Evo 4g $899.99 - $5,999.99

[twospirits]

In my usual daily google EVO 4G search, i find this site selling the EVO 4 G at $899.99

Man thats a lot of moola. lol

Linky

TS out

 

[SprintFun]

Definitely a legit site

 

[esone1ll]

That's a very high-quality image they have for the EVO.

I think it's a made-up price

 

[SHO_ONE]

That's a very high-quality image they have for the EVO.

I think it's a made-up price

I just called and I was told the vendors they've been dealing with gave them an estimate. This is a pre-order and would guarantee them a phone on release day. This in no way works for upgrades. I was also told that if the phone cost more they would eat the difference, if it cost less then we wouldn't get a refund and we would have to eat the difference.... I think I'm gonna pass on this one... Thanks for the Find!

 

[dylan88]

i like the detailed description
HTC EVO 4G A9292 Google Android 2.1 Capacitive Touch Screen

 

[twospirits]

I knew that the EVo would be marked up but dammmmnnnnnn. Sprint.

lol

EVO in Sprints system.

lol

Start saving up people.

TS out

 

[ajac09]

glad that is only a place holder still saying 500 to 600 without contract 199 after mir

 

[esone1ll]

glad that is only a place holder still saying 500 to 600 without contract 199 after mir

$199 after rebates? If so, sign me up on launch day.

 

[ajac09]

$199 after rebates? If so, sign me up on launch day.

if sprint is smart 199 is the sweeeeet spot of electronics.

 

[esone1ll]

if sprint is smart 199 is the sweeeeet spot of electronics.

Sweet for consumers, anyway...it'd be a wonder if they pull off a superphone for only $199....although the Nexus One on contract with T-Mo is only $179, so there's still hope.

 

[esone1ll]

they arn't trying to get money directly from the phone though, they are trying to get new subcribers on contract cause THAT is where they make the real money... the 50-100 they lose in selling at 199 is more than made up in the gain of a 2 year contract vs contract free or no customer at all...

I hope you're right. I'll definitely sign a new 2-year agreement to get this phone at $199.

 

[ajac09]

they arn't trying to get money directly from the phone though, they are trying to get new subcribers on contract cause THAT is where they make the real money... the 50-100 they lose in selling at 199 is more than made up in the gain of a 2 year contract vs contract free or no customer at all...

this is logical thinking.. having 48 million people paying average of 70 a month for service = profit. I bet out of that 70 dollars only about 25-30 if even that much goes to the network upkeep and paying people.

 

[CRPercodani]

only 5555.55? ill take 2.



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[twospirits]

LOL you guys are too much.

I think I will put this thread in a time capsule and when we are old and grey, open it up and see it. By that time, 5999.99 will be cheap. Ahh, the good ole days. lol

TS out (looking for a capsule)

 

[dvdivx]

1.Someone missed a decimal point
2.The price is for a 10 pack
3.Sprint is expecting some serious inflation in the near future.
4.It comes with a barmaid who's name is "Handsi" It's up to you to figure out what shes handy at.

 

[mybad]

Dayum! If it's going to cost that much, looks like I'll have to invest in some knee pads and strap a mattress to my back........

 

[momoceio]

they arn't trying to get money directly from the phone though, they are trying to get new subcribers on contract cause THAT is where they make the real money... the 50-100 they lose in selling at 199 is more than made up in the gain of a 2 year contract vs contract free or no customer at all...

Basically the same thing MS does with the XBOX...they take a loss on the actual hardware (from what I've read) but make it all up on Xbox Live subscriptions and game sales.

 

[ajac09]

Basically the same thing MS does with the XBOX...they take a loss on the actual hardware (from what I've read) but make it all up on Xbox Live subscriptions and game sales.

eh or did I think xbox now sells above cost a bit not much but no longer a loss per system gotta love manufacturing. The more you make the cheaper it is. Now with smart phones its a diffrent story.. wasnt their a report showing the iphone costing about 150 bucks to make and without contract they sell for 600?!?! WTF. Even if research and development and other stuff is added in for each iphone that would be maybe 20-30 dollars more still making a nice profit EVEN ON CONTRACT... smart phones are such an easy money market right now I see why everyone is jumping on it. All i know is when Kellogg cereal starts to make smart phones then I know i am done lol

 

[JustFrozen]

PS3 is a better example, they took a huge loss at the beginning and from what I hear are STILL losing money on them, even the newer slim models

Another good analogy is a Gillette razor. They often give them out for free so you'll just buy the super expensive blades every month.

 

[momoceio]

Well, it appears that the HTC Incredible will be selling for 599.99 straight up...kinda makes me think the EVO won't be too much more than that if Sprint wants to stay competitive. Maybe 699 for the EVO?

Droid Incredible In Stock At Best Buy April 25th [$599.99] | Android Phone Fans

 

[JustFrozen]

So based on that, what would you estimate the subsidized price being?

 

[momoceio]

Well it's already official now...it's 199.99 for the Incredible after MiR. Maybe $50 more for the Evo?

 

[Eguy]

I think the EVO will be $250 now. $200 would be a VERY competitive price though.

 

[billobob]

1.Someone missed a decimal point
2.The price is for a 10 pack
3.Sprint is expecting some serious inflation in the near future.
4.It comes with a barmaid who's name is "Handsi" It's up to you to figure out what shes handy at.

5. "5" is at the center of a number pad and a convenient place holder until real price is determined

 

[Mamahnita]

Sprint cant sell that phone for that much it they expect it to sell in this economy. My bet that the price will be anywhere from $199-$600