More iPhone Details - $599 4GB and $649 8GB? [Updated]

MacRumors · 10:48 AM

Morgan Stanley analyst Rebecca F Runkle has "high conviction" that the iPhone will launch in the first half of 2007. In addition to this, she cites unnamed sources to provide some specs for the unreleased Apple phone:

- $599 for 4GB
- $649 for 8GB
- Wider than the iPod nano
- Thinner than the iPod Video
- Made of Metal
- Multiple colors, but at least including black, white, and silver
- Cingular Wireless is likely carrier in the U.S.
Clarification : Runkle actually claimed: "full screen LCD; 3.5 inch (28x21)" and approximately 4/10ths of an inch thick. Also incorporates a Virtual Click wheel.

The proposed prices of the iPhone are much higher than the only previous rumor which pointed to $249 and $449 4GB and 8GB models.

Historically we have little record of Rebecca F Runkle's previous accuracy. Previous descriptions of the Apple Phone have described it as a candy bar form factor.

pcmeissner · Dec 13, 2006, 04:27 PM

a little steep for me

pknz · Dec 13, 2006, 04:28 PM

White AND Silver?

Xavier · Dec 13, 2006, 04:28 PM

Ya.. i dont buy it

and wouldnt

Might as well just get a computer at that point

SimonTheSoundMa · Dec 13, 2006, 04:28 PM

How much? £120 more I could buy a iMac.

lorductape · Dec 13, 2006, 04:29 PM

these prices are off the charts

no one would buy it, as cool as it would be

of course, people said the same about iPod g1, but 650????? is s. jobs crazy??

stevehp · Dec 13, 2006, 04:30 PM

I don't buy it either.

Way too expensive. Maybe they are banking on mail-in-rebate systems like other manufacturers...So maybe they will have 200 dollar rebate promotions or something. Seems pretty steep though.

Squonk · Dec 13, 2006, 04:30 PM

Although this price seems high, the previously rumored price was way too low to be believable. Maybe the 249 price was with a contract?

Cingular would be good for me since that is where I am right now. Coverage is average here in the burbs of Atlanta.

WildCowboy · Dec 13, 2006, 04:31 PM

Even with a significant discount for signing a contract, I doubt it would be in my price range. Get the low end down to $200-$250 with a 2-3 year contract and I'd likely buy...these prices won't get me there.

gauchogolfer · Dec 13, 2006, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorductape

of course, people said the same about iPod g1, but 650????? is s. jobs crazy??

More likely the 'analyst' is crazy.

Spanky Deluxe · Dec 13, 2006, 04:31 PM

$649?? Thanks, but no thanks. I'll stick with my Nokia.

sartinsauce · Dec 13, 2006, 04:32 PM

Wow! Expensive. I mean, that is in line with retail for a well-designed, high-end phone, but still...

Maybe those are number for Barbados dollars, or better yet, Eastern Carribean Dollars.

It would have to work really effing well for me to pay $400 more than a 4GB Nano...

chrisdazzo · Dec 13, 2006, 04:32 PM

...insane.

there is NO WAY apple would sell a phone for that much. nobody would buy it.

i am so confused now, with all these differentiating rumors about the iphone. they're too far apart.

.Andy · Dec 13, 2006, 04:33 PM

I give the analyst credit for her name alone.

rtdunham · Dec 13, 2006, 04:34 PM

those specs--the 3.5" screen, wider than a nano, thinner than a vid iPod, could legitimately be specs for a new gen iPod, and the higher prices would be for the models with phone functionality as well. Ya think?

Besides, i think people are forgetting how expensive some phones are if not bought with a contract. Treos have ranged around 499, for example. Maybe other readers can give examples for other quality phones.

ipacmm · Dec 13, 2006, 04:34 PM

My guess would be the $599 and $649 is the price with no contract or an unlocked version. It really isn't too bad for an unlocked phone. I am sure it will be cheaper on Cingular with contract.

thejadedmonkey · Dec 13, 2006, 04:34 PM

Helllll no! I have $150 saved up, and I can get between $100 -$150 from my parents for the holidays for the iPhone, so that's $300 including tax, maybe I can scrape together a little more, but hell no! My current phone cost $300 (I paid $50 with a 2 yr. contract) and it was brand new when I got it.

P.S. The only way I could see this working is if Apple became an IMMO or whatever they're called where they rent the bandwith from another company, and the $600 and $650 price points were with two years of service or something.

Squonk · Dec 13, 2006, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisdazzo

i am so confused now, with all these differentiating rumors about the iphone. they're too far apart.

Right. These are all just rumors so who knows... Maybe this rumor is a smoke screen from Steve's RDF.

aristobrat · Dec 13, 2006, 04:36 PM

Non-discounted smartphones from most carriers can be that expensive, but with a contract renewal or for a new line of service, they're *significantly* less expensive.

I wouldn't see why the iPhone would be any different.

xenotaku · Dec 13, 2006, 04:37 PM

wow, i totally sent in this story, that is so cool. In other news...I also think the price is too high, doing a simple search on the internet, you can find that average price for a high end smart phone is 200-400. If apple offers new stuff that is not available anywhere else, a higher price point would be alright, but it has to be revolutionary.

081440 · Dec 13, 2006, 04:38 PM

wow, if I were to buy it where would I take it? I mean it would become the hottest item to steal!

I hope, as others have said, either the analyst off or that's for an unlocked new iPod with phone functionality.

MattyMac · Dec 13, 2006, 04:39 PM

The price isn't phasing me...I've been anticipating this phone for soooo long, at this point I don't care what it costs. I WILL BUY

failsafe1 · Dec 13, 2006, 04:41 PM

$$yikes$$

thejadedmonkey · Dec 13, 2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyMac

The price isn't phasing me...I've been anticipating this phone for soooo long, at this point I don't care what it costs. I WILL BUY

I think you're in the minority with that attitude MattyMac.

Compile 'em all · Dec 13, 2006, 04:41 PM

too expensive for me

Dec 13, 2006, 04:24 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	More iPhone Details - $599 4GB and $649 8GB? [Updated] Morgan Stanley analyst Rebecca F Runkle has "high conviction" that the iPhone will launch in the first half of 2007. In addition to this, she cites unnamed sources to provide some specs for the unreleased Apple phone: - $599 for 4GB - $649 for 8GB - Wider than the iPod nano - Thinner than the iPod Video - Made of Metal - Multiple colors, but at least including black, white, and silver - Cingular Wireless is likely carrier in the U.S. Clarification : Runkle actually claimed: "full screen LCD; 3.5 inch (28x21)" and approximately 4/10ths of an inch thick. Also incorporates a Virtual Click wheel. The proposed prices of the iPhone are much higher than the only previous rumor which pointed to $249 and $449 4GB and 8GB models. Historically we have little record of Rebecca F Runkle's previous accuracy. Previous descriptions of the Apple Phone have described it as a candy bar form factor. Last edited by arn : Dec 14, 2006 at 10:48 AM.

Dec 13, 2006, 04:28 PM	#3
pknz macrumors 68020 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NZ	White AND Silver? __________________ Liverpool FC

Dec 13, 2006, 04:28 PM	#4
Xavier macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2006	Ya.. i dont buy it and wouldnt Might as well just get a computer at that point __________________ Flickr - MBP

Dec 13, 2006, 04:29 PM	#6
lorductape macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: t3h usa	these prices are off the charts no one would buy it, as cool as it would be of course, people said the same about iPod g1, but 650????? is s. jobs crazy?? __________________ LDT iPhone 3G 16gb iMac 20 Aluminum 2.4 4gb RAM 750gb HD Macbook Pro 15 2.4 4gb RAM 250gb HD

Dec 13, 2006, 04:30 PM	#7
stevehp macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: It's not a house, it's a home.	I don't buy it either. Way too expensive. Maybe they are banking on mail-in-rebate systems like other manufacturers...So maybe they will have 200 dollar rebate promotions or something. Seems pretty steep though. __________________ 5.5G/80GB/White iPod 15" Unibody MBP/2.66GHZ/320GB HD/4GB RAM 24" Apple LED Cinema Display 32GB iPhone 3G S

Dec 13, 2006, 04:27 PM	#2
pcmeissner macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2005	a little steep for me

Dec 13, 2006, 04:28 PM	#5
SimonTheSoundMa macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Birmingham, UK	How much? £120 more I could buy a iMac.

Dec 13, 2006, 04:30 PM	#8
Squonk macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2005	Although this price seems high, the previously rumored price was way too low to be believable. Maybe the 249 price was with a contract? Cingular would be good for me since that is where I am right now. Coverage is average here in the burbs of Atlanta. __________________ iSwitched in 1988 MP quad 2.8 (4GB/1.5TB/ATI 2600), iPhone, iPods

Dec 13, 2006, 04:31 PM	#9
WildCowboy macrumors god Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nowhere near the infinite loop anymore	Even with a significant discount for signing a contract, I doubt it would be in my price range. Get the low end down to $200-$250 with a 2-3 year contract and I'd likely buy...these prices won't get me there. __________________ 15" 2.4 GHz MacBook Pro -- 15" 1.67 GHz PowerBook -- 14" 1.2 GHz iBook

Dec 13, 2006, 04:31 PM	#11
Spanky Deluxe macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK	$649?? Thanks, but no thanks. I'll stick with my Nokia. __________________ "No, I'm from Iowa, I only work in outer space."

Dec 13, 2006, 04:32 PM	#12
sartinsauce macrumors regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles	Wow! Expensive. I mean, that is in line with retail for a well-designed, high-end phone, but still... Maybe those are number for Barbados dollars, or better yet, Eastern Carribean Dollars. It would have to work really effing well for me to pay $400 more than a 4GB Nano...

Dec 13, 2006, 04:32 PM	#13
chrisdazzo macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO (CSU)	that is... ...insane. there is NO WAY apple would sell a phone for that much. nobody would buy it. i am so confused now, with all these differentiating rumors about the iphone. they're too far apart. __________________ Unibody MBP 2.53GHz/4GB/320GB/512MB, BB Storm, WD 1TB & Seagate 1TB HDDs, 23.6" Asus 1080p display

Dec 13, 2006, 04:33 PM	#14
.Andy macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Mergui Archipelago	I give the analyst credit for her name alone. __________________ Each man's death diminishes me, for I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.

Dec 13, 2006, 04:34 PM	#15
rtdunham macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: St. Petersburg, FL	those specs--the 3.5" screen, wider than a nano, thinner than a vid iPod, could legitimately be specs for a new gen iPod, and the higher prices would be for the models with phone functionality as well. Ya think? Besides, i think people are forgetting how expensive some phones are if not bought with a contract. Treos have ranged around 499, for example. Maybe other readers can give examples for other quality phones.

Dec 13, 2006, 04:34 PM	#16
ipacmm macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cincinnati, OH	My guess would be the $599 and $649 is the price with no contract or an unlocked version. It really isn't too bad for an unlocked phone. I am sure it will be cheaper on Cingular with contract. __________________ [size="1"]My Photography - ipacmm.com

Dec 13, 2006, 04:34 PM	#17
thejadedmonkey macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pa	Helllll no! I have $150 saved up, and I can get between $100 -$150 from my parents for the holidays for the iPhone, so that's $300 including tax, maybe I can scrape together a little more, but hell no! My current phone cost $300 (I paid $50 with a 2 yr. contract) and it was brand new when I got it. P.S. The only way I could see this working is if Apple became an IMMO or whatever they're called where they rent the bandwith from another company, and the $600 and $650 price points were with two years of service or something. __________________ Mac Mini G4 • MacBook Pro • iPod Nano "Good judgement comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgement. - Mark Twain

Dec 13, 2006, 04:36 PM	#19
aristobrat macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Oct 2005	Non-discounted smartphones from most carriers can be that expensive, but with a contract renewal or for a new line of service, they're significantly less expensive. I wouldn't see why the iPhone would be any different.

Dec 13, 2006, 04:37 PM	#20
xenotaku macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2005	wow, i totally sent in this story, that is so cool. In other news...I also think the price is too high, doing a simple search on the internet, you can find that average price for a high end smart phone is 200-400. If apple offers new stuff that is not available anywhere else, a higher price point would be alright, but it has to be revolutionary.

Dec 13, 2006, 04:38 PM	#21
081440 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey	wow, if I were to buy it where would I take it? I mean it would become the hottest item to steal! I hope, as others have said, either the analyst off or that's for an unlocked new iPod with phone functionality.

Dec 13, 2006, 04:39 PM	#22
MattyMac macrumors 68000 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ/NYC	The price isn't phasing me...I've been anticipating this phone for soooo long, at this point I don't care what it costs. I WILL BUY __________________ 24" iMac - 13" Al MacBook iPhone/iPhone 3G 1G-2G-3G-4G-5G iPod / iPod Photo/ 2G mini / 1G-2G-3G nano / 1G-2G shuffle / iPod touch

Dec 13, 2006, 04:41 PM	#23
failsafe1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2003	$$yikes$$

Dec 13, 2006, 04:41 PM	#25
Compile 'em all macrumors 68020 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 127.0.0.1	too expensive for me

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