Upgrading Your Cellphone

LG Optimus L9 - According to the review this device is the highest-tiered handset of LG's family of mid level devices. It struts with a swift dual-core CPU, 4G speeds, and a 5-megapixel camera that can record crisp 1080p HD video.
@artemeis (4189)
China
February 20, 2013 9:22pm CST
I have friends, colleagues and member friends in various online forum sites including myLot that have mentioned on how they do not see the need to upgrade their mobile phones to the latest smartphones. While the reasons are various citing their habits, preference for simplicity to a costly new phone as reasons behind their hesitation, I feel that there should be other considerations for getting a new phone. 1. Radiation Risk I know this is a very controversial subject especially when tests have been conducted by various phone companies but I believe these studies have not been conclusive to this day. In my opinion, these studies are a little bias because most of these studies are conducted on new phones whose conditions are at its peak. So, it would unlikely have any radiation risk. Compared to a used and worn phone, I think it is a different story. 2. Irreplaceable Parts I am sure you will agree with me that gadgets are not built like they used to be and as such durability is never quite the same these days. It may even be a manufacturers' ploy to encourage users to adopt that rid of the old attitude. In this category, phone models will become obsolete with time and when the production ceases the parts would automatically become unavailable. When that happens your phone will no longer be serviceable at genuine after sales service centers and if you insists on continuing use, you will have to seek out unauthorized service centers who will use salvaged and reconditioned parts to do replacement repairs. 3. Dangerous Battery I am sure every one is no stranger to new phone batteries exploding during the course of their usage, Now, if this can happen with a new phone, I have to warn you to expect it more on your old phone. I am sure there will be other reasons for not upgrading to the latest new smartphone but I don't think it will cost you an arm or a leg when compared to a medical bill when you get yourself injured by these degenerated condition old phones, If you are considering about the costs of a new smartphone, then do look have a look at the enclosed article about the non costly smartphones available from CNET. These phones are really impressive and does not cost you an arm or a leg to get it. I admit that the article may be more relevant for US and Canada citizens but I am sure other countries can get the same reasonable offer from their mobile telecom companies on similar brand models. One of the recommended phones that impressed me is the LG Optimus L9. Offered for free until Feb. 28, 2013 (US and Canada only), so you'd better act soon. According to the review this device is the highest-tiered handset of LG's family of mid level devices. It struts with a swift dual-core CPU, 4G speeds, and a 5-megapixel camera that can record crisp 1080p HD video. There are other brands in the review like Samsung, Pantech, Nexus and Nokia even; check it out and you might just have your new phone before this coming Easter. Check it out: http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-6452_7-10015789-1.html
3 responses
@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
21 Feb 13
This is really a very useful info. I have never thought about it before. And all i had in mind was to have the latest gadget and be among the people who has the opportunity to try on the latest things. Thanks!
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@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
22 Feb 13
Well, I hope i wouldn't have that condition after some time. Although I rarely make use my phone now. And most of the time if I do, it would be more on texting.
@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
21 Feb 13
I don't upgrade to the latest and greatest simply because it's too darn expensive. Not just the cost of the phone, but also the plan, especially for data. What I do is upgrade to the best free, or not too expensive version that I can get when I reach the point where my plan will allow me an upgrade. That way I don't get stuck with a too old phone, but I also don't get clobbered with more charges than I can afford.
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@artemeis (4189)
• China
22 Feb 13
As long as you are not using an old and outdated mobile phone which cannot have any further improvements with their hardware, firmware and most of all, have an issue with replaceable parts. At such a deteriorated stage, I don't fancy it being useful but a health hazard for the user. Just for my information and other readers here, how much are the plans when it comes with the phone? In my country, the plans have sufficient data access allowance that we literally are using it to make calls as well to avoid using the expensive talktime chargeable calls. When we are home, we simply tag our phones with our home's internet wireless access and even when we are outside we will use Wi-Fi hotspots (if available) to access our data or go online.
@chiyosan (30186)
• Philippines
24 Feb 13
hi artemeis, thank you so much for the information you shared. I will look into the review for samsung. he he i would just go and see the samsung but i just bought an S3 not about a month ago and I won't be needing another phone just yet. :D he he thank you again!
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