BY LAJU IREN

These tech giants seem to know what they are doing, releasing new devices every chance they get. More often than not, these new releases are good business for them, and as they’ll want us to believe, new opportunities for us! Cool right? Well, it depends on how you look at it. Although tech innovations are much celebrated, not everyone can afford to keep up with every new device that comes along, and this sometimes poses a challenge. Find out four ways you can get that device you want without creating holes in your pocket or bank account:

Trade-ins: If you live in Canada, the United States or the United Kingdom, trading in an old model of a particular device with a newer one shouldn’t really be a big deal. But that’s not the case in Nigeria. If you bought it here, you’re stuck with it. Some dealers won’t even let you claim your warrantee two months to the expiration date. What you can do is sell your older device, and make up for the difference in price.

Fairly used products: Ever heard of London Used or China Used phones? These second hand phones give you firsthand experience of new mobile devices in the market. Although they could be cheaper to get, there is a catch: they are most times faulty and have no warrantee or guarantee attached.

Wait for it…: Ever bought an expensive device only to have the price come tumbling down a few months later? That’s why when it comes to buying a device, patience is a virtue. You don’t have to buy it as soon as it comes out. Wait a little bit and you’ll be surprise how easily the price of your favourite device will come down.

Pick your battles: You don’t have to buy every device that comes along. Learn to cut your cloth according to your size, and learn contentment