Unsure about present DS13 received for his birthday

[Pandora]

I think that's a pretty extravagant present. I'd check with his mother, she may have no idea how much it's worth

OT: Yes all phones have an IMEI (equipment identification number) and the SIM has an IMSI which is the subscriber identification.

Everytime you make a mobile call (on telstras network at least) it can check your sim against the handset and record it, so it knows when you change sim cards between phones etc.

[Razzberry]

Maybe the family was regifting it to your son. They might have got the phone free on a 2 for 1 deal or something???

[Madham]

I think it is a bit strange, even at $49 that is way to much to spend on a friends birthday present at 13. I dont think i would be comfortable with my child getting one as a present. I would feel a little uncomfortable when his birthday came along.