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The only thing that may really have that life span is the battery. Constant use will surely cause your battery to deteriorate and eventually die and yes, 5 years for a Li-ion battery is about right. The phone however will last much longer if you take proper care of it. Old phones can still be used assuming that the network technology still supports the phone and the user would be satisfied with whatever limited features the phone have.
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Posted: 2005-03-01 04:08:21
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The only reason a phone won't last 5 years is because we change them to newer models as commented by the posts but for a phone to last 5 years in existence, it defintely will under normal circumstances.

That declaration by the sales chimp is plain st*p*d!
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Posted: 2005-03-01 14:33:59
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On 2005-02-28 17:55:25, dhallug wrote:
I brought K700i from SE and the sales advsior told me that mobiles phones can last at maximum 5 years before they become unuseable, i.e. break down.

Is this really true?

So, does this mean my P900 will survive for only another 3 years?




Its a bit like Blade Runner!! lol
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Posted: 2005-03-01 15:02:26
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Is there a timer in the phone which will cause the phone to destroy itself at the end of its 5 year lifespan? The sales guy seems to think that way! This message was posted from a T230
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Posted: 2005-03-01 15:06:47
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I guess non-colored fones will LAST longer than colored ones Just my guess here mates!
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Posted: 2005-03-02 03:13:49
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Jojo, i agree with you my friend! ;-) This message was posted from a T230
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Posted: 2005-03-02 03:19:21
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@voda~jon...It was a sweeping generalisation,but i'll never forget the occasion when a branch manager of a north west cpw store,told me that a 6230 used a symbian os...and the dickbrain was ADAMANT on this!in john smiths terms(no bullshit),why do people utter crap,if they haven't got the slightest incline?it's deceiving to the consumer,and gives reputable dealers a bad name.just my shillings worth of input. This message was posted from a P910
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Posted: 2005-03-02 03:31:16
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Yes definitely because monochrome LCDs have simpler circuits.
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Posted: 2005-03-02 03:31:31
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i thought no matter how advanced the phone is it would only last 3 years... i heard there is a timer hidden in the software, and when it hits exactly 3 years, the phone will turn off and not turn back on! i always hated that... but i guess its what they want to do!


just kidding!! a phone will last a good while... just take good care of it!
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Posted: 2005-03-02 04:32:33
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In that case I wish the timer on the K700i sticker was set longer
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Posted: 2005-03-02 04:46:39
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