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[putting in work]

You know what they should do... what phone carriers do in Europe.

If you buy the phone outright for the $900 the phone company doesn't get hit with the subsidized charge and our bill should be like $10 - $20 a month.

I remember some NT'er from Europe said that their phone bills is $10 a month with everything unlimited, but they have to buy the phone outright for like $800.

 

[the hater boxden]

You know what they should do... what phone carriers do in Europe.

If you buy the phone outright for the $900 the phone company doesn't get hit with the subsidized charge and our bill should be like $10 - $20 a month.

I remember some NT'er from Europe said that their phone bills is $10 a month with everything unlimited, but they have to buy the phone outright for like $800.

agreed but remember most people can't afford 900 dollar phones


plus i'm pretty sure att/verizon/sprint etc love to have customers locked up for 2 years

 

[thachosen123]

Before today I was heavily leaning towards the iPhone 5 when my contract is up in February, but after the announcements earlier, and doing some research on the S3, I think it's probably best to just stay with android this go round and just cop the new iPod

 

[Deleted member 37467]

THAT ALL BLACK OMFG.

Looks like I'm $850 poorer in 2 days.

 

[mosk33toe]

Yooo they are biting the hell out of Nokia's Lumia design aesthetic.
Wow.

That iPod touch is straight up Lumia clone.

 

[waddupdoe]

i wanted the white one but that all black looks 

, i hope next week ill be able to just walk in and cop...not tryna wait anymore

 

[heshua]

Getting a black one for sure. I always wanted them to make the aluminum part black and they did. Robocopped.

 

[reener]

gonna cop tired of my 4

 

[617jordanhead]

I was gonna cop white but that black one is smokin

 

[nycposite]

You know what they should do... what phone carriers do in Europe.
If you buy the phone outright for the $900 the phone company doesn't get hit with the subsidized charge and our bill should be like $10 - $20 a month.
I remember some NT'er from Europe said that their phone bills is $10 a month with everything unlimited, but they have to buy the phone outright for like $800.

I wish. I would have no problem paying 800-900 for a phone instead of paying 300 upfront and the 100 every month for 2 years

 

[Bert.]

You know what they should do... what phone carriers do in Europe.

If you buy the phone outright for the $900 the phone company doesn't get hit with the subsidized charge and our bill should be like $10 - $20 a month.

I remember some NT'er from Europe said that their phone bills is $10 a month with everything unlimited, but they have to buy the phone outright for like $800.

wow, id be down for that

 

[ohmygosher]

Are full at&t upgrade prices the same as the new contract prices?

 

[sneakerjunkie]

Before today I was heavily leaning towards the iPhone 5 when my contract is up in February, but after the announcements earlier, and doing some research on the S3, I think it's probably best to just stay with android this go round and just cop the new iPod

Hey just to give anyone in this forum a heads up i work at Best Buy mobile so i will update you guys with how the presale will work most likely it will be a $50 deposit and release date you come in and pick up i spoke to my manager today no word on when we will presale but most likely tomorrow morning.


Also as far as your upgrade in February wait till May the S4 will be out by then...It will be worth it trust me you dont wanna be stuck with the SIII for 2 years at that point when the S4 will be months away

Anyone needing help just PM will do my best to let you know procedures

 

[617jordanhead]

Yea they are but you have to pay a 36 upgrade fee

 

[chicagos finest 23]

The new nano ipod fails

Most people use it for gym, should have kept same clip design and just added blu tooth

 

[omgitswes]

Yeah that black is crazy sexy. I'm just not a fan of iOS, haven't tried any of the more recent versions though.
I'm going to have to try out iOS6 before I decide to buy this or not.

 

[PRIME]

Timeout, dudes really saying Apple bit Nokia?

I'll give you the similarities, but are we going to act like this new Nano isn't the old nano with the ipod touch's face on it?

+

=

 

[futuremd]

The new nano ipod fails

Most people use it for gym, should have kept same clip design and just added blu tooth

I don't understand why its the SAME price as the iphone. Thats ridiculous. 

Only difference is that the iphone doesn't have a monthly bill attached. 

 

[futuremd]

I found some stuff on the Apple website that show some limitations at the bottom of this page:

http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/

1. 
   Flyover and turn-by-turn navigation are available only on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 2 or later, and iPod touch (5th generation). Cellular data charges may apply.
2. 
   Siri is available on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad (3rd generation), and iPod touch (5th generation) and requires Internet access. Cellular data charges may apply.
3. 
   FaceTime video calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. FaceTime over a cellular network requires iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, or iPad (3rd generation) with cellular data capability. Availability over a cellular network depends on carrier policies; data charges may apply.
4. 
   Offline Reading List is available on iPhone 4 or later and iPad 2 or later.
5. 
   Made for iPhone hearing aids require iPhone 4S or iPhone 5.
6. 
   Panorama is available on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, and iPod touch (5th generation).
7. 
   Find My iPhone and Find My Friends enable you to locate iOS devices only when they are on and connected to a registered Wi-Fi network or have an active data plan.

iCloud requires iOS 5 or later on iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch (3rd generation or later), or iPad; a Mac computer with OS X Lion or later; or a PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7 (Outlook 2007 or 2010 or an up-to-date browser is required for accessing email, contacts, and calendars). Some features require iOS 6 and OS X Mountain Lion. Some features require a Wi-Fi connection. Some features are not available in all countries. Access to some services is limited to 10 devices.

Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved.

Starbucks pass is coming soon.

Some features may not be available for all countries or all areas. Click here to see complete list. Siri is available in Beta only on iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad (3rd generation), and iPod touch (5th generation) and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply.

There is also some stuff here:

http://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/

 

[da r entertainment]

I was gonna cop white but that black one is smokin

Exactly what I was thinking. I like to match my white iPad, but that black is too clean to pass on.

 

[ohmygosher]

Yea they are but you have to pay a 36 upgrade fee

That's fine with me. Thank you sir.

 

[teamjordan79]

You know what they should do... what phone carriers do in Europe.

If you buy the phone outright for the $900 the phone company doesn't get hit with the subsidized charge and our bill should be like $10 - $20 a month.

I remember some NT'er from Europe said that their phone bills is $10 a month with everything unlimited, but they have to buy the phone outright for like $800.

wow, id be down for that

why can't you do that now? You can buy the 4/4S unlocked from apple and then just get the plan for it separately even though the carriers will not want you to do that but there are ways like with T-mobile and if you can smooth talk AT&T representatives. The 5 will be available unlocked starting from like $649 soon after the official launch date.

Im in europe and that comes out to be much cheaper especially if you resell your phone after. So, lets say you buy the phone for 800, pay 10-20 a month then resell it for like ~400 in 2 years. essentially you only spent 880 total. While in the US you are paying $2120 (-400$ if you resell). Do the math. Subsidized phones are actually more expensive down the line.

 

[bamez]

The new nano ipod fails
Most people use it for gym, should have kept same clip design and just added blu tooth

yeah def gonna look for a square nano now.  price drop?

 

[SoleByThePound]

You know what they should do... what phone carriers do in Europe.
If you buy the phone outright for the $900 the phone company doesn't get hit with the subsidized charge and our bill should be like $10 - $20 a month.
I remember some NT'er from Europe said that their phone bills is $10 a month with everything unlimited, but they have to buy the phone outright for like $800.

I wish we had that option in the states.

 

[PRIME]

why can't you do that now? You can buy the 4/4S unlocked from apple and then just get the plan for it separately even though the carriers will not want you to do that but there are ways like with T-mobile and if you can smooth talk AT&T representatives. The 5 will be available unlocked starting from like $649 soon after the official launch date.
Im in europe and that comes out to be much cheaper especially if you resell your phone after. So, lets say you buy the phone for 800, pay 10-20 a month then resell it for like ~400 in 2 years. essentially you only spent 880 total. While in the US you are paying $2120 (-400$ if you resell). Do the math. Subsidized phones are actually more expensive down the line.

Because in the US, prices on plans are set in stone. It makes no difference what you pay for the phone. If I were to go get an iPhone for $900, I'd still have to pay someone $80 a month for service.


It ain't as sweet over here as it is for ya'll