kcowan
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I upgraded my 4S when iOS 9 would not longer run some essential new apps.
You are around the wrong people. If anyone made fun of me for the phone I have then they would not be around me anymore.
And be the guinea pig / beta testers? Heck no. I have my work that does all those to me already.True but majority mindset is to get latest gadgets.
And be the guinea pig / beta testers? Heck no. I have my work that does all those to me already.
I am still a happy camper of the Moto G5 plus purchased refurbished from 2017(only that option had unlocked version under $130). It is the last generation of Moto phones using metal alloy back cover which I prefer. If it starts to slow down, I will wipe the system. That would fix everything which I have done once in the past.
It is a computer device, not something to inflate my ego with. There are too many things in life that has higher priorities then keeping up with the Joneses.
I will switch my network and keep the phone as long as I can, until all the vendors give up 4G LTE network.
We are getting our new iPhone 13 pros toward the end of the month. I am replacing my iPhone 6 that I can't get the latest security updates on. My DH is getting the iPhone 13 pro max to replace his iPhone 8 max, simply because he wants the newer one. We both worked hard during our lifetimes, we have the money, so why not.
Our son and daughter, who will receive any money left when we die, have newer phones than we do. Our children also have newer cars than mine. Our daughter has newer vehicle than her father also. We need to start treating ourselves more often now. At 68 and next month 70, we are not getting any younger.
+2. The last three phones that we have had are Lenovo/Motorola Motos. Great phones that do all we need for less than $200.I accept the challenge.
Surely a less expensive smartphone is an even better value. I can afford a $1000 phone but I do not see the value proposition. Our Pixels are fantastic and very highly rated at way under half the price. They do everything you listed and have fantastic cameras .
And as an aside if you buy the insurance on these phones, that is an exceedingly poor value in my view.
When the stuff don't work no more it's time to get new stuff.
Pb4,+2. The last three phones that we have had are Lenovo/Motorola Motos. Great phones that do all we need for less than $200.
Pb4,
Same here. I truly do not understand the premium people are willing to pay for an iPhone over an Android.
I have a friend with an iPhone 4S. Email and pictures.I will switch my network and keep the phone as long as I can, until all the vendors give up 4G LTE network.
I have 9 lines and pay $140-180, taxes included, each month. Plus I get Netflix free, TMobile Tuesday Offers (minimally each line can benefit from this by saving 10 cents per gallon on gas fill-ups, there are some other freebies or discounts offered each week such as a free chicken sandwich at Wendy's this week, it was a free Whopper a couple weeks ago, ad free Pandora on weekends, etc) , free international calling and data (great when I travel out of the country, real nice for cruising as you are in port for short time so wouldn't make sense to get a SIM locally) and will be getting a free year of Paramount+ starting next month. So can you tell me how you figure I'm paying "way more" for my service? [emoji41]Free phone sure, but you pay way more for monthly service than with something like Mint for $15/mo. They get your money one way or the other.
I've said this in other phone threads - get a year or two old new(ish) flagship phone for 50% or more off of retail, keep it until it starts flaking out. Then BYOD to a cheap plan.
Right I think it's funny some posters have 100k plus worth of vehicles in their garages and start getting all high and mighty about the cost of cell phones.I have 9 lines and pay $140-180, taxes included, each month. Plus I get Netflix free, TMobile Tuesday Offers (minimally each line can benefit from this by saving 10 cents per gallon on gas fill-ups, there are some other freebies or discounts offered each week such as a free chicken sandwich at Wendy's this week, it was a free Whopper a couple weeks ago, ad free Pandora on weekends, etc) , free international calling and data (great when I travel out of the country, real nice for cruising as you are in port for short time so wouldn't make sense to get a SIM locally) and will be getting a free year of Paramount+ starting next month. So can you tell me how you figure I'm paying "way more" for my service? [emoji41]
I truly do not understand the premium people are willing to pay for an iPhone over an Android.
I think it is basically a popularity contest.
The latest android phones are amazing in my opinion.
JP
I frequently upgrade my Apple products to the latest version because I enjoy them. If I was struggling financially I would not do so. But at this point in my life I’m more concerned about leaving a large sum of money on the table when I’m no longer around, so there is no reason to deny myself the enjoyment of having the latest technology. If I didn’t enjoy it, I would not spend the money on it.
Most people don't pay $1000 for a $1000 phone.
First, there is often a trade-in discount. Second, there are almost always 'deals'. Third, most people make monthly payments.
Just for kicks I priced an iPhone 12 Mini w/ no trade-in at AT&T. I could get it for $67/month, which includes the unlimited data plan. The phone hardware would be under $10/mo and the net price paid for the phone is *one-half* the normal price.
Yes, new *iPhone* (last year's model) for about $300 net. Much less w/ a trade-in.
Or, I could buy a new iPhone 13 Pro Max from Apple. After a small trade-in from my old iPhone 8 it would be about $41/mo for 2 years. Just below $1000 net, but in a much more affordable payment scheme, and could be done without harming emergency cash reserves. Or I could get an iPhone 13 for $35/mo and automatically get a new phone every year. Once you start thinking of the hardware payment as part of your monthly phone costs the actual individual unit cost loses its sting.
Of course this works a lot better if you are fully employed or FI. lol
I have 9 lines and pay $140-180, taxes included, each month. Plus I get Netflix free, TMobile Tuesday Offers (minimally each line can benefit from this by saving 10 cents per gallon on gas fill-ups, there are some other freebies or discounts offered each week such as a free chicken sandwich at Wendy's this week, it was a free Whopper a couple weeks ago, ad free Pandora on weekends, etc) , free international calling and data (great when I travel out of the country, real nice for cruising as you are in port for short time so wouldn't make sense to get a SIM locally) and will be getting a free year of Paramount+ starting next month. So can you tell me how you figure I'm paying "way more" for my service? [emoji41]
But let's be clear: Trade-ins and paying over time do not change the price you are buying.
They may make you feel it is less expensive but that's a different matter.
A cheaper phone can also be paid for partially with trade-in and paying over time.
But let's be clear: Trade-ins and paying over time do not change the price you are buying.
They may make you feel it is less expensive but that's a different matter.
A cheaper phone can also be paid for partially with trade-in and paying over time.