On 12/11/2010 15:10, Mark E. Skeels wrote:
> I believe that the phones have a high street value as stand alone units
> but they are obtained for much less if purchased as part of a "plan."
>
> Sort of like Satellite TV......the money is made on the plan, not the pho=
ne.
>
> Google for an "unlocked" phone and you will see what I mean.
>
> Although I do not believe I have seen one for $700.

Yes, I was going to say this - as part of a contract you can get very=20
expensive phones depending on what you spend. I have spent a lot on=20
contract in the past so have had a few phones in this price range - it's=20
usually only very briefly when the best ones first come out, within a=20
couple of months they will be half that.
  You wouldn't buy them at this price (it would make no sense if you can=20
just wait a few weeks) but on a contract the "high street value" doesn't=20
really matter to the phone company, as long they lock you in to a new=20
contract for however long they are happy.

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