How old is your handset?

sor_fes2

So whats the length of time you hold onto your handset without upgrading it?

For me, currently going into year 3, handset hasn't given me any problems so no need to upgrade just yet.

larmy16

Mine must class as antique now. Siemens C35i and I have probably had it for six years. All I use it for is to send the odd text and phone to say on my way or whatever. Is that a record? I would really love one of those ones that have the old telephone receiver, but unfortunately they don't have the right connection for my phone and I am not willing to change it just for that.

oranabana

sor_fes2 wrote:

So whats the length of time you hold onto your handset without upgrading it?

four years on Nokia 6310i - gotta love the battery life of this thing (three weeks standby, incl. some txting!)

roswell

mines 1 month ... last one was 5 years but the battery gave in just after xmas so got myself a new phone... actualy last one was my stand by phone but only after getting a 3g phone for 1 day and taking it back it was then my normal phone again so does that count if it had 1 day out of service?? last was nokia 5210 i think new one is nokia 3220

karin

roswell wrote:

mines 1 month ... last one was 5 years but the battery gave in just after xmas so got myself a new phone... actualy last one was my stand by phone but only after getting a 3g phone for 1 day and taking it back it was then my normal phone again so does that count if it had 1 day out of service?? last was nokia 5210 i think new one is nokia 3220

My husband is still using my first ever handset - a motorola 3788 on Orange - Jan 2000 vintage - He is on his 3rd new battery and has no plans to change his phone.

paddocks_2

If your on a contract you are usually entitled to a new phone every year, if your happy with your phone most companies will reduce your line rental instead. It is certainly worth taking advantage of these offers as you can save on line rental or sell the upgraded phone for a lump sum.

M20DAL

why dont you upgrade your handset and sell the new one on ebay ????????

Minimods

No contract but I have had my 8850 for a few years now but recently upgraded to an XDA. Its a bit large for everyday use so I bought a Siemens A62 aswell.

The 8850 is a great phone, so are some of the other phones mentioned like the 6310i.

I still love the classic nokias I might actually see if there are any good 8210s for sale I had one about 4 years ago before I got mugged for it.

roswell

plenty of 8210`s on ebay or local car boot sales

billy_the_kid_2

My mums still got a working Phillips Savvy. Must be donkeys years old.

vansboy

Samsung SGH600 , still displays CELLNET as service provider, cost £35 as an upgrade in a BT store, must be 6years ago!

VB