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I assume that the $310 pricetag is before any sort of carrier subsidy, which would make this $200-300 cheaper than some of today's top-end devices. This could

I assume that the $310 pricetag is before any sort of carrier subsidy, which would make this $200-300 cheaper than some of today's top-end devices. This could be a $10 phone on contract, or even free.

catch23 15y ago
There's at least a dozen no-contract android phones under $300 on Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100008699&IsNodeId=1&srchInDesc=android&page=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&#3...
- cdh 15y ago
  I think the idea is that those phones are not as sophisticated, despite being cheaper.
- nextparadigms 15y ago
  But they don't have dual core 1.5 Ghz chips in them.
  - catch23 15y ago
    Yes, but they're cheaper. So for $300, you pay for what you get. I'm not even sure if this news warrants a headline on HN.
    - darklajid 15y ago
      No, you don't. Compare with current dual core models. What's the cost of - Samsung Galaxy S II - LG Optimus 2x (or Optimus Speed, depending on location) for you? Both are recent dual core models, the latter is the cheaper one (I own that one and payed more than $300 and thought it a bargain).