Users crave the new iPhone 4S, break contracts and pay ETFs to get one
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1. iamcc posted on 30 Nov 2011, 08:17 5 5
Doesn't really surprise me... I would probably do the same thing to get the Nexus if I didn't use 3/5 of the upgrades on my account. :)
29. The_Miz posted on 30 Nov 2011, 11:34 8 2
Too bad the Nexus will be pretty much worth 75% less six months from now simply because Android phones are constantly released that the ones already out loses value so quickly.
32. iamcc posted on 30 Nov 2011, 11:58 2 2
See, for me that\'s a benefit. In six months i\'m going to want a new phone. I don\'t really care about the value of my current phone because I never sell them anyways...
I\'d rather have a new phone come out every 3-5 months that\'s better than what I have rather than waiting 12-16 months for a new model just so my old phone retains value better.
But that\'s me.
38. Jasonhunterx posted on 30 Nov 2011, 12:30 1 1
The Point of a Nexus Device is to set a standard for android not to be the best an cost the most its to lead android on a path of improvement and change an all the nexus have done that so far!
42. TechnoTechyes posted on 30 Nov 2011, 13:12 1 0
I imagine if the iPhone made greater leaps in technology between devices, the older iPhones would depreciate more. But Android devices soon will be making baby steps too, and older devices will retain their value more. Look at the 18 month old HTC EVO 4G, those people will be eligible for a new device in 4 months. There is not much that blows it away.
3. networkdood posted on 30 Nov 2011, 08:24 12 3
Wow, people actually spent 399.99 + taxes for the 64GB model? My RAZR was a penny and it came with 32GB, expandable to 48GB for a few dollars more. And, they say the world is in a recession....
7. networkdood posted on 30 Nov 2011, 08:31 8 5
LOL, ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh, ok.....well, then that makes a lot of sense...let me return my phone and buy that one.
20. iamcc posted on 30 Nov 2011, 10:34 2 4
Damn right.
27. c.hack posted on 30 Nov 2011, 11:32 3 7
You can't compare memory between the two. Most of the Razr's memory is partitioned and unusable to apps and most data.
You also can't compare displays or cameras because the Razr just can't compete.
33. iamcc posted on 30 Nov 2011, 12:00 0 0
Good thing he didn\\\'t compare display or camera... and what is your definition of \\\"most\\\"? In my experience usually about 10-15% of the storage is unusable.
Also, saying the Razr \\\"can\\\'t compete\\\" is your opinion... in my personal opinion the iPhone can\\\'t compete with the Razr because I would never settle for a 3.5\\\" screen again. Ever.
34. iamcc posted on 30 Nov 2011, 12:07 1 0
Okay PhoneArena. Can we do something about the \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\?!?!! It\'s really getting annoying...
35. Jasonhunterx posted on 30 Nov 2011, 12:22 0 1
The Razr can compete it beats iphone in most specs an Display on iphone just has high res but washed out colors an cameras who cares you dont need to see dust particles and sweat!
53. networkdood posted on 01 Dec 2011, 00:02 0 0
Seriously? 667MB for system ROM, 3.22 GB for internal stuff - app - plenty more GB - approx 23.2 on the external and internal memories - yeah, poor RAZR - if I was able to cram 300+ apps on my captivate and that thing had 2GB allowed for installed apps, then I will be ok - plus, I am looking forward to ICS in a couple of months.
RAZR camera - my wife has the iphone 4S - RAZR compares very nicely - thanks.
5. snowgator posted on 30 Nov 2011, 08:27 0 0
Depending on where I was in my contract, I would consider paying an ETF to get what I wanted. It seems as though most buyers still associate the iPhone with AT&T. Also, I would give Sprint time. Pushing the unlimited plans and the iPhone may really give them a great hook to bring some fish aboard.
49. theoak posted on 30 Nov 2011, 15:44 0 0
I paid an EFT to get my wife off of Sprint to scoop up Verizon and unlimited LTE just prior to when Verizon went tiered. Luckily I only had a few months left on Sprint so the EFT was not that bad.
Sprint, at least for me, was my worst carrier. Only switched to Sprint because my employer had me on Sprint, so I switched the wife too. Won't make that mistake again.
My next phone will have LTE. The wife's LTE is amazing.
6. Slammer posted on 30 Nov 2011, 08:31 4 0
I'm not surprised at the higher than normal buyout. I have colleagues that have consistantly paid the ETF for the next iteration. I actually know one individual that allowed his car to be on the edge of repo just to pay his ETF.
It's sad, but addiction has no limits.
John B.
