With all the buzz on the new Droid Motorola smart phone release we thought you might
like a few pre-shopping tips before you head over to the mall.
Certainly the 'iPhone killer' looks very impressive but when you consider the cost with a 2 year contract is it really a must have necessity?
Take a closer look at the numbers before you listen to the sales pitch.
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DROID by Motorola (Verizon)
Up-front price $199.99
450 minute monthly plan with unlimited texting
$99.99
Unlimited talk and text monthly plan
$149.99 /mo.
Price over 2 years (450 mins)
$2599.75
Price over 2 years (unlimited talk)
$3799.75
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Apple iPhone 3GS (AT&T)
Up-front price $199.99
450 minute monthly plan with unlimited texting
$89.99
Unlimited talk and text monthly plan
$149.99 /mo.
Price over 2 years (450 mins)
$2359.75
Price over 2 years (unlimited talk)
$3799.75
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T-Mobile MyTouch 3G
Up-front price $399.99
450 minute monthly plan with unlimited texting
$59.99 (500 mins)
Unlimited talk and text monthly plan
$149.99 /mo.
Price over 2 years (450 mins)
$1839.75
Price over 2 years (unlimited talk)
$2319.75
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HTC Hero (Sprint)
Up-front price $179.99
450 minute monthly plan with unlimited texting
$69.99
Unlimited talk and text monthly plan
$79.99 /mo.
Price over 2 years (450 mins)
$1859.75
Price over 2 years (unlimited talk)
$2579.75
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Samsung Code (MetroPCS)
Up-front price $299.99
450 minute monthly plan with unlimited texting
Not offered
Unlimited talk and text monthly plan
$50.00 /mo.
Price over 2 years (450 mins)
Not offered
Price over 2 years (unlimited talk)
$1499.99
Notes: This does not include activation fees or taxes. T-Mobile is using the "Even More Plus" plan, which has higher up-front phone prices but lower monthly plan prices. MetroPCS only has coverage in some U.S. cities.
Now take a look at Liberty International WOW Mobile
'Unlimited Everything You Love About Your Cell Phone Plan'.
WOW MOBILE:
Domestic Plan - $79.95 / MO.
Unlimited Anytime Calls to US - Canada - Puerto Rico
Unlimited E-mail
Unlimited Texting
Unlimited Internet (24/7)
Unlimited Data Transfer
International Plan - $89.95 / MO.
Includes everything in the Domestic Plan additional 50 countries
Unlimited Anytime Calls to US - Canada - Puerto Rico