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Are Smartphones really worth $1200 per year to use???

7,353 2,746 April 9, 2012 at 08:01 PM in Chat (4)
ON TOP of the phone itself ? I don't think so.

What is it? Social status? My friend has one so I NEED one?

I'll take my dumb phone and laptop any day.
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Last Edited by Maleficent April 9, 2012 at 09:04 PM
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Quote from Maleficent :
I think you're just so intent on going against the grain (even though it's illogical, cumbersome, less convenient, and provides no actual benefit to you) so you can delude yourself into feeling "unique" and "special."

In fact, you're so hellbent on going against anything with any sort of mass popularity so you can be "different" that you actually make yourself believe that the crap you have is somehow "better."

And the funniest part about that is that it makes you so angry, you have to lash out at anyone that uses the devices that you hate so much. Which in turn makes you look like a complete idiot to everyone else because of your gigantic delusions, and then you become a social pariah.

Well... bravo, buddy. You certainly set yourself apart from the crowd. Thumbup
Quote from SkeezaPleez :
Sounds to me like he has a shitty laptop and a shitty cell phone. laugh out loud
Quote from Maleficent :
And a shitty TV! LMAO


It's 34" and weighs 300lbs! Whee
Quote from vec :
...and is 20th century technology laugh out loud
Quote from SkeezaPleez :
At least he's got unlimited texting.
Quote from Jason_of_Texas :
34in tube tv? GTFOH
Quote from vec :
That's the problem. He isn't using his mind. He is getting all of his information out of some old Popular Mechanics magazines from the 1980's


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Curtieson
04-10-2012 at 08:12 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:12 AM.
Quote from boltman2007 :
So what does the first line cost? Family plan extra lines don't count.
Speaking of family plans with all around smartphones...

Now we are talking over 2K per year!

I don't think I would "'enjoy" surfing the net and looking at Slickdeals on a small 4"screen and pay $30 per month DATA to do that.
Adds NO VALUE to what I can already do. Amazing how phone companies get away with this.
So wait...are you pissed at Smartphones? Or Cell Phones? There is a difference in your argument...

I pay $30 a month for a Cell Phone that can talk and text, then tack on $25 for Data.

So, I do pay $360 for a cell phone, but I technically only pay $300 for the Smartphone benefits.

Are you mad at the whole thing?
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teenbean
04-10-2012 at 08:31 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:31 AM.
My data only cost me $24 a month extra, which is $288 a year (excluding taxes).
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cupcake42
04-10-2012 at 08:32 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:32 AM.
Quote from Schooby :
Well since I only pay 528 a year for my phone plan...yes it's worth it to me. I love my iPhone4s. nod
Oh sure, both you and Alvs have iPhone 4s, I gusses your shit don't stink! Phone snobs! Wink

My iPhone 4 will work just fine until the iPhone 5 comes out. IMO.
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ALVSGIRLY
04-10-2012 at 08:34 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:34 AM.
Quote from cupcake42 :
Oh sure, both you and Alvs have iPhone 4s, I gusses your shit don't stink! Phone snobs! Wink

My iPhone 4 will work just fine until the iPhone 5 comes out. IMO.
I'm gonna tell Siri to get you Teehee!
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Frogstar
04-10-2012 at 08:35 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:35 AM.
Quote from Curtieson :
So wait...are you pissed at Smartphones? Or Cell Phones? There is a difference in your argument...

I pay $30 a month for a Cell Phone that can talk and text, then tack on $25 for Data.

So, I do pay $360 for a cell phone, but I technically only pay $300 for the Smartphone benefits.

Are you mad at the whole thing?
Nah, he's just stupid. And angry at his tiny, tiny pockets that can't hold a massive 4" cell phone.
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boltman2007
04-10-2012 at 08:36 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:36 AM.
Quote from Curtieson :
So wait...are you pissed at Smartphones? Or Cell Phones? There is a difference in your argument...

I pay $30 a month for a Cell Phone that can talk and text, then tack on $25 for Data.

So, I do pay $360 for a cell phone, but I technically only pay $300 for the Smartphone benefits.

Are you mad at the whole thing?
I'm not mad at anything.... I'm just asking why so many people are willing to pay for DATA when you already have data.

Cell phones in general have a place... for emergencies etc. But most people over use them. Most conversations could wait.

Now Smartphones take this to a whole new level... people get all ga ga over a "FREE" android just look at all the 'deals" but DATA charges KILL IT.

Not sure why people see Smart Phones in a different light than any other product on Slickdeals.

Definitely NOT a SLICKDEAL when you pay extra for DATA you already have.

I get by without one just fine. I fact I'll be sad if my dumb phone dies.

You are basically DOUBLING your cell phone bill to look at a 4" screen
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boltman2007
04-10-2012 at 08:39 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:39 AM.
Quote from Frogstar :
Nah, he's just stupid. And angry at his tiny, tiny pockets that can't hold a massive 4" cell phone.
My cell phone is much smaller than an average smartphone. People are envious of the size.
Smartphones are BIG
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cupcake42
04-10-2012 at 08:40 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:40 AM.
Poor OP, he has a small cell phone. Frown
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boltman2007
04-10-2012 at 08:40 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:40 AM.
Quote from teenbean :
My data only cost me $24 a month extra, which is $288 a year (excluding taxes).
Post total family bill and data limit plus taxes...OTD
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boltman2007
04-10-2012 at 08:46 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:46 AM.
I may eventually hop on the smart phone bandwagon... lets just say I'm not impressed by today's offerings.... not worth an extra $25 /month.

Perhaps Windows 8 phones will sway me (since they will be more powerful capability wise) if I see value in paying extra for "mobile" DATA

I'm not anti-tech... I like tech when is a benefit at lower cost

Hopefully the cell phone providers will eventually offer family data plans etc or eliminate data charges.
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Last edited by boltman2007 April 10, 2012 at 08:52 AM.
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04-10-2012 at 08:53 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:53 AM.
I put a Sprint Evo 4G on Platinumtel prepaid... this smartphone works for my needs for about $100 a year. (0.05/min; 0.02/text; 0.10/MB)

I do most of my stuff on wifi, but the rates are cheap enough to enjoy some mobile data when needed...


I will miss my dumbphone because it was small and tough, easy to use, and had a great battery life.
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teenbean
04-10-2012 at 08:56 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:56 AM.
Quote from boltman2007 :
Post total family bill and data limit plus taxes...OTD
What does the total family bill have to do with anything? I thought this was about smartphone data thread?
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boltman2007
04-10-2012 at 08:59 AM.
04-10-2012 at 08:59 AM.
Quote from teenbean :
What does the total family bill have to do with anything? I thought this was about smartphone data thread?
Its overall ownership costs, some people are thinking because he have an extra family line its a good deal when in fact they as a family get raked over the coals on the first line.
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ALVSGIRLY
04-10-2012 at 09:00 AM.
04-10-2012 at 09:00 AM.
Quote from boltman2007 :
I may eventually hop on the smart phone bandwagon... lets just say I'm not impressed by today's offerings.... not worth an extra $25 /month.

Perhaps Windows 8 phones will sway me (since they will be more powerful capability wise) if I see value in paying extra for "mobile" DATA

I'm not anti-tech... I like tech when is a benefit at lower cost

Hopefully the cell phone providers will eventually offer family data plans etc or eliminate data charges.
12x25 is 300! Just sayin!
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boltman2007
04-10-2012 at 09:02 AM.
04-10-2012 at 09:02 AM.
Quote from ALVSGIRLY :
12x25 is 300! Just sayin!
$300 I'm not spending... I've never had a moment where I said "Gee if I only had a smartphone my life would be so much better and worth an extra $300"
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