Tony Iron Man Stark
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I don't know either. The T-mobile online chat reps don't know either.
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iPhone 7 | OT | Pre-order Sept 9, Available Sept 16
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I don't know either. The T-mobile online chat reps don't know either.
That's what it sounds like.
Raitosaito
Member
Exactly. Each month it bills you that amount, but you get a credit back in the same amount but split up into 24 months.
And it's a $27.08 since it's only for the base model. You pay a downpayment upfront for the difference if you want to go to a Plus or a higher GB size.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/trade-up/
They don't have trade-in prices listed for 6S models. I wouldn't expect more than $350 for any given model though.
eyeball_kid
Member
It's bizarre to me that they'd roll out a new material that is so scratch-prone that just being used in the demo area has gotten it all marked up. I think they're going to get a lot of returns on that one.
In general I'm surprised at the amount of upgrades this year. Usually the non-S year is always a modest CPU and camera upgrade and a new bodystyle. This year feels more like a 6ss as the bodystyle is basically the same, despite being waterproof and a slight change to the bump. But it has the kind of tech updates we usually see with the S years. Next year is the 10th anniversary, so obviously they're saving some new stuff. Probably a bold new style next year, but I wonder how they're going to top the hardware upgrades of the 7. Usually I wait for the S, but this year they've got me all mixed up.
I really wanted to go back down to the 4", but it seems they want to keep the SE as a second class citizen. I don't like how they keep making features exclusives to size. I choose size based on what feels good in my hand and pocket; punishing me feature-wise for an ergonomic or comfort choice is not cool.
In general I'm surprised at the amount of upgrades this year. Usually the non-S year is always a modest CPU and camera upgrade and a new bodystyle. This year feels more like a 6ss as the bodystyle is basically the same, despite being waterproof and a slight change to the bump. But it has the kind of tech updates we usually see with the S years. Next year is the 10th anniversary, so obviously they're saving some new stuff. Probably a bold new style next year, but I wonder how they're going to top the hardware upgrades of the 7. Usually I wait for the S, but this year they've got me all mixed up.
I really wanted to go back down to the 4", but it seems they want to keep the SE as a second class citizen. I don't like how they keep making features exclusives to size. I choose size based on what feels good in my hand and pocket; punishing me feature-wise for an ergonomic or comfort choice is not cool.
So your immediate out-of-pocket cost is essentially $0, but if you cancel service at any point before two years then you pay the balance in full? $27.08 x (# of months left on your 2 year contract)?
Alligatorjandro
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Hopefully they update it in the coming days.
Wouldn't recommend getting that jet black version if you want to go naked
3GS all over again. No thanks.
I have to imagine that 6 months from now they will launch a new iPhone SE with more RAM, better camera, water resistance, etc. The SE is only a second-class citizen because they aren't choosing to refresh it this fall.
I wonder if the iPhone SE Series 2 will have a headphone port?
Possibly battery and display space considerations.
GeorgioCostanzaX
Member
Free is free 32GB would be enough if Apple made iPhoto cloud only instead of saving everything to the device or at least made it easier to toggle that option.
GeorgioCostanzaX
Member
Wow so you could order a 64GB and just pay the $10 monthly difference? If so sign me up.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
64gb doesn't exist anymore.
eyeball_kid
Member
As far as I remember even the current SE is not at feature parity with the 6s. So I doubt any future SE would be equal to the 7. But in Apple's minds they see "small size" as "entry-level" and "big size" as "premium". Dumb.
First couple days you might find it easier than you think to find.
When the 6/6+ first went up for pre order, i had them ordered with Tmobile (bestbuy) but it was delayed to the store. I just so happened to go to apple the saturday after it was released and they had a bunch of iphones in stock. when my wife and I went back that night, they were still handing out iphones like candy. It was not truly sold out until a few days later.
Granted, friday i have two plans. Apple on and verizon at 3am, if that does not work, i'll head to bestbuy and wait. when i originally pre ordered the 6 from BB, i was 4th in line at 6am.
When the 6/6+ first went up for pre order, i had them ordered with Tmobile (bestbuy) but it was delayed to the store. I just so happened to go to apple the saturday after it was released and they had a bunch of iphones in stock. when my wife and I went back that night, they were still handing out iphones like candy. It was not truly sold out until a few days later.
Granted, friday i have two plans. Apple on and verizon at 3am, if that does not work, i'll head to bestbuy and wait. when i originally pre ordered the 6 from BB, i was 4th in line at 6am.
Shaukdotdj
Member
Well as someone who works for T-Mobile... Yep. This is gonna be fun.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
It was an utter shitstorm last year. I ended up having to email corporate and the CEO himself to get my wife's line upgraded.
This year I'm paying off the remaining 6s JoD and going with the apple upgrade program.
Hopefully Apple's system for T-Mobile is less of a crapchute.
Raitosaito
Member
Yes. Anything left on your installments. There's no contract, so there's no termination fee though.
Uno Venova
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Who here has gone from a normal sized iPhone to a Plus? Regretted it, got used to it, or loved it?
Shaukdotdj
Member
What kinda sucks is people don't really pay attention to the details of these promos, they see "free" and expect a handout. Like based on MOST people's credit, nobody is walking out of that store with $0 out of pocket. But eventually based on the bill credits they receive it works out to being Free or at least close to it.
Raitosaito
Member
You pay that difference as a $100 down payment upfront.
I'd love to know this. I'm thinking about it due to the camera.
I detest big phones though so It's hard for me to determine if thats what I want.
GeorgioCostanzaX
Member
Sounds perfectly fair to me.
GeorgioCostanzaX
Member
I love my 6 plus and even type one handed with it. I love reading ebooks on it and ended up giving my iPad mini to my daughter due to lack of use.
Zeyphersan
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Oh fuck those buttons do look better
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
Jet black (the glossy one) is for the higher storage variants.
Black (the matte one) is for all variants.
neurosyphilis
Definitely not an STD, as I'm a pure.
I'm actually downsizing to a regular one. I love the plus, but I want a phone easier to use one handed, easier to use in class, in the car, and etc. Plus I'll be able to get the 128GB with the same price it would cost for the base model 7 Plus. I'm kind of over the huge phones. What's weird is how a lot of flagship Android phones have bigger screens than the 6/7 plus, yet they're way smaller and easier to use.
-d0hv
resisted till a few months ago. got used to it much faster (for the most part) than I would have expected.
it's not that the concerns go away (using one handed, reaching the whole screen - suddenly the 'double tap the home button to get the screen to slide down' thing was a lot more important), it's just that I adjusted to it much more easily and quickly than I thought.
i don't think you can do that
Got the Shakes
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Shot you a PM.
Which part? Because I was thinking why pay more for the upgrade plan when you can just trade in your phone in a year. It does say you can do that in person so I assume I can do that with the store credit
That's fair, I think I might wait it out and see if the 7's leather case fits the 6S. All three (6, 6S, and 7) have the same physical dimensions, no?
Raitosaito
Member
Jet black in 128gb variant is probably going to be my phone.
It's literally perfect in storage space and color.
It's literally perfect in storage space and color.
LyleLanley
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Anyone have a size comparison of the 7+ and a Nexus 6p?
Edit:
Never mind, found it myself. I might actually go with the Plus this time around.
Edit:
Never mind, found it myself. I might actually go with the Plus this time around.
Hidden One
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I won't be able to get one on launch since I'm on a Verizon concession line damn it..lol
Zeyphersan
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Nope! The rate is the same and it charges your credit card automatically each month. Trading in your phone by sending it in nets you a gift card
Zeyphersan
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It has the wider color gamut it just doesn't have the auto-white point balancing. Which I agree, would be great
7 and 6S are the exact same, 6 is very slightly thinner. I suppose the new 7 Leather case should fit the old ones, only question would be the camera area.
DOWN
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There's actually two ways to trade in with them and I forget which but one of them definitely goes as a refund to your credit card
Zeyphersan
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If you do it towards the iPhone Upgrade Program in-store specifically, yes
Tony Iron Man Stark
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How was it a hassle?
JetBlackPanda
Member
I have T-Mobile jump on demand and walked in and got a 6s day 1 and did the same thing with an Se.
Not sure what you are talking about.