Mamma mia in my life I would never expect to read complainings about a price because it is TOO LOW!! 
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Apple to Allow iPhone Subsidies?
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If you are hoping to use your MOBILE PHONE to convince people of how cool you are maybe you could use the $200 credit for therapy.
J
Early adopters have always subsidised the masses. Always have and always will
HAHAHA, are you serious? Subsidies are paid by the phone company, Apple gets their money. Millions and millions of iPhone sales expands Apples reach. I don't think that offering subsidies will bankrupt Apple.
As for all the whining about "I want one, but I don't want anybody else to have one because that makes ME less cool" That's just silly.
What's with your foul language? Can't you express your thoughts errr I mean your anger in an appropriate way? Here have a chill pill!
HAHAHA, are you serious? Subsidies are paid by the phone company, Apple gets their money. Millions and millions of iPhone sales expands Apples reach. I don't think that offering subsidies will bankrupt Apple.
As for all the whining about "I want one, but I don't want anybody else to have one because that makes ME less cool" That's just silly.
i am just a sick person. But if the phone costs $200 to make and we pay $200 how is that profit
Verizon?
Excuse my ignorance, but does "subsidies" mean (if it's true) that iPhone will be available on the Verizon network? That would rule.
Excuse my ignorance, but does "subsidies" mean (if it's true) that iPhone will be available on the Verizon network? That would rule.
Sick
Apart from jokes, I obviously don't agree with you and all the people like you. I prefer the good old "read reviews, evaluate and if it's worth buy, because only of SUBSTANCE". No fashion-addicts or people who find satisfaction in showing off their last phone
I've grown up a little since elementary school...
Ok, now it makes sense to me. I apologize for my earlier distasteful remark directed towards you.
At the time, I was not aware of the fact that you simply are not that bright.
Apologies.
J
First of all, this is all just speculations until Monday.
Second, where did you get the information that it costs $200 to make an iPhone?
Third, I will say it again, subsidies are paid by the carrier to Apple, to help (entice) the consumer. APPLE GETS THEIR MONEY, they don't care who's pocket it came from.
Does the subsidized price apply to current AT&T customers eligible for an upgrade? My contract is up, and has been up for about 6 months now. I've just been waiting on the new iPhone. So if I renew my contract, do I get the $200 rebate?
First of all, this is all just speculations until Monday.
Second, where did you get the information that it costs $200 to make an iPhone?
Third, I will say it again, subsidies are paid by the carrier to Apple, to help (entice) the consumer. APPLE GETS THEIR MONEY, they don't care who's pocket it came from.
excuse my ignorance on the last part.
and its actualy $250
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/cellphones/iphone-only-costs-250-to-make-rest-of-price-is-fanboy-tax-229664.php
First of all, this is all just speculations until Monday.
Second, where did you get the information that it costs $200 to make an iPhone?
Third, I will say it again, subsidies are paid by the carrier to Apple, to help (entice) the consumer. APPLE GETS THEIR MONEY, they don't care who's pocket it came from.
FOURTH: Carriers will suck plenty of money out of you in the next 2 years (at least) for the monthly fee of the plan. It's like I give you a present that will force you to give me ten times the money back!!
So nobody looses nothing, no one gives presents...
If this article is true then I would imagine that every one and their mom are going to be eligible. I still have a year in my contract because I bought an iPhone on launch day. I highly doubt that Apple would tell me "tough luck". The contract I have will just jump forward 2 more years (3 total) or would start over back at 2.
I used to hate contracts but since ATT has the iPhone, I no longer care. I will be with them for as long as they are the carrier.
Now I am curious if I will be allowed to trade in my current phone. That would rule.
J
January 2007 numbers. Quick technology lesson:
**** gets cheaper to make when you a) make a whole lot of them AND b) the tech behind it is a bit older. (I do understand there will be SOME brand new tech in the phone but most of it is very similar).
IF the phone ends up being $399 with a $200 rebate. You will pay $199 BUT APPLE WILL MAKE $399 because ATT will PAY THEM.
So let's say the phone costs $200 to make, Apple gets $199 profit. Follow?
J
Ok, I am going to have a stroke in a minute
I read your link and that is all fine and dandy BUT...
It's funny how the article breaks down all the individual technologies that take to make an iPhone.
Some of the holes in this defense...
This is all related to the first gen iPhone, which I don't believe we are discussing...
Its funny there is no mentions of R&D costs, Software costs, Advertising costs, etc.
Like I said before if it really is too cheap for you, offer them some extra money maybe you'll get a iPhone t-shirt (So EVERYONE knows you have one, even when you're not using it)
Hah. I am almost certain if I made a shirt that said "I paid $500 for this shirt" and put it on sale for $400, people would be infuriated and demand I take the extra Benji.
J