Guess on Apple's Press Conference: $50 Off, No Free Bumper

[ReallyBigFeet]

Dude. Come back and talk to me after the announcement.

My point is that there is a clear precedent here for them to drop the price. They've done just that before, by far more $$ to boot, all as a means of keeping their fans happy and their detractors greedy.

They've also given out gift cards before.

 

[LordOBoogie]

My point is that there is a clear precedent here for them to drop the price. They've done just that before, by far more $$ to boot, all as a means of keeping their fans happy and their detractors greedy.

They've also given out gift cards before.

The prices were much higher and the situation much different then. And there wasn't a problem with the phone--they just wanted to ramp up sales. Big difference.

 

[hyped1]

They aren't going to lower the price of a phone that launched less than 30 days ago.

They won't lower the price of the phone PERIOD! Stocks would plummet if their biggest selling phone ever needs to take a profit loss due to bad press! That would be suicide. Like experts have stated, WE will buy iPhone 5 regardless, or even iPhone 4gs so long as SJ admits there is a problem and they find suitable solution...in fact most people are locked into this cult so bad they'll buy anything apple regardless and make excuses for apple!

I saw in another thread people excusing how the batch of poorly designed cases was causing issues when using the flash to take pics. Some people went so far as to say they were ok with case defect and did not care to use the flash anyway..or rarely would use it! That's just plain sad when it's a feature of a phone, a useful one that people are excusing not using. Kind of like the other feature everyone excuses, the actual PHONE part of the phone!

 

[calcalmx123]

How can we watch this?

Is it true its streaming live here: http://live.twit.tv/


Thanks,
Cal.

 

[Makaveliarts]

If Apple was going to make a Tactical move, competition wise, today would be the day.

 

[tlbwriter]

I just don't see them holding a press conference just to say "nothing to see here; move along." I think something is going to happen. I don't know what, but something.

Disclaimer: I've been wrong before.

 

[SophiaLee]

You're all wrong.

Steve Jobs will be announcing his plans to join the Miami Heat.

 

[livingonvideo13]

Current users with get a $50 gift card. They can can use it to buy a bumper if they already bought a bumper, something else.

New Customers will have the option to order a free online bumper.

Apple may change their production to start including the new "isolated" antenna in the near future. If you really want one, you can do a swap at the apple store or online.

 

[LordOBoogie]

I just don't see them holding a press conference just to say "nothing to see here; move along." I think something is going to happen. I don't know what, but something.

Disclaimer: I've been wrong before.

Wow. This is really going out on a limb. I like your style.

 

[topmounter]

I'm expecting a similar speech from Steve Jobs today:


Shatner Speech

 

[bholaladka]

I can not believe websites are not organizing contests around what apple is going to do...lol


anyways,
$50 off would make my phone only $50 but I think that won't cut it for many people who are having the antenna issue.

 

[scott99]

I say they send Mel Gibson out on stage in black turtleneck and jeans and he launches into a tirade at all the reporters!

That's funny, my coworker said the same thing, lol.

 

[ipodlover77]

Current users with get a $50 gift card. They can can use it to buy a bumper if they already bought a bumper, something else.

New Customers will have the option to order a free online bumper.

Apple may change their production to start including the new "isolated" antenna in the near future. If you really want one, you can do a swap at the apple store or online.

what would stop users from picking up the gift card and then returning the phone?

 

[drewc1138]

Current users with get a $50 gift card. They can can use it to buy a bumper if they already bought a bumper, something else.

New Customers will have the option to order a free online bumper.

Apple may change their production to start including the new "isolated" antenna in the near future. If you really want one, you can do a swap at the apple store or online.

I think this is pretty spot on. Not TOO sure about the last part with allowing you to trade in for free, but we'll see.

Giving out free bumpers would just piss off everyone who a) already bought a bumper or b) already have a case {like me}.

 

[vincenz]

Prediction:

No monetary compensation. No free bumpers. Phone is working as it should be. The "problem" is explained.

 

[drewc1138]

what would stop users from picking up the gift card and then returning the phone?

I'm sure if you accept the $50, you waive the right to return.

 

[Wicked1]

I hear they are offering a Free Dell Laptop witn Windows 7 if you promise to keep your i4

 

[iPhoneVic]

Lol

You're all wrong.

Steve Jobs will be announcing his plans to join the Miami Heat.

Best post of the day....

 

[whsbuss]

$50 gift card for any Apple product (iTunes included) and a free bumper for those who want it. But if Steve Jobs doesn't address all the rumors that they knew before release, he may find himself in front of the Senate.

 

[TRAG]

You're all wrong.

Steve Jobs will be announcing his plans to join the Miami Heat.

HAHAHA. I can imagine it now. "I, Steve Jobs, will be taking my talents as CEO and point guard to South Beach. Free black and white iPhones for all fans at the first game!"

 

[Tronic]

There will be nothing free offered during the press conference unless they have decided to do some type of coating, at which point you could just walk into an Apple store at your convenience and get it swapped. They will ID the problem, admit they let us down but give the excuse that they only did so by pushing technology so far ahead of everyone else, and then they will propose a remedy (most likely software). Any hardware changes will have the public up in arms because everyone will want to trade their 4 in even if they aren't having signal problems.

Then they will let us know we can pre-order the white model starting on X which will make everyone happy.

And a super long stretch, one I don't believe will happen but you never know, is info on a Verizon deal.