile brand but doesn't it break easily?
@lloydbelleza (1227)
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
Wow! That's old for a phone. Usually my phone doesn't last that long. It's either I broke it, or I lost it. Sometimes, I just have the opportunity to buy new phone, and make the other one not usable or I hand them over to my mom or to other family members.
I am on the same page as you. I want to have a traditional cellphone (simple smartphone) for texting and calling. Then, have another smartphone(iPhone preferrably) for online communication, and other features. So I am good with two phones--a simple one and the more expensive, up-to-date phone. 
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
yes, it's quite old. i think i really was able to use every bit of it.
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
25 Feb 13
Wow, more than 4 years! No wonder your cellphone starts acting up like that, it is just about ready to retire. There's lots of cellphone models now that will just suit your needs just fine. Although I love my smartphones, I do miss my old flip-top cellphones.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
nursefrai: i'm sorry i just run out of words to say about its condition.
this phone i'm talking about is the first phone i bought with my own money so it really is sentimental for me.
@intelinsideyou (664)
• India
26 Feb 13
That phone served you for 4 years, that is long enough so its time to go for the new one. And sometimes repairing a phone costs as such that you think it would have been better if I had switched to the new one. I know you don't want any high end specifications mobile but there are various type of phones available in the market so select one which suits your needs.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
yes, i've really considered that. if i have it repaired, there is no assurance that there will be no problems with it anymore. so buying a new one would be the best option.
@Nursefrai06 (2498)
• Penrith, Australia
24 Feb 13
Oh wow! Four years old? Really? I've never had. A phone that lasted that long. My longest was around 3 years lol, but then its a hand me down so. Haha. I'm not really sure how long. Its cool that you got a phone that lasted that long. I agree about getting a new one instead. Get an android phone!!
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
24 Feb 13
yes, it's more than 4 years old. i think i really took care of it well. there are a few scratches here and there but it still is efficient until the incident i posted here.
i'm still considering my options so i can't say what phone i want to buy. i'll just try to update here.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
well, i'm not really a gadget freak. i'm not into the latest model of mobile phones. as long as it suits my needs, i'm okay with it.
@Nursefrai06 (2498)
• Penrith, Australia
25 Feb 13
Wow, you sure know how to take care of a phone, but it is more fulfilling to feel a new phone in your hand. I never had a phone that wasnt a hand me down so if i got my own new phone, I'd probably be so excited. Unless of course you'd like to brag on how long you've had your current phone, thats okay too. 
but it is more fulfilling to feel a new phone in your hand. I never had a phone that wasnt a hand me down so if i got my own new phone, I'd probably be so excited. Unless of course you'd like to brag on how long you've had your current phone, thats okay too. 
@jeanena (2198)
• Bucklin, Kansas
26 Feb 13
First of all let me say I am very sorry for your loss.I will be having this same hunt going on myself before very long. My phone decides when it wants to ring or go to voice mail these days. I am never sure what it is going to do.But it was the kind of phone I wanted and my son -in-law gave it to me for my birthday a couple of years ago. I wish you well on your hunt and hope you find just what you are looking for in a phone. Myself I wouldn't mind having an Droid Razr M , my son and his wife each have one and they have been good phones for them.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
26 Feb 13
so this phone really has that sentimental meaning to you.
i also wish you could get the phone that you want. good luck!!!
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
I am so sorry to hear about your phone dying out. I agree with you that you preferred your phone to just give up at least over time you know about this already and will be prepared for buying a new one instead of it being stolen or lost.
I'd say that you can go look for good phones and cheaper ones. There are a lot of phones you can actually choose from nowadays that can do the basic functions you want and its sure to be great. Goodluck and keep us posted as to what you have bought as a replacement.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
i want to buy the cheaper ones as much as possible but of course without sacrificing the specifications i want.
@MoonGypsy (4606)
• United States
25 Feb 13
hmmm. sound like some of my requirements for a cell phone. i have one more, though. i must have an unlimited minutes plan. that is surely a must.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
sorry but what unlimited minutes plan? is that for calling? well, it's not really a phone feature. you have to avail of i. though i would also love it.
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
25 Feb 13
i would really want to buy an android phone. i'm just looking for the right model.
@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
24 Feb 13
I would buy a new phone beings it is 4 years old. It doesn't seem like it is worth your time and money to get it fixed. i have the samsung galaxy S3, and i just love it. I even use it for posting in here, which it works great for that. I am enjoying my phone a lot, and I am glad that i decided to buy it. It has lots of features and I haven't used them all, but I have used quite a few of them. If there is a certain phone you are looking for, then I would watch reviews on it to see if it is the right phone for you. take care!
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
24 Feb 13
i'm actually reading reviews about some phone brands and models. i think samsung is a great brand. glad that you're happy with your phone.
@cttolledo (5460)
• Legaspi, Philippines
25 Feb 13
I like Nokia E5 . You can check this out if you will like it too...
@inopiratum_a_medio12 (877)
•
24 Feb 13
good to hear that your phone last for 4 yrs.since mine always less than 2 years. haha i oftentimes get my phone wet or dropped it most of the time. Replacing your phone will be the best solution it might cost you much than replacing your phone. Enjoy!
@iluvusabado (2560)
• Philippines
24 Feb 13
my nephew sometimes borrow it from me and would drop it. i think the phone is really sturdy and durable that's why it lasted that long.
