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Originally Posted by zenman
One more point about why cost shouldn't be a factor when using between the N1 and Eris... Total cost of ownership over the course of two years is going to be between 2 or 3 thousand dollars, depending on your plan. More if you keep the phone for more than 2 years of course. Now if you were picking between two cars, one was $2300 and the other was $2500, would the cost really be a big factor in your decision? Sure, if the cars were almost equal, it would be a factor. But if one of the cars went twice as fast AND got better mileage, the $200 difference would be meaningless, you'd pick the faster/better mileage car. Anyway, I'm still undecided on whether I'll get the N1 when it comes out, but cost won't be a factor. (This argument is assuming the N1 on Verizon will be sold similar to how it's being sold on Tmobile, $179 w/ two year plan. Now if I had to pay the full $500+ for the N1, now money starts to be a factor, for me at least.  ) |
For some, $200 is gas for a month, maybe more. The Droid is still $199, maybe $179 at some places. The Eris can be had for free, $50 (Dell) or $79.99 (VZW).
Also, those numbers you put up can be even lower if someone goes for the requisite data plan, and then a $39.99 Talk plan. Still, $70 a month, but a lot less than the $100 my plan is with 450 Nationwide and Data.
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Originally Posted by txrxio
I'm holding out for the nexus one on Verizon. Initially I thought the Eris was the one for me, but the lack of a flash on the camera and the poor battery life has put me off. The N1 seems to be better in almost every way and will replace all the gadgets I usually have to carry around. I hope they have it in the verizon stores so I can see how big it is before committing.
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Phones aren't women. They don't gain 30 pounds in a month or two once they've got commitment from a carrier. Go to a T-Mobile store and fondle one for a bit and see how that is. VZW won't change a whole lot when it comes to them.