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How often u change ur mobile

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n.regmi Original post #1
Sep 23, 2006 at 3:11 PM
Hi guys , I started using mobile phone almost a year ago and i have already bought 5 mobiles. I use new mobile for few weeks/months and get bored with it.Then I sell it and buy a new one lol.
Do u guys change it often?
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mediator
Sep 23, 2006 at 3:31 PM
No man! This is mah first handset...bought 1.5 yrs ago and still love it and have it. I just wanted a mobo that has a camera to take some pics and ma mobo still makes me happy!

Besides a lotta time is wasted in buying a new mobile. The next one that comes has only has 1-2 new improved features that we rarely use! If feel u shud take a mobo that suits ur needs! Mah friend is like u and currently has N-91 I think. Its been a week I met him....he might have changed it again!
But my point is he never uses EDGE,MMS, rarely uses bluetooth,never uses Infrared and only has 10-20 songs which he rarely listens! I mean whats the use of buying a costly handset that has all the features but then u use only 4-5 features!

If I started buying like this...then I'll go bankrupt within an year! Besides today 2 MP camera phones are common and I guess 2 MP is more than enough for a person who wants a camera phone!
Akshay
Akshay #3
Sep 24, 2006 at 11:07 PM
I dont change my cell too often.. say once in 2 yrs... rite nw m happy wit my n6600.. future plns 4 n73...
Pathik
Pathik #4
Sep 25, 2006 at 12:11 AM
this is my 1st cell ..ngage qd.. Since 1.5 yrs,. Next plan to take n70..
hemant_mathur
Sep 25, 2006 at 12:16 AM
Still using my first mo .. n gage classic ... since 1.5 yrs ... plan to get a n - series one in future
~Phenom~
Sep 25, 2006 at 2:07 AM
i change it every year.
aku
aku #7
Sep 25, 2006 at 6:59 AM
hmm.. one each year.. this <6630> is my 3rd one
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rajatcu #8
Sep 25, 2006 at 12:37 PM
Twice in a year
Nokia 3230 is my 5 th
tuxfan
tuxfan #9
Sep 25, 2006 at 12:38 PM
Added a poll :)

I don't change it too often. Usually use it for about 2 years. I use it very carefully and ensure that I get the maximum bang for my buck :D
anandk
anandk #10
Sep 25, 2006 at 3:47 PM
WHEN it stops working ! :D
supernova
supernova #11
Sep 25, 2006 at 11:42 PM
This is my 2nd phone (LG G1800) am using it for over n year now..
Not findin enough reasons to change it.. as all i needed was nice color screen and MP3 ringtones (this phn speaker is better than nokia)

My first phn: Moto T190 (used it for 2 yrs)

My nxt phn: could be SE W810i.. but not in near future
aadipa
aadipa #12
Sep 26, 2006 at 12:12 AM
I change my phone, when a new phone comes with APIs that I can use.

Earlier it was K500 for Mascot Capsule API (JSR 184) and JP3, Used for more than a year.
Now its W800 for Bluetooth (JSR 82) and FileConnection API (JSR 75) and JP5, using it for last year, working fine.
Next will be some JP7 with Camera Capabilities API (JSR 234) but not from currunt line, may be I will skip JP7 for next version.
kumarmohit
Sep 26, 2006 at 5:43 PM
Huh as soon as I get enuf money that is after covering other expenses
A
Sep 28, 2006 at 12:04 AM
Twice a year.

Currently I have N70 and it's my 5th Phone. But now I'm happy with N70. So no change for another one year.
moshel
moshel #16
Sep 28, 2006 at 9:40 PM
i change every year.........not cos i hate the one i have....but becos theres something very much better to the one i have
arunks
arunks #17
Oct 6, 2006 at 12:55 PM
i started in jan 2004 and now i m having my 13th phone( but all were under 10k till 12th)
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paul_007 #18
Oct 6, 2006 at 1:15 PM
i change it when i realize dat my present phone is a "piece of crap"...:))
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krazyfrog #19
Oct 6, 2006 at 1:32 PM
I usually change when i get bored of current cell or have enough money to go for a new one. Although i avoid using it for more than one year. My current cell (N-Gage QD) is the 4th in past 3 years.
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chands #20
Oct 6, 2006 at 2:03 PM
i change every year... now i am having n70..
H
Oct 6, 2006 at 2:34 PM
i hange it when my frds break the cell after palying football
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Kenu #22
Oct 6, 2006 at 6:33 PM
i dont change very often .. 2years .. Get the full out of my money
Dipen01
Dipen01 #23
Oct 6, 2006 at 8:11 PM
Got W810i in August..!!

Hv been asking for SE phone since 3 yrs..and now it got fulfilled..am gonna stick by this cell for ETERNITY :p
speedyguy
speedyguy #24
Oct 6, 2006 at 8:33 PM
2 years 2 mobiles for me till nw...guess wil be lastin more on dis 1....wish me luk

CHeers!
shivkumar
shivkumar #25
Oct 6, 2006 at 10:40 PM
why change a phone, if your purpose is to just talk. Proper return of money is important.
I have a old 3315 purchased in 2002 and I use that as my primary phone.
Recently, I purchased (july 06) 6681 for features like gprs and listening to songs etc. on the move.

Anyway IMHO its all personal choice.
R
Oct 7, 2006 at 2:51 AM
hey i change my cells daily......shocked juz kidding, i think the mobile fashion trend is juz waste of money....use a phone that satisfies ur basic needs.....calling, sms, gprs, songs...........

i would rather save those money for my lappy.