I keep hearing lots of people question the iPod Touch as a device. Why would you buy that when you can get the iPhone for $100 more. Hmmm. This is a little fun with numbers for those who might be wondering. Here is a breakdown of phone and iPod prices for a basic cell phone user like me. I have AT&T right now, with a national plan that has no data. I have WAY more rollover minutes than I will ever use. About 5,500.
So, if you are like me how much does an iPhone cost?
Phone: $399
Min Plan: $60/month with 2 year contract $1,440
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Total: $1,839
How about an iPod Touch with separate phone?
iPod: $399
Phone: $100
Plan: $30/month with 2 year contract $720
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Total: $1,219
For those still with me, that means that I would save $620 by doing this my way. I have kids, so $620 could be a nice trip to a big zoo or a day seeing The Wiggles live. If I want to be a little more selfish, how about an XBox 360 or Nintendo DS with games. Loads of books or DVDs. A new snowblower (for those in PA). The list goes on.
As for the problem of carrying two devices, I think that is what could be referred to as a happy problem. It isn't like we are worried about where our next meal is coming from. It's just an iPod after all.
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