I'm hoping for an 8GB model.
With ITunes Match, Spotify, Netflix, iPlayer etc I just don't need the storage.
It will be even better once they open up iTunes movies to streaming rather than having to download too.
I know, I know, people moan about data caps, etc, and that's fine, you can get the 64/128GB models, but for me, with my unlimited data, I'd prefer an 8GB model.
When I know I'm going to be out of range, I plan ahead and have offline stuff too, just not that much. Don't see the need.
Nope. 16gb is a very popular seller. I dont see any benefit to apple by doing this.
The reason it is a popular seller is because it is the base model, if 32gb was the base model it would become the best seller. Storage has become a lot cheaper over the recent years and there is no way another 16gb should cost me $100.
Most likely they won't but it would be great if they did so the 64gb phones are reduced in price. I need a 64gb for my next iphone, 32gb isn't cutting it anymore.
I don't think that is true. Everyone I know with a 16 GB phone has filled it. You take a few pictures and have a few apps and it's full. Don't even get me started on the other space. One person I know has 10 GB of space marked "other," and there are countless posts on here about people worrying about the "other" space that is filling up their phone.The issue is that the average user doesn't seem to need that amount of storage.
There is no incentive for apple to do this, at the moment.
Sure there is. A storage upgrade would be one more thing to set the new model ahead of the iPhone 5. I think some people really overestimate the cost of a storage upgrade. According to the bill of materials that $100 storage upgrade costs Apple $10. I know that $10 adds up a lot with tens of millions of phones, and it is great to get 90% profit, but it is still a small part of the $650 total device cost.
People are willing and ready to pay $200 for the 16gb, why would they sell the 32gb at that same price point? Does not make business sense.
I agree, I think the price of the 64 GB model is ridiculous. That is the biggest thing that made me skip the iPhone 5 and keep using my 64 GB iPhone 4S. I think Apple will make the iPhone 5 only in 16 GB and the new iPhone will be 32 GB minimum.
I don't think that is true. Everyone I know with a 16 GB phone has filled it. You take a few pictures and have a few apps and it's full. Don't even get me started on the other space. One person I know has 10 GB of space marked "other," and there are countless posts on here about people worrying about the "other" space that is filling up their phone.
I don't think that is true. Everyone I know with a 16 GB phone has filled it. You take a few pictures and have a few apps and it's full. Don't even get me started on the other space. One person I know has 10 GB of space marked "other," and there are countless posts on here about people worrying about the "other" space that is filling up their phone.
A few pictures and a few apps wouldn't even come close to 1 GB. Your definition of "everyone" isn't everyone.
The other problem isn't solved by increasing capacity (I have NEVER heard of 10GB of other), though it needs to be resolved.
It's not what it should cost that matters, it's how much apple wants to make. If it stops selling then apple may just do that. Other manufacturers are still doing 16gb as base models, and we all know apple will be the last to change this.
A lot of games now are over 1 GB. Some apps now have graphics for many screen sizes and resolutions. Space can also add up fast using iMovie.
Is Apple just supposed to stay at 16 GB forever.
And I attached a screenshot so now you can say you've heard of 10 GB of other space. Look around and read all the other posts about people talking about the other space. There is no good solution besides restore.
It's not what it should cost that matters, it's how much apple wants to make. If it stops selling then apple may just do that. Other manufacturers are still doing 16gb as base models, and we all know apple will be the last to change this.