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ninjatutle
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OMG

Like just because it works with purses and shoes doesn't mean the concept would work for phones
permalink · 2008-12-30 18:02:08 · Reply to this
RadioDoc
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Re: OMG

Wanna bet? I would venture a guess that many of the fashionistas have a drawer full of ex-trendy phone toys.
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permalink · 2008-12-30 18:03:48 · Reply to this

mlong
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Re: OMG

I'd have to agree with you RadioDoc See Profile. People are willing to rent in order to keep up with technology or just try out all the phones. A look at forums like Howard Forums and you see some people go through phones as quickly as the come out.

I think this is a great idea and it was just a matter of time.
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permalink · 2008-12-30 18:05:59 · Print · Reply to this

rahlquist
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Villa Rica, GA		 This could be a huge boon to homebrew cell phone developers. They can rent a platform and develop on it. Sweet.
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permalink · 2008-12-31 07:28:48 · Reply to this

djrobx

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Re: OMG

Its also good for people who lost/broke their phone and are not eligible for an upgrade yet.
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permalink · 2008-12-31 11:51:58 · Reply to this
hottboiinnc
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Re: OMG

But for roughly $50 you could get a replacement if you have insurance to fix that.
permalink · 2009-01-02 18:10:38 · Reply to this
mrbueno

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US

 This was done back in the late 80s and early 90s and was widely accepted and it worked well. I can imagine with the economy in a downturn this could potentially work well. While the typical American consumer perfers "owning" things, recently there is a backlash against contracts and people seem to like the "freedom" of not being bound to a contract.

It could be that or the complete lack of financial responsibility being displayed by people recently.
permalink · 2008-12-31 10:44:24 · Reply to this
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