Apple new stuff - drops prices

Rico · June 08, 2009, 12:29:27 PM

SAN FRANCISCO -

Apple Inc. is dropping the retail price of the least expensive iPhone to $99 from $199 and introducing new models.

Apple executives said Monday at an annual conference for software developers that the newer iPhones will include some sought-after features such as a video camera, a compass and an auto-focus function on photos. A 16-gigabyte version will cost $199 and a 32-gigabyte model will be $299. They go on sale June 19.

Apple also cut prices on MacBook Pro laptops.

Despite anticipation that he might make a cameo, Apple CEO Steve Jobs did not take the stage at the event.

source:
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090608/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_apple_5

Bryancd · June 08, 2009, 12:33:24 PM

New GPS via TomTom as well.

billybob476 · June 08, 2009, 12:36:17 PM

Yeah, new iPhone is nice, but not nice enough for me to replace my 3G.

Meds · June 08, 2009, 12:44:54 PM

Anyone know when the new iphone will hit British stores?

Feathers · June 08, 2009, 12:49:11 PM

TomTom? When? Where?

Depending on price that could be really good for me.

Bromptonboy · June 08, 2009, 03:34:58 PM

Think I will bite the bullet and buy the 32GB iPhone in July. Then I will be able to watch Rico's vidcasts in style while doing the commute.
The compass feature looks really cool.
Rico, you have to have a mobile format site! ;)

Dangelus · June 08, 2009, 11:16:35 PM

Looks like I did the right thing holding out for an iphone. Very tempted to get one in september when my current contract runs out.

Feathers · June 09, 2009, 04:00:44 AM

I'm not really tempted by the new hardware. A battery life and speed improvement would be 'nice' but I'm not rating it any more important than that.

I still want the 3.0 software though (8 days!). With that, the iPhone pretty much becomes what I'd always wanted it to be. It's even a good phone...you know, for talking to people on!

Get one Dan!

sheldor · June 09, 2009, 04:42:23 AM

Quote from: Rico on June 08, 2009, 12:29:27 PM
SAN FRANCISCO -

Apple Inc. is dropping the retail price of the least expensive iPhone to $99 from $199 and introducing new models.

Apple executives said Monday at an annual conference for software developers that the newer iPhones will include some sought-after features such as a video camera, a compass and an auto-focus function on photos. A 16-gigabyte version will cost $199 and a 32-gigabyte model will be $299. They go on sale June 19.

Apple also cut prices on MacBook Pro laptops.

Despite anticipation that he might make a cameo, Apple CEO Steve Jobs did not take the stage at the event.

source:
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090608/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_apple_5

The price drop is nice. If 3.0 does everything I've been hearing, its going to be a big hit - for those of us who can afford one. I would like to see a $100 price drop. $299 for a phone - omg !

billybob476 · June 09, 2009, 05:13:34 AM

My first iPod was 300 dollars. If you try and justify it as simply a phone, then no, it's not worth it. After owning one since March I can say what you're really getting is an ultra portable computer.

Rico · June 09, 2009, 05:45:40 AM

My issue with these phones has always been the monthly fees. Too much for me to pay each month.

Bryancd · June 09, 2009, 08:39:03 AM

Quote from: billybob476 on June 09, 2009, 05:13:34 AM
My first iPod was 300 dollars. If you try and justify it as simply a phone, then no, it's not worth it. After owning one since March I can say what you're really getting is an ultra portable computer.

Exactly, which is why Apple is slow to develop an ultra portable yet. They feel that the phone functionality and more importantly, the huge amount of apps being created for it, make it a portable computer of sorts. Watch as over the next few years as Apple makes huge inroads into the business sector and RIM makes inroads into consumer. Both will continue to dominate the smartphone space along with Palm as a somewhat distance third. Nokia will become the basic hqandset supplier to the developing world.

Rico · June 09, 2009, 08:48:14 AM

There's been a persistent rumor about some type of tablet computer coming from Apple. But perhaps they feel that might cut into their iPhone market.

Bryancd · June 09, 2009, 08:53:19 AM

Quote from: Rico on June 09, 2009, 08:48:14 AM
There's been a persistent rumor about some type of tablet computer coming from Apple. But perhaps they feel that might cut into their iPhone market.

Exactly. I do think they are developing one for sure, but I don't think we will see that until next year, unlikely this holiday season. Smartphones and Ultra's will be big later this year assuming consumer confidence is good.

Dangelus · June 09, 2009, 09:20:46 AM

Quote from: Feathers on June 09, 2009, 04:00:44 AM
I'm not really tempted by the new hardware. A battery life and speed improvement would be 'nice' but I'm not rating it any more important than that.

I still want the 3.0 software though (8 days!). With that, the iPhone pretty much becomes what I'd always wanted it to be. It's even a good phone...you know, for talking to people on!

Get one Dan!

Yes I may now as there may be some good 'deals' with the older model.