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0 pointscuriouscats10y ago0 comments

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.

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untog10y 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.

eridius10y 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.

schrodinger10y ago

You're still paying for the phone when it's "free".

robmcm10y 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!

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ghshephard10y 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.

untog10y ago

Yes, but you're not paying $400 upfront. Psychology is important.

robterrell10y ago

Wait a year for Watch 2.0 and see how many kids get the earlier version.

aikah10y ago

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

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0 pointscuriouscats10y ago0 comments

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.

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.

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untog10y 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.

eridius10y 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.

schrodinger10y ago

You're still paying for the phone when it's "free".

robmcm10y ago

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ghshephard10y 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."

untog10y ago

Yes, but you're not paying $400 upfront. Psychology is important.

robterrell10y ago

Wait a year for Watch 2.0 and see how many kids get the earlier version.

aikah10y ago

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

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