In this article, the author talks about the growing market for used smartphones. Because this market is booming, carriers see a new opportunity to profit from the sale of used smartphones. As a result, carriers are more sure that they can make enough profits from trade-ins to allow more frequent updates. The author also mentions that the value of old phones is much higher than most people think.
This article's title caught my attention because I have a strong interest in technology, including smartphones. I was also curious about why people should not discard their old phones. As expected, I thought this article was very interesting. I was particularly surprised that an iPhone 4 used for over three years can be sold for a good $130. Selling used phones is something I would certainly keep in mind. Although it is not yet clear what the new trade-in plans mean to consumers and device makers, I am generally optimistic about the new trend regarding used smartphones. I like the idea of being able to upgrade to a new phone more often by trading in an old phone instead of having to pay the full price for a phone. Also, as mentioned in the article, trade-ins may encourage the sale of newer devices. In addition, the sale of used smartphones enables people who have never even touched a smartphone to finally afford one.
Overall, the author did a good job explaining the situation and including interesting facts in the article. The video on the top left-hand corner helped clarify the content of the article and gave additional interesting information. Also, the link "Do This First" (located in the middle of the article) leads to another article that provides very useful information on what to do before selling a phone.
I too was very much surprised to find out how much an used phone can be sold for. Though I felt that you did a pretty good job in general, I also felt that you might be able to delve a bit deeper into the topic. I also felt that the article was a very interesting one and I must admit, I fancy the idea of more affordable smartphones.
ReplyDeleteI also like technology and sure enough, the article made the article stand out. Most of the people purchase a new phone after the 2 years of contract. And now the unused smartphone can be sold for a good price which will benefit people to save extra money. However, like how you mentioned in the commentary, it is better to trade the old phones for a cheaper price of new phone. I liked how you were attracted by the articles’ title and gave a well organized post.
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