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I actually do have really good Credit...
I got a credit card as soon as I turned 18, and started making small purchases and paying them off. Last time I checked, my credit score was like 800.
I guess I do switch phones a lot.....
I am just (dare I say it) bored with my blackberry. I never thought I would be.... but the lack of apps is starting to depress me. At first I loved this phone. But The more I play with my brothers droid, the more I LOVE the droid OS.
I am a huuuuge Linux user and supporter. So I love being able to customize stuff. And the droid OS reminds me more of Linux. Having more home screens, having music widgets, slideshow widgets. About the only thing you can do on the storms home screen, is decide if you want 4 or 8 icons.
I just feel like my blackberry has to much of a business feel, and not enough options. You can change the theme every once in a while, but they are still soooo limited.
And I LOVE photography. I take my canon almost everywhere I go. I know that the 8 mega-pixel camera on the droid X will not compare to that.... but I love the idea of HD video recording on the X. I would use the crap out of that feature....
I am stuck on the fence now....
If there is no early cancellation fee on a secondary line, I could get the droid X. But it would be a huge hassle.
I guess I just wish the blackberry OS wasn't so Limited...
Its such a nice phone...07-13-10 12:12 AM - Yeah but with 1-year contracts you have to pay $70 on top of the subsidized price whereas with a 2-year contract and a plan that starts at $59.99 (data package/discounts excluded) you can upgrade every 12 months with only having to pay $20 on top of the subsidized price.
http://forum.androidcentral.com/veri...contracts.htmlContracts, Phone Pricing, and Upgrades:
Before we start talking about when you can upgrade your phone, how much the phone will cost, and if it has a free pony, we need to cover the Three basic contract "terms" offered by Verizon. These terms have the same monthly cost associated with them, but they change the upfront cost (and upgrade date) of the devices dramatically.
Standard two year pricing:
This is the typical contract that verizon wants to sign you up for. Whenever you see a phone advertised for "$199.99" or "bogo" it is for a two year contract. This contract give you the cheapest price up front for the phone and more "perks"than other options, but it also requires the longest commitment and wait time before you're eligible for cheap pricing again.
For two year contracts, you can upgrade every twenty months. This means that if you got the DroidX at launch (7/15/2010), you'd be able to get promotional pricing again on 3/15/2012.
One thing to remember is that any special promotions like buy one get one sales, special "coupons," New every 2 discounts or "24hr sales" will only work with Two year contracts.
Two year contracts have two other benefits that are different from what the other options offer. The first is that if you agree to another two year agreement when you're eligible to upgrade, you'll receive an additional discount (an extra $30 to $50 dollars depending on your plan) on top of the promotional price. If you're content with verizon's service and coverage, this is a nice added benefit to the agreement.
The second benefit is what's called an "Annual Upgrade." This is available to any single line or primary line on a family share plan that meets a certain plan criteria. If your account qualifies, you can upgrade to a new phone every 12 months at standard 2 year pricing (plus a $20 annual upgrade fee).
To qualify for an annual upgrade, single line plans must have a Plan package $59.99 or higher BEFORE adding any features, such as email&web. This is any Nationwide Talk plan above 900 minutes, or any Nationwide Talk&Text plan. For family share plans, Family Nationwide Talk plans over 1400 minutes or any Family Nationwide Talk&Text plans qualify. Remember, $9.99 share plans or any "legacy" plans (such as Americas Choice) do not qualify for annual upgrades.
One year contracts:
Like the name implies, this is a one year agreement with Verizon. Store reps, and most phone/online reps will not mention this option because it's less profitable for the company and more importantly (at least for them) it makes them a LOT less money in commission. For you the user, you'll be expected to pay a slight premium (typically $70 more than the two year price) in exchange for the shorter contract.
A lot authorized retailers (like the one I worked for) won't even offer one year contracts as an option because it means they end up losing money on the deal. Just like coupons and special offers only work with 2 year contracts, most "spiffs" (what Verizon pays the retailer to help cover the discount of the phone) only work with 2 year contracts as well. If you want to go for a one year contract, your best best is to do it online.
What a one year contract allows you to do is to get new phone ever 10 months for a discounted price. For android users, this can be a huge benefit since it seems you can's sneeze before a new android phone is announced. It's not an "anytime upgrade" but it's about as good as you'll get if you want some sort of discount on your new toy.
Month to Month contracts:
For those of us who like having the best devices as soon as they come out, or if you're someone who hates the idea of being tied down for any period of time, this is the best option. There are absolutely no discounts on the phone itself (no coupons, special offers, etc will work with this contract) so you'll be paying the "sticker price" of a phone. To give you a point of reference, the sticker price of the Motorola Droid is $559.99 while it is only $149.99 on a two year agreement through verizon.
So why buy a phone this way? Purchasing a phone retail also helps sooth that irrational anger we as consumers can get when we go to get a new phone and the salesperson quotes the retail price since we can't upgrade yet. And if you're like me, knowing that the phone in your pocket is a $600 piece of technology instead of a $199 special makes you take extra care of it. But these are psychological benefits, but there are also very tangible benefits to consider.
For one, buying a phone at retail cost means that you can end your contract with Verizon whenever you feel like it. For some customers (such as myself) this is a big enough benefit for them to forgo contracts completely. If you're someone who likes the latest and greatest (and you take care of your phones) selling your old models to friends or on ebay will help soften the sticker shock somewhat.
If you are currently in a contract with Verizon, you can purchase a new phone to put on your line at full retail cost without extending your contract, so if you're thinking of switching to Verizon, but don't want to spend the extra money now, you can always sign a one or two year agreement now, and then buy the "next big thing" at retail whenever it comes out. Conversely, if you're on a month to month plan and want to sign a new contract (1 or 2 year) for a new phone, you can do so at any time.
Dude, it's only six days. Come on.
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07-13-10 10:35 AM - Well, it's good to hear that your credit score is good enough that Verizon won't require a deposit. 800? Not sure I believe that, but hey who knows?I actually do have really good Credit...
I got a credit card as soon as I turned 18, and started making small purchases and paying them off. Last time I checked, my credit score was like 800.
I guess I do switch phones a lot.....
I am just (dare I say it) bored with my blackberry. I never thought I would be.... but the lack of apps is starting to depress me. At first I loved this phone. But The more I play with my brothers droid, the more I LOVE the droid OS.
I am a huuuuge Linux user and supporter. So I love being able to customize stuff. And the droid OS reminds me more of Linux. Having more home screens, having music widgets, slideshow widgets. About the only thing you can do on the storms home screen, is decide if you want 4 or 8 icons.
I just feel like my blackberry has to much of a business feel, and not enough options. You can change the theme every once in a while, but they are still soooo limited.
And I LOVE photography. I take my canon almost everywhere I go. I know that the 8 mega-pixel camera on the droid X will not compare to that.... but I love the idea of HD video recording on the X. I would use the crap out of that feature....
I am stuck on the fence now....
If there is no early cancellation fee on a secondary line, I could get the droid X. But it would be a huge hassle.
I guess I just wish the blackberry OS wasn't so Limited...
Its such a nice phone...
The bottom line is that you should contact Verizon and see exactly what you would need to do to get the Droid at the discounted price and then weigh out your options. Is whatever hassle you have to go through worth getting the phone? No? Then don't do it. If it is worth it, then get the Droid. It sounds to me as if you are wanting something with more media and entertainment options, and Blackberry certainly isn't #1 for that. I personally swear by Blackberry and carry two with me at all times, but I also do a ton of business from my devices, so they make more sense for me.
Like I said, go to Verizon, see what you need to do, and take it from there. Good luck.
07-13-10 05:12 PM - Well,Well, it's good to hear that your credit score is good enough that Verizon won't require a deposit. 800? Not sure I believe that, but hey who knows?
The bottom line is that you should contact Verizon and see exactly what you would need to do to get the Droid at the discounted price and then weigh out your options. Is whatever hassle you have to go through worth getting the phone? No? Then don't do it. If it is worth it, then get the Droid. It sounds to me as if you are wanting something with more media and entertainment options, and Blackberry certainly isn't #1 for that. I personally swear by Blackberry and carry two with me at all times, but I also do a ton of business from my devices, so they make more sense for me.
Like I said, go to Verizon, see what you need to do, and take it from there. Good luck.
It was actually in the 700's. I just rounded to 800.
Well... I just bought a moto droid off ebay.
$230 bucks. Not bad....
It was used for only two weeks.... And I checked the ESN.
I called Verizon earlier. They told me that I couldn't get the upgrade until 2011.... So I decided to wait. In 2011, there will be something that easily tops the droid X.07-13-10 05:34 PM - i could have sold u my droid LOL but tech i wasnt able for a upgrade until 8/11/2011 and they bumped it to today so tech u just have to get a nice repWell,
It was actually in the 700's. I just rounded to 800.
Well... I just bought a moto droid off ebay.
$230 bucks. Not bad....
It was used for only two weeks.... And I checked the ESN.
I called Verizon earlier. They told me that I couldn't get the upgrade until 2011.... So I decided to wait. In 2011, there will be something that easily tops the droid X.07-13-10 05:41 PM
