Gadget of the Week: The gadget that doubles phone life
An industry analyst argues that investing in a high-quality protective phone case is the most effective way to extend the lifespan of modern smartphones. He suggests that protecting the screen is essential as hardware longevity increases.
Why it matters
This advice addresses the economic reality of expensive mobile devices and the importance of physical maintenance in a consumer-driven market.
The least glamorous accessory in mobile technology is also one of the most valuable – and affordable – writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK.
A strange equation defines the smartphone market: many people happily spend R20,000 upward on a handset, then hesitate over spending R500 to protect it. That is, by buying a fully protective cellphone cover.
Most stick with the piece of plastic that comes in the box and covers the back of the phone. But it is the screen in the front that is most vulnerable. Have a look around at the phones your friends or colleagues are using: it is almost guaranteed that one of them has a cracked screen. It may even be yours,
That R25,000 vs R500 calculation never made sense to me. Now, one can get equivalent quality and protection in a cellphone cover for less than R100.
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