Tech: Samsung desperate: for $1, iPhone users will be sent phone

TikiMiss

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Samsung is trying a new tactic to lure away Apple’s customers. For $1, the South Korean handset manufacturer will give mobile shoppers a 30-day test drive of its Galaxy S6 Edge, S6 Edge Plus and Note 5 -- but only if they already own an iPhone.
It’s the latest attempt from an increasingly desperate Samsung to attract new users in the wake of poor sales of its latest Galaxy Android smartphones. At the end of July, Samsung announced its fifth consecutive quarter of declining profits -- largely due to the disappointing performance of its Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Both models failed to capture the hearts and wallets of consumers who were expecting bigger improvements over previous models -- the latest sign that Samsung, which ruled the smartphone market just a couple of years ago, is stagnating.

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To take advantage of the offer, iPhone owners must visit the promotional website from their device, choose their current carrier and the Samsung model they want to try. After they fill out a form and enter credit card details, Samsung will send them a test model. Once the 30-day trial period is up, iPhone owners can either choose to purchase the Samsung device or return it.

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poor samsung

MillionLights

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But if it’s not returned within a five-day grace period after the end of the loan period, Samsung may charge the full price of the respective device, Samsung’s terms and conditions say. Water damage or a damaged screen will cost trial customers $100.

how

KillingYourCareer

The worse brand being cheap as usual

TikiMiss

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Originally posted by MillionLights

what if u don't return it

they charge you full price

Buddy

Stop with this damn monkey

Truffle.

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Originally posted by TikiMiss

they charge you full price

OMFG what is that gif

I can't breath

Caesar

I guess Apple is truly #1

ozlovezashlee

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Originally posted by TikiMiss

they charge you full price

OMG

TikiMiss

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Originally posted by Buddy

Stop with this damn monkey

H-I-M

Desperate how ? If anything Samsung is being beyond generous for letting iFans try the best smartphones out there for 1$.

Revolution

Are we surprised?
http://www.wsj.com/articles/samsungs...e-6-1433235482
http://9to5mac.com/2015/08/20/gartne...-market-share/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...isappoint.html

H-I-M

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Originally posted by Revolution

Are we surprised?
http://www.wsj.com/articles/samsungs...e-6-1433235482
http://9to5mac.com/2015/08/20/gartne...-market-share/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...isappoint.html

Music not the bling !

Narcotic

It's so generous of Apple to not launch the same campaign

JonginBey

They were articles going around yesterday, saying that Samsung has already ran out of test phones. Guess they weren't the only desperate ones

NoisYBoY

Maybe this will make people realize that Samsung >> Apple

Mariah4life

samsung <3

KasioKas

It's not desperate it's a strategic marketing move

Bayonsay

Not desperate at all. Sometimes you have to use force to make people realise what they're missing out on.

KillingYourCareer

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Originally posted by KasioKas

It's not desperate it's a strategic marketing move

Giving a brand new phone away for $1 is not desperate? Sure Jan

KasioKas

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Originally posted by KillingYourCareer

Giving a brand new phone away for $1 is not desperate? Sure Jan

Samsung is doing very well against Apple the two are beating out all other brands; this move allows people the opportunity to test out samsung and its features and perhaps garner interest by getting a hands on experience; strategic not desperate