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iPhone - More affordable? NOT REALLY! (Australia)

MattyK

MattyK

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Hey guys, incase you haven't noticed I made this thread not to get flamed by people saying 'If you can't afford it, then don't buy it' Don't bother, I won't listen.
This is directed mostly to the AUS iPhone.
Cmon guys, seriously the iPhone is not affordable for everyone or more affordable in the long run.
Not only does pre-paid cost over $800 (which is not very affordable for most people unless you're loaded) But the subsidized cost is still more than they said for it to be!
For 16gb on the $49 optus cap, If you pay for the iPhone upfront thats a whole $504 out of your pocket, ASWELL as the $49 you pay for the period you chose, the $504 was from the 24month cap.

Apple claimed that it would be 'More affordable for everyone' But pretty much they should have said 'More affordable for everyone*must sign up to a 12\24month plan, Have good credit, prices may vary, higher but not lower.'

Anyways I'm done ranting, I won't be getting the iPhone until it decreases in price. Hopefully by christmas.

Remember, don't flame.

BTW. sorry for stating the obvious but I'm a tad annoyed with it all.
 
MattyK said:
Hey guys, incase you haven't noticed I made this thread not to get flamed by people saying 'If you can't afford it, then don't buy it' Don't bother, I won't listen.
This is directed mostly to the AUS iPhone.
Cmon guys, seriously the iPhone is not affordable for everyone or more affordable in the long run.
Not only does pre-paid cost over $800 (which is not very affordable for most people unless you're loaded) But the subsidized cost is still more than they said for it to be!
For 16gb on the $49 optus cap, If you pay for the iPhone upfront thats a whole $504 out of your pocket, ASWELL as the $49 you pay for the period you chose, the $504 was from the 24month cap.

Apple claimed that it would be 'More affordable for everyone' But pretty much they should have said 'More affordable for everyone*must sign up to a 12\24month plan, Have good credit, prices may vary, higher but not lower.'

Anyways I'm done ranting, I won't be getting the iPhone until it decreases in price. Hopefully by christmas.

Remember, don't flame.
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If this is an Oz specific thread, then change the title to indicate that. Might help with your no flame policy.
 
can someone please sticky a "complain about the iphone prices here" thread ??? there are so many out there now its clogging the place up

perhaps put a "what time you are getting in line" poll next to it with the im 17 can i go get it myself thread in 3rd?
 
jdcrow711 said:
can someone please sticky a "complain about the iphone prices here" thread ??? there are so many out there now its clogging the place up

perhaps put a "what time you are getting in line" poll next to it with the im 17 can i go get it myself thread in 3rd?
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and "can i but a iphone if i'm under 18/not an authorized user" thread
 
I don't think the iPhone is cheaper for anybody. Only in the initial price if you're lucky enough to get it subsidized.
 
shmeh.
everyone not wanting t oget an iPhone sutis me.
more of a chance i can pick one up. :D
 
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