Well technically the iPhone is outdated. VZW's android offerings are much newer, like only a few months or even days old, i.e., droid 3. The iPhone is over a year old.
If the iPhone wasn't so long in the tooth, we'd not see as many threads here from people aching for the new iPhone.
As for why they're doing that. I'm assuming as others have - commission. They make more on commission on non-apple products so if they think they can sell a non iPhone to someone they will
That's why most times I buy online from Verizon. Avoid the stores at all costs.
To be fair, "best display" could mean largest display to some people, even if it has a lower DPI. Also, there are Android phones with higher-res cameras than the iPhone 4. "Most attractive phon" is also very subjective.
#2, 4, and 6 are pretty un-debatable though.
Regarding the salesmen pushing other phones, I wonder if Verizon gets higher profit margins off Android phones, translating into more commission for the salesman? It's possible. (wild speculation on my part)
To be fair, "best display" could mean largest display to some people, even if it has a lower DPI. Also, there are Android phones with higher-res cameras than the iPhone 4. "Most attractive phon" is also very subjective.
#2, 4, and 6 are pretty un-debatable though.
Regarding the salesmen pushing other phones, I wonder if Verizon gets higher profit margins off Android phones, translating into more commission for the salesman? It's possible. (wild speculation on my part)
First off, there are no Android phones to my knowledge with a higher resolution and/or pixel density than the iPhone 4. My bullet point says "BEST" not biggest display. Ask anyone in the industry whether or not the iPhone 4 display is still the best.
not debatable IMHO
Just saying don't bash the reps for trying to make a living
I believe Verizon doesn't get commission from selling iPhones but they do when they sell Android. Whether thats true or not, I don't care. I'm using the phone, not them.
I have had numerous people tell me that when going into Verizon, reps are purposely trying to talk iPhone wanting customers out from buying them. They are trying to push them all to Android phones. I can't believe this! Someone literally told me that one representative told them that the phone is "outdated" and that Apple would be "bought by android." I can't believe someone would say such a thing. I guess you can't expect much more from Verizon. Anyone else have similar instances?