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Phones So, I can pay $650 for just an iPhone or $550 for a Galaxy Nexus PLUS Nexus tablet?!

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pyro008

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May 23, 2011
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I don't understand why there's so much blind devotion to a corporation... Apple steals your money Google steals your information. Neither of them care about you so why do you care about them?
 
nfl46

nfl46

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Oct 5, 2008
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onthecouchagain said:
Just curious, what'd you do to get the credit back?
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The rep I talked to said they would e-mail you and there will be link posted on the website about a $50 credit. But you would have to call the support number. It was either I get a $50 credit, or I receive the device, DON'T open it and return it and wouldn't have to pay the 15% return fee and reordered it for $349 If the device is opened, you have to pay 15% return fee, which was around $66 for me.

Edit: For confirmation, I called back in. The agent would like you up by your e-mail address. He specifically stated that if you purchased your Nexus from Google Play within 15 days, you ARE eligible for a $50 credit. An e-mail will be sent to your e-mail address on file to fill out and the $50 will be credited to the card you bought the device on.
 
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blairh

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Dec 11, 2007
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Big.Mac.Daddy said:
What did I just see? :confused:

The iPhone seems horribly HORRIBLY overpriced compared to the Galaxy Nexus.

iPhone 4S = $650
iPad = $500

Galaxy Nexus (GSM) = $350
Nexus Tablet = $199

Google makes Apple seem really greedy and price gouging customers too much.

Also don't forget that the Galaxy Nexus is unlocked and works with both AT&T and T-mobiles 3G bands to let customers choose the best deal (unlike Apple that locks you to one carrier)

Anyone gonna get more for your $ an go with the Galaxy Nexus + Nexus Tablet combo for $100 less than an iPhone?
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The GNex screen sucks compared to the iPhone. It also has an inferior camera. Stock ICS is great but the hardware of the GNex fails it.

Yes, the unlocked iPhone 4S is crazy expensive. Then again you can purchase a used 4S off Craigslist if desired for less.

Also, you are comparing an 8GB 7" tablet versus a 16 GB 9.7" tablet. Yes, the later will be more expensive.

Yes, I like the Nexus tablet quite a bit from what I see so far, but I don't think your original gripe holds any weight.
 
blackhand1001

blackhand1001

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Jan 6, 2009
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blackhand1001 said:
its dpi is not far off. 216 dpi vs about 260 for the ipad. The ipad 2 was only 130. 216 for a tablet is more than enough. The problem is that apple was forced to double the pixel density because of limitations to their OS. They had to make many compromises in heat and performance to due so. They also had to use a battery twice as large and still had worse battery life.
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not sure why I was downrated. The nexus 7's dpi is just about equal to the retina macbook pros dpi and no one is complaining about that.
 
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bri1212

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Feb 1, 2008
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Big.Mac.Daddy said:
What did I just see? :confused:

The iPhone seems horribly HORRIBLY overpriced compared to the Galaxy Nexus.

iPhone 4S = $650
iPad = $500

Galaxy Nexus (GSM) = $350
Nexus Tablet = $199

Google makes Apple seem really greedy and price gouging customers too much.

Also don't forget that the Galaxy Nexus is unlocked and works with both AT&T and T-mobiles 3G bands to let customers choose the best deal (unlike Apple that locks you to one carrier)

Anyone gonna get more for your $ an go with the Galaxy Nexus + Nexus Tablet combo for $100 less than an iPhone?
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It's not more for your money if in the end your going to feel stuck with a Galaxy Nexus, and Nexus Tablet, and Android.
 
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bri1212

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Feb 1, 2008
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pyro008 said:
I don't understand why there's so much blind devotion to a corporation... Apple steals your money Google steals your information. Neither of them care about you so why do you care about them?
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I am not sure why you call it blind devotion because someone chooses to buy an Iphone, or for that matter a Nexus whatever. Apple does not steal your money. They offer a product for a price. If you don't like the price, don't buy it. They do not force me to buy. And I am not sure that google steals information any more than any other technology company.
 
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chris2k5

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Jun 30, 2010
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Dmunjal said:
They don't use the same ARM technology, same RAM, same storage, etc? There might be some tweaks and some differences in screen and GPU but there's more that's similar than different.
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Exactly. There is a difference. So its just plain ignorance and arrogance to say they are the same thing. Not to mention the hardware on the iPhone is ten folds higher quality material.

#staypressed cause you've been #flushed
 
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Dmunjal

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Jun 20, 2010
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I didn't say exactly but similar. The fact is that the cost of materials of high end devices is about the same. So why the discrepancy in price?
 
Ke1ington

Ke1ington

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Dec 29, 2009
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Dmunjal said:
I didn't say exactly but similar. The fact is that the cost of materials of high end devices is about the same. So why the discrepancy in price?
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Battery/screen/processor materials, sure. That aside, I think it's safe to say it'll cost more to build an iPhone than any of the plastic Android phones.
 
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Dmunjal

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Jun 20, 2010
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Yes I agree. But not so much more to justify the price that Apple charges. The only real innovation in the iPhone is iOS. Everything else is readily available and mostly commoditized from third parties that all vendors have access to.
 
nfl46

nfl46

macrumors G3
Oct 5, 2008
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irDigital0l said:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/device/smartphone/samsung-galaxy-nexus

Wait is this it?

Only $150?

DAMN...
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That's for a 2 year contract.

$349 is for an unlocked phone.

At this point, I wouldn't sign a 2-year extension for the Nexus, only buy it unlocked. No point of paying $149 for a 2-year contract when you can get the S3 for $199.

But $349 for an unlocked phone is a STEAL, especially a Google phone. They always get the updates first, heck even the 2010 version of the Nexus is still getting updates first.
 
LSUtigers03

LSUtigers03

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Apr 9, 2008
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Ke1ington said:
Battery/screen/processor materials, sure. That aside, I think it's safe to say it'll cost more to build an iPhone than any of the plastic Android phones.
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Well according to the link below the material costs of a 16gb 4s is $188 I doubt high end Android phones are much less if at all. If I was Apple I would charge whatever price would net me the biggest profit. Apple does add a premium to their devices because they can and people will pay it. I'm fine with Apple charging whatever they want. They're in business to make money.

iPhone 4s costs
 
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lilo777

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Nov 25, 2009
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Technarchy said:
The GNexus is a turd. It's only claim to fame was ICS.
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Oh really? Even though it has NFC, OLED, 4G, faster CPU, higher screen resolution, 2x more RAM than iPhone 4S? The only category where iPhone has an advantage is GPU. If GNexus is a turd what do you call iPhone 4S then?
 
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PDFierro

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Sep 8, 2009
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I wouldn't get so excited about the Galaxy Nexus being cheaper on Verizon, as it is not nearly as good as the unlocked version.
 
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