Anyone skipping this generation?

[frostbit3]

You're math is close but missing the remainder of the comparison. Next is cheaper in the first year, $1128 vs $1199. You went on to show the payoff of the phone with 6 remaining months and gave a total of $1260 but you forgot something. On next during those 6 months you pay $25 per month to have the device on your plan. In those same 6 months on the 2-year plan you pay $40 per month because you are not on Next. So if we do the math for the additional 6 months we have $1128+$132+$25x6=$1410. 2-year would be $1199+$40x6=$1439. You would save $29 by going with Next when looking at the 18 months. You're not being ripped.

In addition, the correct number is $21.64 per month but you rounded up to $22 which gives you about $7 in your favor on Next.

+1

I have 3 phones on a plan and pay $190 a month for 30GB of Data (We had the double data). I previously had just 2 phones on the 700 minute plan, I had unlimited data and my other phone had the 3GB (Maybe 5, I don't remember) and was paying $220 just for that.

Now I have 3 phones and it's cheaper a month. On top of that, I'm going to do the Next plan for the 6S on two of my lines, but will be paying them off in full after a month because I don't want to finance a phone, personal preference.

I thought Next was a rip off as well (And it was in the beginning) but once ATT started giving significant monthly price reductions and made my plan cheaper, I was in. Plus now I can tether when I want, have unlimited minutes, and have rollover data.

 

[gsmornot]

+1

I have 3 phones on a plan and pay $190 a month for 30GB of Data (We had the double data). I previously had just 2 phones on the 700 minute plan, I had unlimited data and my other phone had the 3GB (Maybe 5, I don't remember) and was paying $220 just for that.

Now I have 3 phones and it's cheaper a month. On top of that, I'm going to do the Next plan for the 6S on two of my lines, but will be paying them off in full after a month because I don't want to finance a phone, personal preference.

I thought Next was a rip off as well (And it was in the beginning) but once ATT started giving significant monthly price reductions and made my plan cheaper, I was in. Plus now I can tether when I want, have unlimited minutes, and have rollover data.

Yes. Even before the Family Share Plan came around keeping a phone past 2 years on a 2 year plan was costing us money. The phones were subsidized by adding an amount per month to the cost of the plan to cover the remaining balance of the phone. $200 at the start of the 2 years then 20 to 24 months times the balance divided. If you kept your phone past the 24 months you still paid an amount per month towards the phone. Now, with Next the plans are more transparent. Once your device have been paid for you remove that monthly cost from your plan. With the 2 year plans, even now, the cost never goes away so long as you have the device.

 

[odoy]

Have had every generation but 6/6s is nothing for me. I buy the iPhone 7 100% and hope Ubuntu phone os will be some day a daily driver.

I have more and more this kind of feelings like in 2001 before I switched from ms to Apple.
And I'm unforgiving! No way back.
So it's to Apple to really change things and stopping this marketing **** speak

 

[aYvYyyPhNa]

I'll be upgrading for sure. I do the 12 month upgrade plan with AT&T so I can get the new one every year.

 

[ThisOldMacHead]

You're math is close but missing the remainder of the comparison. Next is cheaper in the first two years, $1128 vs $1199. You went on to show the payoff of the phone with 6 remaining months and gave a total of $1260 but you forgot something. On next during those 6 months you pay $25 per month to have the device on your plan. In those same 6 months on the 2-year plan you pay $40 per month because you are not on Next. So if we do the math for the additional 6 months we have $1128+$132+$25x6=$1410. 2-year would be $1199+$40x6=$1439. You would save $29 by going with Next when looking at the 30 months. You're not being ripped.

In addition, the correct number is $21.64 per month but you rounded up to $22 which gives you about $10.80 in your favor on Next.

Apple's and oranges... I'm not on a 30 month upgrade cycle. By the end of month 24, I have a new phone and I get to keep my old phone to do as I please for no additional outlay.

 

[VSMacOne]

Nah, I'm actually excited about 3D Touch on the 6sPlus and the camera upgrades. I'm able to upgrade every year through work, so why not? I end up making enough money of my old iPhone to cover the new one and then some.

 

[aPple nErd]

I want to get a gold or silver 6s but it isn't enough of an upgrade from a 6 to justify spending all that money out of contract. I'll just wait for the 7.

 

[sterl320]

I don't understand why people are still skipping generations when you have all of these upgrade programs available. For a few extra bucks a month, you can upgrade every single year with no issues.

 

[boomhower]

I am. I typically skip the S models and wait for the number change. I'm a typical lower middle class guy and don't have the cash to dump ~$500/year on a phone. (after accounting for selling the old one) The 6 is fine and will get me another year without issue. The S models just don't do enough for me to justify the cost within my income. I'll get the 7 with the 6 improvements and a new body. The new body is what really justify's the cost for me. Plus I want a better screen more than anything else at this point and that didn't happen. It's already fast enough, cameras always improve so no surprises there. Force Touch looks great but not enough on it's own to get me to upgrade, just like Touch ID as great feature but not enough to upgrade for.

 

[9699624]

I like my 6 and want to hold out till next year for the 7....BUT I made the mistake of not putting a screen protector on my phone and now my screen is scratched up to the point where its really bugging me. I'm also due for an upgrade so I'm seriously debating it.

 

[Legionnaire]

I don't understand why people are still skipping generations when you have all of these upgrade programs available. For a few extra bucks a month, you can upgrade every single year with no issues.

Why though?
What is the requirement for a brand new phone every single year?!
I'm a 2 year holder and I feel it's still too often other than battery getting older.

 

[erayser]

I skip the "S" model... the only iPhone I bought the following year was the 3G. I prefer upgrading my iPhone to the latest look and feel. Performance and new functions isn't important to me since I only use my phone as phone, browsing, light apps, streaming music and videos. Gaming and graphics type apps I prefer to have on my gaming rig. I would rather upgrade my PC gaming rig every year than a phone.

 

[Legionnaire]

I skip the "S" model... the only iPhone I bought the following year was the 3G. I prefer upgrading my iPhone to the latest look and feel. Performance and new functions isn't important to me since I only use my phone as phone, browsing, light apps, streaming music and videos. Gaming and graphics type apps I prefer to have on my gaming rig. I would rather upgrade my PC gaming rig every year than a phone.

I was on s cycle myself and perfectly content, even keeping 5s for another year or two due to size and still functions as normal.


These phones cost as much as an MacBook Air! But I don't see them upgrading those every year:

 

[sterl320]

Why though?
What is the requirement for a brand new phone every single year?!
I'm a 2 year holder and I feel it's still too often other than battery getting older.

there isn't a requirement, i'm just saying why not?

The upgrade programs seem more feasible and manageable then dropping a lump sum for the phone, and if you DO decide to go with the upgrade programs, then you aren't using the program properly at all if you aren't upgrading every year.

Without the programs, I would never even consider upgrading every year, and I never did. But now, with just $15 extra added to my sprint bill every month, I'm actually saving TONS of money getting a new phone.

Idk. It might seem to soon for other people, but I like to have in my possession the new and improved every chance I get, and now I'm doing it without breaking my pockets lol.

 

[Cryates]

NEVER SKIPPING ANOTHER GENERATION!!! YAY FOR 12-MONTH INSTALLMENT PLANS!

 

[Kendo]

Nope. My current iPhone 5 is on the verge of not having any battery life (not eligible for the repair program) and it's time for an upgrade. Guess I'm going to the S cycle of products.

Just do it yourself. Takes about 10 minutes. And this is coming from a guy that just learned to do it himself by watching a YouTube video and buying a battery from eBay for $12.

 

[soupcan]

Just do it yourself. Takes about 10 minutes. And this is coming from a guy that just learned to do it himself by watching a YouTube video and buying a battery from eBay for $12.

Just gonna copy the exact same thing I said on the 3rd page:

Well, I don't know if it's my battery or not. The phone's also getting hot all the time so I suspect the A6 is constantly doing something which also draws power. And I'm not going to replace the logic board. It costs way more than the phone's worth.

 

[valinda]

I want to read some reviews and know the RAM specs before making a final decision.

I'm leaning towards upgrading since I am on an iPhone 5, but I buy my phones full retail and therefore want to be absolutely sure of my choice. It will probably be late November or early December before I buy anything. This way, I'll know about any issues with the device and also avoid waiting in lines.

In the meantime, iOS 9 will tide me over.

I like watching this guys video's. Check him out.

 

[JButtonMCL]

Nope. My current iPhone 5 is on the verge of not having any battery life (not eligible for the repair program) and it's time for an upgrade. Guess I'm going to the S cycle of products.

Funny you bring that up. I have an iPhone 5 since launch and the screen was coming off for a good 5 months(due to being dropped) and finally, it crapped out on me 5 weeks ago as the screen wouldn't display anything. I took it to Apple and they replaced it with a "new" ip5 at no extra charge. I was pretty shocked myself but VERY HAPPY!

if I didn't get a "new" ip5 from Apple then I most likely would have upgraded to the 6S/6S+ since my ip5 was dying but now, I will probably wait for the 7

 

[shox2k2]

I've always upgraded every two years. Live pictures is the only thing I'd really like but I can wait. I waited a year for touch id. My mom has a 5s and is on my plan. She could upgrade now if she wanted but I'll wait and ask her in a week or two. I have no numbers to back this up but I think the sales are higher on the single digit years (iPhone 4, 5, 6,) I still follow the forums on the "s" years as who doesn't like new phones but they don't seem to get the order backlog? Who knows, if my iPhone 6 breaks down maybe i'd go ahead an upgrade but otherwise I'm ok waiting. Maybe with the 7 I will do the 12 month upgrade program.

 

[MadDane]

I am skipping this generation. I tend to keep my phone for several years, though I did upgrade from the 5s to the 6. But since the dollar is so strong it is simply too expensive for me to got one in Europe. Also, I am currently in grad school as an engineer which does not help on my economic situation. So I will be skipping this generation for sure. I might be skipping the next few generations as well depending on what happens. Time will tell

 

[Melodeath]

I can't decide. I was on the S cycle (3GS, 4S, 5S) and finally switched over to the number cycle last year using my mom's upgrade and got the 6. Now my line actually has an upgrade, so I could get the 6S, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Might just wait it out until the 7. I like the idea of upgrading every year, but selling my 5S last summer was sort of a hassle.

I could sell my 6 for maybe $400 if I'm lucky, which would partially pay for buying a 6S outright (I'm on an ancient FamilyTalk plan with 2-year contracts/upgrades and not sure I want to do another 2-year deal since I'm tyring to convince my family to switch to MobileShare to save money)