[RandVal30142]

> you can buy a $450 phone with 2 years of updates, or a $700 with 5 years.

> Which one is more economical over time?

My sub-100USD android apparently. What the heck kind of math do you have going on for "economical?"

[dijit]

Talking in terms of years of support.

$450 / 2 = $225/y of support.

$700 / 5 = $140/y of support.