I had a crappy old smart phone that I made last for over 6 years. Had to eventually get a new one because the thing was fried and couldn't even turn it on, but I was happy I made it last so long. Compare that to most people who get a new phone every year! $1000 every year! Absolutely insane! My old smartphone was less than $200 and I spaced that out for 6 years, which comes to $33 per year. I have no idea why people feel the need to get a new phone every year, or a new car every 5 years, or new appliances, etc., especially if there's nothing wrong with them. They just want the next "new, shiny" thing, and to show off to their friends and neighbors.
I had a crappy old smart phone that I made last for over 6 years. Had to eventually get a new one because the thing was fried and couldn't even turn it on, but I was happy I made it last so long. Compare that to most people who get a new phone every year! $1000 every year! Absolutely insane! My old smartphone was less than $200 and I spaced that out for 6 years, which comes to $33 per year. I have no idea why people feel the need to get a new phone every year, or a new car every 5 years, or new appliances, etc., especially if there's nothing wrong with them. They just want the next "new, shiny" thing, and to show off to their friends and neighbors.