February 25th, 2007 @ 7:57 pm
Green Mobile Tech?
Weird Green Mobile Technology Touted At Science Museum London - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
There are around 50 million mobiles in the UK - a figure that is fast catching up to the current UK population at just under 60.5 million. But with global usage of mobile phones expected to reach 2 billion this year, this love of electronic gadgets is creating a worldwide waste problem.Mobiles are designed to last around 10 years, but we tend to change them around every 18 months, adding to current disposal issues.
Sure, people replace their phones alot, but at least for me the main reason is battery life. Replacement batteries cost more than a new phone does, so when my currently phone can no longer last a day without beeping about low battery then it is time for it to go. Even if phones are designed to last 10 years as the article says, batteries only last 1, 2 at most. My first cellphone still works and is sitting on my desk. If something goes wrong with my main phone, the batteries are swappable and I can use my old phone.
I don’t think that people get new phones because they want new flashy technology, they get new phones cause their batteries don’t hold a charge or their current phone is broken. Build a better battery and this problem will probably go away
2 Responses to “Green Mobile Tech?”
Also because companies give discounts with contract renewals…
By Will February 26th, 2007 at 12:33 am
I understand the battery thing completely. It’s so dumb how a battery costs more than a new phone–makes me wonder if the battery itself is overpriced. If so, all they need to do is stop making batteries so expensive. Perhaps offer an incentive–instead of a new phone, have the option of a free replacement battery? Having said that, I think I kind of fit in the “new flashy technology” category. I’ve had my phone since August 2005, battery’s still good as new. Granted, that could be because I don’t use my phone all that often and only have to charge it once a week. But regardless, when some new sleek phone comes out and your phone’s all big, clunky, and battered to oblivion, it is hard to *not* upgrade. Though, once my phone’s contract expires, I’m probably going to go with a smart phone of some sort so I don’t forget about stuff I need to get done!! Been there, done that…not good!
By Brian February 28th, 2007 at 10:34 am