Steve Getting Jobbed Over The iPhone Rebate
It’s not often that hundreds of thousands of people flock to buy a $600 cell phone on a 2 year contract. But when that phone gets discounted by $200 bucks only 2 months later, you can imagine how even the bLeading Edge techies might feel a little jilted, even if placated by a $100 Apple store coupon. This article from BBSpot “reports” a similar situation from the Apple HQ.
Jobs Offers Apple Lisa Early Adopters Store Credit
Cupertino, CA – Early adopters of the iPhone weren’t the only ones receiving in-store credit from Steve Jobs. In an overlooked announcement, Jobs said that early adopters of the Apple Lisa would be receiving a $7000 in-store credit.Apple LisaApple released the Lisa in January of 1983 for $9,995, and the similar Macintosh was released a year later for $2,495.
And there you have it. Personally I’ll wait until it can browse the web in real 3G and allow legitimate 3rd party apps before I shell out that kind of cash. Oh - and an option for a real keyboard wouldn’t hurt either.
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