Still one sexy classy phone. Even in Magenta.In my entire existence, I've only used four phones. The first one was a Nokia 5110. It was around grade school and cellphones were slowly becoming a big thing. Technically speaking I didn't own the phone. It was originally from my dad issued to him from his office. But when he was issued a new phone, he gave us the phone so we can text and contact him any time. And since I was the more techy person in the family, I get to use it a lot, almost mine already. I could remember the time when I suddenly pin blocked the sim card and I just shitted in my pants because back then, sim cards where quite expensive. It wasn't long when I was given my own cellphone. When I graduated grade school, my graduation gift was a Nokia 3310. Now, the 3310 was very famous back then. The 5110 was big and heavy, but the 3310 was small and very stylish at that time. It had comfortable keypads and best of all, it had Space Impact, the coolest game ever invited for the cellphone, at that time. It was such a great device that even kindergarten students have one. It was so cool that my classmate even stole it. We got it back but since then, I couldn't remember why I wasn't able to use that phone anymore.
Three years after that, my parents gave me an advance high school gift in a form of the Nokia 6610i. Now around this time, there have been a lot of phones released. Nokia phones were getting rampant and even other cellphone brands were coming out such as Samsung, LG and Sony Erickson. At that time, life was really simple and there was no need for text messaging. Everyone can still live a life without a cellphone, unlike today. But with the sudden ramp of cellphones, and the fact that communication is much more easier with it, everyone was slowly owning one. The coolest things that could be included on a phone on that time is a colored screen and a camera. I like to think back then that as long I have these two combination in my phone, I'm living the current trend no matter what phone it is. At that time, I was a very rpoud owner. It had a camera which means I can take pictures anywhere. On top of that, I can play colored games, which really sucks now but was cool back then. It was a basic stylish phone and I had it until 4th year college. But through out durng college, my 6610i went to a lot of damages. Sure, it still functions now, but the screen has a purple spot and after using that phone for four years, I felt like I need a new one.
Throughout college, technology in cellphones was becoming too advance. Cellphones were getting much more rampant and the sudden rise of "smartphones" emerge. Touch screens were becoming in and as everyone knows, the iPhone was born and rocked the cellphone industry. But with all the advance technology coming out, I was never relly drawn out to own one. As long as I could text and call, there was no need to own one. But I needed an upgrade. My mother decided it's time to own a new phone. Now, my mother's budget was just arond 500 pesos (around $13) so smartphones was heavily out of the question. Not that I mind about it, but I wanted to own a latest phone. It was hard to choose from all the phones available, but one phone caught my attention. It was just recently released and it looked classy and sexy for a very basic phone. It had all the classic features of a phone but re-profiled with new features for the current times. It was the Nokia 2730 Classic, and from there on, I knew what phone I wanted for Christmas.
Three years after that, my parents gave me an advance high school gift in a form of the Nokia 6610i. Now around this time, there have been a lot of phones released. Nokia phones were getting rampant and even other cellphone brands were coming out such as Samsung, LG and Sony Erickson. At that time, life was really simple and there was no need for text messaging. Everyone can still live a life without a cellphone, unlike today. But with the sudden ramp of cellphones, and the fact that communication is much more easier with it, everyone was slowly owning one. The coolest things that could be included on a phone on that time is a colored screen and a camera. I like to think back then that as long I have these two combination in my phone, I'm living the current trend no matter what phone it is. At that time, I was a very rpoud owner. It had a camera which means I can take pictures anywhere. On top of that, I can play colored games, which really sucks now but was cool back then. It was a basic stylish phone and I had it until 4th year college. But through out durng college, my 6610i went to a lot of damages. Sure, it still functions now, but the screen has a purple spot and after using that phone for four years, I felt like I need a new one.
Throughout college, technology in cellphones was becoming too advance. Cellphones were getting much more rampant and the sudden rise of "smartphones" emerge. Touch screens were becoming in and as everyone knows, the iPhone was born and rocked the cellphone industry. But with all the advance technology coming out, I was never relly drawn out to own one. As long as I could text and call, there was no need to own one. But I needed an upgrade. My mother decided it's time to own a new phone. Now, my mother's budget was just arond 500 pesos (around $13) so smartphones was heavily out of the question. Not that I mind about it, but I wanted to own a latest phone. It was hard to choose from all the phones available, but one phone caught my attention. It was just recently released and it looked classy and sexy for a very basic phone. It had all the classic features of a phone but re-profiled with new features for the current times. It was the Nokia 2730 Classic, and from there on, I knew what phone I wanted for Christmas.
Now, I do my research to things that I don't have an idea about, so I made a little bit research about the phone. I watched a lot of reviews in YouTube, read reviews and comparisons to different gadget sites. I know it would be hard to judge something without having to try it first, but after countless reviews, I decided that it was it. No more questions ask, that was the phone I wanted. I an still recall the day when I bought it, the Nokia store we went through, the manager that assisted me, it was such a great day. It was just a cellphone, but it was a cellphone that I have anticipated for such a long time I couldn't contain my excitement. When I finally had it, there was nothing on that phone that I didn't explore and utilize. From messaging, music, games, videos and surfing the web, I used that phone to the full capacity. That phone was almost like my brother, we did a lot of things together. It knows all the messages that I have sent and the messages I have kept. I didn't use it as a camera but some of my well made pictures was taken from that phone. And I may not have a PSP, but I filled it with a tons of games. Best of all, I was able to log-in to Facebook there anytime. Throughout my dramatic moments, that phone was with me and I've always felt that I will have that phone for a very long time. That change just a few nights ago.
It was just a typical night. Another night shift, another workday. Now, I was on my bluetooth listening to some music when I realized I was near my workplace already. The jeepney stopped, went out and I was crossing the street. Suddenly, the music disappeared. I reached out to my pocket and I realized that my pone wasn't there anymore. I quickly checked the jeepney and it wasn't there anymore. I checked the other side of the street and maybe I just dropped it and with no luck, it wasn't there anymore. I tried to think about the moment I went out of the jeep and I could swear I checked before I went out. With a little time left before my shift starts, I called my tita to inform my sister and aprents that to call or text my phone to wanr the driver o any passengers and blasted in Facebook to text and call my phone as well. I get replies saying that it only rings. Once I got home after my shift, I checked it myself and there it was, just ringing. I knew that I didn't had that much time left as the phone will be low in battery. From that there on, I was so disappointed with myself that deep inside I knew I could have done something to retrieve my phone. I could have chased the jeep, it was slightly raining that time but I knew I could have chase it. But its too late, the phone cannot be reached anymore whenever I try to call it. It was a good thing that I still have my 6610i phone. Bought a new sim card, which is very cheap these days and started to collect numbers again. Whenever I try to remember my phone, it breaks my heart. It wasn't no iPhone, HTC or whatever smartphone, but that phone meant a lot to me, especially the memories that I have kept there. It is a shame, but just like any death in the family, you move on.
It was just a typical night. Another night shift, another workday. Now, I was on my bluetooth listening to some music when I realized I was near my workplace already. The jeepney stopped, went out and I was crossing the street. Suddenly, the music disappeared. I reached out to my pocket and I realized that my pone wasn't there anymore. I quickly checked the jeepney and it wasn't there anymore. I checked the other side of the street and maybe I just dropped it and with no luck, it wasn't there anymore. I tried to think about the moment I went out of the jeep and I could swear I checked before I went out. With a little time left before my shift starts, I called my tita to inform my sister and aprents that to call or text my phone to wanr the driver o any passengers and blasted in Facebook to text and call my phone as well. I get replies saying that it only rings. Once I got home after my shift, I checked it myself and there it was, just ringing. I knew that I didn't had that much time left as the phone will be low in battery. From that there on, I was so disappointed with myself that deep inside I knew I could have done something to retrieve my phone. I could have chased the jeep, it was slightly raining that time but I knew I could have chase it. But its too late, the phone cannot be reached anymore whenever I try to call it. It was a good thing that I still have my 6610i phone. Bought a new sim card, which is very cheap these days and started to collect numbers again. Whenever I try to remember my phone, it breaks my heart. It wasn't no iPhone, HTC or whatever smartphone, but that phone meant a lot to me, especially the memories that I have kept there. It is a shame, but just like any death in the family, you move on.
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Right now I am in the mode again to scout new phones. The difference right now compared to then is that I have a job now. I can set my own budget. And with technology these days, a smartphone is surely on my mind as of now. But there was really nothing like compared my 2730. It had the looks, the features that any guy could just need. It meant a lot to me. It's a shame it wasn't with me for two tears. That phone was with me through my ups and downs. It's just a shame that I lost it. You may find it funny for me to create a tribute to my phone, an inanimate object, but for me it was like brother. I'll never forget that Magenta-colored Nokia 2730 Classic. Thank you for being a useful reliable phone for almost two years. I don't know if I should still buy the same model or find a better replacement, but deep inside you will always be special. Wherever that phone is right now, I hope that it is in good hands. Losing that phone taught me that maybe there are things in life that I must move on too. I lost special saved messages and lost contacts. The important thing is, I have the chance now to create a new beginning. Life would have still been better if I still had that phone, but just like any disappointing thing to occur in life, God always has a purpose and reason. My Nokia 2730 Classic, it was stylish, classy, elegant and simple. Thank you for being with me through my greatest moments and failures. Thank you for taking my best pictures even in 2 Megapixel. Thank you for keeping my most valuable messages. Thank you for being a great phone. You will never be forgotten.
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