Laura Knotek
Well-known member
What everyone is missing is emerging markets. Apple products are not affordable to most people in those areas.Not sure what you are getting at here since most people do purchase phones "On Contract" and not off. I suspect a lot of people who are in the market for "any" smartphone from their wireless carrier will be looking to save some money by taking the subsidized pricing. The Nexus 5 is currently only being sold at full retail for $350. I believe the contract price of the iPhone 5S in the same smartphone category would be the better deal at $199.
Can Apple afford to cede emerging markets to Google (and Android OEMs) and Microsoft (and Windows Phone OEMs)?