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iPhone Released

Yup, its keynote time again!

http://www.apple.com/iphone/

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Lame.

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I wonder how many Mactards are going to think that this is a new revolutionary idea from Apple?

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Last edited by Samurai_Zero, January 10th, 2007 12:34 AM (Edited 1 times)

I guess they bought the rights to the name iPhone, seeing as it already exists: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_(Linksys). I read that they were going to call it the iPod Phone, but I guess they decided not to (good move).

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Last edited by James, January 10th, 2007 01:55 AM (Edited 2 times)

So how long until we have stupid iphone commercials?

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Originally posted by Tool:

So how long until we have stupid iphone commercials?

Around June, I'd say. That's when it's going to be released.

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Originally posted by Samurai_Zero:

Lame.

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I wonder how many Mactards are going to think that this is a new revolutionary idea from Apple?

I'll be the first. How many cell phones have you used where the interface is up to Apple standards? The problems are the price ($500/$600) and the lock-in (Cingular only).

The price is the problem? lol, ok.

Motorola Q: $469.99 (With no service contract)
Treo 700p: $499.99 (With no service contract)
Cingular 8525: $549 (With no service contract)
Samsung Blackjack: $449 (With no service contract)
Palm Treo 750: $649 (With no service contract)

So honestly, how is Apple's $500/$600 for a 4GB ($500) or $600 (8GB) iPod + Phone + Internet phone so outrageous? That is 'retail' price, we don't know the sort of deals and rebates. It happens all the time with new technology, those are the price 'after' service contract discount, but there's always some sort of mail-in or special in-store discounts, just depends where you go. I think for the features and so forth, it's worth it's price point all the way.

As for the lock-in, who was surprised by that in this country? So I don't see what all the problem is with that, do you?

So in the end, I don't think either is such a big problem when you consider how cell phones are over here and the similar price points of even less-capable devices that are as expensive or more.

Samurai, it does revolutionize cell phones. Maybe you should play with one when it gets out, as the interface and features are a DREAM, and if you can get Skype on there (which I am almost sure we'll see some sort of geek project towards getting that on there), then with the Wifi and bluetooth capability, you'll see free VoIP phone use from it. So yeah, it kicks ***

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Last edited by Locke, January 10th, 2007 06:33 AM (Edited 3 times)

Aren't we forgetting something?

Originally posted by Apple:

This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

It could just fall apart tomorrow :X

Originally posted by Lucifel:

Aren't we forgetting something?

Originally posted by Apple:

This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

It could just fall apart tomorrow :X

Lol, ya a multi billion dollar company announces a product(that receives tons of publicity) that they cant provide, get real.

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