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How many high school kids have iPhones? Isn't it millions? I would not be surprised that huge numbers will have a $400 (or more) Apple Watch. Now if that happ

How many high school kids have iPhones? Isn't it millions? I would not be surprised that huge numbers will have a $400 (or more) Apple Watch. Now if that happens, it might be a sad commentary on the allocation of resources in our society - globally. But if the Apple Watch is successful, I would be surprised if it isn't common (>20% adoption) in thousands of USA high schools and lots of other high schools around the globe. I would imagine high school ownership rate could well be higher than overall society ownership rate. Though I'll admit that is just a wild guess by a uniformed individual on this matter.

aikah 12y ago
Iphones and smartphones in general are subsidized , Apple Watches are not.
untog 12y ago
How many high school kids have iPhones? Isn't it millions? Yes, but cellphones are different - family plans, paid for by parents, will often get a free iPhone 5C or whatever.
- schrodinger 12y ago
  You're still paying for the phone when it's "free".
  - untog 12y ago
    Yes, but you're not paying $400 upfront. Psychology is important.
  - robmcm 12y ago
    While this is true, most people don't realise it. I often hear people saying they have a free upgrade to use, but haven't got around to it so may get something for a child. Or even get something free and sell it on Ebay... nuts I know!
    - jdminhbg 12y ago
      If you're paying for the same plan regardless of whether you upgrade, then it is nuts not to get a free upgrade.
  - ghshephard 12y ago
    Sort of true - if you are on a plan, and you are going to have to pay the same amount regardless of whether you get a free phone, then the phone effectively is "no extra charge." I agree with you - people should differentiate between "free" (as in air, I don't have to pay anything and I can have as much as I want) versus "no extra charge" (as in, I have to pay a bunch of money for something, but then can get (usually 1) of something without paying any more.
- robterrell 12y ago
  Wait a year for Watch 2.0 and see how many kids get the earlier version.
- eridius 12y ago
  Kids also get hand-me-down technology from parents. Dad buys a watch now. Two years later he upgrades to the new model and gives his old watch to his 16-year-old kid.

aikah 12y ago

Iphones and smartphones in general are subsidized , Apple Watches are not.

untog 12y ago

How many high school kids have iPhones? Isn't it millions? Yes, but cellphones are different - family plans, paid for by parents, will often get a free iPhone 5C or whatever.

schrodinger 12y ago
You're still paying for the phone when it's "free".
- untog 12y ago
  Yes, but you're not paying $400 upfront. Psychology is important.
- robmcm 12y ago
  While this is true, most people don't realise it. I often hear people saying they have a free upgrade to use, but haven't got around to it so may get something for a child. Or even get something free and sell it on Ebay... nuts I know!
  - jdminhbg 12y ago
    If you're paying for the same plan regardless of whether you upgrade, then it is nuts not to get a free upgrade.
- ghshephard 12y ago
  Sort of true - if you are on a plan, and you are going to have to pay the same amount regardless of whether you get a free phone, then the phone effectively is "no extra charge." I agree with you - people should differentiate between "free" (as in air, I don't have to pay anything and I can have as much as I want) versus "no extra charge" (as in, I have to pay a bunch of money for something, but then can get (usually 1) of something without paying any more.
robterrell 12y ago
Wait a year for Watch 2.0 and see how many kids get the earlier version.
eridius 12y ago
Kids also get hand-me-down technology from parents. Dad buys a watch now. Two years later he upgrades to the new model and gives his old watch to his 16-year-old kid.