Is the iphone worth it?
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- Stocky Boy
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Is the iphone worth it?
I was thinking of getting an iPhone 3GS, 16GB. But, then I realised I could buy a Nokia 5800, have pretty much the same functionality, and get it for practically free.
So, I put it to you, the members of Board X, is the iPhone actually worth it?
So, I put it to you, the members of Board X, is the iPhone actually worth it?
- The French Biscuit
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No doubt you have already quizzed our Resident expert on the matter;
I can only peruse the reviews for an opinion since I am not in the market for such a gadget.
I think it depends what you are going to do with it and how much you prefer style/hype over good ol-functionality.
I can only peruse the reviews for an opinion since I am not in the market for such a gadget.
I think it depends what you are going to do with it and how much you prefer style/hype over good ol-functionality.
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It depends not just on the price, but on the whole package. In the U.S. an iphone runs at least $500 plus activation fee and additionally you are locked into a 2 year contract with monthly service charge running around at $100 minimum.Stocky Boy wrote:I was thinking of getting an iPhone 3GS, 16GB. But, then I realised I could buy a Nokia 5800, have pretty much the same functionality, and get it for practically free.
So, I put it to you, the members of Board X, is the iPhone actually worth it?
Damn. I had to fork over €30 and have a 2-year contract of €45/month. But than again, phones ARE cheap in Holland. (And no, I don't think it's a cheap deal, but WAY cheaper than the US deal).Mr Wallstreet wrote:It depends not just on the price, but on the whole package. In the U.S. an iphone runs at least $500 plus activation fee and additionally you are locked into a 2 year contract with monthly service charge running around at $100 minimum.
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- Stocky Boy
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It depends, iPhone is, imo, without a doubt the best phone on the market.
But ive had mine (the 3g version, not3gs) for 13 month and its had a few minor faults and 2 serious faults wheres its had to go in for repair.
When its working its hardly ever out of my hand but when its in for repair man is it annoying.
Oh and international data charges in the uk are £6.50 per MB although you can turn off data roaming pretty easily and just use free wifi
But ive had mine (the 3g version, not3gs) for 13 month and its had a few minor faults and 2 serious faults wheres its had to go in for repair.
When its working its hardly ever out of my hand but when its in for repair man is it annoying.
Oh and international data charges in the uk are £6.50 per MB although you can turn off data roaming pretty easily and just use free wifi
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