Apple iPhone Gets 3G and Price Cut

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AbomeJame of AL 12:58PM April 16, 2010

Apple has a ton of suckers that will buy any overpriced junk they market.....I for one will not be wasting any more time or money on these sub par products...

Bob k of NY 8:50PM July 11, 2008

I think Apple should get a gold star for marketing. Almost all writers (with a few notable exceptions) proudly advertise that the new iPhone is cheaper than the old. It's not! The comparable old iPhone was $399 PLUS a 2-year, $20/month data contract requirement. The new one is $199 PLUS a 2-year, $30/month data contract requirement. If you ignore the timing of the cash flows (which wouldn't have a big impact on the conclusion), the new iPhone is actually more expensive.
For me, I had one of the originals, but was disappointed and am happier with my BJ II. My big issue was lack of applications that I need (that will partially be solve since they finally opened up). There are still some other big limitations like no file storage (and reading of various file formats) -- for example, you can't read a word file unless you e-mail it to yourself and you can't read a pdf file. Also, the on-screen keyboard is subpar.
It's a great iPod, but for my needs, it's not a great pda.

frank of GA 1:23PM July 11, 2008

While the iPhone seems to be as wonderful as sliced bread, the trouble is it's still tied to AT&T. AT&T is not the best cell service in the world in terms of connection signal and customer service - especially in my area.
While I've heard rumor Apple has produced a SDK to create applications for the iPhone outside of the browser, I haven't heard that it's really available yet. Further, because of Apple's tendency to 'brick' phones modified with improper code, creating third party apps for the iPhone makes owning one and using one of those apps a risky proposition.
Apple is a bit too 'clingy' over the equipment it maes for my tastes. Should I need a smartphone, I'll be content with something from another company, since I won't quit my (currently unrenewed) cell contract just to get my hands on a new toy that won't work in half the places I, and my trusty e815, DO work.

Fatesrider of CA 3:56AM June 10, 2008

I won't be waiting with lust in my heart! Although these new features are needed, especially the 3g network access, it is just another example of Apple employing planned obsolescence to make a buck. I was not an early adopter and was happy that I waited till the price dropped to buy an iPhone, but I was sorely disappointed with it after using it for a week. I don't understand why people don't catch on to the fact that Apple products claim to be superior but after side by side comparisons usually fall short of the mark for the price you are paying.

pete dutro of NY 7:40PM June 09, 2008