I don't disagree. I'd love to see stats on device longevity versus the iPhone. In 3-5 years. I do get frustrated with having to replace devices every few years

I don't disagree. I'd love to see stats on device longevity versus the iPhone. In 3-5 years. I do get frustrated with having to replace devices every few years, but I don't think I'd make the same choice you did. Paying a premium for a device which is tied to a 2 year old version of Android with 3G is a tough pill to swallow.