20-1 odds someone gets trampled June 29

[jossshr]

Just read this article with odds on events surrounding the iPhone release.

Consumers are reported camping out waiting for an iPhone—3/1
Initial iPhones get recalled—30/1
iPhone sells at least 12 Million units in 2008—5/6
Apple’s stock jumps at least 10% in value in regards to the price on 6/30/07—1/2
Consumers pay at least three times the original price ($1,500) on ebay—2/1
The screen breaks/cracks like Apple’s first-generation nano (iPod)—150/1
There are mass reports of the battery life being less than the promised 8 hours—10/1
Someone is trampled while trying to get an iPhone—20/1
iPhone spontaneously combusts—150/1

Source: http://www.livescience.com/technology/070625_iphone_future.html

 

[rSm00th]

They forgot:

Dumb news organization makes up cheesy iPhone betting odds: 1/1

 

[mlw1235]

What's happening June 29th?

 

[calculus]

What's happening June 29th?

In most of the world ... nothing.

 

[nbs2]

The chance of spontaneous combustion is the same as a cracked screen? Better odds for the bettor on camping (which is pretty clearly going to happen) than on eBay (which Apple/ATT are trying to prevent)? A 10% jump in value on a Saturday?

If this is supposed to be serious, it's shoddy work. If it's a joke, it takes itself too seriously while making too many mistakes to be funny.

 

[DoFoT9]

"iphone sells 12 million units in 2008 5/6" thats so hilarious. id be glad with half of that!