I like being in the ecosystem. I'm "locked" in the sense that nothing else meets my needs and no one else has a whole suite of products that work so well togeth

I like being in the ecosystem. I'm "locked" in the sense that nothing else meets my needs and no one else has a whole suite of products that work so well together to solve my problems. The benefits have far outweighed any inconveniences for me in nearly 2 decades as a customer. Doesn't mean there aren't issues, but in general I am very happy with the ecosystem. Anyway this gets away from my original point. $1k is not a lot of money for what a smartphone is and the role it plays in our lives (which is only ever increasing). It's silly to skimp on something so integral that you'll likely have for 3-5 years (or more!). All for what? Saving $500? This is why the high end smart phone market won't be impacted as sharply as you're predicting. People understand this.