The True cost of an iPhone and others... (mint.com)

9 points by crxnamja 19y ago ↗ HN

Being smart with your money is about fully understanding the financial choices you make and seeing the entire picture - the true cost and total cost of ownership when you commit to a device, transportation, pet, or even a child.

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adamdoupe 19y ago ↗

I think the part about the iPhone is a bit convoluted. The author wraps up the phone and the service, which are not the same thing.

A more accurate comparison would be the difference in the price of the iPhone service vs. previous service. This all assumes that you already have a cell phone, which I believe is a fair assumption.

Jd 19y ago ↗

Parans are in the wrong place. Should be:

($60 required cellular plan + $5 taxes & fees) x 24 months = $1560

mynameishere 19y ago ↗

[Toyota] Maintenance: $4,310

LOL. My first three cars combined didn't cost that much. And I wrecked two of them!