07-12-2012, 06:39 PM | #16 |
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From all the above, that's another reason not to get an i anything - Europe/UK markets are being ripped off to subsidise US, and others possibly - and yes, I know they all do it, but it is, for me, another tick/cross on the list !
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07-12-2012, 07:50 PM | #17 |
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How are you subsidizing us again?
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07-25-2012, 09:25 AM | #18 |
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IMHO... there isn't anything free or really cheap.. especially if you buy a 3gs .. example.
If you buy the 3gs is maybe on the front end free or near free (immediate cost) while the 4 series (4g or 4s) is 99 or 199 respectively. Sure you have have an initial price that is low, BUT what about monthly price? Sure you may decide a smaller data plan or voice plan, but all the plan pricing is the same for all the phones. Logic for me says.. bite the bullet and buy the newer technology. I work in the technology field for almost 20 years. ... Things get cheaper, faster and that makes it better, granted the older ones are still "viable" --i.e. you can do what the device initially was designed for BUT the newer stuff will be better. One MAIN reason for getting the 4 series over the 3 is this: Screen quality. Retina Display is a really big difference actually. - You plan to read on the device.. try it out and see the difference. 2nd reason speed - Faster processor, all devices will "feel" be perceived as slow as soon as you are familiar with the device.. it is a mental thing.. you will want it to go FASTER -- or is that just me.?? I start to demand more out of it..as it is more convenient to do things.. then I open more apps, multi-task etc, so.. it is perpetual to constantly want it to go faster as you do more with it. - Operating system and Apps -- newer ones force you to have newer versions to support newer features. -- While the 3gs is a affordable option, there is a caveat when it is associated with a contracted voice/data plan. I don't like subsidized pricing, it makes you forget about the "hidden costs" good luck. p.s. I bought a 4g iphone used with warranty on ebay. The warranty has since expired. No worries. I take care of my electronics. But it is now officially unlocked by ATT/ Apple -- very flexible -necessity for international travel. The used iphone cost was twice the price of a new subsidized.. but I am not locked into contract and now it is unlocked I have more resell value, when and if I want to upgrade to the new iphone 5.. I will be subsidizing myself. ;^) i.e. i am in Canada and noticed Fido is offering an iphone 4 for $0.00 but there is a 3 year contract! ouch Last edited by tvuongpham; 07-25-2012 at 09:30 AM. Reason: additional info |
07-26-2012, 01:16 PM | #19 |
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As it turned out, I ended up going with the Motorola Atrix HD and I'm loving it so far.
Quickly climbing the learning curve of my first Android (or for that matter any smart-) phone. |