G+_jhb nexus072013 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I have realized I do not know a single person who's phone has made it to the end of their contract. Many have had it replaced with refurbished phones, often many times. A few even ended up with a crappier phone because the one the purchased is no longer available for a replacement. What are you thoughts? Give a shout out if your a victim of this effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_robert orcutt Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I assume your talking iPhone. If so, my family of four has had iPhones since iPhone 3 and we all made it thru contractual times (2 years). I am still using my iPhone 4 without problem, and I work in industrial power plant.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Peter Frazier Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 phones in general, regardless of carrier or team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Peter Frazier Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 robert orcutt you bring up a good point, quality. I do know that people are rough on their tech, and secretly hope that the industry will start ruggedness these devices and push that as a must have feature. Personally i believe that would be a huge selling feature.` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joshua Koitzsch Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 My kids are currently using our old iPhone 3GS as iPods both of them are fully operational with a few nicks and scratches. When we replace our 4s, we will hand them down as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Peter Frazier Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 so far the iphone is making it without replacement for an entire standard u.s. 2 year contract. which carrier? Not that i think it would make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joshua Koitzsch Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 AT&T, I'm also diligent on placing a sturdy case on them at purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Peter Frazier Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Joshua Koitzsch same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Brandon Butler Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I have had phones that have made it through their contracts. I'm the type of person that generally takes care of my electronic devices though. After selling my last smart phone on ebay I switched to a basic phone to reduce my monthly bill and have an Android mp3 player for apps and internet when I need it. Fortunately I have open wifi at most of the places I visit so I don't need to pay for a constant data plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Davis Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Ever since I've gone IPhone, I've complete my contracts with the phone. Best phones I've ever owned and will not go any other. Especially Craproid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joshua Koitzsch Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 This is starting to look like a iPhone love festival, any Android phones? Here is some more kindling for the bonfire, my 60gig iPod from 7+ years ago still runs great, no case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Peter Frazier Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 My original droid was pretty hardy, but my brother ended up getting his replaced 3 times.. my droid charge is holding up well but i'll be shocked if it makes it till june Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Roy Hembree Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I'm still rocking my HTC Thunderbolt 1.5 years into my contract, and I'll likely keep it for many months after the contact expires (going to hold out for the 2013 Nexus phone - whatever it is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Cole Brodine Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I used a Nexus One for slightly over 3 years. My contract was for 2 years. It really still worked fine, but was starting to lose some battery life and wouldn't run modern apps anymore so I decided to replace it. I've had a new phone for over a year and my kids are still using the Nexus One for playing simple games and music. The battery definitely couldn't make it through an entire work day at this point, but it works great for the kids. Edit: I had the Nexus One on a regional carrier called Viaero (GSM with Edge) and my new phone is a Galaxy S3 on Verizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Seth Dochter Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 My iPhone 4 has made it and is still going strong. I have it in my pocket everyday working in manufacturing. Grinding, welding, the whole bit. I don't have it in a hardcore case either. Just a thin piece of rubber around the sides and back. I had an otter box style case, but I felt the plastic cover cheapened the retina display, so I got rid of it. I treat my tech very well though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rodney Moore Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 My kids are using my HTC Hero and my wife's Samsung Moment. The Samsung GS's and GS2's didn't make. I'll see about this GS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Øystein L Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 12 months in Norway, Phones easily last that long (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Peter Frazier Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 wow. year contracts?! amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Øystein L Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Yep. So when the new and hot phone arrives .. no contract to worry about :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Peter Frazier Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 beyond jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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