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Originally Posted by =X=
Yes but there is one thing you are forgetting....price! My brother just recently switched over to AT&T because of their data plan tier pricing. He really wanted the iPhone 4. But he could not justify paying $200 for an iPhone when he could buy the Captivate for $.01
In my opinion the Captivate is a much better phone for it's OS and features. However on the HW level they are pretty close.
I myself just purchased the Samsung S Vibrant and think it is a excellent phone.
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No, I'm not forgetting it, and it will be a factor in the decision.
Verizon's big advantage is coverage. It's a fair bet that your Verizon phone will work regardless of where you are. You can't make that assumption about all the other vendors. People who travel extensively may feel they need to use Verizon as their carrier simply so there will be no question about
placing or receiving calls from wherever they happen to be at the moment.
If that's not a concern, AT&T or other carrier might well be cheaper and a better option.
But meanwhile, if Verizon cuts a deal to offer the iPhone, it's a good bet that people who wanted an iPhone but wanted to stay with Verizon will jump at it, and people who went with AT&T to
get the iPhone will consider jumping ship. The analysts are betting that way, which is why Verizon's stock rose on the rumors.
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Dennis