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Originally Posted by Igster
And I guess what I'm pointing out is even though it is a year old, it still has close to the same processor speed of the so-called "new" devices, pretty much the same screen size and 2GB of RAM.
Just really doesn't seem "dated" to me other than coming out a year ago. I got mine a few weeks ago on a new plan, paid nothing for it and I think got a great deal and a phone that can compete with most of the "new" devices.
Not to mention, an update to Key Lime Pie when it's released.
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And while this fact makes it a very good phone to get right now, it doesn't mean that it is not "dated".
Historically, smart phones have had a limited lifespan due to a few factors, OS support and/or ability to run current apps being the primary issues that creep up after time. Right now, your phone is a year old, so obviously there will be no issues. When you are at the end of your 3 year deal, and have a 4 year old phone, there is less chance that you will be able to have the newest Android OS and be able to run the most current apps.
As hardware advances, and rooting your phone to maintain the current OS is proving valuable in keep a phone up to date, this issue seems to be getting less prevalent for sure. I don't think it eliminates the concern though.