Should I sell my Nexus 4?

[someonetookmyusername]

I'm considering selling my Nexus 4, mainly because it's just so distracting... I never knew my phone would sap away this much time from my life.
I'll probably be returning back to a Nokia Windows Phone, because I've gotten used to it in the past year, and I feel like I'm using my Nexus 4 just for the sake of using it, and not to actually accomplish something. Just flipping around on my home screens seems to amuse me for the longest time.

And maybe it's just me, but is the Android platform really distracting? I mean, don't get me wrong, I love Android, for the sheer number of apps it has, and the customizability, but that freedom sometimes gets in the way. I've clocked hours on it doing nothing productive, where if I had a Windows Phone, I'd go in and do what I need to do, and then come right back to reality.

So, what do you think I should do? Should I sell my Nexus 4 along with the bumper and the wireless Qi charger I bought a month ago? And if you don't think I should sell it, let me know why. If you think I should, let me know why as well, and for how much I should be selling it for.

Thanks in advance!

 

[mcshaggin]

That's a personal decision. I felt the same about Facebook and ditched it. Sure, I miss out on some things but I'm healthier now, spend more time with the family and glad I don't have to keep up with everyone else on there. I don't think a different OS would change your phone habits unless you went to a flip phone but you may have sellers remorse.

 

[TheLibertarian]

Not to sound rude, but it would seem learning self control and establishing your priorities would be more helpful.

Where's the logic in renouncing something you enjoy? If your car is too nice, would you sell it for a lesser model you enjoy less? Would you sell your dream house to invest in a home you like marginally less?

I don't understand the idea of giving something up because you're too attached to it. Just manage your time better.

Like many, I have a various hobbies I enjoy, yet I don't have much difficulty balancing two jobs, an 18 hour course load, and a solid workout regime.

TL;DR- I think giving up the phone because you enjoy it too much seems a bit silly.

 

[ysbg]

I'm a bit getting out of topic here, but for some people self-control is a real issue and they need commitment devices to help not falling prey to temptation. Perhaps the oldest example of this is Ulysses tying himself to the mat of his boat. Sure it would be great to be able to resist temptation, but when it's too hard then it's better to simply avoid having the chance of being tempted.

Commitment device - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Not to sound rude, but it would seem learning self control and establishing your priorities would be more helpful.

Where's the logic in renouncing something you enjoy? If your car is too nice, would you sell it for a lesser model you enjoy less? Would you sell your dream house to invest in a home you like marginally less?

I don't understand the idea of giving something up because you're too attached to it. Just manage your time better.

Like many, I have a various hobbies I enjoy, yet I don't have much difficulty balancing two jobs, an 18 hour course load, and a solid workout regime.

TL;DR- I think giving up the phone because you enjoy it too much seems a bit silly.

 

[Biggnaa20]

Actually, the lack of distractions was one of Windows Phones main selling points. You were supposed to be able to jump in and back out with the requisite information quickly and unobtrusively. I personally think that's one of the reasons the operating system is floundering a bit. It doesn't engender the same attachment that arises when you a user really feels the need to just look at it.

All that said, if you really feel it takes too much will power, then yeah, you should sell it. We wouldn't tell a gambler to go to a casino, tell him to bet daily, and then tell him to just use will power. Know your limits, know your needs.

nb

 

[sting7k]

I'm considering selling my Nexus 4, mainly because it's just so distracting... I never knew my phone would sap away this much time from my life.
I'll probably be returning back to a Nokia Windows Phone, because I've gotten used to it in the past year, and I feel like I'm using my Nexus 4 just for the sake of using it, and not to actually accomplish something. Just flipping around on my home screens seems to amuse me for the longest time.

And maybe it's just me, but is the Android platform really distracting? I mean, don't get me wrong, I love Android, for the sheer number of apps it has, and the customizability, but that freedom sometimes gets in the way. I've clocked hours on it doing nothing productive, where if I had a Windows Phone, I'd go in and do what I need to do, and then come right back to reality.

So, what do you think I should do? Should I sell my Nexus 4 along with the bumper and the wireless Qi charger I bought a month ago? And if you don't think I should sell it, let me know why. If you think I should, let me know why as well, and for how much I should be selling it for.

Thanks in advance!

It's not the phone, it's you.

I find myself doing this with any phone; often. Those touch screens can be mesmerizing by themselves. You may need a phone-aholics program.

 

[someonetookmyusername]

Thanks for all your replies, I was actually hoping to get a suggestive price for selling the Nexus 4, but I think I got more than I bargained for, haha.

I probably will be switching back over to a Nokia Lumia 800...

 

[anon(631531)]

Thanks for all your replies, I was actually hoping to get a suggestive price for selling the Nexus 4, but I think I got more than I bargained for, haha.

I probably will be switching back over to a Nokia Lumia 800...

Give me a good price, and i'll buy it.

 

[Unicorn Rancher]

Thanks for all your replies, I was actually hoping to get a suggestive price for selling the Nexus 4, but I think I got more than I bargained for, haha.

Let the market decide. Put on ebay with no reserve.