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Galaxy S5 €50 up front, €798 over 2 years

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  • 12-08-2014 2:24pm
    #1
    Slutmonkey57b
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    As per the title, Meteor are doing the Galaxy s5 on discounted Bill pay rate of 31.20 per month and €50 up front.
    Here.

    On the same offer, they're charging €99 for the S4 and €149 for the M8.

    400 texts/minutes/1gb data is a pretty good rate for most users I think.


    Offer ends on the 31st of August.

    Notes:
    For the "weeeh I only buy sim free, contracts are a rip off blah blah" crowd, assuming you can get an S5 for €530 unlocked (the lowest price I've seen it for lately) then the equivalent sim-free price over 24 months is €770, assuming you top up or are on a sim only plan for €10 a month, which I think is a reasonable assuption. You're not going to get a phone and then fail to use it as a phone at some point during the month.
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    SteelyDanJalapeno
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    Doesn't really sound like a bargain?!


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    Slutmonkey57b
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    Can you find it cheaper anywhere else?

    It's cheap both in terms of up front cost and overall 2-year cost.

    Phone Plan Upfront Period Monthly Total
    S5 Sim Free € 530.00 24 € 10.00 €770.00
    s5 Meteor € 50.00 24 € 31.20 €798.80
    S5 Meteor € 399.00 24 € 19.00 €855.00
    S5 Meteor € 249.00 24 € 29.00 €945.00
    S5 Tesco € 260.00 24 € 30.00 €980.00
    S5 Vodafone € 180.00 24 € 35.00 €1,020.00
    S5 Three € 99.00 24 € 40.66 €1,074.84
    s5 Meteor € 50.00 24 € 49.00 €1,226.00
    S5 Vodafone € 80.00 24 € 55.00 €1,400.00
    S5 Tesco € 200.00 24 € 50.00 €1,400.00
    S5 Meteor € 0.00 24 € 59.00 €1,416.00
    S5 Three € 129.00 24 € 55.00 €1,449.00


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    TheDriver
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    Why would any bit of mobile be worth that??


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    Slutmonkey57b
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    *shrug* If you don't want or need a new <insert type of thing here> nothing is a bargain.

    If someone is in the market for a new phone, they might be interested. No skin off my nose.


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    #6
    same ol sh1te
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    I'd run a mile from a 2yr contract with any provider. Besides that the phone is already a dinosaur by the time you've actually paid for it


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    thomas anderson.
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    Who in their right mind would pay €850 for a phone?


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    Kenny Logins
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    thomas anderson. wrote: »
    Who in their right mind would pay €850 for a phone?

    All of the people that signed up for 'free' iPhones..?


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    [Deleted User]
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    thomas anderson. wrote: »
    Who in their right mind would pay €850 for a phone?
    Ask Apple, they've identified quite a lot of them.


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    thomas anderson.
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Ask Apple, they've identified quite a lot of them.

    Jesus wept


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    TerrorFirmer
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    TiltedBrain wrote: »
    Doesn't really sound like a bargain?!

    It's a good deal for someone looking for an S5 on contract.
    I'd run a mile from a 2yr contract with any provider. Besides that the phone is already a dinosaur by the time you've actually paid for it

    Bit sensationalist. The iPhone 5 will be two years old next month. Would you call that a dinosaur? The iPhone 4 is four years old and even that's not really considered a dinosaur and still sells for good money 2nd hand.


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    Slutmonkey57b
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    same ol sh1te wrote: »
    I'd run a mile from a 2yr contract with any provider. Besides that the phone is already a dinosaur by the time you've actually paid for it

    Didn't I cover that in the "waaah no contracts" note? And over the course of 2 years, how much do you spend on pay as you go topups? Not everyone has the cash to buy a new phone outright. Equally, most people don't change networks every day of the week and generally don't change unless they have to.

    And most technology is obsolete by the time it goes to manufacturing, so that complaint simply isn't interesting either.

    If someone is in the market for a new phone, wants a good one, and does not have a lot of cash up front, this is a good deal.

    As to "€850 for a phone lol wut" crowd, clearly your skill at mathematics isn't any better than the apple users you're ridiculing. The total cost of ownership over a 2 year period is calculated above for you.

    You contract dodging sim-free crowd are saving a whole €28.20 over 2 years. Oooooh you savvy savers you.


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    Mezcita
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    Slutmonkey57b wrote: »

    You contract dodging sim-free crowd are saving a whole €28.20 over 2 years. Oooooh you savvy savers you.

    You are assuming that other people would happily spend €530 for a phone up front. Total madness IMO.

    People should go take a look at the Chinese Android Phones thread over on the Android forum. Much better phones at substantially lower prices.


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    justsomebloke
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    thomas anderson. wrote: »
    Who in their right mind would pay €850 for a phone?

    nobody in this case, because your not paying €850 for a phone. Simple maths would indicate that you take the cost of similar 2 year sim free plan away from the €850 and that would give you the actual cost of the phone on this plan.


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    sue97
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    I think its a good offer


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    deadanonymau5
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    Slutmonkey57b wrote: »
    Can you find it cheaper anywhere else?

    It's cheap both in terms of up front cost and overall 2-year cost.

    Phone Plan Upfront Period Monthly Total
    S5 Sim Free € 530.00 24 € 10.00 €770.00
    s5 Meteor € 50.00 24 € 31.20 €798.80
    S5 Meteor € 399.00 24 € 19.00 €855.00
    S5 Meteor € 249.00 24 € 29.00 €945.00
    S5 Tesco € 260.00 24 € 30.00 €980.00
    S5 Vodafone € 180.00 24 € 35.00 €1,020.00
    S5 Three € 99.00 24 € 40.66 €1,074.84
    s5 Meteor € 50.00 24 € 49.00 €1,226.00
    S5 Vodafone € 80.00 24 € 55.00 €1,400.00
    S5 Tesco € 200.00 24 € 50.00 €1,400.00
    S5 Meteor € 0.00 24 € 59.00 €1,416.00
    S5 Three € 129.00 24 € 55.00 €1,449.00

    Where did you see it for 530 sim free?


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    #17
    same ol sh1te
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭same ol sh1te


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    It's a good deal for someone looking for an S5 on contract.



    Bit sensationalist. The iPhone 5 will be two years old next month. Would you call that a dinosaur? The iPhone 4 is four years old and even that's not really considered a dinosaur and still sells for good money 2nd hand.

    Not sure why you're comparing iPhones to Android, the galaxy S3 is 2 yrs old pretty much a dinosaur as Samsung aren't releasing any more official updates for it.


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    #18
    Slutmonkey57b
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    Mezcita wrote: »
    You are assuming that other people would happily spend €530 for a phone up front. Total madness IMO.

    No, I'm assuming that someone who wants this phone sim free would pay that for it. People on the android forum here are paying that for phones sim free.

    And I agree, I wouldn't pay ~500 for a phone up front, which is why I think this deal is a good balance between TCO and up front cost.

    As to chinese androids, all well and good but what about long term build quality, returns process, merchant reputability etc? If the ebay merchant who sold it disappears tomorrow, is it easy to get a repair or replacement done? There are tradeoffs with everything.
    deadanonymau5 wrote: »
    Where did you see it for 530 sim free?

    http://www.gsmnation.co.uk/ from a bargain alert on here.

    Has also been around that price on various European versions of Amazon.


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    #19
    Wile E. Coyote
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    For the people moaning that it's not a bargain/not worth it - What phone are you currently using, how much did it cost you and how much do you spend a month?


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    Fresh Pots
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    When I seen the title of this thread I actually thought someone was having a laugh.Anyone else?


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    #21
    thomas anderson.
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    My phone was free and pay €20 a month


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    #22
    Slutmonkey57b
    Registered Users Posts: 5,556 ✭✭✭Slutmonkey57b


    Good for you.

    I'm unfollowing this thread, knock yourselves out.


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    #23
    same ol sh1te
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭same ol sh1te


    Wile E. Coyote wrote: »
    For the people moaning that it's not a bargain/not worth it - What phone are you currently using, how much did it cost you and how much do you spend a month?

    Nexus 5 bought in the States for $350 and the €10 pm 48 network deal
    http://48months.ie/


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    #24
    bidiots
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    Mezcita wrote: »
    You are assuming that other people would happily spend €530 for a phone up front. Total madness IMO.

    People should go take a look at the Chinese Android Phones thread over on the Android forum. Much better phones at substantially lower prices.

    Much better phones? No, absolutely not I'm afraid.
    Lower price? Yes, for a reason.
    You get what you pay for, I'm not a fan of Samsung in the slightest but few Chinese models come close, e.g. The oneplusone might be a great spec, but you need an invite and reviews are very poor.

    This deal is a bargain for those who want the S5 without the initial outlay. In 2 years time, this phone would still make €100+ on adverts. A Chinese equivalent in 2 years is worthless. So all this needs to be considered.

    For what its worth, Best value phone Ive found is the Lumia 625 I bought for €99, with €25 Store credit and 3 months Xbox Live Membership. There are some android apps I miss but ill just buy an android box for the TV which will sort that....


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    duffman13
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    thomas anderson. wrote: »
    My phone was free and pay €20 a month

    Brilliant

    If anyone doesn't think this is a bargain for an s5 then ignore it or challenge the op referencing a better value deal elsewhere. Very good deal IMO.

    Just because you personally wouldn't pay x for a phone doesn't mean many others won't.


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    Fresh Pots
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    thomas anderson. wrote: »
    My phone was free and pay €20 a month

    Not really a fair arguement unless it's a s5 or comparable which it won't be if its free. That said I'd never pay that much for a phone.


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    Fresh Pots
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    Wile E. Coyote wrote: »
    For the people moaning that it's not a bargain/not worth it - What phone are you currently using, how much did it cost you and how much do you spend a month?

    Nexus 4,€206 last September and €20 3pay every 40 days or there abouts.


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    Kenny Logins
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    Fresh Pots wrote: »
    When I seen the title of this thread I actually thought someone was having a laugh.Anyone else?

    How many people do you know that have iPhones?

    Seriously, add it up - they were often advertised as 'free' but with 24 month contracts costing €40 to €whatever per month.

    €55 x 24 = €1320

    http://www.three.ie/shop/phones/iphone-5c/


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    bidiots
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    Wile E. Coyote wrote: »
    For the people moaning that it's not a bargain/not worth it - What phone are you currently using, how much did it cost you and how much do you spend a month?

    Think type of plan is important too...
    I'm on 30 day contract,€24pm, includes all texts and calls to all, 5gig of 4G data. Sim free phone cost 99.


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    bidiots
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    Fresh Pots wrote: »
    Nexus 4,€206 last September and €20 3pay every 40 days or there abouts.

    Over 2 years then:
    Phone:€206
    Plan:€20*19(approx usage) =€380

    Therefore your deal is €586 over 2years, for an inferior handset. In 2 years, the S5 will be worth a lot more than the nexus so evens out. Hmmm, makes you think


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    jive
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    Wile E. Coyote wrote: »
    For the people moaning that it's not a bargain/not worth it - What phone are you currently using, how much did it cost you and how much do you spend a month?

    I haven't posted in this thread but as a comparison I got a Nexus 4 for €206 about a year ago and pay €10 a month, pay-as-you-go, on 48. So €206 up front and €240 over 2 years (assuming I pay for every month, which I dont as when I go travelling I just use skype/viber) which is €446. S5 comes to €848 and you have to pay every month regardless (not an issue for some people but a 2 year contract is not viable for me).

    So the S5 is a minimum of €402 more expensive than the Nexus 4. If you are in the market for that particular phone then I agree that it is a bargain, however it's definitely not frugal or value for money when you consider other phones on the market.


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