Apple Announces 16GB iPhone and 32GB iPod Touch

[goosnarrggh]

What's next? 36 and 72 gig models?

It's extremely unlikely that there would ever be a 36 gig model. 32 gigs, on the other hand, is almost inevitable.

Similarly, you probably will never see a 72 gig model. However, you may see a 64 gig model, or they may skip right up to 128 gigs.

[akadmon]

NASDAQ would be up today, if not for AAPL, which is tanking big time again. Guess fund managers aren't impressed with yesterday's news. Wow, what a surprise! :rolleyes:

Where is my MBP? :mad:

[akadmon]

SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!!



Please calm down or we'll have to call security.

[nemaslov]

Then Apple will never see any of my money for an Ipod. I'm a devout Mac user, but I've never owned an iPod as I've been waiting years for at least a 250GB model -- something I had hoped would be coming soon, what with the 160gb model having been out for some time. I have 3,500 CDs and am still waiting for the promise of "all your music in your pocket" and I won't go any lower than 128kbps AAC or 192kbps MP3.

I know a lot of people with 2-3 times the collection I have who also have yet to buy an mp3 player. I know the rabid obsessed record collector is a niche market, but I'd bet it's larger than some people realize. So, I truly hope you are mistaken, as I really would like to experience having all my music available everywhere I go.

Sorry, your loss. I am an audio file too with maybe 10,000 LPs and 8,000 CDs or more. I have a 160GB iPod with about 32,000 songs which I take everywhere. Yes I would be a fan of even a larger HD but I can hear great music anywhere NOW! WOn't do me any good once I am dead!

[nemaslov]

Please calm down or we'll have to call security.

You made me laugh. I was being snarky but complaining about tech improvements always pisses me off. I am enjoying the tech items I have now and at somepoint I will enjoy new ones later. ;)

[~NeonFire372~]

I'll get one a few years down the road where 128GB will probably be mainstream and I won't have to pay a fortune for it. For now I'm fine with my 80GB Classic. ;)

[goosnarrggh]

Ya...I thought it was based on AIM?

It can also connect to servers using the Jabber protocol (popularized by the Google Talk application).

And plug-ins for Jabber servers exist (called Gateways or Transports) that allow their users connectivity with other IM protocols such as ICQ, Yahoo!, or MSN.

[RebelScum]

It can also connect to servers using the Jabber protocol (popularized by the Google Talk application).

And plug-ins for Jabber servers exist (called Gateways or Transports) that allow their users connectivity with other IM protocols such as ICQ, Yahoo!, or MSN.

Will it support video chat over MSN with iChat? MSN for Mac doesn't.

[psychofreak]

Will it support video chat over MSN with iChat? MSN for Mac doesn't.

No, but the next Microsoft:Messenger will and should be out in the coming few months. Check out the MacBU blog.

[RebelScum]

No, but the next Microsoft:Messenger will and should be out in the coming few months. Check out the MacBU blog.

Nice. I remember Mickeysoft saying at some point that Messenger:Mac 6 was the last version they'd ever make, and that they would provide no support for OSX going forward.

Then again, I also remember them saying VISTA was the best operating system they'd ever made. Ah well.

[loebus]

In the immortal words of The Zoogor: "Boo hoo for you"... Mr. First-poster, newbie, crybaby, BS Artist who's all negative just to stir the pot. Master Troll, begone.

Whenever I see some long involved crap from a newbie, I always check to see just many posts they've made. Generally its either their first (troll) or they've made four or five and they're all the same Anti-Apple-sucks-and-my-moneys-going-to-PC-folks crybaby bullstuff. It is sooooo lame and overdone on this forum.

Are you serious? Now we're all laughing at you! Did you actually read my post?

[lennyp06]

I bought my iphone right after macworld thinking i was ok until three g came out and now just after the 2 week deal is up they realease a larger size???:mad: I am super pissed, i bought mine from att, you guys dont think apple will do a swap would they? :mad::mad:

[ncsmith4]

They wouldnt SWAP... cuz the 16gb is $100 more. But if you are within their return period, go for it.

[jnc]

I bought my iphone right after macworld thinking i was ok until three g came out and now just after the 2 week deal is up they realease a larger size???:mad: I am super pissed, i bought mine from att, you guys dont think apple will do a swap would they? :mad::mad:

The price didn't change on the 8gb... and theres still no 3G.

[JGowan]

Are you serious? Now we're all laughing at you! Did you actually read my post?Yeppers. Read it. The usual "The Sky is Falling" routine. First post out of the gate and it's tainted with how you've got screwed. It's the Newbie Troll 101's first lesson. Fortunately for the rest of us, Macrumors lets the board check for other posts to see everyone's activity. You were batting negative 1000 first time at bat.

Laugh all ya want, chief.

[olternaut]

OMFG!!! I just bought a 16GB last night after 2 months of waiting and reconsidering because of the small size!!!! OMFG I'm so pissed. I don't know what to do.... is it worth $500???? that's kind of ridiculous now that i think about it....

this just came out of nowhere!!!

advice?

ROFL!! Reading posts like these amuses me so. :D
This is what happens when you don't keep up with the tech news and analysis of such.

[olternaut]

It always amazes whent the rumor sites are so confident in something and it doesn't show up. And then something huge like this happens without so much as a whisper. Where was the Apple intel this time?

I lose faith in the mac rumor community's ability to keep us one step ahead of Apple's home page.

The intel was there and was credible. Everyone knew there would be a memory capacity upgrade for the iphone and ipod touch to its now 16GB and 32GB sizes. We all thought that they would annouce this at least at macworld if not the 3G solution. But they didn't.
At the very least though they had to come out with this soon early in the year so it wouldn't be too close to the 3G version's debut. If I were them I would have announced the new 16GB iphone and 32GB ipod touch at macworld and just said the availability would be in a couple weeks which it was. That way the macworld announcements would have been slightly hotter than they were.
Dunno why they announced it sorta like a whisper instead of showing off big time. Whatever. The updates are here and its close to around when we expected it to.
3G now should probably hit near the end of the year. Maybe WWDC but we will see. I don't expect to hear of 3G at the SDK announcement which by the way I'm guessing will be around Feb. 11th at near the same time as the World Mobile Congress event.

[AlphaBob]

Then Apple will never see any of my money for an Ipod. I'm a devout Mac user, but I've never owned an iPod as I've been waiting years for at least a 250GB model -- something I had hoped would be coming soon, what with the 160gb model having been out for some time. I have 3,500 CDs and am still waiting for the promise of "all your music in your pocket" and I won't go any lower than 128kbps AAC or 192kbps MP

Wow, even at 5 min per CD to rip/convert that is about 300 hours. And I was having trouble finding the time to rip my 350 CDs!

[Delia]

THIS JUST IN:

"Apple lowers price of all three iPod touch's by one hundred US dollars - gives fifty dollar rebate to early adopters."



Seriously?

If they did indeed do that, I'd go out and buy myself an iPod Touch tomorrow morning.

[ErikGrim]

That's all I was getting at. The articles should be saying that 28% of all smartphones sold last quarter were iPhones, not that the iPhone has a 28% marketshare for last quarter. I know, it's a nitpick, but it's always bugged me.It has always bugged you that you don't understand the word marketshare? That's what it means 28% of units sold per period of time. What you are confusing it with is installed base.

Don't worry though. Most people do.

[olternaut]

.......and the tablet Mac is vaporware.

.........for now! :cool:

[olternaut]

Idiots. why not just include a memory card slot so that we can avoid having to rely on upgrades for more memory?

Because then Steve-o won't have as many people buying the upgraded hardware.......duh. :rolleyes:

[radio893fm]

Wake up, people -- you don't have to carry everything with you all the time. Just spend a day or tow rating your library and carry only the stuff you really enjoy listening to. Duh!

A 32GB iTouch would be perfect for me, if it was $299. I hope the price comes down to this level by Xmas 2008 when Steve finally realizes he can sell twice as many of them than he can at the current price point.

Yes I do want to carry everything. Any problem with that? BTW: i am very well awake.

And you are you. 32GB? Pleasssssseeeeee.... Apple is happy you exist and they know you will buy an Apple branded _________ (fill the blank) if they come out with one.

[olternaut]

Just what is the "lot of stuff in fact" you refer to?

Well lets see.....
The mac touch for one does in fact exist but didn't make it in because it was not ready. The macbook air was not supposed to debut alone....the other macbooks...the small one and the pro was going to make their appearance at macworld too.....but they weren't ready. And I'm sure there are others as well. WWDC should be interesting this year.

[diamond.g]

...and the tablet Mac is vaporware.

Modbook (http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/modbook) isn't vaporware.

[xUKHCx]

Modbook (http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/modbook) isn't vaporware.

Has anyone actually received one of those yet, because I all I have heard is delay after delay.

[diamond.g]

Has anyone actually received one of those yet, because I all I have heard is delay after delay.

Honestly I haven't seen any reviews of the unit. But I could have sworn the buzz from MacWorld was that the unit was shipping. In limited quantities, to those who pre-ordered first.

[olternaut]

why should anyone convert anything into american dollars as if that's the only currency that can be understood?

this is an international forum, not a US forum. this reminds me of the forum member who posted that he was sick of reading about o2 in relation to the iphone and that the iphone forum should be restricted to US users.



i don't need to know what £499 is equal to in any other currency; i spend pounds every day along with many many other forum members.

are you seriously suggesting that all currencies mentioned should be converted into other currencies so that MOST readers will understand? perhaps we should poll the top 10 currencies used by forum members and insist that all posts mentioning money are converted into each of the currencies.

International forum or not Apple is still an American company. If it were a British company we would be talking about converting from the British Pound. But because the company is from the good ol US of A we will always be talking about converting from the US dollar.

[olternaut]

"Don't do tomorrow what you can do today" when the iphone 2 comes out you'll be expecting iphone 3, and your never be happy. Just buy things as you need them, and then when what you have does not suit your needs go for another one. If you always try to be up to date and have everything that's out, you'll go crazy, and broke. I know people expect 3G, but then Apple will limit some of its functionalities to make another iPhone, its never made at perfection, they always design something with a flaw that can be updated, to keep making profits. Real world...its all about the money, don't ever expect anything perfect to come out of nobody.

He is going to wait for iphone 2.........period. You sound like a person overwhelmed with all the analyses of all the rumors and data and not able to figure out what is going on so you say just buy whatever...whenever. But c-dubs does understand what is going on and is picking his time and place to place his order on a specific product. Sorta reminds me of a sniper. :cool:

[Tosser]

International forum or not Apple is still an American company. If it were a British company we would be talking about converting from the British Pound. But because the company is from the good ol US of A we will always be talking about converting from the US dollar.

You _must_ be kidding!? So if we're talking Bang & Olufsen, all you bastards (in a lovingly way) will have to convert to and from danish kroner? Or what about Sony, iRiver and what have you? If you're willing to do that, and show me where you already have been discussing products from those companies using the local currency only, you may have an argument. Otherwise, it's as stupid as it sounds.

[olternaut]

You _must_ be kidding!? So if we're talking Bang & Olufsen, all you bastards (in a lovingly way) will have to convert to and from danish kroner? Or what about Sony, iRiver and what have you? If you're willing to do that, and show me where you already have been discussing products from those companies using the local currency only, you may have an argument. Otherwise, it's as stupid as it sounds.

In fact, I haven't been talking about other companies.......just Apple. But of course, ultimately, I am not the person to talk to about this. I would think you would need to speak to a representative at Apple on this matter. I am very sure they would immediately rectify the situation to your satisfaction.

EDIT: ..........yours and sananda's :)

EDIT2: By the way, I am sure I've read many posts before somewhere online when they were discussing japanese companies. Conversions from the japanese yen for products in question were done all the time.

[Tosser]

Only if there were no other prices, Olternaut.
The thing is, your argument is based solely that the company is a US-based one, utterly ignoring that said company sells their products world wide. If you have a hard time fathoming the concept of foreign currency, you can use the widget or look it up.

As I said, with your argument, we should always use danish currency to discuss Bang & Olufsen. You must be able to see how ridiculous your argument is in that context?

[Lord Sam]

Does anyone know how thick these things are?

[noodle654]

Damn...I need more space on my iPhone. Whatever, I will just wait for the 3G iPhone to come out.

[jonnylink]

are you seriously suggesting that all currencies mentioned should be converted into other currencies so that MOST readers will understand?

All you folks need to relax. The truth is that you don't have to convert anything if you don't want to. People who are interested will do it themselves, otherwise they'll move on.

*However* if you are looking for sympathy about international pricing it makes sense to convert another currency, in fact, I'd go so far as to say that you really do have to convert to another currency in order to make that complaint. And since it is an American company and the US prices are lowest it makes sense to convert to US dollar. By doing that you are creating a point of comparison which you can use to make your point.

Personally, I'm not so interested in hearing "how hard" your life is that I'll go through the trouble of converting currencies so that I can be your shoulder to cry on. If you can afford anything from Apple you're not living such a bad life. Really, I think at this point we all know that international prices are more expensive, so I think it's time that people just deal with it on their own. I'm not asking you to like it, I'm just asking people to keep the pointless crying to themselves. Unless of course you have some sort of intelligent and new point to make.

[CaptainCaveMann]

Does anyone know how thick these things are?

I was actually wondering that to. Because the difference in thickness between the 80gb and 160gb iPod classic is noticeable. I'm wondering if this 32gb iPod touch is thicker in physical size.

[UMHurricanes34]

I was actually wondering that to. Because the difference in thickness between the 80gb and 160gb iPod classic is noticeable. I'm wondering if this 32gb iPod touch is thicker in physical size.

Was wondering the same thing...my assumption is they're all the same (8GB vs. 16GB iPhone, 16GB vs. 32GB iPod) seeing as the only reason the HDD based iPods had a thickness difference was because of the capacity limitation of single-platter drives. I assume flash memory doesnt have to worry about this because they're small chips lined up instead of stacked, so I'm going to continue assuming they're all the same thickness.

Again, all assumptions and I purposely used the word assume multiple times to avoid people from taking my post as an arrogant spewing of falsities if I'm incorrect.

I like to cover my rear.

[CaptainCaveMann]

Was wondering the same thing...my assumption is they're all the same (8GB vs. 16GB iPhone, 16GB vs. 32GB iPod) seeing as the only reason the HDD based iPods had a thickness difference was because of the capacity limitation of single-platter drives. I assume flash memory doesnt have to worry about this because they're small chips lined up instead of stacked, so I'm going to continue assuming they're all the same thickness.

Again, all assumptions and I purposely used the word assume multiple times to avoid people from taking my post as an arrogant spewing of falsities if I'm incorrect.

I like to cover my rear.

Ya, the 32gb models were available immediately, I wish someone would post a pic of theirs. :confused:

[Pigumon]

So the best ipod can still not hold as much as my ancient 40GB 3G iPod... :(

and looking on the brighter side -

at least 64GB is the next upgrade!!!! time to set some cash aside!!!


any news on the screens? are they still the less clear versions?
not the iPhone screens?

:)

[jnc]

So the best ipod can still not hold as much as my ancient 40GB 3G iPod... :(

and looking on the brighter side -

at least 64GB is the next upgrade!!!! time to set some cash aside!!!


any news on the screens? are they still the less clear versions?
not the iPhone screens?

:)

Who said the iPod touch was the best? It's incredibly poor on the move for instance (unless you don't mind whipping it out every so often to change tracks or otherwise adjust things) as it's lost its scrollwheel navigation, plus the hard disk mode and a bunch of capacity... if I wasn't such a whore for new tech, I'd be rocking a classic, not an iPtouch (cheaper with ten times the HD space!)

[ydb1914]

International forum or not Apple is still an American company. If it were a British company we would be talking about converting from the British Pound. But because the company is from the good ol US of A we will always be talking about converting from the US dollar.

:rolleyes:ditto...& to those who are commenting that they don't have anything to with "super tuesday(s)" here in the US-pardon me to express my gratitude for enjoying our democracy...:p

still hoping that the new MBP will come out this tuesday....:(

TGIF...o, we practice this one too in the US :cool:

[ydb1914]

Ya, the 32gb models were available immediately, I wish someone would post a pic of theirs. :confused:

i ordered mine the day it came out...checked the order status...& they have not shipped out my order :mad: but then, they have not taken out my money from my bank account yet ;)

i'll let you know as soon as i get them

[TheSpaz]

Who said the iPod touch was the best? It's incredibly poor on the move for instance (unless you don't mind whipping it out every so often to change tracks or otherwise adjust things) as it's lost its scrollwheel navigation, plus the hard disk mode and a bunch of capacity... if I wasn't such a whore for new tech, I'd be rocking a classic, not an iPtouch (cheaper with ten times the HD space!)

I use the touch more as a PDA than an iPod with a touch screen. Come on, if you just wanted an iPod with a clickwheel then maybe you SHOULD have gotten the Classic instead of calling the iPod touch "Incredibly Poor". The iPod touch HAS it's own user-base that bought it as not JUST an iPod but as a powerful tool.

[skeep5]

This sucks. I give up, going to get a pc today

This sucks. I give up, going to get a glob of cancer inserted in my head. :rolleyes:

[jnc]

I use the touch more as a PDA than an iPod with a touch screen. Come on, if you just wanted an iPod with a clickwheel then maybe you SHOULD have gotten the Classic instead of calling the iPod touch "Incredibly Poor". The iPod touch HAS it's own user-base that bought it as not JUST an iPod but as a powerful tool.

That's all very nice, but I don't know why you're picking an argument I never started. It's worse to control on the move than a regular iPod, yes or no? Yes.

I am well aware of all the other non-iPod things that it does very well, they were contributing factors to why I bought it. Still have to rock a 2nd gen nano at times when the touch doesn't cut it, though.

[olternaut]

Only if there were no other prices, Olternaut.
The thing is, your argument is based solely that the company is a US-based one, utterly ignoring that said company sells their products world wide. If you have a hard time fathoming the concept of foreign currency, you can use the widget or look it up.

As I said, with your argument, we should always use danish currency to discuss Bang & Olufsen. You must be able to see how ridiculous your argument is in that context?

What was the original argument again? :confused: It doesn't matter anyway now does it? Apple will do what Apple will do and I don't think anyone will be able to change that.

[TheSpaz]

That's all very nice, but I don't know why you're picking an argument I never started. It's worse to control on the move than a regular iPod, yes or no? Yes.

I am well aware of all the other non-iPod things that it does very well, they were contributing factors to why I bought it. Still have to rock a 2nd gen nano at times when the touch doesn't cut it, though.

My iPod touch is very easy to control. I listen to it mostly in the car and I have a Griffin Auto-Pilot AUX that lets me skip, pause and play... it also charges the iPod touch AND you control the volume with the CD player. Works quite well.

[jnc]

My iPod touch is very easy to control. I listen to it mostly in the car and I have a Griffin Auto-Pilot AUX that lets me skip, pause and play... it also charges the iPod touch AND you control the volume with the CD player. Works quite well.

i'm gonna pick up the gear 4 bluEye eventually, has FM radio, remote and allows you to answer phonecalls through the iPt.. once I have that I'll like it a little more ;)

[Tosser]

What was the original argument again? :confused: It doesn't matter anyway now does it? Apple will do what Apple will do and I don't think anyone will be able to change that.

Great – let's choose to be apathetic. Why even bother discussing things, right?

I'm amazed you can't remember your argumentation:

The argument from your side was that anything Apple should be discussed using US$, because Apple was a US-company.
To show how ridiculous such an argument is, I drew the parallel that since Bang & Olufsen are a danish company, everyone should be discussing their prices in DKK (danish kroner).
As anyone can see how ridiculous that would be, I have shown that your argument has absolutely zero validity.

[stevegmu]

Isn't this forum based in the US?

[southernpaws]

The argument from your side was that anything Apple should be discussed using US$, because Apple was a US-company.
To show how ridiculous such an argument is, I drew the parallel that since Bang & Olufsen are a danish company, everyone should be discussing their prices in DKK (danish kroner).
As anyone can see how ridiculous that would be, I have shown that your argument has absolutely zero validity.


I wouldn't get too haughty there. Just because you poked a hole in his argument doesn't mean it's devoid of validity. Try a more measured response.

Apple is a US company with a majority of its sales to US markets. The US dollar is the basis for their pricing structure. It is certainly fair to discuss it in US dollars, and if a conversion is needed, the other user is more than capable.

Sony is a foreign company that does a significant amount of sales in the US, so much so that they have separate branches and headquarters in the US (Sony USA). It's an exception, but it is still fair to discuss Sony products in US dollars.

Bang & Olufsun...if I said they were obscure, you'd jump all over me, so let's just say they're less...notorious than Apple and Sony. So while such a parallel works to your advantage, it still employs a degree of hyperbole to make your point. Really, the comparisons end once you get past "foreign company."

[Tosser]

I wouldn't get too haughty there. Just because you poked a hole in his argument doesn't mean it's devoid of validity. Try a more measured response.

Well, it is dvoid of validity. His conclusion might have merits, but not the argument in itself.


Bang & Olufsun...if I said they were obscure, you'd jump all over me,

No, not really. I tend to agree. But my point was to show that you cannot make such an argument based on country of origin of the company.

so let's just say they're less...notorious than Apple and Sony. So while such a parallel works to your advantage, it still employs a degree of hyperbole to make your point. Really, the comparisons end once you get past "foreign company."

Haha, indeed. But that "foreign company" was his whole argument. He stated that since Apple is an american company, it should be discussed in US$. That was his whole argument, and that argument is indeed invalid.

What began this discussion was some bloke getting annoyed about someone saying there wasn't enough price diff between the iPhone and the Touch, quoting two prices, both in british pounds, iirc. Those prices should be compared to each other, and doesn't necessitate writing it in US$ too. It can be looked up quite easily, but aren't really necessary in that situtation. It could have been made in the imaginary currency "kloggers", and it would still be obvious: "The iPhone costs 23.000 kloggers, while the iTouch cost 21.800 kloggers. - way to little price difference between the two"


However, I agree that if we talk about prices in general, it's always good form to use US-dollars as well on a foremost american forum. Just like it's a good idea for americans to learn (and include them) metric measurements when they're on an international forum –*especially since they're the ones sticking out as the odd one in that context.

[stevegmu]

Even the Apple Store UK lists screen sizes in inches...

[Tosser]

Even the Apple Store UK lists screen sizes in inches...

Yup, screen sizes is one of the few things that are commonly referred to in inches.
Another thing (although not quite as common) is boat length – they're often given in feet.
But that's about it. Talk about a 5/8ths of an inch to someone "metric", and they won't have a clue. Nor will they have a clue as to how much a "stone" is, how close to a feet 11 inches are, let alone how long a feet is. Not to mention your gallons etc.

Inches in screen sizes are a good point, but it is, and will continue to be the exception that confirms the rule.

[SheriffParker]

Even the Apple Store UK lists screen sizes in inches...

And the Apple Store US lists thickness of the iPod Touch in mm.

[ifudge]

And the Apple Store US lists thickness of the iPod Touch in mm.

That is odd, isn't it? But it's because everyone knows "mm" are measurements of something very small. :) That's why the size of male genitalia will never be referred to, in the U.S., in mm. :o

[Pigumon]

Who said the iPod touch was the best? It's incredibly poor on the move for instance (unless you don't mind whipping it out every so often to change tracks or otherwise adjust things) as it's lost its scrollwheel navigation, plus the hard disk mode and a bunch of capacity... if I wasn't such a whore for new tech, I'd be rocking a classic, not an iPtouch (cheaper with ten times the HD space!)

I should have said "is potentially the best" ipod. I agree, i have the 3G ipod which really sucks "on the move" because you can't feel around for the right button, and that is just horrible. I thought i made it clear the reason I still have not bought a touch is because of the horribly limited capacity. Yeah hard disk mode is nice.. i can take or leave that part.. i thought there was a hack for that anyway?

But as far as how i use my ipod, it's hooked up by dock to my receiver in the morning (shower music), then into the car (i bought a belkin adapter to charge and line out directly to the deck [fm transmitters are horrible]), then hooked up to a boom box at work. So the control problem is pretty much non-existent for me. I REALLY want an ipod touch mounted under my deck in my car, that would be that nicest music interface. Yes i know it depends on your taste, you might want knobs and buttons in a car, you might want a nice streamlined touch interface, it's up to you... well i guess it's up to apple... haha.

But ultimately the touch is the way to go (as soon as our concerns have been addressed. why they didn't just go ahead with a HDD touch is beyond me)!!

[Sweetfeld28]

Does anyone think that this 'Drop in Production' of iPhones and iPods, means that there maybe a near future Revamp of either of these products?

[jnc]

Yeah hard disk mode is nice.. i can take or leave that part.. i thought there was a hack for that anyway?

Dunno, maybe. Not that it matters to me too much atm, with my 16GB iPod touch already full to the brim :p It'd be more useful on a 32gb-er though!

[Mitch1984]

Internet echo tube at it again.

Less people use 3G than everyone thinks... like the thing with the macbook air recently about the optical drive, ports, or something... it's easier to hear the bad than the good. Easier to ask for more than turn stuff down.

Whether people use 3G often or not due to coverage, you don't think there will be a splurge in sales when the 3g model is released???

[fourthtunz]

Whether people use 3G often or not due to coverage, you don't think there will be a splurge in sales when the 3g model is released???

I bet you're right in many places with 3g, but up here in Maine we'd rather have the 32 gig without the 3g if it would bring the cost down:D
From what I've heard at&t is supposed to ramp up 3g in a big way, we'll see.
I love my Iphone but I have trouble receiving phone calls at my house with it at times:(

[samab]

Whether people use 3G often or not due to coverage, you don't think there will be a splurge in sales when the 3g model is released???

Considering that US has higher 3G handset penetration rate than UK, Germany and France --- it really makes no difference at all whether the iphone is 3G or not.

http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/3/apple_waiting_for_3g_iphone_before_spain_italy

It's just an excuse to say that the European iphone sales is a dud because it's not a 3G phone.

[TopsyKretts]

I have recently left employment with Apple, and can confirm the 32gb model is due to launch this year, and will be the most impressive yet. The camera has been upgraded to a 4megapixel and better still, satnav is coming soon afterwards, pending the ongoing trials currently taking place. I am in contact with my ex colleagues so will post more news as i get the updates. The price is still TBC however.

[Prof.]

I have recently left employment with Apple, and can confirm the 32gb model is due to launch this year, and will be the most impressive yet. The camera has been upgraded to a 4megapixel and better still, satnav is coming soon afterwards, pending the ongoing trials currently taking place. I am in contact with my ex colleagues so will post more news as i get the updates. The price is still TBC however.
Riiiiiight...:rolleyes:

[ChrisN]

okie dokie and tomorrow they will announce quadcore MBPs because I'm Steve Jobs....


ChrisN

[Prof.]

okie dokie and tomorrow they will announce quadcore MBPs because I'm Steve Jobs....


ChrisN
Can I be Phil???? Pleeeeeease?:D

[TopsyKretts]

Quadcore is hush hush, i cant discuss that at the moment, but all i could get away with is something that rhymes with Hanuary !

[primalman]

Don't feed the troll…

[TopsyKretts]

I have seen the 32gb prototype, with my own eyes, so i know my facts are spot on. The App store is getting a revamp too and there are inside rumours of discounted iTunes music for those who purchase the 32gb model.

[zedsdead]

Not sure why this thread was resurrected, but if the timing is correct, we might see a 32g iPhone and 64g iPod Touch if the timeframe stays the same. As much as I want 32gigs in my iPhone, I likely will wait for a full update.

[veyron85]

Maybe well just get upgraded memory and background apps this year instead of new models?

[zedsdead]

Maybe well just get upgraded memory and background apps this year instead of new models?

I want a new model, if nothing else but for a decent camera with video recording (and more space, as that ALWAYS is welcome!).

It is rather pathetic that the push notification system has not been implemented yet.

[Digital Skunk]

I have recently left employment with Apple, and can confirm the 32gb model is due to launch this year, and will be the most impressive yet. The camera has been upgraded to a 4megapixel and better still, satnav is coming soon afterwards, pending the ongoing trials currently taking place. I am in contact with my ex colleagues so will post more news as i get the updates. The price is still TBC however.

**** off dude.

Seriously. You would have to be a complete moron to leave Apple during this recession. Even if you did leave the company, even the retail side which I am sure is a pile of $h!t job, you wouldn't know $h!t about a new iPhone model with that much drastic improvement. Besides, when's the last time Apple decided to up the anti on any product they have as much as you think say they will?

Never.

[skorpien]

Not to mention they have the name of every single employee that would have that much knowledge of their products. And that would mean that as soon as one slip this big were to get out, they'd be coming after you with their full team of layers.

Anybody reading this, it's nothing but a scheme to get us worked up. And to anybody reading my post, please use your common sense, recognize this for what it is, and let the thread die. IF he's still checking this thread, he's only getting a kick out of our reactions.

[fourthtunz]

Not to mention they have the name of every single employee that would have that much knowledge of their products. And that would mean that as soon as one slip this big were to get out, they'd be coming after you with their full team of layers.

Anybody reading this, it's nothing but a scheme to get us worked up. And to anybody reading my post, please use your common sense, recognize this for what it is, and let the thread die. IF he's still checking this thread, he's only getting a kick out of our reactions.

Don't think topsy mentioned anything all that revolutionary did He/she?

[MacAgent84]

Personally, I didn't find the second generation iPhone's improvements significant enough (new plastic case, spotty 3G network, not so accurate GPS). Double the memory of the device would be a very substantial upgrade and take the phone leagues ahead of the memory storage currently offered on other phones. Let us hope for the 32gb iPhone soon! It will be something special.

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[iParis]

Can I be Phil???? Pleeeeeease?:D

I'm sure he'll let you be Phil, only if you're ready to present an extremely disappointing keynote.

I have recently left employment with Apple, and can confirm the 32gb model is due to launch this year, and will be the most impressive yet. The camera has been upgraded to a 4megapixel and better still, satnav is coming soon afterwards, pending the ongoing trials currently taking place. I am in contact with my ex colleagues so will post more news as i get the updates. The price is still TBC however.

Quadcore is hush hush, i cant discuss that at the moment, but all i could get away with is something that rhymes with Hanuary !

Right............... Along with the Dual Core iPod shuffle coming out in April.

I have seen the 32gb prototype, with my own eyes, so i know my facts are spot on. The App store is getting a revamp too and there are inside rumours of discounted iTunes music for those who purchase the 32gb model.

Straight BS.

okie dokie and tomorrow they will announce quadcore MBPs because I'm Steve Jobs....


ChrisN

I knew it! How about a core i7 Mac mini?

[darklighter]

If the product updates stay the same, I guess we can expect a 32 GB iphone and 64 GB ipod touch next month.

[iParis]

If the product updates stay the same, I guess we can expect a 32 GB iphone and 64 GB ipod touch next month.

Very much so. I keep telling everyone to expect them next month.

[MasterNile]

Very much so. I keep telling everyone to expect them next month.

How many months have you been telling everyone this? :p

[iParis]

How many months have you been telling everyone this? :p

I forget. XD. A few.
If this does happen then for the next 12 months after February I will be telling everyone to expect a 64GB iPhone / 128GB iPod touch in February '10.