Won't break my bank because I am not buying one until the next year or 2 when they are $200.
Have cell phones finally broke the bank?
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I bought a Moto E2 a year ago for under $30. Pay $30 a month to Boost for twice as much data as I use. My step son just lost his fast food job. Has a Galaxy 8 (and a $3000 gun). Told him to put an event on his calendar and he doesn't know how to use one.
Originally Posted By: Kestas
Doesn't bother me. Manufacturers can ask anything they want for their phones. And buyers can keep their money. It's not like one HAS to spend $1000.
What if they come to your house in the middle of the night, bust your door down, slap you around a little bit, take your wallet, and then have a bowl of Frosty Flakes before they leave?
Doesn't bother me. Manufacturers can ask anything they want for their phones. And buyers can keep their money. It's not like one HAS to spend $1000.
What if they come to your house in the middle of the night, bust your door down, slap you around a little bit, take your wallet, and then have a bowl of Frosty Flakes before they leave?
Originally Posted By: dmack2
I'll keep my $$$...might even go back to a flip-phone because of all the garbage that comes up on a smart phone.
We could afford any cell phone we wanted. But we stick with a well used flip phone and a $100 per year contract. We need a cell phone for emergency calls and general calls while travelling. Our flip phone does the job very nicely.
This is what's called consumer resistance. I prefer to buy bottles of fine single malt scotch and fine wine with the money saved by not having the latest cell phone.
I'll keep my $$$...might even go back to a flip-phone because of all the garbage that comes up on a smart phone.
We could afford any cell phone we wanted. But we stick with a well used flip phone and a $100 per year contract. We need a cell phone for emergency calls and general calls while travelling. Our flip phone does the job very nicely.
This is what's called consumer resistance. I prefer to buy bottles of fine single malt scotch and fine wine with the money saved by not having the latest cell phone.
Our latest phone is a iPhone 7 since my Galaxy S5 died. Don't plan on getting another phone until this one dies.
Originally Posted By: Al
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
$1000 for an iPhone, LOL. Apple will sell plenty, but they won't be selling me one for a grand.
They will be fine without you. Laughing all the way to the bank
I laugh with them, I own the stock, and have for many years.
Originally Posted By: demarpaint
$1000 for an iPhone, LOL. Apple will sell plenty, but they won't be selling me one for a grand.
They will be fine without you. Laughing all the way to the bank
I laugh with them, I own the stock, and have for many years.
Originally Posted By: bbhero
Too early for you to be up at this time isn't it demarpaint ??
I have to work in lower Manhattan today. We're leaving extra early because of the tragic events that took place yesterday. Very Sad.
Too early for you to be up at this time isn't it demarpaint ??
I have to work in lower Manhattan today. We're leaving extra early because of the tragic events that took place yesterday. Very Sad.
an iphone is mostly a yuppie/poser bling decoration.
the real value is in a 1 year old or more samsung note.
at least to me where it is a tool rather than a toy.
still on a note 3 here.lineage os ftw.
let a note for get sold on at work rather than upgrade to it.
little to gain and would have needed to rebuild it to my standards.
rooted,unlocked bootloader,debloated,and under my full control.
the real value is in a 1 year old or more samsung note.
at least to me where it is a tool rather than a toy.
still on a note 3 here.lineage os ftw.
let a note for get sold on at work rather than upgrade to it.
little to gain and would have needed to rebuild it to my standards.
rooted,unlocked bootloader,debloated,and under my full control.
Originally Posted By: kc8adu
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rooted,unlocked bootloader,debloated,and under my full control.
Careful now iPhone owners heads may explode and the iTunes police will come for you.
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rooted,unlocked bootloader,debloated,and under my full control.
Careful now iPhone owners heads may explode and the iTunes police will come for you.
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Originally Posted By: dishdude
Plenty of excellent Android phones out there in the $200 range. For something that you'll drop, lose or get wet, I can't see spending $1,000 on it.
I am 100% in agreement, my latest android cost around $150 without shopping around at all. Works great.
Plenty of excellent Android phones out there in the $200 range. For something that you'll drop, lose or get wet, I can't see spending $1,000 on it.
I am 100% in agreement, my latest android cost around $150 without shopping around at all. Works great.
Originally Posted By: ZZman
Cell phones have now hit the $1,000 mark. Is this finally the breaking point?
There is no way I am paying 1,000 for a phone!
Nope, what ever the public will pay, there will always be a company that produces a product even though a $100 dollar smart phone will do the same thing, sometimes better.
Its all about what makes us happy, most people walking around with one, have to take out a loan to buy it which is kind of sad.
Dont mis understand my post, Im not saying there is anything wrong with buying a $1000 phone, after all, people buy $50,000 cars which is becoming quite common. I am saying it is sad that people take out a loan for such things because they cant afford to pay cash.
Cell phones have now hit the $1,000 mark. Is this finally the breaking point?
There is no way I am paying 1,000 for a phone!
Nope, what ever the public will pay, there will always be a company that produces a product even though a $100 dollar smart phone will do the same thing, sometimes better.
Its all about what makes us happy, most people walking around with one, have to take out a loan to buy it which is kind of sad.
Dont mis understand my post, Im not saying there is anything wrong with buying a $1000 phone, after all, people buy $50,000 cars which is becoming quite common. I am saying it is sad that people take out a loan for such things because they cant afford to pay cash.
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I am happy with my $125 LG Smart phone that does more than I even need or want. ED
Motorola introduced a $2000 smartphone back in 2008 and it didn't kill the market...it just didn't sell.
This product was probably a good sign at that time that Motorola management just didn't get it and the company was basically doomed.
I got a kick out of this short comparison between the Mot Aura and a Rolex...
http://www.technologizer.com/2008/10/21/...imate-showdown/
This product was probably a good sign at that time that Motorola management just didn't get it and the company was basically doomed.
I got a kick out of this short comparison between the Mot Aura and a Rolex...
http://www.technologizer.com/2008/10/21/...imate-showdown/
They can only charge what the market will bear. I won't be contributing, flip phone gets the job done for me.
On top of these ultra expensive phones, Verizon has done away with their plan where you become eligible to upgrade your phone every 2 years at a heavily discounted price. I used to get $600+ phones on this plan for less than $200, but now you have to pay full price for the phone. It's ridiculous, considering their plans are the most expensive ones...
I don’t understand why people have to have the latest and greatest. Nobody needs a $1000 smart phone. My four year old iPhone is still trucking.
And if you need a plan to pay for your new phone, you can’t afford it. Buy a used phone.
And if you need a plan to pay for your new phone, you can’t afford it. Buy a used phone.
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You guys are not the target audience. Apple tried the low rent market with IPhone 5c and now let Android have the market bottom. I like the iPhone SE as a good buy still. Not low rent but favorable price point.
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