Meanwhile when you purchased iphones or smartphones before someone else somewhere in the world said I cannot justify paying £500+ for a phone. It's ok. Just don't buy it. Leave it to those who were like you before to buy this phone.
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I just cannot justify £1150 for a phone...
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iPhone 7?
I wouldn't upgrade to a new iPhone even if I had a 6S. And that's from someone that uses 4 apps simultaneously when I'm out running several times per week. I will upgrade now because my 6+ does not have the RAM I need.
Yes iPhone 7.
I'm just somebody that likes to have new tech and love the look of the iPhone X, I dont neccessarily need to upgrade.
My phone still works fine.
Like you I use the same apps day in day out.
Just one of those things, but yeah unless a magic money tree comes around I dont think I'll get one.
I'll just carry on my iPhone 7 payment plan with Apple.
Call it what you want. It doesn't change the fact that at £999 it's almost double the price of a technically and functionally comparable S8.
Well nothing to worry about then. The market will decide. If it isn't worth it people won't buy it.
Been a iPhone user since 2009 iPhone 3g,iPhone 4s,iPhone 5s,iPhone 6s pricing always been spot on but this is taking the piss £1149 for a 256gb without any free airpods or free wireless charging
You talking about £1149 iPhone X 256GB
Applecare £200
iPhone X case another £25
total price £1374.
You talking about £1149 iPhone X 256GB
Applecare £200
iPhone X case another £25
total price £1374.
Then don't. It's that simple. No need to start an entire thread about it.
These type of threads are so annoying. No one cares if you can or can't afford to buy an iPhone.
Exactly. It's frightening how irrational people have become.
True.
It'll be interesting to see how the next couple of years pan out for Apple.
I agree 100%. The iPhone 4 was a phone with a pretty good mobile computer attached. But now, we are using some of the fastest mobile computers in the world, that many use as their only computer for business, pictures, and mobile communications. These are computers that can make a phone call on top of all the above.
I will admit however, that these mobile devices no longer need upgrading every 2 years. My battery lasts at least 16 hours, my screen is nice and clear, and mobile computing is still extremely quick. And I'm rocking the 6 plus .
If you read what people are saying, it's not an affordability issue. It's an issue of the pricing pushing beyond the point that people feel they'd get value for the money spent. I think the price is ludicrous, therefore I won't pay it. That doesn't mean I can't afford it.
And, this being an iPhone forum, discussions about the pricing of a new model are exactly what I'd expect to see two days after unveiling.
For me, this year what is slightly off putting is that there is no 'mid ground' between the 64gb and 256gb and the price jump is £150, to be clear it's not the affordability that's a problem, it's justifying the spend, when I have a working 7plus 128gb (regarding an 8/8plus, I have more time to think about the X)
I've decided to wait until the hype dies and supply catches up. Then scour the used market for an iPhone X for under retail. I'm sure many will have buyers remorse. I don't need to be the first to have it, don't care about bragging or showing it off. I have a 7 Plus to hold me over until the time comes.
Not because I can't afford the sticker price, but because I don't want to pay that much.
Not because I can't afford the sticker price, but because I don't want to pay that much.
Well, the iPhone I have now cost $949 when I bought it, and that isn't much less expensive than the 64GB X, so...
Then don’t buy it. I use Verizon payment plan and the X 256 is only 5.00 more. I can afford that
Why do you have to sell all of those things just because you get an LG?
The Apple Watch I get...but the rest?
Because people just fall for marketing. Many don't actually know what they are buying and what can be mixed and matched.
Why you think so many moaning about the price? Marketing usually hooks them but they can't afford this rounds.
Listen. I was once in your position. But, don't make your old iphone become a burden.
You will lose a lot after 1 year of "holding off" for a new one you can afford or want to buy.
Remember the golden rule: an iPhone that is worth today £ 700 is going to be about £ 500 next year once new iPhone is announced (depends on how good you kept it).
Say, I bought 128 GB iPhone 7 last year that was 699. I kept it in very good condition.
If I throw into eBay, I will get around 500 pounds give or take (-10% fees). This number will go down a lot more next year. If you decide to upgrade to iPhone 8 - it makes more sense, it is 699 and you will get about 300 pounds off when you "recycle" iPhone 7 back to Apple. Ok, say you want iPhone X. So you are trading in iPhone 7 for 300 pounds and getting iPhone X (64) for 700 pounds. Or just sell of on Ebay and try getting better deal, wait for some time, add money and buy what you want!
basically TL; DR - don't keep your current (old) iPhone if you have intentions to upgrade anyway, get rid of it as the price will go down every month.
You will lose a lot after 1 year of "holding off" for a new one you can afford or want to buy.
Remember the golden rule: an iPhone that is worth today £ 700 is going to be about £ 500 next year once new iPhone is announced (depends on how good you kept it).
Say, I bought 128 GB iPhone 7 last year that was 699. I kept it in very good condition.
If I throw into eBay, I will get around 500 pounds give or take (-10% fees). This number will go down a lot more next year. If you decide to upgrade to iPhone 8 - it makes more sense, it is 699 and you will get about 300 pounds off when you "recycle" iPhone 7 back to Apple. Ok, say you want iPhone X. So you are trading in iPhone 7 for 300 pounds and getting iPhone X (64) for 700 pounds. Or just sell of on Ebay and try getting better deal, wait for some time, add money and buy what you want!
basically TL; DR - don't keep your current (old) iPhone if you have intentions to upgrade anyway, get rid of it as the price will go down every month.
That's the Apple Tax. It's part of owning Apple stuff.
Just look at a cable. A spare lightning cable is much more than double the cost of a spare it USB-C cable.
Consumers should purchase what they can afford, not base with they want. I understand new technology is fun and exciting, but if they can't justify the means to pay your monthly bill or for the entire device, then they should not be purchasing it. But, for those who know they want the latest technology, there are methods to have the latest device, by saving up overtime to purchase it or budgeting.
Looks like this year will be the first year I don’t buy a new iPhone. I currently have a 7+. I use it a lot. I’m not that impressed with the iPhone 8 (which even if I recycle my phone will cost £550 for a minor upgrade). I can afford to buy the iPhone X but it’s not worth that to me (even as a heavy user). Converting the US cost and adding 20% VAT comes in at around £1050 but even at that price, I think it’s over priced for what it is.
I think the issue for me is what happens next year? The iPhone 8 is probably going to get a refresh and become the 8S so will look the same with minor upgrades. We don’t know if the iPhone X is a one off, whether they’ll be an upgraded version next year or whether Apple will release an entirely new phone. History says it’s a new phone every two years with minor upgrades each year. Recent speculation suggested Apple might be moving to a three year cycle. Either way, it now means we might not see the next generation iPhone until 2019 which leaves iPhone 7 users who aren’t persuaded by the iPhone (because it’s too similar to the iPhone 7) and the iPhone x because cost or that awful notch) with a dilemma whether to keep their current phone for three years (let’s be honest, these devices don’t really last three years with battery life and heavy usage), get the interim models next year or leave the Apple ecosystem.
I think the issue for me is what happens next year? The iPhone 8 is probably going to get a refresh and become the 8S so will look the same with minor upgrades. We don’t know if the iPhone X is a one off, whether they’ll be an upgraded version next year or whether Apple will release an entirely new phone. History says it’s a new phone every two years with minor upgrades each year. Recent speculation suggested Apple might be moving to a three year cycle. Either way, it now means we might not see the next generation iPhone until 2019 which leaves iPhone 7 users who aren’t persuaded by the iPhone (because it’s too similar to the iPhone 7) and the iPhone x because cost or that awful notch) with a dilemma whether to keep their current phone for three years (let’s be honest, these devices don’t really last three years with battery life and heavy usage), get the interim models next year or leave the Apple ecosystem.
I love the phrasing of being ‘forced out’.
Firstly and most importantly who’s holiding a gun to your head and forcing you to upgrade.
The OP said they will ‘have’ to ditch all his other Apple stuff because of this. Surely there’s a third option - keep the existing and capable device for another year? It’s all very melodramatic.
£1000/$1000 is a lot of money, I agree. But someone said if you can afford it get the best smartphone you can because it’s the most important piece of technology we own in this society.
Firstly and most importantly who’s holiding a gun to your head and forcing you to upgrade.
The OP said they will ‘have’ to ditch all his other Apple stuff because of this. Surely there’s a third option - keep the existing and capable device for another year? It’s all very melodramatic.
£1000/$1000 is a lot of money, I agree. But someone said if you can afford it get the best smartphone you can because it’s the most important piece of technology we own in this society.
If your current phone does everything you need then you don't need to upgrade just now? And looking at their range, they now seem to have a phone to suit every budget, with good performance across all of them?