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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$600 is a lot to spend on a phone. People who live within their means (people I tend to know) are generally not complaining; I get the impression it’s those who were really overstepping their budget who are more upset. $200 is not a big deal, IMO.
Waiting for 3G is a legitimate argument; however, at a high level, I’m more than happy with what I get with the iPhone. Bottom line is it packs a lot of useful, highly accessible technology. It’s not about one feature–it’s about the integration and usability that make it well worth it.
Comment by n8t — September 19, 2007 @ 8:26 pm
(BTW, I’d be suprised to see any more apps anytime soon, however, the web is filled already with iPhone-specific web apps, e.g., iphone.facebook.com. Also, the keyboard…you get used to after awhile. It’s no biggie.)
Comment by n8t — September 19, 2007 @ 8:28 pm
Yeah, the iPhone has a ways to go before I’ll consider it. I wish it would be made available to services other than AT&T too. I’ve not heard good things about their service.
Comment by Phil — September 23, 2007 @ 2:27 pm