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Discussion: People buy Android because they can't afford an iPhone.
Member Since: 4/21/2011
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Originally posted by Giacobbe
Doesn't most of Androids money come from their lower-end models? Outside of the tech world, people don't want to "root" their phones, most people I know who have them either got it for a replacement phone, or they didn't have the money for an iPhone.
The fact that Apple pulls off these amazing numbers with just one phone is amazing Has Android/Samsung ever have a single phone sell as much as the iPhone? Or do they need to add up all their top smartphones to reach it?
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I was expecting someone to say that.
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The numbers for Samsung's Q2 2012 earnings period are in and it was another big one, with the electronics giant reporting an operating profit of $5.9 billion, driven largely by growth in its smartphone business -- just as it predicted. That's up 79 percent from the same period last year, with the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note specifically mentioned as having contributed to both high sales and higher average selling prices. The company doesn't break out exact selling figures in its earnings reports, however that business unit contributed $3.65 billion in profit to the bottom line. Sales of memory chips and processors declined slightly from last year, TV sales were up slightly, thanks to demand for 3D and LED models. Samsung is claiming a mid-80 percent share of LED HDTV sales and plans to keep that going by pushing "entry level" models in emerging markets. Ready to dig through the numbers yourself? The press release follows after the break, if we find any more details or hear anything on the earnings call, we'll let you know.
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http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/26/s...record-profit/
We don't care about the other androids, LG and HTC are irrelevant now, it's only Sammy vs Apple.
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Member Since: 6/25/2011
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Originally posted by Giacobbe
Doesn't most of Androids money come from their lower-end models? Outside of the tech world, people don't want to "root" their phones, most people I know who have them either got it for a replacement phone, or they didn't have the money for an iPhone.
The fact that Apple pulls off these amazing numbers with just one phone is amazing Has Android/Samsung ever have a single phone sell as much as the iPhone? Or do they need to add up all their top smartphones to reach it?
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Did you really just ask if a company who makes multiple phones has sold as much of an individual phone as a company who only makes and sells one?
And you don't feel stupid?
Good lord
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Member Since: 3/5/2011
Posts: 15,413
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Originally posted by Giacobbe
Doesn't most of Androids money come from their lower-end models?
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Receipts please or GTFO.
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Member Since: 5/18/2012
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Originally posted by Giacobbe
Doesn't most of Androids money come from their lower-end models? Outside of the tech world, people don't want to "root" their phones, most people I know who have them either got it for a replacement phone, or they didn't have the money for an iPhone.
The fact that Apple pulls off these amazing numbers with just one phone is amazing Has Android/Samsung ever have a single phone sell as much as the iPhone? Or do they need to add up all their top smartphones to reach it?
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Samsung has, they're the biggest android maker.
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Member Since: 3/25/2012
Posts: 10,673
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Originally posted by I♥COCKiness
T-Mobile doesn't carry the iPhone. They actually refuse to; however, I actually chose T-Mobile and already knew they didn't carry it. I really didn't care.
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I stand corrected. This was said way before Verizon and Sprint got the iPhone anyway. But that's my point. If people wanted an iPhone, they would just get a damn iPhone. The newest iPhone costs the same as the newest high-end Android phones (Galaxy S3, HTC OneX, etc.) And the old iPhones are even cheaper than most mid-range Androids.
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Member Since: 4/7/2009
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This is so important in life, being able to own an iphone.
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Originally posted by MP2K
This is so important in life, being able to own an iphone.
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You'd swear the thing could get you beer and give you a blowjob.
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Member Since: 4/16/2007
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i see no lies
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Member Since: 12/16/2010
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False
I only use Apple for IPod Touch
Android>>>
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Member Since: 3/24/2012
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I'm pretty sure there are full priced Android phones out there that cost more than iPhones, so bye.
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That's true for my case. I have an Android because I can't afford an iPhone.
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Member Since: 4/21/2011
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Originally posted by Melodramatic
That's true for my case. I have an Android because I can't afford an iPhone.
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Like I said, not everyone can pay 600$ for a smartphone, but they are also a LOT of persons who can and still chose to buy an android phone (10 million Galaxy Note, 20 million Galaxy S, 30 million Galaxy S2, 20 millions Galaxy S3 after 4 months and the Note 2 is coming in a few months ).
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ATRL Senior Member
Member Since: 1/21/2012
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True for some, but definately not all.
I for one indeed got a cheaper deal with an HTC Desire S, which was for only 38 euros a month, first month free, 1 year contract only. And the simlock is removed after that one year.
Most subscriptions are 2 years, that's what made this way cheaper.
If I could easily afford an iPhone, I would probably buy one instead, even though I like Android a lot because it doesn't have Apple's limitations.
The problem is the price/quality ratio. In my opinion that ratio is way better for Android. But I do think the iPhone's quality overall is a little better, so if money is no issue at all, I'd go for that.
I just think Apple is probably a bit better but just incredibly overpiced
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Member Since: 3/12/2012
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Poor Flopdroid users.
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Member Since: 2/16/2012
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Originally posted by Deuces.
Android being an economic-friendly choice. Crapple will never.
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@CodeShawn: @aDropofReality Because iPhones >. *And I will continue to bash it too. *Ain't no shame in ma game. http://t.co/1kZ8oX1i
@CodeShawn: @aDropofReality At first I did. *My stepmom has one and her's is alright. *But I rather get the iPhone. *The apps, iPod functionality >>>
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Member Since: 4/21/2011
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Originally posted by VJoker
Poor Flopdroid users.
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Enjoy your WP, no nicknames are allowed
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Member Since: 2/16/2012
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Originally posted by Cas
Receipts please or GTFO.
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It's true for places like India and East Asia. A lot of people still don't have high end smartphones there.
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Member Since: 8/1/2008
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Originally posted by Jack.
It's true though. Everyone wishes they had an iPhone sans the geek fandroids. It just happens that people can't afford iPhone's so they settle for Android which is ridiculously cheaper.
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And where's the lie?
Some people just try so hard to go against the trend
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Member Since: 2/16/2012
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Originally posted by H-I-M
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Oh, gerl =/ you just say any foolishness without thinking.
Low-Cost Android Smartphones Will Seize 80% of Market in Africa, India, and China
"All-in-all, the way that Android has spread worldwide, low-cost Android will also spread worldwide. But, where most Android phones are being sold in developed regions of the world, low-cost Android will flourish in emerging areas; however, it will face heavy competition in some regions,” says Allen Nogee, Research Director. “Samsung has bada, and Nokia is developing Meltemi. In addition, Microsoft has stated that it wants to sell Windows Phone in these developing regions as well and could aggressively lower prices *to gain market share. While Google profits in these regions from advertising revenue, Nokia and Samsung benefit the old-fashioned way, by selling hardware.”
http://www.ecnmag.com/news/2012/02/l...ndia-and-china
Google's Android mobile operating system (OS) has a stranglehold over the low-cost smartphone segment today as many consumers with no budget to purchase high-end smartphones that cost US$400 to US$500 turn to these devices instead. As such, 339 million low-cost Android handsets are expected to be shipped in 2015, a new study has revealed.
http://www.zdnet.com/android-corners...et-2062302593/
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Member Since: 3/10/2011
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Originally posted by Mr.Link
And where's the lie?
Some people just try so hard to go against the trend
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Everywhere
Hey, get this, not everyone (hold onto your hat for this one!) wants an iPhone I had a choice between the Samsung Galaxy and iPhone, and I got the former. Not because I was trying to "go against the trend". After doing some research, getting other opinions, and trying it out, I liked the phone better.
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