Buzz Out Loud Lounge: BAD news on iPhone 3GS pricing...it's not really $299/$399

by neilmitch - 6/8/09 4:00 PM

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Post 16 of 21

That's what my wife said...

by Desdichado - 6/11/09 11:03 AM In reply to: Big deal by skellener

When I told her the video was a nice option... She reminded me we own a FlipHD... I said, yea, but this way you don't have to bring them both places. Anyway, I have pretty much decided not to get it unless my 3G breaks or something. Will likely skip this rev. Bad move ATT, had you not charged me extra, I would have impulse ordered the 3GS the day it was announced...

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Post 17 of 21

Absolutely agree

by neilmitch - 6/9/09 1:20 PM In reply to: Won't be upgrading then.. by Desdichado

I agree - AT&T is holding to "we have a 2-year plan" ... which while legitimate is short sighted.

Neil

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Post 18 of 21

Why is it short sighted?

by paintguru - 6/9/09 4:56 PM In reply to: Absolutely agree by neilmitch

How does it hurt AT&T if current users aren't allowed to upgrade before their "upgrade period"? Either way you are on AT&T's network. Honestly, why to iPhone users think they are special and should be able to upgrade early when no one else out there can?

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Post 19 of 21

Gotta agree. We make our beds when you demand cheap phones

by minimalist - 6/9/09 7:13 PM In reply to: Why is it short sighted? by paintguru

Now we have to lay in them. Its like getting a credit card running up a bill and then whining that you actually have to pay down the balance.

Phones aren't free and somebody has got to pay. iPhones didn't magically go from $499 to $199 overnight. The extra money you used to pay for the 1G iPhone (that AT&T now subsidizes on the 3G) is being made up month by month. You cut the terms of the contract short and AT&T loses money. Its a simple economic equation. Being a "loyal customer" doesn't come into play.

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