Nexus One vs iPhone, Droid & Palm Pre – Total Cost of Ownership

Today is Nexus One launch day and we decided in typical BillShrink fashion, we would take a look at the overall total cost of ownership of the Nexus One vs. iPhone vs. Droid vs. Palm Pre. This is the first time that any phone has been available for purchase unlocked and available for purchase at a discounted rate with a T-Mobile Contract.

As the smartphone wars continue to heat up the Nexus One is entering a marketplace that is currently dominated by the iPhone 3GS with and gaining popularity of the Droid by Verizon Wireless.

So, here is what you’ve been waiting for, our total cost of ownerships comparison of the Nexus One up against the rest!

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Droid vs iPhone 3GS vs Palm Pre vs MyTouch 3G: Total Cost of Ownership

After months and months of blogger buzz and a heavy veil of secrecy, the new Motorola Droid by Verizon Wireless is set to launch within days, just in time for the holiday season.

The Droid enters into a smartphone marketplace dominated by the Palm Pre with Sprint and the ever-popular iPhone 3GS with AT&T. But how are consumers supposed to compare the offerings?

BillShrink.com is here to help! While sticker prices are roughly comparable between smartphones, each offers its own particularly generous features. Below is an apples-to-apples comparison graphic that examines the true cost of ownership, select features, and cell phone plans of each phone.

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Total Cost of Ownership: myTouch 3G versus iPhone 3GS versus Palm Pre

As T-Mobile’s latest Android-based myTouch 3G hit the stores to compete with Apple’s new iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre, there are now more smartphone options than ever. How will you decide which device to spend your hard earn money on? Below is a comprehensive cost/benefit analysis of the latest mobile technologies, analyzing the comparative features of each, along with the actual price you will pay for the phone and service over the course of a two year contract.
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Total Cost of Ownership: iPhone 3GS versus Palm Pre versus Android G1

With the recent release information on Apple’s new iPhone 3GS and Palm’s venture back into the market with their highly anticipated Palm Pre, there are more legitimate smartphone options than ever. How will you decide on which device you will spend your hard earned money? Below is a comprehensive cost/benefit analysis of the latest mobile technologies, analyzing the comparative features of each, along with the actual price you will pay for the phone and service over the course of a two year contract.

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