Comments on: Boom! 3G iPhone. One more thing: $199 http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/ News About Tech, Money and Innovation Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:46:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: sirenspeaks http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-826902 sirenspeaks Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:22:15 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-826902 You can get the new iphone 3g without a contract!!! This is where I got mine: http://www.xpango.com?ref=91473182 You can get the new iphone 3g without a contract!!! This is where I got mine:
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]]> By: Report: For everyone iPhone 3G sold, Apple is getting $325-$425 from AT&T » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-817412 Report: For everyone iPhone 3G sold, Apple is getting $325-$425 from AT&T » VentureBeat Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:13:24 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-817412 [...] word started to trickle in that the iPhone 3G would sell for a mere $199, many people simply could not believe it. It seemed too good to be true. Many questioned why Apple [...] [...] word started to trickle in that the iPhone 3G would sell for a mere $199, many people simply could not believe it. It seemed too good to be true. Many questioned why Apple [...]

]]> By: The WWDC keynote had me at $199 » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-816291 The WWDC keynote had me at $199 » VentureBeat Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:36:08 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-816291 [...] me, the event was a success because of three simple numbers: 1 - 9 - 9, as in $199. When word first broke about the possibility that Apple would release an iPhone for that price, many people’s first [...] [...] me, the event was a success because of three simple numbers: 1 – 9 – 9, as in $199. When word first broke about the possibility that Apple would release an iPhone for that price, many people’s first [...]

]]> By: iPhone Nano rumors creep up again » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-815887 iPhone Nano rumors creep up again » VentureBeat Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:08:19 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-815887 [...] reports, many people, including myself, are still having a hard time believing Apple will sell the 3G iPhone for only $199. So here’s another option: What if Apple is planning to sell an iPhone for $199, but [...] [...] reports, many people, including myself, are still having a hard time believing Apple will sell the 3G iPhone for only $199. So here’s another option: What if Apple is planning to sell an iPhone for $199, but [...]

]]> By: Those $199 3G iPhone rumors aren’t going away » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-815881 Those $199 3G iPhone rumors aren’t going away » VentureBeat Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:25:54 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-815881 [...] more 3G iPhone rumors pour in, I still believe the most audacious one it that the device will be sold for $199. I, like many others, still have a hard time believing that Apple and AT&T would give us all [...] [...] more 3G iPhone rumors pour in, I still believe the most audacious one it that the device will be sold for $199. I, like many others, still have a hard time believing that Apple and AT&T would give us all [...]

]]> By: A thinner iPhone with 3G, double the memory, better battery life for $199? Sold. » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-815569 A thinner iPhone with 3G, double the memory, better battery life for $199? Sold. » VentureBeat Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:28:39 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-815569 [...] of these rumors have been reported before. And significantly, this is also the first time that the AT&T subsidizing the iPhone in the United States rumor has been backed up by another source. The $200 price point has once again been floated out [...] [...] of these rumors have been reported before. And significantly, this is also the first time that the AT&T subsidizing the iPhone in the United States rumor has been backed up by another source. The $200 price point has once again been floated out [...]

]]> By: Two weeks until Apple’s WWDC event: Some keynote wild card options » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-814797 Two weeks until Apple’s WWDC event: Some keynote wild card options » VentureBeat Tue, 27 May 2008 04:14:46 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-814797 [...] Nano.” There is a lot of speculation that AT&T may subsidize the new 3G iPhone all the way down to $199 — but most analysts and experts are in agreement that it really doesn’t need to; the [...] [...] Nano.” There is a lot of speculation that AT&T may subsidize the new 3G iPhone all the way down to $199 — but most analysts and experts are in agreement that it really doesn’t need to; the [...]

]]> By: 3G iPhone rumors pour in: 42 Mbps speeds, price not yet set, big Canadian launch and “OS X iPhone”? » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-814504 3G iPhone rumors pour in: 42 Mbps speeds, price not yet set, big Canadian launch and “OS X iPhone”? » VentureBeat Fri, 23 May 2008 20:32:01 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-814504 [...] been a lot of talk that the 3G iPhone could be subsidized by AT&T to bring its price down to $199 if a customer signs a two-year agreement with the mobile service. This talk began with a story last [...] [...] been a lot of talk that the 3G iPhone could be subsidized by AT&T to bring its price down to $199 if a customer signs a two-year agreement with the mobile service. This talk began with a story last [...]

]]> By: MG Siegler http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-814230 MG Siegler Wed, 21 May 2008 22:39:17 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-814230 Good question Edgar. I assume upon activation AT&T would give you some sort of credit perhaps. Good question Edgar. I assume upon activation AT&T would give you some sort of credit perhaps.

]]> By: Edgar Grimes http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-814229 Edgar Grimes Wed, 21 May 2008 22:29:02 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-814229 If you purchase a iphone from Apple and not ATandT, can you still take avantage of the discount? Wouldn't that be sort of unfair to those who may buy the iphone at an Apple store versus an ATandT store? Not sure how that all would work. If you purchase a iphone from Apple and not ATandT, can you still take avantage of the discount? Wouldn’t that be sort of unfair to those who may buy the iphone at an Apple store versus an ATandT store? Not sure how that all would work.

]]> By: mark http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-814044 mark Tue, 20 May 2008 18:43:52 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-814044 This sort of introduction is exactly why I moved away from Macs years ago. Apple likes to get people in at high prices and the do product launches while products are overpriced and that alienates the initial buyers. Screw Apple, I'll wait for a competing product. Like the products but sooo hate the company. This sort of introduction is exactly why I moved away from Macs years ago. Apple likes to get people in at high prices and the do product launches while products are overpriced and that alienates the initial buyers. Screw Apple, I’ll wait for a competing product. Like the products but sooo hate the company.

]]> By: 3G iPhone is finally (vaguely) confirmed for June 9th » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-814033 3G iPhone is finally (vaguely) confirmed for June 9th » VentureBeat Tue, 20 May 2008 17:29:43 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-814033 [...] With worldwide launches so close to one another, Apple clearly has a lot of the 3G iPhones ready to ship — and they better. If the device is in fact subsidized by AT&T in this country, the rate at which it sells should be breathtaking. Just think of how quickly the first generation $599 iPhone sold last year. Now we have a 2nd generation version for potentially $199. [...] [...] With worldwide launches so close to one another, Apple clearly has a lot of the 3G iPhones ready to ship — and they better. If the device is in fact subsidized by AT&T in this country, the rate at which it sells should be breathtaking. Just think of how quickly the first generation $599 iPhone sold last year. Now we have a 2nd generation version for potentially $199. [...]

]]> By: Fear not iPhone early adopters, that 3G iPhone can be yours too for just $199 (if that’s the actual price) » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-813823 Fear not iPhone early adopters, that 3G iPhone can be yours too for just $199 (if that’s the actual price) » VentureBeat Mon, 19 May 2008 05:15:18 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-813823 [...] no rumor is greater than the one suggesting the device may be only $199 after an AT&T subsidy. This could transform the device from a must-have gadget for geeks and trendsetters into a [...] [...] no rumor is greater than the one suggesting the device may be only $199 after an AT&T subsidy. This could transform the device from a must-have gadget for geeks and trendsetters into a [...]

]]> By: Bruce Adams http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-812766 Bruce Adams Mon, 12 May 2008 19:25:35 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-812766 When one buys something brand new, one pays for the extra R&D on the product. If this phone is sooooo great, then it should still be sooooo great 2 years from now (when you can buy it at 50 bucks). I'll wait till then. Sometimes eating the Jone's scraps, can be just as good as keeping up with them. When one buys something brand new, one pays for the extra R&D on the product. If this phone is sooooo great, then it should still be sooooo great 2 years from now (when you can buy it at 50 bucks). I’ll wait till then.

Sometimes eating the Jone’s scraps, can be just as good as keeping up with them.

]]> By: Reports of the 3G iPhone’s imminent release may be slightly exaggerated » VentureBeat http://digital.venturebeat.com/2008/04/29/are-you-ready-for-the-199-3g-iphone/comment-page-1/#comment-812563 Reports of the 3G iPhone’s imminent release may be slightly exaggerated » VentureBeat Sun, 11 May 2008 23:53:34 +0000 http://venturebeat.com/?p=91666#comment-812563 [...] that is true, it would also suggest once again that if Apple is going subsidize the price of the iPhone down to the rumored $199, it will be the 3G one and not versions of the older once, which are most likely no longer going to [...] [...] that is true, it would also suggest once again that if Apple is going subsidize the price of the iPhone down to the rumored $199, it will be the 3G one and not versions of the older once, which are most likely no longer going to [...]

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