2me it doesn't make sense that it cost 500-800 dollars for a cell phone. IMO I don't think it cost half of that to make a cell phone. A tablet at that price is understandable. But not a cell phone. 300-400 is a decent price. But can someone explain this so I feel better about spending all this $$$$ on the DLX
why does off contract cost so much
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geekymcfly
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The only answer that I can come up with is that these companies want the money back from their labor, delivery and parts. I'm sure it could be cheaper but it wouldn't make profit. Can you explain to me why gas is so high on one side of the country and way cheaper on the other?
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It actually takes quite a bit more engineering to pack all the same functionality into the smaller package of cell phones. Not to mention all the regulatory hurdles that these companies have to jump over with the fcc and the overseas equivalents. Plus they have to maintain an enormous amount of overhead in factories, capital equipment, and employees. Then they have to support advertising and at least two layers of distribution. All that stuff adds up quick.
I'm amazed they can do it at the $700 price point.
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Just be lucky it isn't more for a smart phone. I was looking at buying a dumb flip phone of contract it would have been $400 that is crazy. IT cost about $15000 to make truck but with dealer mask ups and such your paying upwards of $50000. Double ouch
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A smartphone is just as powerful as your laptop, but heavier space and size constraints on all the components.
You'd pay $800 for a laptop, right?
You'd pay $800 for a laptop, right?
It's called the FREE MARKET... Something that seems lost on certain generations in this country. They'll charge what they can to be able to maximize profit.
pblakk
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Because on contract you pay a subsidized price( not full price just the upgrade price ) and the carriers will make their money back because when you get an upgrade you sign up for another two years or however long your contract was. Whereas off contract you don't sign up for a new contract and can get any plan you want BUT you must pay a full retail price for the phone which every carrier marks up above the manufacturers price so they can still make money( this pays off more in the long run as it doesn't lock you into a contract you won't be making monthly payments ).
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Hmm. I just can't see the point in paying 500-800. Google did it right with the price. I just wish others would start.you would still make a profit.. might not be as big. but a small gain is better than a loss
tell that to HTC their slipping bad and no one k rows y I just wish they would put the one x and x plus on all carriers. And most phone if not all are not made in the united states some ship from tiwaan china japan there's shipping cost involved but yes they do have subsidized prices on carriers off contract is always going to be steep I personally think that the carrier branded off contract price is somewhat higher than the international unlocked phones (sometimes) face it carriers are evil dogs and they will get their$$$ anyway they can
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You can't expect these OEMs (who make money on hardware sales) to sell their products at cost. A lot goes into developing these products from start to finish.
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So did Google and Asus take a loss with the nexus 7? Im sure that all of you agree that they are over priced. Maybe one day they will sell them at a cheaper price. Until then $600 DLX here I come
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Seems like a fair price
On second thought I also have access to Internet comments areas.
Everything is amazing and no one is happy.
Seems like a fair price
On second thought I also have access to Internet comments areas.
Everything is amazing and no one is happy.
I'm really not sure what you want. It's economics 101. They will sell it for what they can get away with charging. If not that many people buy the product there will be a price drop.
i want a great phone to be priced at a great price. 400-500$. im sure that wouldnt be any loss if they did that. might even boost sales.
The sad truth is the higher the specs the bigger the ram the bigger faster chip sets cost more$$$$ plain and simple the bigger the battery the bigger the screen the higher ppi the higher resolution the more $$$$
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The sad truth is the higher the specs the bigger the ram the bigger faster chip sets cost more$$$$ plain and simple the bigger the battery the bigger the screen the higher ppi the higher resolution the more $$$$
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i know :*( 2015 off contract phone 1100 for 8gb
Curious.. did you ever notice the full retail price of the "dumb" phones back in the day?
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