DROID 2 Costs!

I am getting tired of paying a lot for technology. Here's why.

Verizon now has the Droid 2, which is definitely an awesome mobile "smartphone" device. The new Droid 2 has the Mi-Fi option built into it, so I thought I would check it out.

I always check out the price of a potential candidate first before I go off and start talking to the sales staff. It is important to get through the long-term and short-term costs, just to make sure it is worth the investment. Usually from there I can make a more informed decision at the store, if it is warranted.

Here is what my initial (monthly cost) findings are (and I stopped there):

1. 500 messages + Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile Messaging ($ 10.00)
2. Equipment Insurance/Ext Warrantee Coverage ($ 7.99)
3. Unlimited Corp E-mail/Data Plan & Personal ($ 44.99)
4. Mobile Broadband Connect/3G Mobile Hotspot ($ 20.00)
5. Detailed Billing ($ 1.99)
6. Nationwide Talk 450 - 2 year contract ($ 39.99)

Monthly Charge for Droid: $124.96

Just to buy the Droid on the two-year plan is another $199.00 upfront. The features selected enable a large enough data-plan and Mi-Fi offering to support up to 5 devices to connect through the Droid 2 to the Internet. I have an iPad, iPhone and a few laptops with me at all times, so having that is handy. I currently use the Verizon Mi-Fi device, and it works well, I was thinking of giving that to my wife for her needs and I will get the Droid 2.

After looking at the cost, I am a bit shocked. So unfortunately (Verizon), I am going to have to pass on your Droid 2. I am sticking with my Mi-Fi device (cheap at $60/month) instead of trying to rationalize this 2 year $125 per month hit to my check book. I have to admit though, I like the package, just not at $125/month.

... I'll keep you posted if I change my mind. :-)