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Who's waiting for the second gen version?
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Yes, but more for cost reasons...I can't justify the price, and am sure that the next/another version will be cheaper
Just like the iPod cycle...
Same with me. I just bought a BB Pearl in January so I'm waiting until my contact ends in June of 2008 to get an iPhone.
If I weren't surrounded by touchscreen handhelds and phones as my job every day, I'd get one right away.
But I know how quickly the glitz can wear off, and then you want more and more capabilities.
So I'm waiting for the less expensive next gen, which is rumored out in the Fall.
The iPhone launch is no different than when we bought one of the earliest VCRs at $1200. Or the first microwaves at the same high price. Or LCD monitors. Or you name it.
Every company skims the cream of the customers off the top first
But I know how quickly the glitz can wear off, and then you want more and more capabilities.
So I'm waiting for the less expensive next gen, which is rumored out in the Fall.
The iPhone launch is no different than when we bought one of the earliest VCRs at $1200. Or the first microwaves at the same high price. Or LCD monitors. Or you name it.
Every company skims the cream of the customers off the top first
I'm likewise waiting on a price decrease. If they released the iPhone at 399 or so then I'd buy the first go around. I'm definitely excited about the technology, and If I come into some money I'll be purchasing one.
... But I know how quickly the glitz can wear off, and then you want more and more capabilities.
So I'm waiting for the less expensive next gen, which is rumored out in the Fall.
The iPhone launch is no different than when we bought one of the earliest VCRs at $1200. Or the first microwaves at the same high price. Or LCD monitors. Or you name it.
Every company skims the cream of the customers off the top first
I hear you...
I am so torn over the iPhone already. The 1G iPhone leaves me wanting for what appears to the lack of easy battery replacement. Also for the apparent lack of GPS cabailities, and for basic PDA capabilities.
As for 2G iPhone, I doubt that it would be this fall, except if it were an iPhone Nano - smaller, no web function, and less memory. Also keep in mind the keynote address that mentioned the sale of 10 million iPhones by the end of 2008. I would expect that 1stGen will be the staple of the iPhone line up till at least then.
Now whether Apple follows in its own various footsteps in their other product categories is the big question. Will the 1G iPhone see an early/mid next year a memory update without a real version upgrade? Or will the iPhone be treated more like the iPods?
Apple Life spans
I'm going to buy a 1st Gen iphone because I really, really want one...If the next version is super duper kick ass I'll think about getting a new one...I've been using a Power Mac G4 and Power Book Mac G4 for about 4 years and although I'd love to upgrade these units they are still functioning perfectly on OX 10.4.10. so I think the iphone will continue to get software upgrades and get better and better and until they have new hardware that I think I have to have then I'll stick with the 1st gen.
Apple has always been good about making sure software upgrades are backwards compatible with older hardware.
I'm going to buy a 1st Gen iphone because I really, really want one...If the next version is super duper kick ass I'll think about getting a new one...I've been using a Power Mac G4 and Power Book Mac G4 for about 4 years and although I'd love to upgrade these units they are still functioning perfectly on OX 10.4.10. so I think the iphone will continue to get software upgrades and get better and better and until they have new hardware that I think I have to have then I'll stick with the 1st gen.
Apple has always been good about making sure software upgrades are backwards compatible with older hardware.
I understand.... I just went to the MacBook myself hoping to eek out some productivity with some software - including Leopard - I was tempted to just buy the Tiger update for my PB 12". But the VRAM was less than some of the software I wanted to run was able to handle. I am hoping that Leopard does not stretch those too far....
But I see the hand writing on the wall... that come the first of the New Year, that the iPhone's we buy on 6-29 will require Leopard in order to gain access to "secrete features"....
Well, I think I will do what I did when I got my MBP. I really wanted a PB, but then they came out with the MBP's. But it was rumored that the C2D's were going to be along "any Tuesday now" so I waited (and waited). And I am glad I did. I have the new intel processor and all the buggs were worked out from the Intel transition. If the price is right ($499 or less for the 8 gig or max at that time), I'll get the next rev, but it has to have 3G to keep up with the times. But until then, I can't wait to get my hands on one to play with LAUNCH DAY!
I don't think we'll see a price drop before the holiday season is over. Too much money to be had there. Maybe next Jan/Feb at the earliest.
Well, I think I will do what I did when I got my MBP. I really wanted a PB, but then they came out with the MBP's. But it was rumored that the C2D's were going to be along "any Tuesday now" so I waited (and waited). And I am glad I did. I have the new intel processor and all the buggs were worked out from the Intel transition. If the price is right ($499 or less for the 8 gig or max at that time), I'll get the next rev, but it has to have 3G to keep up with the times. But until then, I can't wait to get my hands on one to play with LAUNCH DAY!
I am willing to wait. But my contract with Sprint was up last month. I hate them from missed calls - I get a call from my job, only to get a voice mail or missed call in my call log hours later. Also my Treo 650 is on its lasts legs. I need a new phone.
I am one of those that has forsaken a landline for a cell phone line (it is a matter of economics - as well as my desire not to tied to waiting by my home phone for phone calls or messages). I also like the idea that I have been able to port the same number for the past 13+ years.
This can be a blessing and a curse. If only the "Do Not Call List" allowed for blocking of non-profits and political calls.... Though it beats keeping very casual friends up to date with my latest phone number.
I agree that the official 3G support is keeping me at bay with the iPhone. Along with the lack of GPS support. And that the Edge is so much slower than EV-D0...
of course i will with apple's trend in releasing products that suck at first but if apple doesnt come out with something within a year then i'll buy it
As cool as 1G looks, the 8GB size just is far from justifying the price. I'll probably hold off until there is at least 30GB of space if not more / my current iPod dies / my contract ends with verizon (not that I keep track since I don't pay the bill). It has a lot of cool stuff and I can't wait to get one, but I still have a lingering grudge with the leopard delay.
I am waiting. Moreso because my mom will not allow me to buy the first gen, plus, I bought a Chocolate back in September of last year. If the new gen comes early next year, I'll probably buy in, as by then I will be fully converted to Macs, and also, Verizon normally offers a pretty cheap cancellation fee after the first year of the contract, so it will be much easier to switch, plus, 8 gigs just doesn't cut it for me.
No. If anything it may be a very minor upgrade in memory or battery capacity. It'll be fun seeing every few months a topic like "Buy iPhone now or wait till revision?".
What other people have said are probably correct, no minor revision at least till after Christmas unless they can run out of their supplies and quietly produce upgraded ones. I think we're more likely to see upgrades in the future come out with marketing campaigns and the such as surprises instead of at Keynotes. After a keynote on a new iPhone no one will go out and buy an old one w/ a contract. More likely it'll just come out, ads will announce it, and we'll have a new phone on the market immediately.
I think the waiting game is not a fun game to play because ultimately you'll lose. If you need it now then buy. If you can wait, then wait till the new one comes out and purchase the 1st day. Ultimately, when I see people wait, they are always paranoid of an upgrade, which makes them enjoy what they purchased less. Just because a new one comes out doesn't mean that the one your purchased is all of a sudden worthless or unusable. I see this kind of waiting game all the time in the realm of DSLRs which have 18-24 month cycles.
A major one upgrade is certain at the end of 2008 unless the lag time of the iPhone's technology causes people to ignore purchasing it which will create pressure on Apple to at least release the all hailed 3G, increased memory in a years time. What I see happening is instead of constant iPhone revisions happening are, like others have said, smaller less functional iPhone types coming out to satisfy the market in due time.
You have to keep in mind that some countries won't be getting the iPhone until 2008 and beyond.
I must wait until December to decide as that is when the iPhone is going to be released in Japan. Right now, I am considering purchasing version A. But will wait and see how the US version works out.
As for updates, my guess is that like the early iPod, the iPhone will get a memory bump before much else is changed. I would expect a memory upgrade around 4-6 months from now to something like 8GB and 16GB models. Price points will be similar to $100 less for each model.
As for updates, my guess is that like the early iPod, the iPhone will get a memory bump before much else is changed. I would expect a memory upgrade around 4-6 months from now to something like 8GB and 16GB models. Price points will be similar to $100 less for each model.
I'm gonna wait for the 2nd Gen. The iPhone is a beautiful device and I would love to run out and get it on launch, but I've had Cingular/At&t for about 5 years now and I can tell you that the EDGE internet SUCKS, well atleast on the cingular 8125 it does. And I have 4 bars in my area...Once a 3G version of iPhone is released, i'll be first in line release day. Until then i'll be in At&t/Apple stores playing with the 1st Gen iPhone...
That would be cool if
did a phone for Helio...I've been looking into switching to their service. With the Unlimited features on a 3G network.
That would be cool if
did a phone for Helio...I've been looking into switching to their service. With the Unlimited features on a 3G network.