Off $100 but seems to be only in the Deep Purple colour way.
Limit 1 per customer.
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FOC.
Sorry about that, added it!
Model in the title, it's 14 Pro Max.
Done. Thanks
Bought 10.
2k discounted phone š
Best phone money can buy. Discounted phone
"Best phone money can buy"
2.7k for 1tb model
wtf..
Amazing performance. Pretty much guaranteed to be supported with software updates AND give good performance in 6yeaesā time (or longer).
I challenge you to name another phone anywhere in the world that can compare with that!
All I'm saying is that a phone should not cost 2.7k - no matter what the brand. Samsung flagships are just as overpriced
@rain-e: If other manufacturers brought out decent phones with equivalent storage, then thereās be more competition.
This is what happens when you have a market that isnāt competitive (in specific sectors).
Iām sure anyone needing the 1TB wonāt be happy about paying so much, but given there are no reasonable alternatives, they will accept that they have no choice.
@wormarts: I agree with you on the point of competition but that doesn't justify the pricing of the product imo. I get that the price will meet at what the market is willing to pay but regardless, from just an objective value point of view, paying that much for a phone represents poor value to anyone (in my eyes) and shouldn't be accepted just cause they can get away with it
@rain-e: I hear you. I think given the laws of supply and demand, there will be people who do (or believe they do!) need 1TB storage on their phone. One example that comes to mind is a prosumer videographer who shoots video on their phone at high res (assuming they donāt have dedicated hardware).
For me, the biggest point with such high pricing is not that itās ānot fairā so to speakāitās that there clearly is a desperate need in the market for a high-performing, reliable and well-supported alternative. Samsung I donāt think is quite there (some will disagree), especially given bloatware and the ads they run on their phones. Do they provide software updates for old models? Not sure.
Anyway, if I made a product that shit all over the competition and if no other company has their shit together enough to match me, you bet Iād charge as much as I think people would be willing to pay.
@rain-e: I keep my phone for a long time so I look at it just like a TV purchase, though this is way more important than a TV haha. I upgraded from a 8+ to the 14 Pro Max and probably won't upgrade for another 5+ years unless something insane I can't miss out on hits, but I can still sell my old phone for a decent price as iPhones hold their value for quite a while.
@rain-e: Just buy a cheaper phone which fits into your budget or get a better job. Problem solved. You need to check your entitlement hard.
All I'm saying is that a phone should not cost 2.7k
So what "should" a phone cost, and what puts "rain-e on OzBargain" in a position to determine what a phone "should" cost?
FWIW, I'm not defending Apple - I don't even use an iPhone and personally would never buy a $2.7k iPhone, but market sets the prices. If you don't think it's a fair price for you, then you don't have to buy it. There are plenty of Apple and non-Apple options at whatever price you're wanting to pay.
@p1 ama: I get that the markets set the price but in my personal opinion, saying that a phone being priced at 2.7k is reasonable is like saying that tesla stock is worth $300+ dollars (as it previously was). Sure the market sets the price but whether that price is reflective of it's true value is another story/up for a lot of debate.
I get that it doesn't affect me if I choose not to buy an expensive phone (which I don't) but in my opinion a phone costing 2.7k is unreasonable, especially in comparison to other storage variants of the same phone (i.e. should swapping out a storage chip to a 1TB one really warrant a $600 markup?) That's my opinion and you don't have to agree with it, but I am allowed to have an opinion nonetheless.
I get that the markets set the price but in my personal opinion, saying that a phone being priced at 2.7k is reasonable is like saying that tesla stock is worth $300+ dollars (as it previously was).
Wrong analogy.
Tesla stock (or any stock for that matter) is worth the discounted value of its future cash flows. Since the future cash flows, growth rate and discount rates can be projected and modelled, one can come to an informed opinion on how much Tesla stock is "worth", from which you can derive a "Buy / Hold / Sell" decision.
You cannot derive how much an iPhone is "worth" because its marginal utility to different people is different.
I get that it doesn't affect me if I choose not to buy an expensive phone (which I don't) but in my opinion a phone costing 2.7k is unreasonable. That's my opinion and you don't have to agree with it, but I am allowed to have an opinion nonetheless.
This is exactly my point - you can choose to buy it or not buy it, but this has nothing to do with what a phone "should" cost. In my opinion, it "should" cost $0.00 because I'd much prefer it if it were free…
@rain-e: lol … I agree that you should represent all market segments
if Apple doesn't listen to you, they won't be able to sell anything at that price. it's horrible ain't it?
I challenge you to name another phone anywhere in the world that is more expensive than this
@TinyTimmy: Thatās irrelevant.
The topic isnāt about whether this is the most expensive phone or not.
The topic is whether this phone represents value for money (which is always subjective).
Save the sarcasm for a comment thatās actually on point.
@wormarts: Not irrelevant as the topic actually hadnt been set.
May I ask the evidence you give for 6 years good performance.
@khepri: Alright, letās extend your logic.
I challenge you to find a planet more fascinating than Venus.
How far do you want to take this?
The original comment was talking about how expensive it is for a 1TB phone, implying that there may not be value there.
And no I wonāt give you evidence about support. Itās VERY well known that Apple provides software updates for older iPhones. Google it if you want proof.
@khepri: Still using my iphone 6s+ that is over 10 years old now…quality product still gets OS updates still works great only replaced the battery once. So i would definitely consider paying 2k+ for the latest iphone.
@wormarts: Apple has been charging a 50% premium for the logo for decades. More power to them. . People are creatures of habit, aspiration and ignorance.
My google pixel 6 cost me 600$ and does everything this does. But without apple crap
@Micsmit: And a Toyota Corolla is cheaper than a Mercedes, yet still drives from A to B and has air conditioning.
I canāt believe how many comments Iām seeing that exhibit nonsensical logic.
And āapple crapā… Okay, congrats on not liking Apple products. But this comment thread isnāt about your personal distaste for Apple products.
@wormarts: Google pixel is alot closer to an iPhone than a corolla is to a Mercedes.
And you don't have to deal with an OS that looks and feels 15 years old
@wormarts: Your comment being the worst yet. From the outside phones all look as good as each other. Functionally they are not far apart in the 1k mark. Make a call and answer a text or email. Main purpose of a phone. It's all about cameras now. I have a p30 pro that takes outstanding photos.its ok to agree that a tiny price of tech is rediculously expensive for what it's purpose is. Talking.
@Geoff01: Main purpose of a phone is not making/taking calls or email lol
Maybe 20 years ago
They are now portable internet devicesā¦ analysis of phone activity shows people doing a LOT more than calls or texts. In many cases, not talking much at all these days.
AND give good performance in 6yeaesā time (or longer).
With a lithium ion battery? press X to doubt
I challenge you to name another phone anywhere in the world that can compare with that!
I can't think of any, because phones are consumer goods and aren't expected to be relevant for 6 year lifespans… Hence why I wouldn't pay 2k for one
@fleetfeather: Iām still using a 5-year-old iPhone 8.
But I still think Apple is evil in its clever marketing strategy of raking the customers in with nearly affordable prices but always starting its storage options too low so that you end up paying an exhorbitant amount for a phone or laptop or tablet or desktop machine that will not run out of storage almost immediately.
@ForkSnorter: @ ForkSnorter
Apple is evil in its clever marketing strategy of raking the customers in with nearly affordable prices but always starting its storage options too low
run out of storage almost immediately
This issue of 'storage' is interesting. If it was 2013 I think I would agree with you. But how important is large storage in phones in 2023?
I mean, even Apple themselves have moved their own content (music, video) to streaming to match the rest of the industry. One does not need 1 TB on-board for this.
So, what else is storage needed for? Well… photos? Not really 256 GB will store tens or hundreds of thousands of photos.
No, it's only user created video that needs huge storage. And then it's the 4k, or very long 1080p videos which take up space. Not the 30-second vids of the busker, or the cat, or the spider on the sun visor.
And then, who leaves their Spielberg masterpieces permanently on the phones anyway? Anyone with even a slight passing interest in video will offload to their computer for editing, and long term storage.
No, I feel massive storage on phones appeals/caters to a very narrow, almost niche market: (1) those who actually have a need for that storage (content producers, amateur videographers), or (2) 'fanboys' or 'techheads' who simply must have the biggest and best regardless of their actual need.
'Evil Apple', (and all other phone companies) are happy to indulge this specific demographic in their 'need', but charge a premium to do so. As many here have pointed out, what is wrong with this? The market decides.
So, what else is storage needed for? Wellā¦ photos? Not really 256 GB will store tens or hundreds of thousands of photos.
One of the main selling points of the 14 Pro Max is the Proraw photo feature, which is restricted to the pro and pro max, and this is the only way you can take full advantage of the better camera system on these phones. But a single Proraw photo takes up nearly 100MB storage. That means, after taking 100 photos, you will have consumed nearly 10 GB. After taking 1000 photos, you will have consumed nearly 100GB. The base model Pro and Pro Max have 128GB storage.
Not to mention the storage of 4K videos, and iPhone video quality, especially the higher end video specs, is a major selling point of these phones. The higher spec video requires a lot of storage.
One of the main selling points of the 14 Pro Max
Yes. Selling points. Catering to those two categories of buyers I mentioned.
ProRAW is a niche of a niche market; sounds great in the advertising blurb, and appeals to serious photographers or fanboys, but in reality would actually be used by such a tiny percentage of people.
BTW, only the main (48 megapixel) camera in the 14 Pro Max can produce the really big ProRAW files. Apple says they would average 75 MB. All of the other cameras, and all the other phone models produce ProRAW at about 25 MB size. That's about 8000 photos if there is 200GB available.
My point remains, this is for serious amateur photographers, who are going to post-process RAW files on their computers. No normal user would ever need such RAW images on their phone, and leave them there forever to fill up all their available space. That's why the mode is even turned off by default.
As for the video: you are correct again; it's a selling point. But the actual user case scenario is different. As I said, most people just video their cat, or their baby falling over or vomiting, maybe for a minute or so at most. They don't need 4k, especially if leaving the vid on the phone.
Any anyone else, doing more 'serious' stuff, yes, they need the storage, and yes, they pay for it.
I guess some people are upset that, as you can buy a 1TB M2 drive for $75 (deals on OzB), they figure Apple (or Samsung, or whoever) should only charge about that much as a surplus going from a 256GB storage phone to a 1TB storage phone. But as the denizens of this community are forever asserting, in a market-driven economy, companies will charge what the market can bear. As long as: (a) people who feel they need those features, or (b) tech-lovers who want this regardless of need, are prepared to pay the extra amount, then they will be charged the extra amount.
Maybe because the os never gets updated so the support covers all. Easy way to charge a lot for not doing much.
It's literally supply and demand. People keep buying, Apple keeps raising the prices. Simple as that.
I hate it but it's the reality of the situation
Yeah but it is manufactured demand. Called advertising/ culture crafting. To get an extra 500$ out of people that they don't need to pay
Needs some deals on 13 mini.
Best deal was that Telstra day one.
I reckoned the Hardly normals are better deal…
Yeah it was $999 for a 512gb iPhone 13 Mini. I donāt think anything has beaten that priceā¦
Smooooke on the waterā¦
I was waiting for a comment like that.
Not a deal
Strange I dont remember coming to ozslightlybelowRRP
Whatās the minimum discount before itās a bargain?
None . Even above RRP on items that have gone way above RRP in the market are a bargain .
None? So there is no bargains to be had anywhere? Should this site close down then?
I would figure something more than 5%
That's kinda dumb, 5% off an item that costs $5,000 is a big discount than something $100.
@Mooncakes: bargain
/ĖbÉĖÉ”(ÉŖ)n/
a thing bought or offered for sale much more cheaply than is usual or expected.
So every March is when Amazon discounts the current model of iphone. Bought at this time last year as well
Can likely price match at Officeworks for $1,899.05 as well.
Confirm I did so this afternoon for exactly that.
This is the colour way
I ordered last Wednesday as a prime member, but nothing been delivered, and they cancel my order this morning. Exactly on this phone, happy to hear from others who can have their order fulfilled, otherwise this is my genuine feedback, Amazon may have stock issues on this item even it shows same or next day delivery for prime members.
Deep Purple colour way
Why do people use the term "colourway"?
The word "colourway" refers to patterns of different colours (as used in fabrics) as opposed to a single colour. For example, if you have a shirt that's available with many different patterns of colours, you may say that you are after the shirt in the "red and blue colourway". It's specifically used to represent the combination of colours.
This phone is not in "the deep purple colourway", it is simply in "deep purple", or in "the deep purple colour".
If you think I'm just making this up, Apple says (https://www.apple.com/au/newsroom/2022/09/apple-introduces-iā¦):
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are shown in blue. iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available in five stunning colours…
There are no Apple press releases which have ever used the term "colourway". So yes, it's "colour", stop using "colourway" to sound cool.
Itās because itās a fad and because we live in the worst timeline.
You're spending way too much effort on something that really isn't worth it
I was going to post something similar about the term ācolourwayā, but then I decided it was probably a waste of time as Iād be shouting it into the void.
Often I type out comments but then I think āyeah, nahā¦ā and delete it.
Often I type out comments but then I think āyeah, nahā¦ā and delete it.
You might as well post it if you've already spent the time typing it out - sunk cost!
Does anyone other than women over 60 carry around a purple iPhone?
I have a pink s22+ (bought secondhand)
When its in a case it doesnt really matter
Haha I always pick the nicest colors then it's hidden for 2 years
Itās a nice colour
Seriously what does the colour overly matter, it's in your pocket or smart people put it in a case. You buy it for the tech. Sure I wouldn't buy a pink one but white,black yellow..if it has a discount I'm not bothered. But I became an adult a long while ago so maybe that's it.
I bought a iPhone 14 pro max 256 a few months ago.
I donāt have a camera.
I used 210 Woolworths rewards dollars and redeemed credit card points for 400 dollars iTunes cards. Total discount 610.
Iām happy to spend 2k outright on a phone.
But I pay next to nothing for calls and data thanks to ozbargain.
If I had a camera, Iād buy a basic 5g phone.
Wish I had a
PHd to work out what I said and did to get a free phone.
I should never got the 13 the 12 worked fine.
Not getting the 14 perhaps look at the 15. Apple has become lazy.
What is a good screen protector and clear case for this?
No mobile ever made is worth more than 1k retail
Bargain! lols
tell em the price son!