Mobile phone, fashion or function a rant
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Mrs. DG is in desperate need of a new mobile phone, seen one she likes, it’s cute.
A little background, Mrs. DG gets through mobile phones at an incredible rate. Usually within the first couple of weeks it will have a cracked screen, then before a month is up, will require screen replacement.
Most will last 3 months at a stretch, before requiring a new replacement. She would love an ‘Apple’ phone, I’m sure they’re more robust, but I can’t stomach forking out £700 for something that’ll be destroyed in a couple of months.
I’ve tried ‘covers’ OAP style ‘phone cases’, they’re just no match her. I've insisted she buys her own phone, she has a small pension. However, all this is to no avail.
Recently we bought a nice set of ‘noise cancelling wireless headphones’ strict instructions “Don’t take them outside” She hates me controlling what she does, I share that feeling.
However, takes them outside, on the first occasion and they’re, you know ……….!
Now its new phone time, the options are;
Xiao Mi 15 pro, the more expensive of the two, also has a better specification, more robust.
Or a Xiao Mi note 15, the ‘cute one’ slightly cheaper, lower spec.
Here’s the problem, the latter (her preference) has a wrap around screen, I can’t see that being easy/cheap to replace.
She really enjoys her phones, the difficulty I have is getting her to engage in looking after the software/hardware, its just buy, use and abuse, buy again, but that’s not really sustainable, how to stop this cycle?
For reference, my tech doesn’t get broken, it just becomes obsolete, my phone is a Xiao Mi, 5 years old. As an aside, she looks after her car very well, every cloud and all that.
A little background, Mrs. DG gets through mobile phones at an incredible rate. Usually within the first couple of weeks it will have a cracked screen, then before a month is up, will require screen replacement.
Most will last 3 months at a stretch, before requiring a new replacement. She would love an ‘Apple’ phone, I’m sure they’re more robust, but I can’t stomach forking out £700 for something that’ll be destroyed in a couple of months.
I’ve tried ‘covers’ OAP style ‘phone cases’, they’re just no match her. I've insisted she buys her own phone, she has a small pension. However, all this is to no avail.
Recently we bought a nice set of ‘noise cancelling wireless headphones’ strict instructions “Don’t take them outside” She hates me controlling what she does, I share that feeling.
However, takes them outside, on the first occasion and they’re, you know ……….!
Now its new phone time, the options are;
Xiao Mi 15 pro, the more expensive of the two, also has a better specification, more robust.
Or a Xiao Mi note 15, the ‘cute one’ slightly cheaper, lower spec.
Here’s the problem, the latter (her preference) has a wrap around screen, I can’t see that being easy/cheap to replace.
She really enjoys her phones, the difficulty I have is getting her to engage in looking after the software/hardware, its just buy, use and abuse, buy again, but that’s not really sustainable, how to stop this cycle?
For reference, my tech doesn’t get broken, it just becomes obsolete, my phone is a Xiao Mi, 5 years old. As an aside, she looks after her car very well, every cloud and all that.
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Replaceable everything! Good luck, I have no idea how yours does it, but I wish you well
Replaceable everything! Good luck, I have no idea how yours does it, but I wish you well
Sounds like my wife.
When I first me her I think I replaced the screen on her iPhone 4 around 3 times, then she inherited my 6S which had worked perfectly, screen protector not a scratch only to have the screen protector crack within days and then months later the home button stopped working because she'd glued it down with nail varnish as she was still using the phone while her nails dried.
She doesn't get my hand me downs now, and miraculously now she has to use her own money they seem to last longer, admittedly it's a decent case and a a good screen protector.
Maybe that's all she needs?
You will be glad to know she does manage to break a hell of a lot of stuff, most recently the lawn mower which is probably 2 years old, somehow managed to snap the metal handle.... how???? Needless to say it's not replaceable but luckily I found a guy that could weld it back together.
When I first me her I think I replaced the screen on her iPhone 4 around 3 times, then she inherited my 6S which had worked perfectly, screen protector not a scratch only to have the screen protector crack within days and then months later the home button stopped working because she'd glued it down with nail varnish as she was still using the phone while her nails dried.
She doesn't get my hand me downs now, and miraculously now she has to use her own money they seem to last longer, admittedly it's a decent case and a a good screen protector.
Maybe that's all she needs?
You will be glad to know she does manage to break a hell of a lot of stuff, most recently the lawn mower which is probably 2 years old, somehow managed to snap the metal handle.... how???? Needless to say it's not replaceable but luckily I found a guy that could weld it back together.
To my eyes all smartphones look the same, it's just a big screen really.How one is more cute than another I can't get my head around.
I've dropped phones a few times and never had 1 break.
I buy based on specifications/reviews/cost, I don't even care what colour it is because I put it in a bumper case lol
I've dropped phones a few times and never had 1 break.
I buy based on specifications/reviews/cost, I don't even care what colour it is because I put it in a bumper case lol
Rather than quote each individual response, I’ll provide a general answers..
Mrs. DG is a rather partial to mobile phone usage (I’m not complaining) the phone gets propped up in all kinds of locations, often falling from quite a height.
Also being an avid keep fit evangelist, it (mobile phone) often takes flight during various activities.
How many times a day can you drop a phone? Far more than you might think.
Often the phone is tossed on a bed/sofa/chair/table, I’ve tried to explain ‘shock’, it’s just not a notion she understand.
The Otterbox looks like a good idea, if we can match one with her phones configuration, that or a very sturdy case looks like the best solution.
Problem with most ‘cases/Otterbox’ the wrap round (yes Bluevanman) ‘cute’ style screen is no longer visible.
Ideally, I’d like to get her to engage with the phone more on a personal level; excuse me, I’m not very tech, but
Organise/delete files, virus checks, basic system maintenance etc.
She uses a Chinese (Harmony) operating system, yes you can switch to English, but not for everything.
The current phone has 256GB storage, that’s 82% full after (yes I know you can add an SD card) a couple of months, mainly apps and videos.
Luckily, there lots of businesses locally that do tech work on phones, whereas in some countries it would just be thrown it away, we often get them repaired.
I think what’s brought it to a head this time is wanting the cheap, ‘cute’ technically inferior phone as opposed to the more robust, better phone.
I’ve tried, bribes, incentives even black mail, I’ve sold the technical of the more expensive model, she’s having non of it, ‘cute one’ it will be.
None of this will be my choice.
Thank you for all the replies, food for thought.
Mrs. DG is a rather partial to mobile phone usage (I’m not complaining) the phone gets propped up in all kinds of locations, often falling from quite a height.
Also being an avid keep fit evangelist, it (mobile phone) often takes flight during various activities.
How many times a day can you drop a phone? Far more than you might think.
Often the phone is tossed on a bed/sofa/chair/table, I’ve tried to explain ‘shock’, it’s just not a notion she understand.
The Otterbox looks like a good idea, if we can match one with her phones configuration, that or a very sturdy case looks like the best solution.
Problem with most ‘cases/Otterbox’ the wrap round (yes Bluevanman) ‘cute’ style screen is no longer visible.
Ideally, I’d like to get her to engage with the phone more on a personal level; excuse me, I’m not very tech, but
Organise/delete files, virus checks, basic system maintenance etc.
She uses a Chinese (Harmony) operating system, yes you can switch to English, but not for everything.
The current phone has 256GB storage, that’s 82% full after (yes I know you can add an SD card) a couple of months, mainly apps and videos.
Luckily, there lots of businesses locally that do tech work on phones, whereas in some countries it would just be thrown it away, we often get them repaired.
I think what’s brought it to a head this time is wanting the cheap, ‘cute’ technically inferior phone as opposed to the more robust, better phone.
I’ve tried, bribes, incentives even black mail, I’ve sold the technical of the more expensive model, she’s having non of it, ‘cute one’ it will be.
None of this will be my choice.
Thank you for all the replies, food for thought.
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"explosion protection for zones 2/22"
No idea what that means, but should last a few weeks longer?
Cheaper than an iPhone xr3iplus, just.
"explosion protection for zones 2/22"
No idea what that means, but should last a few weeks longer?
Cheaper than an iPhone xr3iplus, just.
t because she gets free stuff and there are no consequences.Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff