The latest iphone has gone down in price? It's double. I guess the marketing is working.

"Pens are not cheaper, look at this Montblanc" is not a good faith response.

'84 Motorola DynaTAC - ~$12k AfI (adjusted for inflation)

'89 MicroTAC ~$8k AfI

'96 StarTAC ~$2k AfI

`07 iPhone ~$673 AfI

The current average smartphone sells for around $280. Phones are getting cheaper.