Should I buy a 4S or wait for the 5 to go down in price

We are in the market for a new phone.  The entire family has gone to the Iphone so I feel it is time for us to join.  I think when you purchase a new phone you have to try and get the latest and greatest.  But difference in cost between the 4S and the 5 is substancial. I need to upgrade 2 phone ( one for my husband and one for myself).  Any suggestions?  Do you think the Iphone 5 will go down anytime soon?

Probably not, Apple controls those prices, it's a $100 difference every device you go up 4 is free, 4S $100, 5 $200.  I say just go with the 5, might as well get the most up to date device. 
Then of course the 5s will be announced ;D

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