Yup, we do need our hardware. I am considering a reliable phone myself. I use a PC mostly, laptop occasionally, smartphone only for about 5 minutes a day when it comes to internet use.
I learned to trust second-hand equipment for working needs and it's fine when you know the source of it is decent. Reliable sources are a must. Luckily, we have some, since it's good business for them, leaving happy clients behind. That would vary depending on where in the world a person is.
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You use your smartphone only for about 5mins? That's so not me, maybe because I have no pc or laptop. I use my phone almost all the time.
I'm cutting down on my smart phone usage. I leave it home whenever possible! And even when it is with me, I leave it off, and turn it on only to check if someone who is very dependent on me has a problem. I have a landline, which always works and never needs upgrades.