You can actually tack on another $80 to the total cost of the 2-year contract route, because AT&T charges a $40 activation fee for each phone on the contract (went up from $36 to $40 recently), whereas for phones added to a Next plan, there is no activation fee at all.
So it's actually even a bit more of a difference; $5,198 for 2-year contract vs. $4,818 for Next.
In the past, there have been some really, REALLY long lines at the stores and I see this to be no different. I hope living in a less-populated area will equal getting the phone easily in the ATT store on the 19th.
Come oooon logical thinking, don't fail me now!
Typically low volume areas will not get as much stock allocated. Why would ATT send a ton of phones to a store where they sit.
"Older tech"? What's missing in the 4.7" compared to the 5.5" other than OIS?I've lost track of how many times I've heard "the 6+ is the big seller," usually followed by "maybe I'll get the 6+ after all. It can't be too big if everyone is going for it!"
Who knows if we'll ever get the real sales numbers, but based on rumors and early wait times, the 6+ inventory was minimal compared to that of the 6, so of course it's harder to get. My title is tongue in cheek: I don't know if Apple intentionally constrained the 6+ supply to generate buzz, maybe they underestimated demand and didn't build enough. That would also fit with rumors of a later 6+ launch. Whatever the cause, the effect among my very tiny sample size is reconsideration of the larger size.
I'm waiting for Anandtech's review and to hold them in hand before I decide on a size. It's unfortunate Apple gimped the 4.7" display and camera, but I'm not sure I can wait for the 6S 4.7" or that Apple won't gimp that one, too. Frankly I'm rather upset that after claiming the iPhone 5's size was "just right," Apple now relegates 4.7" iPhone users to older tech. I'd rather pay a bit more for the 4.7" to get the same features as the 5.5".
"Older tech"? What's missing in the 4.7" compared to the 5.5" other than OIS?
Bigger phone=bigger battery. There's nothing technologically superior about the Plus's battery.
Again, more screen size = more flexibility with user interface. Nothing to do with "older tech".Apps look better on the plus as well. I see no reason why iMessage can't have picture for contacts on the 6 like it does on the plus.
I guess Jobs was wrong about phablets...![]()
"Older tech"? What's missing in the 4.7" compared to the 5.5" other than OIS?
Bigger phone=bigger battery. There's nothing technologically superior about the Plus's battery.
Again, more screen size = more flexibility with user interface. Nothing to do with "older tech".
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Jobs was wrong about a lot of things. So what? That doesn't mean he was wrong about everything.
I've lost track of how many times I've heard "the 6+ is the big seller," usually followed by "maybe I'll get the 6+ after all. It can't be too big if everyone is going for it!"
Who knows if we'll ever get the real sales numbers, but based on rumors and early wait times, the 6+ inventory was minimal compared to that of the 6, so of course it's harder to get. My title is tongue in cheek: I don't know if Apple intentionally constrained the 6+ supply to generate buzz, maybe they underestimated demand and didn't build enough. That would also fit with rumors of a later 6+ launch. Whatever the cause, the effect among my very tiny sample size is reconsideration of the larger size.
I'm waiting for Anandtech's review and to hold them in hand before I decide on a size. It's unfortunate Apple gimped the 4.7" display and camera, but I'm not sure I can wait for the 6S 4.7" or that Apple won't gimp that one, too. Frankly I'm rather upset that after claiming the iPhone 5's size was "just right," Apple now relegates 4.7" iPhone users to older tech. I'd rather pay a bit more for the 4.7" to get the same features as the 5.5".
Hey Nunyabinez, could you explain this further using my example? Again, this would be a phone for myself and my spouse.
AT&T 2-year contract on October 21 (when our contract expires); shipping time TBD:
$399 per phone = $798 (it say's I'm eligible for a $399 phone on 10/21)
$130 per month for 2 years = $3,120 (this is Mobile Shared plan; are you saying this will go up if under contract?
TOTAL: $3,918
AT&T Next; ships in 34 weeks:
$849 per phone = $1,698 (this is $42.45 per phone per month for 20 months)
$130 per month for 2 years = $3,120 (Mobile Shared)
TOTAL: $4,818
Honestly, if the Next plan will save me money -- or not cost me considerably more -- I'll just pre-order the phone now. Thanks in advance.
The only things missing from the 6 are a higher PPI and OIS. Otherwise the phones are pretty much the same.
"Older tech"? What's missing in the 4.7" compared to the 5.5" other than OIS?