Do you have a smartphone addiction?

[dkhmwilliams]

There's so much good stuff on the market right now. It's hard not want the latest devices.

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That's the truth. All of these smartphones coming out this year are awesome. But I can say, that the technological advances to smartphones have gone beyond what I use them for now. I still like to play around with new devices, but they really aren't offering me anything new that I could use.


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[monsieurms]

Definitely addicted.

Oh well. Just in time for the Note 4.

I want it bad. Hmmm. Does that mean I have a problem?

There's so much good stuff on the market right now. It's hard not want the latest devices.

Really, when I think about what smartphones were even 5 years ago, it is almost like magic to get where we are now. The 1st iPhone was 2007. It seems like an eternity. Things I barely dreamed of are now routine.

You walk outside, pull up Google, speak into the phone and say "where is the nearest pharmacy?" and it comes up with a list of things within a mile, complete with links for Google Maps. Click the map links, and it gives you step-by-directions and GPS guidance. (In a foreign country--game changer for tourists!)

We get jaded fast. How amazing is all this, not only to have it in the first place--but in a tiny little phone that you can carry in your pocket that will also get your email, play videos, mp3s, read ebooks, edit documents, surf the net....

Magic.

 

[dkhmwilliams]

I want it bad. Hmmm. Does that mean I have a problem?



Really, when I think about what smartphones were even 5 years ago, it is almost like magic to get where we are now. The 1st iPhone was 2007. It seems like an eternity. Things I barely dreamed of are now routine.

You walk outside, pull up Google, speak into the phone and say "where is the nearest pharmacy?" and it comes up with a list of things within a mile, complete with links for Google Maps. Click the map links, and it gives you step-by-directions and GPS guidance. (In a foreign country--game changer for tourists!)

We get jaded fast. How amazing is all this, not only to have it in the first place--but in a tiny little phone that you can carry in your pocket that will also get your email, play videos, mp3s, read ebooks, edit documents, surf the net....

Magic.

Smartphones have come a long way in the last 7 years. I remember when the original iPhone was released and people thought the screen was huge. I also remember when having a physical keyboard was a necessity. Things have changed greatly since then. I am really enjoying the slowdown in the mobile space though. There was a time when it seemed like every manufacturer was releasing about a dozen smartphones a year. It was hard to keep up. Now it just seems like the only manufacturer that continues to flood the market is Samsung.


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[mumfoau]

That's the truth. All of these smartphones coming out this year are awesome. But I can say, that the technological advances to smartphones have gone beyond what I use them for now. I still like to play around with new devices, but they really aren't offering me anything new that I could use.


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I think getting the G2 has all but cured my addition. The hardware and internals are future proof based on my type of usage and TWRP will keep me in the loop with software. I'm happy and so is my wife. Lol

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[Rhyalus]

I would not call it an addiction. The thing is, smartphones are the most common and necessary device for business people...

The way technology moves, we should really be on yearly cycles ... Not every 2.

So while I was not all that comfortable doing the Edge program with Verizon, it is where I have ended up.

For those folks who have had dozens of phones in a short period of time, that would be a crazy expensive addiction with little benefit other than fun. Doing research and buying a flagship once per year is enough for me.

R

 

[bembol]

Out of all the addictions I had, toys. This is the "cheapest" by far.

Home Theater. Not only I bought into HD-DVD when i first came out but I upgraded. My $1,000 Toshiba HD-XA2 has only been used 7-8 times the last year or so. DVD's. I spent almost $10,000 on it and when High Definition I sold/traded them ALL. I don't even want to think how much I got back.

At least with Super Phones, sometimes I break even. I lose about $100 every time I upgrade but last year I made money off my 64GB iPhone 5S.

 

[Sizzers]

From the point of view of continually swapping them, no.

From the point of view of continually using them.... YES!!

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[A895]

Nope. I only get a new phone once a year. I only recently upped my tech from just a smartphone and now have a hybrid and smartphone. I have my eyes set on a Nvidia Shield Tablet and then I may keep my laptop. I am no tech collector.

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[dkhmwilliams]

I would not call it an addiction. The thing is, smartphones are the most common and necessary device for business people...

The way technology moves, we should really be on yearly cycles ... Not every 2.

So while I was not all that comfortable doing the Edge program with Verizon, it is where I have ended up.

For those folks who have had dozens of phones in a short period of time, that would be a crazy expensive addiction with little benefit other than fun. Doing research and buying a flagship once per year is enough for me.

R

The problem I have with myself purchasing so many devices in such a short period of time is that my usage hasn't changed much at all. The first smartphone that I loved was my BlackBerry 8330. I texted, made phone calls, emailed, and did some social networking on Facebook. I used other apps like Google Maps and the camera. Today, and 30 something smartphones later, I use my smartphone in much the same fashion. I do a little more web browsing, play a little more games, and I use my iPhone for fitness things. But other than that, my usage is very similar. And a lot of those things I can easily do on my iPad. So I can't justify spending the money other than to say that I have always been curious about new smartphones coming out and I have wanted to try them.

 

[anon8380037]

The problem I have with myself purchasing so many devices in such a short period of time is that my usage hasn't changed much at all. The first smartphone that I loved was my BlackBerry 8330. I texted, made phone calls, emailed, and did some social networking on Facebook. I used other apps like Google Maps and the camera. Today, and 30 something smartphones later, I use my smartphone in much the same fashion. I do a little more web browsing, play a little more games, and I use my iPhone for fitness things. But other than that, my usage is very similar. And a lot of those things I can easily do on my iPad. So I can't justify spending the money other than to say that I have always been curious about new smartphones coming out and I have wanted to try them.

So regarding your 1st post, do you keep a few on the go at once, and if so do you swap out sims, keep a few sims going maybe on payg, or how?
I have a regular low cost 2nd sim, kept topped up every 2-3 months, for a 2nd phone; and I did have one more.

Reason I ask is I would like to know how easy it would be, if I could afford it (and many people in the world obviously can) to chose a phone for the day just like a shirt, or for the weekend. It's just not possible between Androids even, let alone different OS. You would need a personal IT team change it for you overnight, or spend an hour swapping over.

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[z33dev33l]

Lance Davis mobiles showcase on Mowned

Those are just the ones I could recall from memory. There's definitely a lot more. At least a dozen from nobody OEMs and other budget devices.

 

[dylangrey]

When you were talking about smartphone addiction I first thought about user behaviour - not purchaising smartphones.
And no, i am not addicted

 

[elementeyas]

Won't Call it addiction but the thing is that most of the things i like to do , can be done using my Smartphone ,this is why i use it a lot

i even prefer my S5 over my Laptop

 

[jmagid51]

When you were talking about smartphone addiction I first thought about user behaviour - not purchaising smartphones.
And no, i am not addicted

I'm addicted more to use than buying new ones although like everyone else the wallet restricts the purchase.

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[BitStern]

I have an overall tech gadget addiction

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[ab304945]

How many of you feel like you are addicted to smartphones? I have long felt that I did. Having 30+ smartphones in the last 4 years. Although, I have slowed down considerably this year. Have had my iPhone 5S for three months now!


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I cant afford to. I only had 3 smartphones in the last 5 years.

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[LastAtaman]

I bought my first smartphone 3 monthes ago. I started to develop games and apps for android 2 years ago even when I didn't have any real devices during my software engineering studying. Now I have 3 devices and I absolutely not addicted.
If you have no free time you won't be addictive to your devices!!!

 

[LockOnTech]

I do not necessarily have this, but since I like to try out new things perhaps it fall under this category. For every technology released, new or old; I would like to try even if it is sometimes spending some pocket money to try.

 

[megatomic]

I may have a problem. I got a Moto X in January, just got a 64GB One+ One last week, and already want to trade it for an HTC One M8. What is wrong with me??

 

[Zacharyw70]

Yeah I definite do. I love reading about phones and am constantly checking news for rumors and otherwise information about them.
I've also owned a LOT of phones since I got a smartphone. So far this year I bought a Note 3 as part of my AT&T upgrade but after a few months the size started to feel like an inconvenience especially since I got a tablet (iPad). So I ended up selling that for $400 on eBay and just today I bought a Moto X to try out. Meanwhile I'm using a Lumia 635.

Exact road-map is something like this:
iPhone 3GS > Galaxy S2 > Xperia Play > Nexus 4 > Optimus G Pro > Galaxy S4 > iPhone 5 > Nexus 5 > BB Z10 > BB Q10 > Lumia 520 > Lumia 920 > iPhone 5 > Galaxy Note 3 > Lumia 635 > Soon to be Moto X