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Wow, two years with one phone

I can't believe that I am still using my SO903i after two years!Usually I would upgrade my phone much more often so I could have the latest and greatest gadgets. I guess I am getting old as I always ask myself the question "what is the benefit of... ...full story at Mottekaero

from Mottekaero on Tue, Aug 11 2009

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