iPhone 4G?

[Rico]

I think you guys would use the phone part more and it would be more critical to you if you were working 375 miles from home.  ;)

[billybob476]

I'd probably be using skype from my phone :)

Then again you Americans don't seem to pay long distance anywhere!

[Feathers]

I think you guys would use the phone part more and it would be more critical to you if you were working 375 miles from home.  ;)

Absolutely agree and in those circumstances, if I were on the phone, I would be using up my mobile minutes rather than a landline (unless I was at work... ;)). However, the mobile computing part would be even more important to me too and I'd still prefer to carry only one device around.

Having said all that, I'd probably spend more time on Skype or something similar in the evening (via iPhone or PC) rather than just using the phone.

[Bryancd]

OT, but you are so right about Pontiac, Rico. They were making great cars like the G6, the G8, and the Solstice, a platform they shared with Saturn

Anyway, very interesting to hear some folks here validate the research I have been reading regarding phone use vs. data use. And no doubt, Apple has handled the G4 reception issues poorly up to now. Curious that Consumer Reports despite not recommending the current G4 do say it's the best smart phone on the market...assuming it works. :)

[Rico]

I think you guys would use the phone part more and it would be more critical to you if you were working 375 miles from home.  ;)

Absolutely agree and in those circumstances, if I were on the phone, I would be using up my mobile minutes rather than a landline (unless I was at work... ;)). However, the mobile computing part would be even more important to me too and I'd still prefer to carry only one device around.

Having said all that, I'd probably spend more time on Skype or something similar in the evening (via iPhone or PC) rather than just using the phone.

It's pretty frowned upon to use the work phone for personal calls.  Especially calls that are long distance.  I don't tend to call home much during working hours anyway, maybe a quick text or two.  Typically Lynn is at work during the school year anyway.  But we check in via phone in the evening.  I have hands free Bluetooth in the new car so that helps a lot on the drives back and forth and I drive through some pretty spotty areas but Sprint seems to do very well.  So yeah, my phone right now is my link to home and it has to work very well.

[Bryancd]

That's a good point, Rico. In my job, we are always on the phone so I can chit chat with anybody all day for free. :)

[billybob476]

Just came across this, are you seeing the same Bryan?

Shares of Apple Inc (AAPL-Q250.53-6.75-2.62%) slid more than 4 per cent on Tuesday after a poor review for its iPhone 4 from an influential consumer guide underpinned mounting complaints about the hot-selling device's reception.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/apple-shares-slide-as-iphone-4-concerns-grow/article1638470/

[Bryancd]

Joe, I watch Apple and about 100 other stocks all day on my screen! Apple can swing more that 5% on very volatile days, it's not uncommon especially in this market.

Last  trade was $252.25, it's off 1.9%. It did briefly break 250 and I actually bough more at that point. It's becoming more clear they won't due a recall but will likley have to provide the band grip to affected users and possibly for free. It's a $25 item. So we figure the economic impact of that to the company is very small, maybe $1/unit. All analysts still see over 7.5 million phones to sell in the next quarter, demand continues to be very strong.

I'm very focused on Intel today and their earnings announcement tonight.

[billybob476]

hehe I know you keep an eye, wanted a professional opinion on the matter. Your cheque is in the mail :)

[Bryancd]

Intel just CRUSHED there earnings. I bought this morning and it's up over 5% in the aftermarket. Market actually has turned and looks ok for the time being with tech leading the way.

[Rico]

That's because Intel rocks!

Our parties aren't like your parties - Intel Sponsors of Tomorrow

[X]

http://www.appolicious.com/finance/articles/2336-an-iphone-4-recall-less-costly-than-apple-s-share-drop?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

[Bryancd]

http://www.appolicious.com/finance/articles/2336-an-iphone-4-recall-less-costly-than-apple-s-share-drop?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Apple will not recall the iPhone. As I mentioned, 5% swings in the share price of Apple are not uncommon. The current market discounting the iPhone issues, which seem to effect about 25% of the iPhones sold, is already priced into the stock, which has rebounded from it's 249 lows of yesterday and is up over 1% today to 254.

[KingIsaacLinksr]

http://www.appolicious.com/finance/articles/2336-an-iphone-4-recall-less-costly-than-apple-s-share-drop?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Apple will not recall the iPhone. As I mentioned, 5% swings in the share price of Apple are not uncommon. The current market discounting the iPhone issues, which seem to effect about 25% of the iPhones sold, is already priced into the stock, which has rebounded from it's 249 lows of yesterday and is up over 1% today to 254.

PR wise, it might be a good idea.  Or at the very least, recover from the fact that multiple sources are not recommending the iPhone 4. 

King

[Rico]

Bryan - can you explain to me what stock price has to do with recalling a defective product?