09-06-2011, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DAB
Nah, you've just turned into an overly sensitive Fandroid!  hehehe
As I recall when Apple released the 2nd iPhone the 3G, they lowered the price and there was no Android phone. Imagine that! What is strange is those that sell Android phones with the free/open OS, still make less money per phone than Apple does. It called good design and the ability to buy needed build supplies at lower rates.
This is the very reason no one can touch Apple on the iPad. There build cost is so much less than it is for everyone else, yet when folks match there price they can't compete. It is only if they sell them at a fire sale are they actually able to move them. So, free is good for market share, free isn't so good for the bottom line. |
No but free is great for the consumer. I think we sometimes forget that not everyone can afford a $199 Iphone or Android phone. Let alone a $299 phone. I finally used my upgrade and got a Motorola Photon for $99 - $75 BB gift card and - $10 BB reward certificate. That really helped me decide to get it. When I called BB and ordered it I asked about discounted phones and how that kinda works. The rep told me that if Apple would allow it BB would discount Iphones too. Now I know you can never believe what a regular old rep says, but I'm sure some of that is true.
If anyone cares I will post a review of my new Photon. As of right now I'm really impressed with battery life and build quality. I could have held on and waited to see if Sprint was going to get the Iphone. I just felt as of right now I like Android and I love all the customizations I can do.
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