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Old 09-24-2012   #26
baargle
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Originally Posted by carldenning View Post
apple iphone usa from apple store http://store.apple.com/us/browse/hom...iphone/iphone5

from $199

apple iphone uk from apple store http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/hom...iphone/iphone5

from £529
529.00 GBP = 858.524 USD
199.00 USD = 122.613 GBP


= uk gets ripped off
That's locked to the carrier - i.e subsidized for the $199 price - You're paying $199 and have a 2 year contract!!!
You won't get a sim free iPhone 5 for $199. Which is what you get for the £529 in the UK.
There are deals available in the UK for 2 year contracts where the iPhone 5 is free.

Obviously the relevant point is total outlay and an iPhone 5 is pretty much swings and roundabouts wherever you buy it in the world.
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Originally Posted by Hochum Slochum View Post
LOL

My previous inaccurate post, further flatters the Uk there. Didnt know the precise price in the US!! $199 makes the UK look like an isle full of Class A citizens on £100k+ annum salaries...
See above...

Oh looks like everythings been explained and i'm late.

And yes....Wouldn't want an iPhone 5 for $199 anyway....unless I was selling it.

Last edited by baargle; 09-24-2012 at 12:45 AM.
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