THE W
Android Expert
That's the same for all carrier s3 variants.
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Is it just me or is the sgs3 for metro way too overpriced?
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That's the same for all carrier s3 variants.
mike28
Android Expert
It's fine with me metro has my business
eljefe0000
Android Enthusiast
att and tmobile you can get them unlocked and use other gsm carriers cdma u cant
eljefe0000
Android Enthusiast
ok what if you need to go somewhere overseas and you cant use your 500 dollar phone there because it cant be unlocked your forced to go out get a phone that is gsm. by you i dont mean u specifically just in general it would be nice if you could at least have the option that if you did need to go out of the country that you could use the phone instead of going thru the hassle of getting a new one
Actually you can take Verizon's overseas. They're suppose to be doing a firmware update at some point that will let it work overseas with a sim card, but not sure when that will be. Though some have already gone ahead and rooted it and such to make it do that. I think you would be able to do that with Metro's as well.
The only one that seems to be permanently stuck to its carrier is Sprint since the sim card is embedded.
The only one that seems to be permanently stuck to its carrier is Sprint since the sim card is embedded.
Gman9831
I'm no Senior
What are you talking about you can use the s3 anywhere http://androidforums.com/metropcs-g...t/635873-turn-s3-accept-global-sim-guide.html
eljefe0000
Android Enthusiast
yes the verizon s3 but not metro's
eljefe0000
Android Enthusiast
yes but u cant use it for metro
It was sarcasm for OP. I don't understand why he think a phone $200 lower than retail price without a contract is over priced.
If someone works hard for their money they should be able to buy w/e they want. Are you blaming phones for the economy decline? Lol
You are a perfect example of who i'm talking about. Anyone with job can afford $500 phone. Point is, it's overpriced and it's a horrible investment. If only more people could think without prejudice.
Well its their money, right? They should be able to do anything with it, as long it's legal, right? People make bad investments all the time, and this is technology. The price always goes down in a few months anyways...
Fuzzy13
Extreme Android User
Technology and "investment" don't belong in the same sentence. Technology obviously gets dated really quick as it's always evolving and the "next big thing" is only months away. So anyone that's looking at a phone as an "investment", will always be on the loosing end of that deal. Just like buying a new car. That price drops like a rock as soon as you drive off the lot. That's just how it goes.
But people can buy what they want. The Iphone 5 unlocked is $800. Talk about over priced. lol. Like I said before, I don't think the Metro S3 is overpriced but I do think that it's not worth the price tag it has. Either way, after actually sitting down and playing witht he phone I realized that it wasn't for me. It's a great phone but it didn't have that "wow" factor, mainly because I had that $500 price tag in the back of my head so I'm looking for something to compensate for that. As soon as I found my "wow" factor though, I didn't hesitate.
Different strokes for different folks
But people can buy what they want. The Iphone 5 unlocked is $800. Talk about over priced. lol. Like I said before, I don't think the Metro S3 is overpriced but I do think that it's not worth the price tag it has. Either way, after actually sitting down and playing witht he phone I realized that it wasn't for me. It's a great phone but it didn't have that "wow" factor, mainly because I had that $500 price tag in the back of my head so I'm looking for something to compensate for that. As soon as I found my "wow" factor though, I didn't hesitate.
Different strokes for different folks
Technology and "investment" don't belong in the same sentence. Technology obviously gets dated really quick as it's always evolving and the "next big thing" is only months away. So anyone that's looking at a phone as an "investment", will always be on the loosing end of that deal. Just like buying a new car. That price drops like a rock as soon as you drive off the lot. That's just how it goes.
But people can buy what they want. The Iphone 5 unlocked is $800. Talk about over priced. lol. Like I said before, I don't think the Metro S3 is overpriced but I do think that it's not worth the price tag it has. Either way, after actually sitting down and playing witht he phone I realized that it wasn't for me. It's a great phone but it didn't have that "wow" factor, mainly because I had that $500 price tag in the back of my head so I'm looking for something to compensate for that. As soon as I found my "wow" factor though, I didn't hesitate.
Different strokes for different folks
Technology can be an investment, depending what it is being used for. Since this is a phone its not technically an investment, it's more of an expensive toy. People will end up with something better in a few months
Fuzzy13
Extreme Android User
Yeah I'm sure there is some types of tech that can be an investment. But it will take about 50 years for it to become vintage in order to get a return on it. Haha
LOL, yup. But by that time apple will be no more, and android will be able to do anything
Pappy62
Android Expert
It's off-topic, but I have an opinion on this;
Fuzzy and PCgamer are both right - each to a degree.
An "Investment" is generally referred to as something you put money, time, or effort into with the expectation of a beneficial return. (mainly money, or some other kind of benefit one would consider as being 'profit')
While "investing" money in electronic devices is generally considered a joke/fool's folly (with the exception of things like, say, an old Atari - things that might/will become a collector's item), it can be looked at in another way too -
If you "invest" in electronics/technology, and it increases your ability to perform your work faster or more efficiently (meaning, more efficient/less time=more money), then THAT is an acceptable "investment" of your money.
If it's 'just a phone' or device you 'enjoy owning/playing with' - then, that's not really an investment at all.
Ask anyone that owns a boat. lol
The SGSIII is a really great phone (and in limited ways, a decent pocket-computer) - but if you don't have a serious 'financial' or work-related need for it, or it's capabilities... it's really no better than your old phone in that regard, and is merely 'nice to have' and/or play with.
Think about it.
If spending $500 helps me earn more money - then THAT'S an investment.
If it's just a cool new digital toy to have - then, well... you get my point.
Fuzzy and PCgamer are both right - each to a degree.
An "Investment" is generally referred to as something you put money, time, or effort into with the expectation of a beneficial return. (mainly money, or some other kind of benefit one would consider as being 'profit')
While "investing" money in electronic devices is generally considered a joke/fool's folly (with the exception of things like, say, an old Atari - things that might/will become a collector's item), it can be looked at in another way too -
If you "invest" in electronics/technology, and it increases your ability to perform your work faster or more efficiently (meaning, more efficient/less time=more money), then THAT is an acceptable "investment" of your money.
If it's 'just a phone' or device you 'enjoy owning/playing with' - then, that's not really an investment at all.
Ask anyone that owns a boat. lol
The SGSIII is a really great phone (and in limited ways, a decent pocket-computer) - but if you don't have a serious 'financial' or work-related need for it, or it's capabilities... it's really no better than your old phone in that regard, and is merely 'nice to have' and/or play with.
Think about it.
If spending $500 helps me earn more money - then THAT'S an investment.
If it's just a cool new digital toy to have - then, well... you get my point.
Fuzzy13
Extreme Android User
It's off-topic, but I have an opinion on this;
Fuzzy and PCgamer are both right - each to a degree.
An "Investment" is generally referred to as something you put money, time, or effort into with the expectation of a beneficial return. (mainly money, or some other kind of benefit one would consider as being 'profit')
While "investing" money in electronic devices is generally considered a joke/fool's folly (with the exception of things like, say, an old Atari - things that might/will become a collector's item), it can be looked at in another way too -
If you "invest" in electronics/technology, and it increases your ability to perform your work faster or more efficiently (meaning, more efficient/less time=more money), then THAT is an acceptable "investment" of your money.
If it's 'just a phone' or device you 'enjoy owning/playing with' - then, that's not really an investment at all.
Ask anyone that owns a boat. lol
The SGSIII is a really great phone (and in limited ways, a decent pocket-computer) - but if you don't have a serious 'financial' or work-related need for it, or it's capabilities... it's really no better than your old phone in that regard, and is merely 'nice to have' and/or play with.
Think about it.
If spending $500 helps me earn more money - then THAT'S an investment.
If it's just a cool new digital toy to have - then, well... you get my point.
Well put. I Fully agree.
Necromonger89
Newbie
Nope, the Galaxy S3 on Metro is underpriced. I have tried looking for it unlocked in the past and recently to compare prices. GS3 on metro is $499 everywhere else its around $570-$700 unlocked and without contract.
Its a really beautiful phone with a gorgeous display. Have compared it to my friend's iPhones and they get jealous of how big the display is on this phone. Even the iPhone 5 looks small compared to it. If you like it then get it. They are hard to find. There were only 2 near me.
Necromonger89
Newbie
It's off-topic, but I have an opinion on this;
Fuzzy and PCgamer are both right - each to a degree.
An "Investment" is generally referred to as something you put money, time, or effort into with the expectation of a beneficial return. (mainly money, or some other kind of benefit one would consider as being 'profit')
While "investing" money in electronic devices is generally considered a joke/fool's folly (with the exception of things like, say, an old Atari - things that might/will become a collector's item), it can be looked at in another way too -
If you "invest" in electronics/technology, and it increases your ability to perform your work faster or more efficiently (meaning, more efficient/less time=more money), then THAT is an acceptable "investment" of your money.
If it's 'just a phone' or device you 'enjoy owning/playing with' - then, that's not really an investment at all.
Ask anyone that owns a boat. lol
The SGSIII is a really great phone (and in limited ways, a decent pocket-computer) - but if you don't have a serious 'financial' or work-related need for it, or it's capabilities... it's really no better than your old phone in that regard, and is merely 'nice to have' and/or play with.
Think about it.
If spending $500 helps me earn more money - then THAT'S an investment.
If it's just a cool new digital toy to have - then, well... you get my point.
I have to disagree with your opinion. The phone itself is an investment for various non monetary reasons. For one, as a college student I always have to stay up to date on my classes. That means that if my professors upload an important document I can easily download them right then and there. If you are taking foreign language classes then you can take advantage of the plethora of apps dedicated for that.
日本語を書けます。
If you are a math major and need to verify your solution for say: integrals, derivatives, series & sequences, then you can find apps for that too. You can find solutions online and the size of this phone makes them highly readable.
I've been on Android since the G1 and have learned how valuable smart phones can be. I use LogMeIn Ignition to get files I forget from my computer. I never get lost thanks to gps and Google Maps. I have dozens of references in my pocket or tablet. A phone like this is a true investment for me and thousands of other people. They help us stay more productive and efficient. I would never be able to do some of the things I do with Android phones/tablets on a regular phone.
OcalaFlGuy
Android Expert
No disrespect meant but perhaps you should take a Logical Thought Process class because here, (IMO) your's is faulty.
Assuming we are still talking S3s, there's nothing in your description above that has you doing Anything you can't do just fine on a $140 Motion.
So, relying soley on your arguement presented, for you, a S3 is a Want (and thusly NOT an investment) and Not a Need (which Could Be an inverstement).
Good try though!
Bruce in Ocala, FL
eljefe0000
Android Enthusiast
screw the 500 im gettin this crap on tmobile for 30 a month and 5gb a month of data and ill look cool to and its unlocked as well
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Sterlsilver
Well-Known Member
Technology and "investment" don't belong in the same sentence. Technology obviously gets dated really quick as it's always evolving and the "next big thing" is only months away. So anyone that's looking at a phone as an "investment", will always be on the loosing end of that deal. Just like buying a new car. That price drops like a rock as soon as you drive off the lot. That's just how it goes.
But people can buy what they want. The Iphone 5 unlocked is $800. Talk about over priced. lol. Like I said before, I don't think the Metro S3 is overpriced but I do think that it's not worth the price tag it has. Either way, after actually sitting down and playing witht he phone I realized that it wasn't for me. It's a great phone but it didn't have that "wow" factor, mainly because I had that $500 price tag in the back of my head so I'm looking for something to compensate for that. As soon as I found my "wow" factor though, I didn't hesitate.
Different strokes for different folks
I kinda feel the same way. Like i want a nice phone but come on $500.
Also i probably won't use half the features of the phone. Especially S beam., i don't know anyone with galaxy s3s and i doubt that they will get one. I probably won't use s voice that much either.
The only feature that appeals to me is no shutter lag, beautiful display, taking pictures while recording and ics. Also a much better battery life. Better than my connect.
I even thought about getting a galaxy nexus and go to T mobile byop and get unlimited for 69.00 but i like my unlimited for 55.00
Basically i would like a phone with software updates like jelly bean and better battery life.