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Things like this need to happen. We say goodbye to the old and hello to the new. First, allow me to mourn over my old friend.

I was really saddened when I knew that my loyal phone for the past 4 years is beyond repair. My good old Nokia 3200 has served me very well, especially with its LED flashlight which was of utmost use to me in countless occasions. There is none like it, especially with its personalized casing design which never failed to receive remarks.

My old Nokia 3200

I took this oblation photo myself and put it on the back cover.

However for the past weeks it has started to hang often at random intervals before totally blacking-out. I should have taken that as a warning sign. Two days ago it started showing the “Phone Restricted” message every time I turn it on. I could do no more beyond that.

Last words: "Phone Restricted"

I asked my father to bring it to a phone repair stall. He went to three and all declared it beyond repair. Not even reprogramming can revive it because its IMEI was said to have been erased. Ok. It’s dead.

I should have taken precaution at the first signs of its demise. Now, most of my phonebook entries died with it. So did numerous important and memorable messages, some dating as far back as 2005. Lucky are those whose records of debts were listed among the messages.

So I say thank you to my Nokia 3200, a job well done. You have endured numerous drops from over 4 feet, several drizzles, and even splashes from the sea. Take some deserved rest. You can trust me I will not put you in the trash bin or in the fire because you might explode or leak.

With that, I start my new adventure with my new phone – a Nokia 8210!

This unit cost me 650 pesos. Has 4 games in it, a calendar feature, and 35 ringing tones! Best of all, you can use it to call and send SMS! Oh, did I say it came with a charger?

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