http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/ Engadget Comments for Sprint readying big price drop on Touch Pro2? 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/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 8:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 8:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 30th 2009 12:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 9:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 9:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 9:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 10:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/See..Sprint sees more informed smartphone users prefer leading Operating systems like WinMo , Blackberry or even Palm OS. And they also know that they will not get new subscribers or more inventory at the ungodly $349 price point.

Deustche Telekom needs to make a phone call first thing tommorrow morning to corporate T-Mobile USA and tell them to do the same !

HTC Pro Touch 2 s will not move nor will T-Mo gain new subscribers (or renewed 2 yr agreements ..like my case) by trying to pawn off the phone at these prices.

Maybe it's time to look at Sprint.]]>Sep 29th 2009 9:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 10:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/
I know you didnt just call windows mobile OS at almost 12% marketshare a weak argument as compared to only 8 for apple? moron]]>Sep 29th 2009 11:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 10:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 29th 2009 10:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/
I am a bit torn though about whether I want the Leo. As a happy AT&T Tilt owner of almost 2 years, I love the form factor (except for the thickness). I'd rather not type on a screen.]]>Sep 30th 2009 12:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 30th 2009 10:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/
and back on topic, there was no way these carriers were going to keep selling the same phone at a $150 premium. the drop was bound to happen sooner or later and i expect T-Mobile to do the same too in the coming weeks. otherwise, i guess they don't really want to sell the phone.]]>Sep 30th 2009 12:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Sep 30th 2009 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/I have Verizon account, but I want to switch to Sprint for their 50 TV channels via 3G streaming, much better than the Verizon FloTV that gets you only 12 channels for $15/month that only work on a couple of phones.]]>Sep 30th 2009 2:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/
That girl is a hottie too! Hippie Hottie. :D
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Either way though, I'm not too broken up about it. It's worth it to me even at 350 as I'm still on a $30 Sero plan and the phone is an INSANE upgrade from my Mogul (piece of junk).]]>Oct 1st 2009 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/
I will be credited $150

Hellsyeah!]]>Oct 1st 2009 8:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/Oct 5th 2009 3:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/


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T-Mobile is offering it for only $49.00 with FREE activation. Plus a $50.00 credit on your first month's bill which makes it FREE!

Check it out.

http://www.wmdeals.com/]]>Oct 7th 2009 4:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/29/sprint-readying-big-price-drop-on-touch-pro2/
Even if I paid $150 more for the phone (on a two year deal) I'd have to ask myself it it worth $150 to be able to use the TP2 for two months (appx) before anyone else has it. I say yes.

Of course that's a subjective opinion. Others for whom handset selling price is all that matters, then waiting two months to save another $150, well, that's being a wise shopper in their minds.

But like anything, you can go without and hold out for months or years to eventually get something for far less than what it first listed. Look at the iPhone first adopters. They took a bath compared to those who waited a few months to get that phone.

The worst thing that lemming, robotic consumers do, however, is get caught up on handset pricing and failing to take into account what the phone is really costing them over the life of a two year contract.

So they get the phone for $200 and feel great until the first few months of billings come in, where they are paying $50 more a month for service and plans. But maybe people don't think about it. After all, they were suckered in with a low handset price, so why would they all of a sudden wake up three months later and calculate the true cost of the phone.

What I call "pricing scams" must work, why else would T-Mo, for example, sell the TP2 for $400 on a one year contract and for a paltry $50 savings sell the phone for $350 on a two year deal. I challenge anyone to come up with an argument to support the concept that it makes good financial sense to accept a $50 additional discount on a phone in return for obligating one's self to pay at least $1000 to T-Mo for that additional one year plan obligation.

It makes no sense but must work because otherwise carriers would not play these kind of pricing games. $199 indeed.

There should be a truth in pricing law enacted. Each carrier has to disclose the minimum cost a handset and plan will cost someone. That would promote some competition. Imagine Sprint having to say "Buy the Touch Pro2, only $2600." ($200 for the phone, $100 mo for talk and data). T-Mo can compete back "But the Touch Pro2, only $2150." ($350 for the phone, $75 mo for phone and data).]]>Oct 7th 2009 6:41PM