http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/ Engadget Comments for How does the iPhone stack up in total cost? http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
Also the prices are for AT&T comparison. Not T-mobile]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
screw EDGE and iPhone.]]>Jun 26th 2007 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
What other people prefer sucks. ]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
This may be one of the reasons why the iPhone only has an EDGE connection. It allows AT&T to justify the $20 data plan. For all who dont know, EDGE can actually get up over 200KB/sec in some cases. My phone is only limited by the speed of the phone, not the speed to the edge connection. I know this because my mothers Treo can browse significantly faster than my D807.]]>Jun 26th 2007 5:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
I am sure this product will somehow work, but with a two year contract, the iPhone is no longer just an impulse item. It requires some fiscal-digestion, contracts to expire at the right time, and a desire to purchase. I will be really curious to see what happens over the next month or so...
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Any of these phones can work on any of these plans. The difference is that the MEdiaNet plans use AT&T's web proxy and the others do not. Reps are not supposed to put PDA phones on the cheaper plans, but sometimes they don't care and/or don't check to see what phone you have. ]]>Jun 27th 2007 12:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
And true. Because I have based this upon opinion. ;]]]>Jun 27th 2007 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 3:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
http://www.tuaw.com/2007/06/26/the-small-print-stinks-no-ipod-features-without-service-plan/]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 3:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
Still, there's a serious talk, that wi-fi will replace all other wireless networks in the long run. Sure enough that would happen around generation 2 or 3 of given device, but the fact that I had my previous cell for a little longer than 3 years, - I'm looking for something "smart" and with wi-fi as well. And not being all-business and all-corporate, iPhone falls under do-business-and-have-fun category gadget.

Perfect for me.

Comparisons are cool and make you think, but decisions are better be made on what you really need. And of course my opinion rules all yours :P]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/]]>Jun 26th 2007 11:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
Do your math.]]>Jun 26th 2007 3:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 6:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 27th 2007 8:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
You got shot down, but they are all incorrect. I have a BB Pearl through T-Mobil and AFTER tax pay 68 dollars/month with 1000 minutes and unlimited data. Take that into account and you're looking at subtracting almost 300 cost from the yearly. Not even close boys, do more research on the available plans. I'll even scan my bill and make it available if need be.]]>Jun 27th 2007 5:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
They already mentioned the BlackJack.]]>Jun 27th 2007 4:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
Then to be fair, we should add the cost of a 3G radio to the iPhone, right?

and @pork:

Superior multimedia capabilities? WM has several 3rd party players so you can play any format under the sun...DivX, OGG, Flac, whatever oddball format you prefer, and all the normal ones too (MP3, MPG, WMA, WMV). Not to mention these have different interfaces to suit your tastes. Now the iPhone gives you..AAC, MP3, and H.264. Oh, but it does have the cool album flippy thing. Totally worth the extra $300-$400.

And several of those other devices have wi-fi...so no, that's not something exclusive that makes the iPhone more valuable.]]>Jun 29th 2007 11:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
The $29.99/month for each additional line assumes you're getting all iPhones -- i.e. with both voice and data service. You can still add a voice-only phone for $9.99/month.

Furthermore, if you wanted the same service with a non-iPhone phone, you'd have to pay both the $9.99/month voice AND the $19.99/month data.

So it's a wash.]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
After seeing the Google maps on this you know they are going to put GPS in on ver. 2. I'll jump ship then becuase then it will be a bargain at $600.]]>Jun 26th 2007 5:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
It used to be $59.99 for first line and $9.99 for second. (The plan I have now)]]>Jun 26th 2007 5:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
Nearly every phone with a data plan can run Google maps, or Windows Live. This is really nothing new. Yes, it has a mapping feature, but honestly REAL GPS SOFTWARE kicks the snot out of Google Maps. For one thing, the search functionality is next to useless. Try and search for someplace for pizza near your hotel in Chicago. What do you get? Nine random pizza places from across the city.

No, Google Maps (which you can get easily for any Java-enabled phone) is only okay.

Now iGuidance - that's a GPS app that you can actually use instead of an in-car GPS!]]>Jun 27th 2007 9:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
iPhone WILL be cheaper!]]>Jun 26th 2007 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/also I called at&t and they tell me I will save 20-30 dollars on the iphone plan vs teh pda plan. At that rate the phone will pay for itself in 2 years and I will actually use it and ALL its features.
Also about the GPS comment earlier. I think apple will come out with a dongle for that feature and not incorperate in the phone. it makes more sense i think. extra sales/revenue, better antennae reception. not every one wants that feature.]]>Jun 26th 2007 5:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
Engadget forums. A great place for misinformation. ]]>Jun 26th 2007 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/People have signed up for the cheaper plan only to have it switched on them when AT&T decides you're using too much internet. Some people have even been charged $0.015 per KB.
Yeah, you can get the $19.99 plan but it's like playing Russian Roulette with your phone bill.]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 6:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
(Yes, I'm looking into whether we support ActiveSync. But even if we do, I doubt our firm will support it because the powers that be require an itemized bill.)]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
After today's iplan announcements, I am expecting to see verizon compelled to responde because despite the lack of 3g networking I could switch to the iphone and save about 20$ a month.... thats 240$/year or 480$ over the course of 2 years... when you deduct that from the cost of the iphone itself, its not a bad deal at all.

My plan is to wait to see if verizon will respond to the new iplan pricing.... and also to see some initial reviews of the iphone from people not in bed with apple (this means you walt mosberg) :) as well as to see if there are any major software / activation glitches.

I also have some unanswered questions regarding syncing the iphone over bT or wifi as well as some idle curiousity as to what sustained data rates through the iphone are over EDGE and wifi.

]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
Can you message someone photos without going through email? I know this sounds dumb, but it's something I read.


And when can we finally change our passwords on this site??? =P]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Apple's website shows that you can keep your existing voice plan and add add the iPhone's data/SMS plan for $20 and up.]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/
In debtness to China ftw.]]>Jun 26th 2007 4:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/26/how-does-the-iphone-stack-up-in-total-cost/Jun 26th 2007 4:19PM