Do you guys realise that the iPhone 2.0 is not cheaper? The lowest end model in this version is $200. The lowest end model in the last version was $400.
The rule of thumb of anyone with any sanity would say that the iPhone 2.0 is $200 cheaper. YEAY!!!!
NOT SO FAST!
They just stated that they just raised the Data Plan rate by $10. I am not the smartest with math, but I know one thing:
$10 (extra a month) x 24 (months of a 2-year contract) = $240.
So.........Not only did they creatively bob n weave around the consumer's mentality, but they just tagged another $40 to it.
PS- I was stoked. As soon as I read the report yesterday I was like, "YEAH I am so getting one". Then I did the math above and then I was not so stocked anymore. And I don't know about you guys, but I don't want to be stuck with a 2.0 mpx camera, no video recording, no mms, no cut n paste, etc, for 2 years.
I have been eyeing either the Blackberry Curve 8320 or the HTC touch PRo for the longest time. I think I am going to make my selection near the end of the summer.