hello everyone,
no, unfortunately it ain't BS, it's just the way the technology sector works. as with any new hot product (especially high-tech gadgets) the early adopters always "pay through the nose" just to be the first one on the block to have the latest-and-greatest gadget. those who wait it out to see how things pan out will always get it at a lower price. the higher prices charged to the early adopters lets the company pour more money into further R&D which allows them to continue to come out with innovative products. also remember that technology products never get more expensive over time and that most of them are simply commodity products. it all comes down to where you want to be on the technology curve--the bleeding edge, the middle of the pack or the bargain hunters.
i don't bemoan apple for making this decision. i think it was the right choice. i considered getting an iphone but for the price (with no subsidy and still having to pay the same monthly rates as everyone else) it was not worth it to me. even at $400 it still isn't ($200 or a different monthly rate structure and now we're talking).
thanks,
mike
(a die-hard apple fan)
This is not uncommon that you will pay a lot for a brand new phone. Remember when the Razr first came out and it was $500