by Jovie Cabais | Aug 14, 2011 | Tech Updates
We’ve all somehow been through a situation wherein we finally decide to replace our old and worn out gadgets such as cellphones and laptops with something shiny, new and as promised by the labels, more “advanced”. But then a few months or worse, a few weeks from buying it, another model comes out, more advanced, and to your utter surprise, its on a promo price. After the surprise, then comes a churning in your stomach with the words “why didn’t I wait for that model to come out?” ringing through your ears. If its hard swallowing the fact that you haven’t bought the best upgrade at all, its harder to swallow the credit card bill that comes along. So for those who haven’t tried making this mistake, or for those who have, but need to be reminded still, here are some tips we found to prevent another disastrous buy: First of all, we all need to be reminded that manufacturers of technology nowadays are in a constant race against rivals and themselves in advancing their technology, so, while gadgets advance constantly, only little features are actually added. However, some brands put much effort into their research and development that when they actually release a new model for the same type of gadget, a brand new feature that isn’t found elsewhere is usually the result. Because the development of the gadget took so long, and because it’s perfect as it is, its value doesn’t depreciate right away. So, when you window-shop for the replacement of your gadget, opt for brands that release models that take a year or...
