I think the disadvantages depends for certain people cause there are some that do not mind being in a fad and prefer mobile phones that are more affordable and could be durable just like old models. I personally do not mind getting the latest model and just prepare simple models just for text and call purposes. It has games but I am not playing it often since I am always online. I actually use my net book more in connecting with my friends rather than using a cell phone. It is free online to send them messages or chat with them and the communication is continuous and you could type as much as you want. I could also send text messages is I see then on mobile.