When did the upgrade of your cell phone become such a critical life decision?  I’ve had a cell phone for a decade, or longer, so I’ve been through my share of upgrades over the years.  However, each time, I find myself spending more time and effort analyzing and breaking down every possible aspect of this major life decision.  Seriously, a bad cell phone choice at upgrade time may be worse than drafting a bust with the number pick in the NFL draft (i.e. JaMarcus Russell).

The last time I upgraded, I screwed myself over cause I damaged the phone, and had to revert back to an old model.  Of course, I wasn’t really that impressed with the phone anyways, so it was probably a good thing.  As a matter of fact, I went back to my old Motorola Razr phone that had been on the shelf for six months.  Honestly, I might have to put the Razr down as one of the most impressive cell phones in the history of the device.

Back to the upgrade…my wife and I will both be upgrading phones in the next 5-10 months and I already find myself mapping out plans for the upgrade.  I’m watching new product releases, reading reviews, etc.  I guess this is what life is like for a college football coach on the recruiting trail.  Essentially, I’m recruiting devices to add to my roster, and eventually, I’ll narrow the search down and give one a scholarship.  That “scholarship” will entitle them a 2 year ride as my personal communication device of choice.  I know this all sounds so silly, and I promise to stop with the football metaphors, but don’t pretend like you haven’t been through this same scenario.  If you haven’t, I’d venture to say you probably carry a 5 year old phone around and don’t see the big deal about iPhone or Android.  Not to mention, you probably don’t know what this whole “texting thing” really is.

Any suggestions? Cool devices you’ve got your eye on? A similar upgrade “bust” story? Please, do tell…