iPhone 3G is obsolete? Tell that to those who use them 4 years and is not going to change

Jim Dalrymple, a columnist Loopinside, published an article blogger Robert Falk, which he posted on his website. Original text under the heading "Four years with my iPhone 3G» raises enough an interesting question: is it worth every year to change the phone if iPhone 3G does all that is required.

 

Robert, even though he was very subjective, expressed some ideas that will be useful to consider everything. First of all - very few people really need to be changed once a year phone: it's more like a slave psychology era of consumerism. Often people do not even think about having to buy - they just go and thoughtlessly acquire new model favorite brand. Why? Maybe just to show off? No, of course, there are different needs and progress is not in place, but in most cases there is no need to update each year a mobile device.

At this time various quotes as of the genuine editorial by Robert:

"Four years ago I bought the iPhone 3G. Since then, it has always been my companion in the world of smartphones. Every year, Apple is a device by which the features and functionality superior to my little friend. However, I'm not going to change it - just do not see a good reason to upgrade. I do not want to be a victim of undue consumption and purchase on the device of a year, just because I can not afford it. In the end, my iPhone is broken and works well - I have no reason to replace it. I do not understand those who criticize the design of iPhone 3G. I think this is one of the best designs that are in the mobile world. The appearance of the "five" may sound better in terms of aesthetics, but it is inconvenient to hold, as opposed to the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS with them nicely rounded corners. Strange, but I like typing on the iPhone 3G, because it forces me to write slowly and select symbols - like writing a pen on paper. With more complex applications, many do not support 3G, but I have all the necessary programs and when some services require a more modern version of the firmware, I always start a web application as a viable alternative. The reverse side of my iPhone 3G populated endless scratches and chips. Home button is slow and often does not respond, the display is dotted with traces of time. But my iPhone faithfully served me for four years and I think it will work for the same amount. He is completely fine with me: I can get the necessary information, it is necessary to call someone and write down your thoughts. Four years, and he is still in service. "

What do you think about this story? Is there anyone among you who are still using the "older" iPhone 3G Smartphone bought in 4 years later?