Why do you put up with this? Essentially because we're really bad at math. $500 for a phone is completely unacceptable, but hiding the cost in inflated monthly

Why do you put up with this? Essentially because we're really bad at math. $500 for a phone is completely unacceptable, but hiding the cost in inflated monthly rates is just peachy. Vote with your wallets. I ordered the Nexus One the day after it was announced; unfortunately I was heavily outvoted.