5 Amazing Things You Could do With your Old Gadgets and Devices
Each year, manufacturers of electronic products such as Samsung, Apple, and others produce their newest models, which millions of consumers like you purchase. But what becomes of the outdated gadgets you were utilizing?
Before deciding to put an outdated device in a drawer or pack it away, which may not be the best course of action, you might want to think about doing one of these five things with obsolete gadgets.
Sell it
It’s not as hard as you might think to monetize your old electronics. Selling the old gadget is a sensible move to do after acquiring a new one. You have a few options for selling an outdated gadget.
You may list your smartphone for sale on auction websites such as OList and JiJi. It is important to ensure that the equipment is in good working order nonetheless.
Finding purchasers by going to regional computer markets like the Computer Village in Ikeja is an additional choice. Certain individuals or businesses will even handle the selling on your behalf in exchange for a percentage of the sales.
Savings on a new purchase can be achieved by trading it in or via a device exchange. You may trade in an older model of a gadget for a discount on a new one through trade-in programs offered by major device makers like Samsung and Apple.
In a similar vein, new and smartphone stores like Slot offer trade-in and exchange programs that save money on fresh purchases. You will probably receive less value for your trade-in, even if it is slightly less stressful than selling.
Reusing or Discarding
Old gadgets, such as phones, TVs, laptops, and disks, cannot just be thrown out with the trash. In addition to valuable elements, the majority of electronics contain substances that are poisonous and dangerous to the environment.
Very little valuable material is used in the production of smart gadgets, and manufacturers are always delighted to be able to recover and reuse that material.
You may donate it to reputable recycling companies like Wecyclers and Hinckley e-Waste Recycling if unavailable in your area. A lot of manufacturers, merchants, and even mobile phone carriers offer their own recycling programs.
Use it for another purpose
Even if your current technology is amazing, your previous gadget wasn’t all that great that long ago. Despite its old-fashioned appearance and specifications, it has several useful features.
Here is a list of some of the most practical and enjoyable ways you can quickly reuse and modify your old phone to fit a range of functions instead of throwing it in a drawer.
An outdated Android gadget can be used as
MP3 player alarm clock
Security and baby monitoring
Digital picture frame
GPS systems for dedicated ebook readers
Conclusion
Make sure to erase all of your personal data from any device you’re recycling, trading, selling, or donating, especially from computers, tablets, smart TVs, cellphones, and other devices you may have signed into.
