OP edited their post mentioning that the 20% price cut only applies to iPad 3rd gen (guessing wi-fi only). Still a great deal, in my opinion.
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OP edited their post mentioning that the 20% price cut only applies to iPad 3rd gen (guessing wi-fi only). Still a great deal, in my opinion.
And what about the Iphone 6?
Or is Apple so predictable that there definitely will be an Iphone 5s which will enable the users to play Angry Birds with graphics never seen before or which let you open apps 0,05 seconds faster?
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yeah but most Apple products are made in China . for the record I hate Walmart but sometimes I will patronize them .
Does anyone think that this seems really sketchy? I feel like WalMart is in cahoots with the three carriers on this deal - otherwise, why would a corporation so giant be so eager and desperate to offer such low deals on these phones (that have already saturated the market)?
The thing that really strikes as odd to me is that they're only offering these deals for "two year agreement" plans. So the only people who seem to be truly benefiting from this deal is AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon -- what better time to lock consumers into 2 year long contracts than the holiday season when everyone is spending?
The thing that really strikes as odd to me is that they're only offering these deals for "two year agreement" plans. So the only people who seem to be truly benefiting from this deal is AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon -- what better time to lock consumers into 2 year long contracts than the holiday season when everyone is spending?
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The CNN ticker, all the way trough the horrible CT incident nicely kept all informed about the iPad/iPhone attractive price slashing at Wal-mart. That day, out of curiosity, I learned for the closest location of this fine shopping establishment to be about 14 miles from my residence in Los Angeles county. The above price campaign is of course the oldest trick to bring the most vulnerable jaw-dropping masses, make this populace believe they are here to obtain a life changing "exclusive" product, charge them hell lot of money they cannot afford to spend in the first place and further convince them how much they need it, when in reality most of the poor bastards won't even know how to use the damn thing. Life is good!
its funny how people here think that WM is targetting people who cant afford the plans these phones require . while this may be true , the fact is that most of these people who are on Foodstamps already have an iPhone. WM is just trying to get them to upgrade.
The carriers, in all likelihood, absorbed a lot, if not all, of the hit. The target audience was/is the late adopters purchasing the cheapest 16GB version. T-Mobile will be carrying the iPhone next year so all have an interest in signing up subscribers now. The carriers can't be in cahoots, but Walmart could quarterback the play with the three existing carriers. Until recently, the carriers allowed subscribers full upgrade subsidies after around 18 months, which was 6 months, or roughly $120 in subsidy recovery, early. The iPhone is the stickiest platform and each carrier wants that customer. An additional $60 subsidy on the front end is cheaper than the previous $120 hit on the back end, and these subscribers will have their contracts ending just in time for Christmas in two years, and ready to buy again and re-up. I hate Walmart but this may have been a very smart move.
It is not WM alone. It is the public (in some markets) that allowed itself to believe for the apple iPhone/iPad to be de rigueur socially. The craze is specifically noticeable from Europe, where generally people don't care about a smart phone and rather spend the money on another trip, on tangible pleasures, true experiences as opposed to the virtual world of exotic places most customers will never see live outside of their prized retina display.
Your attitude makes you seem like a real elitist. For the record most ppl in this great nation spend more they can afford to spend as evidenced from the housing collapse! Some border line rich, middle class and poor ppl who don't really believe that they are poor. The truly rich may have hurt for a little while but more than likely recouped the lost money in a couple of years. Somehow you think you are better than your fellow man.
Contrary to the above, I emphasize the generally lack of elite factor in any disposable device, specifically where hysteria is present, which is often the case with good number of Apple products. As great nations go, any nation is an assembly of people and there is no doubt that the US had its few moments in the history, in the past, for which the civilised world is often grateful. I don't see myself as better and I am not sure who are the fellow men you refer to.
Some people are only willing to see what fits there point of view.
1) Walmart is doing the discounting. Not Apple. Walmart is likely just eating their margin to get people in to buy accessories and other stuff.
2) This isn't the huge discount from Walmart's perspective that people in this thread are making it out to be. It's just 10-12% off the retail price.
3) People are continuing to ignore that the same report about alleged cuts in component orders also said the cuts were related to assembly problems, not demand which they said remains strong.
4). Any component order cuts now would be about the March quarter, not the holiday quarter.
1) Walmart is doing the discounting. Not Apple. Walmart is likely just eating their margin to get people in to buy accessories and other stuff.
2) This isn't the huge discount from Walmart's perspective that people in this thread are making it out to be. It's just 10-12% off the retail price.
3) People are continuing to ignore that the same report about alleged cuts in component orders also said the cuts were related to assembly problems, not demand which they said remains strong.
4). Any component order cuts now would be about the March quarter, not the holiday quarter.
Many of the posts in this thread express an unbelievably repulsive degree of elitist snobbery.
It is tremendously sad...
EDIT: This comment has nothing to do with Walmart.
It is tremendously sad...
EDIT: This comment has nothing to do with Walmart.
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Indeed I am carrying a pre-paid phone. I spend a little over $8 a month ($100/year card with carry-over) so your "net" concept above is a giant load of bologna. Like I said, that's a new MBP about every other year on average in the difference in costs. I simply don't need to check my e-mail THAT bad while I'm at work. Given the sheer increase in car accidents from texting and distracted driving (and even pedestrians walking into the street and getting hit because they're staring at their screen), the actual cost of life and property may in fact be much higher. I think people today forget how to have real conversations. Of course if you or anyone else think it's worth it, that's your business. I'm just pointing out how high those costs really are over a two year contract and one example of what someone could have instead.
I said unless you're carrying a prepaid....which means that if you are carrying a prepaid, that net isn't the case. A member of my family uses a prepaid T-Mobile sim in one of my old iPhones. Perfectly satisfactory since doesn't have much need for cell data and limits chat. I need the cell data and it pays for itself many times over. We each have what we need.
It's probably a relief to said clientele that you won't be there. Bigots are so annoying.
It's a discount of appox. 36% from the retail price of 199.00 which is what most paid with contract. It's $72 off which is decent.
Me too. Actually somebody is typing this for me while I dictate it. Typing is so dull and boring. And I have lots and lots of money so I just buy phones unlocked. Saving money through subsidy or discounts is for poor people. You look like somebody who is rich, I think you should try that too.
Might be true, however from http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/a...lling-at-a-discount-in-wal-mart-stores-32466/ ...
Wal-Mart spokeswoman Sarah Spencer told CNBC, We worked together with them on this. They are a great partner.
It is possible that they purchased discounted stock from Apple and then further discounted it to the customer.
No one outside of the Walmart and Apple folks in the deal will know.
That's an incredible deal! Anyone looking to upgrade, or get a new line should jump all over this.
Nice savings, WalMart!
Wow. This is just incredible.
Thanks for contributing to Apple users smug reputation. It really isn't something to be proud of....
Nice savings, WalMart!
Wow. This is just incredible.
Thanks for contributing to Apple users smug reputation. It really isn't something to be proud of....
From a customer perspective, that's true. But I was commenting on the fact that it's only a 10% or so discount from Apple to the retailer. At that rate, it is probably just their normal retail margin.
Possible, but not likely in a launch quarter with supply issues. Walmart was probably just referring to the fact that Apple allowed them to price it that low. Usually, Apple only allows minor retail discounts.
My personal experience with walmart is, every single time I go there for something, I'm always behind someone in the checkout who is a) in pajama bottoms and slippers, b) doesn't have enough money for what they're trying to buy and/or c) quite a bit tipsy.
That's not an elitist view of walmart, just my experience with the clientele. It boggles me that they're targeting these folks for iPhones. A buck's a buck I guess.