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Released: February 07, 2013
When an older gadget is better
Source: Ismat Sarah Mangla, CNNMoney
Sometimes an older model is a perfect fit for your tech needs -- not to mention your budget. Get the iPhone 4S instead of the iPhone 5
Price: $99 (vs. $199 iPhone 5)
Savings: 50%
Why go old school? Sure, you can get a 16GB iPhone 5 for $199 (with a two-year wireless contract), but at $99, the 4S is still a good option, says NPD Group analyst Stephen Baker.
The changes to the handset itself are slight: The iPhone 5 is a shade thinner, is less than an ounce lighter, and has an extra half-inch of screen.
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