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Poll - Why have you delayed getting a new phone?

Discussion in 'GENERAL Wireless Discussion' started by JFB, Jun 23, 2011.

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If you've delayed or procrastinated getting a new phone, what was the primary reason?

  1. Waiting for a new phone to be released.

    10 vote(s)
    43.5%
  2. Waiting for a better price on the phone.

    1 vote(s)
    4.3%
  3. Waiting for a better price on the rate plan.

    1 vote(s)
    4.3%
  4. Couldn't find time to go to the store or online.

    1 vote(s)
    4.3%
  5. Some other reason.

    10 vote(s)
    43.5%
  1. JFB

    JFB Gold Senior Member
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    Poll:

    If you have ever delayed or procrastinated getting a new phone, what was the primary reason?

    I voted Waiting for a new phone to be released. ......and then the next newer and on and on. :O
     
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  2. Gamer03

    Gamer03 Technology Aficionado
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    I voted "Waiting for a new phone to be released." My next new phone will definitely be an LTE phone on Verizon.
     
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  3. dmapr

    dmapr Silver Senior Member
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    Same here: "waiting for a new phone to be released".
     
  4. budney

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    Same, waiting for the Moto Photon or possibly the Samsung Within. :)
     
  5. charlyee

    charlyee Ultimate Insanity
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    Waiting for a new phone to be released is my choice as well.

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  6. M in LA

    M in LA Mobile 28 Years Plus
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    Waited for the Droid X at the right price ($50 on Amazon Wireless) last November.

    Worth every penny! :D
     
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  7. RadioRaiders

    RadioRaiders RF Black-Belt
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    I get a new subsidised phone like clock-work every 2 years when my contract re-news. My (European) operator has agreements with most 3rd party cell-phone dealers, so I can choose pretty much any phone available and have it subsidised, which is nice :)

    Generally, I take whatever phone is in stock and looks good. Of course I could wait a few months for a better/faster model, but then when that comes out, they'll already be advertising/leaking info about an even better, faster phone, so the "waiting" game can be endless ;)

    Altho I did make an exception this year by waiting a few months for the SonyEricsson Xperia Play, because that's a very different/unique phone, and there was nothing similar available until that came out.
     
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  8. AnthroMatt

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    I voted "other" because I was waiting to get my phone until after I switched from Sprint to AT&T
     
  9. Telekom

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    You didn't make a choice for "I am satisfied with the phone I have now." Not everyone needs to upgrade to a new phone every year!
     
  10. QLR

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    I am waiting for a new phone to be released... I'm happy with the Incredible, but I want an LTE device. I want the pricing to work, so I have to wait until December before I can get a discounted phone, AKA my Christmas present :)
     
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  11. sis651

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    Finding a job, and doing military duty...
     
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  12. crood

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    I have put off for the following reasons:

    1. Get my contract date in sync with my wife's.
    2. Waiting on a employer provided phone, which would allow me to reduce my personal plan costs.
     
  13. josephd

    josephd Tomorrow is another day.
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    I voted other reason because of more important reasons to spend my money on. And besides I cannot upgrade until Feb. And even then I am on the fence about a smart phone. I like to keep things simple.
     
  14. bobolito

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    Please consider adding an option "Waiting to be eligible for upgrade"
     
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  15. JWainscot

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    Mine is "Waiting for a new phone to be released", plus I was still enjoying my current mobile.
     
  16. bigrin

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    Waiting for the Iphone 5, like everyone else.
     

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