XPost: misc.phone.mobile.iphone   
   From: scharf.steven@geemail.com   
      
   On 9/17/2018 1:43 PM, Arlen Holder wrote:   
      
   > I'm fine that Apple iPhones have astronomical costs of ownership.   
      
   The cost is not astronomical when compared to flagship phones from other   
   manufacturers.   
      
   The 512GB Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is $1250. The 512GB iPhone Xs Max is   
   $1449. That's a $199 difference. Both are astronomically priced.   
      
   I have never seen anyone claim that comparable Android phones are not   
   less expensive than iPhones, at least initially.   
      
   You have to look at the big picture and also look at total cost of   
   ownership. How often does the average person change phones? What is the   
   resale value of an old phone? How long will the manufacturer issue   
   operating system updates? How easy is it to get the product repaired?   
   Most experts agree that the iPhone has a lower total cost of ownership   
   when compared to flagship Android phones.   
      
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