The Era of Upgrades
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Hey thanks for watching. I'm going to start uploading videos on Tuesday now. That way if I'm behind I don't feel the pressure to work weekends. So see you next Tuesday.
Matt D'Avella thanks for uploading
🎉🎉🎉 good on ya
Oke, Love you bro. Take your time
I must say the closing statement was well said good sir keep the vidz rolling!
I didn't know people store their penis in their pockets...
Some of the best advice i heard was "if you can't buy it twice, you can't afford it"
Aye, but you don't need to buy two cars and two houses. You only need one of each
Samuel Smith what he was saying is that you should have enough spare money left after the purchase of the product
that's something to think about 🧐
Or if you have to borrow money to make the purchase.
That's actually a pretty cool statement!
1. Can you afford it?
2. How is your current device holding up?
3. Is the difference worth it?
Make it 69.
4. Do you care about people that base their opinions on what stuff you own?
@@NostalgiNorden some ppl like good cameras
Kufre Akpan then buy a canon profesional camera, not a phone. smh.
For most people, all 3 are a nope.
Watching this on an iPhone 6. Still works like a charm thankfully
Watching this on Samsung galaxy s4...
mine has 1 to 2 hour long battery life
@@gilbunny9069 hey! I had this problem too with my iphone 6s but you can get your battery replaced for around 50 bucks and it'll have the battery life it had when you just bought it (as if it were brand new)
Still on the iPhone 1, still no need 4 new battery or an upgrade, can use the latest iOS Bugfree #AppelMasterRace
Roshan Starboy 6s plus for me, works like an champ
Watching this on my calculator,works like a charm
Same
😂😂😂
That would mean you read something like 100 million zeroes and/or ones on your calculator. Are you a cyborg?
I watched this on my Leapfrog
Watching this on my TI-84 plus
I feel like you've been incorporating a video essay-esque quality to your content recently. I'm loving it. The dry humor doesn't hurt either ;)
Our Changing Climate ahh the dry humor is so shuttle as well!!! 😂
Whenever Matt releases a new video about minimalism, I feel like I just saved about $100
SAME
Hahahaha me too even though I don't have a 100 dollars. Lmao
In this case, it's a thousand bucks for a new phone
I realized I'm breathing well now.
“This is the best smartphone we have ever created”
Apple every year
Would be weird if the new phone was less good wouldn't it?
@@todarfclips Youre right, OBOMBA u are gey
@@watermelonhead6525 iPhone 5 is the beast
@@stevethea5250 tru. But obomba is dumb lol
actually no apple has the best software support out of all phone companies, also their hardware is uncomparable in terms of longetivity, that's why it holds such a huge resell value, it's like they encourage you to buy an expensive phone that lasts way longer than a cheaper phone
I honestly think the only time to really upgrade is if your phone doesn’t work anymore or it’s way out of date.I never understood why people are so obsessed with upgrading every year.
yeah i agree. still rocking my iphone 6 with heating issues and 3 hour battery life.
Walking Guy yeahhhh constant upgrading is unnecessary but I think you should probably upgrade
Dislike Button i want an s10+ but we get the inferir model here in the uk
Because for some, it is actually cheaper to just trade in and upgrade every year. Like for me, I pay approx 300-400 every year for an upgrade but if I upgrade every 2 years, I pay 900-1000. The difference is big.
Ghoste Dragon or maybe not upgrade at all?
As a high school teacher, I see students whip themselves into a frenzy over new phones each year. They sometimes look horrified when they find out that I, their digital media teacher, only upgrade every 3 years or so (which seems to be a good timeframe).
Upgrading every year is just ridiculous. The longest I've ever kept a phone was 3 years and that was because I loved that phone 😁 (samsung note 3, skipped the note 4 and got the note 5) now I have the note 8. I'm with you on the 3 year thing!
The only reason I change phone every 3 years is because the phone I last had was being slowed down by the manufacturer(or that the apps I use requires more power) and not being able to use the phone for a full day even if I changed the battery. I had the note 2, then switched to note 4 when it was out for a year or so. It got slow and started dying last year, so I changed again (after 3 years). My job pay for my phones, and now I could only choose the Huawei p20. I am happy enough with it that I can have it for at least 3 years. And by being frugal, i dont want to spend 1000 dollars (?) on a new note 9 just because my job "only" pay for a p20.
I think 3 years is great these days . I started with the iPhone 3 , then 4 , then 5 but I was always one of the last people to get these models .. then I got the new 6plus new . Hated how big it was then after a year of dropping and repairing it , switched to the smaller 6 . Just before the new iPhones came out last year I got the X on a killer plan ! Retired the 6 and now I’ll be rocking this one for at least 3 years . It’s a great way of rotating , 3yeargate for the win !
same here dude. I wait about 3 years!
must have some wealthy students
Still using my flip phone from WWII, feels great man.
Where is your pfp from?
@@BigTobi mines from some shitty internet joke
@@BigTobi deus ex
Same pfp dude, cheers!
Can I have a flip phone, please?
"Technology is the new Status symbol" Well said dude.
It's getting difficult to tell though, as everyone just has the same apple or Samsung phone. A better status symbol is one the oldest status symbol, which is clothes
Samuel Smith For real
Samuel Smith I’m still rocking my iPhone 4s in iOS 6 in 2020
What I’ve noticed is that the brokest of the broke always have the newer phones. Yet the ones doing well financially stick to their phone a good 3-5 years.
I'm just curious about how long this one will last. So far so good 👌
That’s why they’re broke
Kevin Arzola it’s because iPhone users see there phone as a fashion accessory not a machine
I'm using a 5c lol
Kevin Arzola I upgrade every 3 years so I feel a significant difference between every phone I get.
I dont know why, but I really love your storytelling style dude.
As Epictetus once said: "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants."
I revisit this video constantly every time i feel anxious about upgrading to something "new" just to remind me that i should be grateful for the things that i have rather than craving the things that i dont that arent really going to add any more value to my life :)
Unbox therapy should host you next
But then I'd have to watch Unbox Therapy... so like.. no thanks.
damn, haha yessss
How about no
Unbox therapy is stupid.
no, please
Idk if having the latest phone is really a status symbol cuz the brokest people always update to the latest phone
Yeah your right thats why they broke lol
That's truee!!
Def agree but your initial thought is it’s status symbol
Oh I agree 100%
I’ve noticed that financially stable people usually keep their phone a good 3-5 years. They have their own car (paid) and home on mortgage.
People that upgrade all the time usually never have any of that. I’ve seen plenty people with the brand new iPhones at the store using ebt and hopping into a junker.
Your lighting is great even though you seem in a low light environment. I'm curious about how you can achieve this great video quality in a room like this.
He shares the techniques in patreon
probably has a couple of lights for his face
@@issasecretbuddy I ve heard that spreading some spearm on the skin also helps
I still have a flip phone. One time my phone rang in an elevator. I pulled it out, and all of the women in the elevator laughed and shrieked: "Oh, look! That's so cuuuuuuute!" As you get older, you learn the games that companies play to keep you buying, you understand the idiocy of mindless consumerism, and you're perfectly happy to not play the game. Whenever I see a young person who is also a simplifier, a minimalist, a believer that "less is more" (not to mention that less is greener), I am overjoyed! Thanks, Matt!
"you are a minimalist"
That was hilarious
Yeah I laughed hard hahahaha
Not really tbh
ME:
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL XD
...
You are the godfather
the penis comment made me giggle like a little girl
great video as always, glad to be supporting you on Patreon!
Thanks Forrest!!!
Saaame, went right for that like button
yeah, I felt stupid for that ! but worth it
This is why supporting is so important... So we can hear Matt say penis. Beautiful.
@@AnthonyCannonier haha ,true!
being at uni surrounded by so many people with the latest gadgets can make you feel sort of inferior so this video was really nice to see
jupiter is a bean they bought that stuff with FAFSA, scholarship refunds lol
Lol by the time ur at uni who gives af
Honestly who gaf who has the newest phone, what do their phone do that yours can’t, and is it detrimental to your user experience
They are them and you are you
You're not inferior. You're financially smart. If it still works the way you want and still updated
why replace it?
I rarely comment on a youtube video. I want to say this is one of the best video I watched on youtube. Keep up the good work!
Honestly, until now, I assumed minimalists didn't have reflections - like vampires. Sorry for assuming 🤷
they need to think weather they REALLY need it
Matt is a good editor. He likely just shot it two times and combined the footage.
Lol i love this comment. I also thought that minimalists had to be women.
Nah, minamilists don't wear clothes silly Sally.
Whenever I think about upgrading, I simply ask myself: what can the new device do that my current device can't and I need? Almost always, the answer is a simple "nothing"
Exactly, the only thing that improves is the picture quality.. my current Android phone has the shittiest picture quality and video is unspeakably bad... But then again, it's only $200
Some *_KIDS_* get new phones at my school just to flex and everyone is walking around with iPhone X’s and AirPods like wtf is wrong with you spoiled ass kids they always want the newest things and I’m still using iPhone 7, I got it when apple sold it for $450 and I bought it myself cuz all the other phones are too expensive. I actually worked for my phone while these kids walk around just wasting their parents money. This girl drives me crazy how someone stole her $300 Beats and 5 days later she comes back with some new Beats, what is wrong with you!! All these kids with the iPhone X from last year came to school after winter break with the iPhone XS, it pisses me off so much that they act all rich and shit
Hahahha true
@@qlvinc You just seem jealous. How can you get angry because someone can afford something
Watch my vid: Sad! By XXXTENTACION honestly at my school its very similar, so many spoiled rich kids came back from winter break with AirPods and even during a 5 minute passing period feel the need to whip them out just to flex. I actually have a game that I play with myself where I count how many AirPods I see in one school day and once it was like 8, and these kids don’t even pay for them themselves. Honestly I’m fine with kids buying tech as long as they paid for it with their own money that they worked to save up for and that they actually care about what they are buying. A friend of mine says he knows a girl who has two 2019 iPad pros and doesn’t use it for anything like drawing or whatever, and has an iPhone X or something and it really pisses me off.
True,
Sent from my iPhone 6s in 2019
Drive4fun same
Here on my iPhone 5s
Same on iPhone 7
Same. The top left part of the screen broke off too 😂 still works tho
Samsung j7 2015🙋
You missed the most important question about upgrading anything. The most important question is "Will it make my life better?" If the answer is no, it does not matter if you can afford the upgrade, or what the condition of your current device is.
Jim Samuel I believe there is a poem about gold balls in the sky that relates to that. I also think it’s over 100 years old and still holds up today.
@@justinslavka5418 Just googled it. Thanks for the insight.
XXXV [A man saw a ball of gold in the sky]
Stephen Crane - 1871-1900
A man saw a ball of gold in the sky;
He climbed for it,
And eventually he achieved it-
It was clay.
Now this is the strange part:
When the man went to the earth
And looked again,
Lo, there was the ball of gold.
Now this is the strange part:
It was a ball of gold.
Aye, by the heavens, it was a ball of gold.
Good point sir but I think we can put that under one of the questions in his checklist - how does your current device hold up?
Jim Samuel hey your image looked just like George Lucas when I first saw it
“You are a minimalist!” Love that line
3:10 "And while they still hold a place for those looking to reveal the true size of their... Ego." 😂😂😂
Most epic moment of the video :D
@@criticalricetheory The truck is a dick.
6:32
happy to say i started on an iPhone 5c
made the huge jump up to the 6s
and then next was an even bigger jump to the Xs
and for the first time, i actually have no interest in the new iPhone (11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max)
..tbh, i see myself clinging to my Xs for as long as possible - and opting to replace the battery before replacing the phone as it becomes older ☺️
Same, I‘m happy to have the last iPhone with 3D Touch, and I want to keep it as long as possible!
Buchanan Games for sure, I went from an ipod 2, to an iPod 5, to an iPhone 5, to an iPhone 6s, to an iPhone XR
I went from the iPhone 4 (lost), to the original SE (had for 2.5 years), to the note 4 (I thought was the biggest upgrade ever!), Then to the s9. S9 as been my daily driver for close to 11 months
A tip: Always buy last years' flagship. I think the same can be applied for laptops too. If its good enough for last year,it should be good enough this year
I know your comment is kinda old, but my opinion on this is:
If your intention is to upgrade your device after a few years, buying an old device reduces the time you might use the device for by a significant amount.
Given you want to upgrade your device once the used technology gets three years old, you would be using the last years' flagship for max. 2 years. So I personally prefer to buy latest technology which in this case could be used for 3 instead of 2 years. Which leads to less, but also more expensive upgrades. This is much better from an ecological standpoint - and you need to spend less time on buying, installing and getting used to new hardware.
But this is a personal preference.
@@tobiasjansen229 while I slightly agree with you but in a practical sense there isn't much difference between a 2019 MacBook and a 2020 MacBook or 2021 MacBook. All three have similar levels of durability and they'll all get software updates from Apple. As long as the laptop (or phone) you buy has good specs you'll be fine
@@wilcoxtam810 Yes, you are right. This of course depends on the item you are buying. E.g. if you are buying a last gen TV, which has like a lifespan of maybe 7 years, this makes absolutely sense. Especially because last gen TVs usually are significantly cheaper than latest tech.
But in case of MacBooks last gen devices are only slightly cheaper than latest devices. And especially right now we are seeing new devices with significant changes (M1), so buying a last gen MacBook right now wouldn't be the best option in my opinion.
But yes, in general you are right: going for last gen makes totally sense in many cases. But it really depends on the specific devices you want to buy.
op is correct. Buy flagships from 1 or even 3 years ago. I have an S8 and if it breaks -- I'm buying another S8. The upgrades in future Galaxies are so MINIMAL (some cases even steps backwards) and you pay SO much more for having the newest. Supply and demand -- idiots always have to have the newest, so enjoy the HUGE savings on slightly less new things.
Still rocking a phone from 2016 and don't see myself upgrading for years to come because it has a headphone jack and removable battery. 2 things which are rare today plus the phone is still working like brand new.
Whoa, whattya using ?
@@roastedbeans2051 LG v20 currently on Nova Launcher so yearly software updates doesn't really matter because I have a custom launcher. The only negative long term is security updates being discontinued but I don't use my phone for sensitive information so not really a big issue.
I'm still using my iphone 6s plus that I got in 2016 as well. It has no cracks even though I drop it occasionally without a screen protector, it still runs smoothly for me besides a few odd things once in a blue moon, and none of the more recent iphones have had upgrades that made feel the need to leave behind my perfectly good (and very much enjoyable) phone just yet. honestly the 6 is the best iphone I've ever had. I'm kinda conditioned to only use apple since they are the only phones I've had for nearly 10 years now, but I have no intention of getting rid of this phone until it becomes too frustrating for me to carry on. being an upgrade sheep must be exhausting. and very expensive.
vitaminhoshi Feel the same way about my iPhone 7 128GB. Only problems I had was managing space and backing up to pc, but that was my laziness, and running on your last 500mb makes the phone lag a lot. Would definitely benefit from a battery change though as mine had deteriorated to 79% now.
@@fpl_bailey oh man I loved the LG V20 but I had enough restarts when using the stock camera app to finally get tired enough to upgrade to the V30. I miss the option to remove the battery but unlike the V10 before which I also had, I rarely if ever needed to swap out the battery. I had a 6,400mAh battery extender for a while so I would just use that on super long days and vacations when I knew I'd be using the camera alot but that's about it. One thing I absolutely miss though is the IR blaster. Other than that, the V30 has been a beast in ever way over the V20. Battery life is so sweet. The V40 was too large with a not so big battery and power hungry SD845 so I chose the V30 over that. The V20 is one of the last of the everything phones though.
I'm still rockin' the iPhone 6, 2011 iMac, and driving around in a 2007 Silverado. Am I missing out on anything? Nah..
Tater Fight best decision 😃
The iPhone 6 has taken some of the best photos i’ve ever taken. I now have the iPhone X and i still show off my iPhone 6 photos over my iPhone X photos
My 33 yr old husband has a flip phone for a personal phone, drives a '95 toyota and could careless about upgrading. I have an iphone 5. :) The beauty of it all- we don't have payments on these things. Meh, I dont think we are missing out on anything either
Crystal Kat aside from a better camera and a cooler way of navigation your iPhone. Not much else
Stephen Sharp Seriously? I use my iphone 6 and my pictures come out like shit
I feel bad for watching this on an upgraded phone now 😟
In all honesty, my old phone died an honourable death, after 7 years of service and 3 replacement batteries.
I try to follow similar rules when it comes to buying things, especially clothing. "Function over form" has been my clothing rule for years, and it's saved me a lot of money. I see people spend hundreds, if not thousands, on a pair of limited edition trainers that they will probably never wear, and think to myself.. "you could've kept that for food shopping, or taking the family out for a long weekend away."
Saving money from not upgrading your tech will give you the chance to spend money on a well deserved holiday, upgrading your levels of happiness and satisfaction.
these are my favorite typ of videos: great edits, well spoken, amazing camera shots and a touch of humor. Well done Sir!
Minimalists can't have mirrors 🤔.
buying a 800 dollar phone every 2 years sounds crazy to me.
Curiosity Culture Honestly don’t know how people can be so naive buying a new phone every two years especially if they don’t earn much. Then they complain they are broke 🤷♂️
People do it every year. It’s a joke!
Every 3 years is my rule unless there are serious issues with the current one.
If you flat out purchase it you are paying ~$260 every year to own your phone. Which in the grand scheme of things, isn't that much considering how many hours you use it on a weekly basis (10-15)
Omg 😀😀😀 ur here sooo happy tht u too follow matt..m fan of u by the way nd ur makin gud vids..keep going 😙😙😙😙😙
Been having mine for 4 years. No intention of changing it until the end of this year beginning of next year.
Something that I've recently started to do is to not buy phones on plans: they get you stuck in a contract for two years and as soon as you're done, at least for me, there's the thought "oh, I'm done now! might as well get a new phone". Plus, it distances me a bit from the actual price of the phone as you're paying a good bulk of the cost over time vs. upfront.
My next phone therefore is going to be unlocked, refurbished and at least one year or older. I'll save money on the phone, not get locked to a contract and will only pick the thing up if I can afford to buy the phone in its entirety.
goddamn, this guy's storytelling is really smooth and that video of himself talking with soft vignette and just aesthetically pleasing
This is awesome! After watching your videos I decided I want to follow minimalism
OMG! You loved my comment.
MEE TOO...
I’m just going to rock my SE for a few more years as I get myself out of credit card debt.
5SE gang aswell. Upgraded last year from my "old" 5S.
Love the thing.
SE the best.
SE is such a good phone... paid like $90 for mine... coworkers make fun of it..but it serves my needs.
“I try to make it a daily practice to be happy and grateful for the things that I have and not be so hyper-focused on the things to come.”
That right there is the nutshell summary of this upgrade culture. As someone who loves the hype surrounding Apple’s new releases, I’m beginning to re-route that focus to more gratitude for the things I do possess. Well said Matt.
This is why I admire this channel.
Its official. This is my favorite channel right now. Its not just interesting I also feel I grow up as a person every time I watch a video from Matt.
Your videos always keep me centred and grounded, I truly appreciate it!
Julie Jacobs same here!!
Man, this is hilariously well timed for me! I broke my screen on my iPhone 8+ yesterday and went to buy a new iPhone XS this morning, but backed out and decided to get my screen fixed instead. I appreciate the advice and encouragement to not fall victim to gear lust!
@Royal D. because he has money.
That is it Matt, got to subscribe to your RUclips channels and for real I'm very happy I did.....many people have got to see this, this is the Era where competition is very high despite it zero point. It's happens also in majority of the phase/line of industry on the frame of production out there. Thank U Matt
Great video about a very relevant topic in the constantly changing "I must have a shinier thing than everyone else" world. I appreciate you parting words too on being grateful for what we have and use. I think we can all learn something from that message.
YOU . ARE . A MINIMALIST😂👍
Still rollin with the iphone 5s, if it works why replace it.
me too and it was my sister’s before me lol
Iphone 6 for me lol purchased refurbished 😂🤑
Had it until screen stopped working. Repair guy bought it for spare parts and repaired to full functionality:))) In the meantime I bought a SE.
Batterie is shit, not more than 2000 mah. Is to less for my daily use
That's how I feel about it. And I plan to buy my next phone reconditioned.
One of my absolute favorite and I think one of the first I ever seen videos from Matt.
This is wholesome, thank you🙏🏼 Im sharing this with everyone
Watching this on my upgraded phone. Lol
Sameeeee! LOL
You are a *MINIMALIST*, Dave!!! Shame on you 😅
X
I am as well but I won't be buying another phone for at least two years.
Me too lol
To be honest is also not so good for the environment changing your phone every year, especially if it's perfectly funcional device.
Monse Hidalgo so true e-waste is such an issue that few talk about. That, and the process to get the metals they go into electronics also sometimes involve child labor and it’s really unhealthy work anyway.
Completely agree. Business (the majority) don’t care... short term profit regardless of the long term effects. Why would they. Why should they. Consumers have control (to a degree)....can eventually change the market what we want. But only if enough people do.
I watch a LOT of videos on YT and this was so well produced, edited, lit, and Sounded (not a word). Really enjoyed it.. thanks..
I've been so obssesed with tech this year, specially since launches have been crazy. I come back to this video to chill the fuck out. Thanks Matt.
This is exactly the mentality that most people need to have! I try to apply it to most of my purchases, my laptop and phone included. Something that has been a little harder is my gear because I get excited about upgrading it and wanting to make better content.
But this idea can literally even be applied to groceries except not in an upgrade way. The store version of something is not going to be much different from the name brand and can sometimes be a good bit cheaper. So anytime I find something that meets this criterion, I try to "downgrade."
Just make sure that the actual quality of the food (and packaging!) is okay tho!
I was sick a while ago and had to go purchase soups and yoghurts 'cus that's all i could eat. There was only this low-budget food store open so i had to buy it there. The products tasted okay (except there was literally no meat in my meat soup hahah), but i looked at the yoghurt box and it freaking contained aluminium. That would never happen in a "normal" budget store and with my countrys regulations. This yoghurt was from abroad. So be aware. If it's really cheap, it's probably too good to be true! (Just like wish products btw)
I get excited every time you upload a new video 🙌🏻
Dude, real crisp content with info dense like I've never seen before. Keep It Up.
I discovered your channel a month or so ago. Your videos are so insightful and provide a lot of value. Really well done 👍🏼
Amazing content and arguments. Timing was perfect for me personally since I was exploring options for upgrade and I bump on to this video. Definitely will give it more thought now. Thanks for making this video. 👍
RUclips should remove the dislike button from your videos!
And RUclips should remove the dislike button from you comment!
Then how would I click it 🌚
Thanks for this man! I needed this kind of motivation. It stopped me from getting another phone and burying my credit card deep.
I don't know how much hours you spend in making videos but all your videos are stunning and the message always very well delivered. I dont spend much time in youtube but your videos do make me do it.
Thanks man
My car is a 1990 BMW E30 318, my phone is a Galaxy Note 4, my laptop is a 2012 Macbook Pro. They're all running strong. If it ain't broke don't fix it (or upgrade it).
My car is a 2012 Ford Fusion 3.0 duratec, my phone is the Samsung Note8, my laptop is a 2018 Acer chrome book. All still running strong! Completely agree with you man!
Yeah, but your car most likely costs more in taxes, maintenance and fuel than a more modern, cleaner and efficient car. Your phone probably lags depending on what applications you want to run, plus you've got a tiny screen that isn't as vibrant as a newer model. Your laptop is probably a little slow to load stuff, but assuming you are just using the internet and word then it's fine. If you were to play video games or do anything intense like video editing, cad and cam then your laptop is going to take donkeys years to process it.
My car is a Ford Galaxie from 1963. My phone is a Motorola microtac 9800X from 1989. My laptop is a NEC UltraLite from 1988. They're all running strong. If it ain't broke don't fix it (or upgrade it).
Galaxy note 4 😳😂🤣
You make me want to be a better person
Rich people: Buy it
Poor people: Want it
Middle class people: Pretend to be rich
Ruben Bharot well said
Yep
Ruben Bharot
For some People that‘s definitly true but I‘ve seen many rich people that spend their money way more intelligent. Also I know that many People that are more on the poor side still buy more and more expensive than the rich.
Please be kind with the middle class, they are the ones that pay for the whole economy through taxes
@@Jellykrop I'm not saying anything is wrong with being middle class it's just true that people in middle class use products such as iPhones to pretend they are richer than they really are
I really needed this
I loved the unbox therapy and MKBHD clips used
Yuppppp, 18 years old and I've already gone through 5 smart phones. While my parents stuck around with their gadget for upwards of 6 years per gadget. That'll be impossible to even think of right now. My economics teacher calls this purchase of ostentation. I kinda agree. And I'm already guilty of it. But I'm learning... I'm getting there.
Good luck ✊
If you payed it your self ok! If your parents payed 5, you haven t learnd a thing?! 🙄
How to spoil your kids 101
I really enjoy your videos it's always developing me to be a better person.
Wow, you helped me realize that thinking harder about decisions and being mindful can make big changes in my life. Thank you.
I LOVE your humor so much!!! Not only do you make very informative videos, you're also f*cking hilarious.
I'm pretty good at not caring about a new generation of phones... But with cameras it is way harder. Everyone online is talking about the shift to mirrorless, and all these crazy new features.... it's easy to lose perspective on what you really need vs what's just the latest internet hype
Honestly the biggest jump was when the 5d mark ii came out. Before that we were using camcorders. The quality has gotten way better but nothing like that first jump.
Matt what camera do u use for your videos?
I've simply unsubscribed all channels that talk about GEARS and NEED of upgrading to the next camera. Fortunately, there are plenty of channels that talk about photography as an art form and the fact that a better camera doesnt make you a better photographer.
Wonderful content Matt 👌 I needed this !
Excellent! I’ve been doing the right thing for a while, every time I need a new phone (usually every 3 years), I ask those same questions and a huge thing for me is the camera quality
My phone I am using right now is already 5 years old. I will be upgrading if this won’t work anymore. And maybe with a cheaper brand. I spend so much on this phone and I am no longer interested in spending tons of money now that I am on a minimalist lifestyle. I’d love to spend on a new home for my family rather than stuff.
Less With Ems get pixel 3a or 3aXL!
Great video, Matt. You make NOT upgrading sound cool. Here's a question for you. If you were a tech youtuber, how would you implement your minimalism? Rent products instead of buy?
If you're a popular tech RUclipsr (say 50k+ subscribers) a lot of companies will send you product for free or to review. So that's probably the best route.
But if that's your job you'll probably need to get a ton of devices to review them. The great thing about tech reviewers is that they buy the products so we don't have to.
You could even do give-aways for the products if you don't want to hold onto 20 phones every year.
Probably the best creator out there.
Period.
You have opened my eyes with your video
lol, I'm 18 and I've never owned a smartphone in my life. Yes, I have a flip phone. People laugh and think I'm poor, but I still don't give a shit. I have more money than most of my peers because A- I earn it, and then I pay for my own stuff, (not my parents.) and B- I save money and value experiences with friends, rather than stuff. And I'm happy. I am not stressed out by social media addictions or constantly cleaning/organising my living space because of owning too much stuff. A simple laptop (that I don't need to upgrade constantly) will do just fine, thanks.
May the rest of your generation be like that. Amen.
Your so cool I wish I could be like you
Nice and great job
If your using a flip phone how do you comment on this video?
teach me the way :(
so my iMac turns 10 years old this year.. 🥳still going strong tho!
Same as my Dell laptop. I went to laptop service place to get new batteries for my laptop, the guy there ask, "This laptop still alive?", then I said, "Yes, but I need new battery."
At least your iMac have a usb port. Newer ones don't have that..
ImPoppy aerie stupid I have the newest generation and I have many usb a and cs soo are confused about the pixelbook and MacBook those are laptops not computers please inform your self before you embarrass yourself and tell shit
The retina display iMacs are so worth it. For a while there wasn't a big difference in display but 2015 changed that.
I always come back/remember this video when I have the urge to buy/upgrade something that I don't really need. I'm really glad to do so, because I would have regretted most of those purchases.
I just subscribed to your channel yesterday and I already love your videos!! Thank you for everything you do it's inspiring!
Yep. Camera is what sold me on upgrading. I film all my videos with my phone. My husband was upgrading and I wasn't going to until I realized the camera spec difference. 😄🙌
Still using my iPhone SE (my first smart phone), and my 2011 Macbook Pro (my first laptop and 3rd computer). No need for new junk just yet.
My MacBook Pro 2010's "service battery" warning has been on for SIX years, I kid you not. It's perpetually backed up and isn't the computer I use for work, so I'm not too worried about it. Kinda fun to not jump when tech companies say jump.
@Agast Dwipa It's doable, but I haven't had to do it for my iPhone yet. I have replaced the battery on my Macbook Pro, (while also upgrading to an SSD and more RAM). The quality of replacement batteries varies, mine held a good charge for about a year and a half, but now only lasts about 20mins. This is fine for me as I can leave it plugged in, but if you're in school this wouldn't work. Most devices really aren't friendly to battery replacement the way they should be.
Thanks for making these videos. I don't follow you a lot. But your couple of videos have made great advises, and I am happy to say they made a difference in my life.
Thank you for your efforts
One of the most talented film makers . The style and there content is very relevant and Matt is definitely going to places.
great speech at the end ! love ur vids
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This comment is why RUclips needs more than a like button 😂
Really needed this video❤️❤️
man i LOVE your sense of humour and the way you suddenly make the unexpected jokes while talking about serious stuff 🤣🤣
Your videos help ground me lmao thanks dude!!
So many people feel the pressure to have the latest version of the iPhone especially... People used to mock me for holding on to my 4S for so long... I am honestly proud to say that I currently have my 5th phone at the age of 23 (while most of my friends have had twice as many or more, just because they could afford it).
Thank you for yet another great video with an important message Matt!
This made me realize how many phones i've had... I think i'm on my 11th (and this one keeps breaking down so soon i will be using my first Nokia (from -99/-00) haha) and i'm just only going on 25 :c
I had a Samsung S4 for a good couple of years and so many of my friends mocked me for it! Most of them complain about being broke but have the newest iPhone... I don’t get the mentality lol
same..I'm 24 and I've had 5 different phones over the past 9 years
rnk. That’s great! Especially when you think about how bad this «keeping up with the latest phone» trend is to the environment :)
i am 23 and using my 3rd phone since december 2016 XD
but i am a student and i am not that tech savvy so it is ok for me. the battery lags a bit, like taking 4 hours to charge , but it is ok bc i charge it overnight when i dont use it. apart from that, it is working just fine.
Gratefull, that's a rare thing these days... Thanks for the reality check!
Be grateful for what you have ! My Take away line!
lol, you're super cheeky in this video. I like it.
What I hate is when they force you to update ie forced an update (lol like apple battery) that invalidates your current tech even though you're fine with it. Also, its ok to upgrade to the cheaper phone.
How I decide whether to buy new phones/other tech/anything:
1) Is your situation (e.g. personal goals, health, relationships) limited by your current technology to an extent that warrants the price tag of the new thing?
For most phone purchases the answer is a resounding no.
Or
2) Will this purchase enable you to grow yourself, your goals, your hobbies, or a new hobby?
Good examples: a musical instrument, DIY crispr kit, books that broaden your horizons.
Bad example: t-shirt with a Supreme logo slapped onto it.
Or
3) Is it essential for survival? (e.g. pizza)
Notice I didn't say does it make you "happy". This is because we grow accustomed to nice things pretty fast, and before long, we’re indifferent about it all. This flawed sense of happiness is a big issue as people’s lives are governed by its seemingly innocent pursuit.
I love the pinch of humour you put in your videos. Subscribed.
Excellent thanks man.