iPhone 3G Supplies Begin to Run Dry Ahead of WWDC

[johnnymg]

or $299 for 64/128GB

My WAG is $399 for the 64GB. I doubt there will be a 128GB model. Too big of a jump................. Apple will save that for another upgrade round.

 

[WPB2]

I can totally see the 3GS dropping to $129.00 or $149.00, and the New iphone 4th gen for $249.00/32GB & 349.00/64GB. I don't think they can maintain the prices in the face of US dollar inflation.

 

[Becordial]

For anyone excited by this, the iPhone is NOT and will NOT be $99.

It's just a baseless marketing line.

 

[pmz]

If the 64 gb comes in at $299, it will be the first time I spring for the top end model. 64 gb will finally make my iPhone a true and fun iPod. Even though I stream most media, the experience isn't yet he same.

 

[trekkie604]

A new iPhone is coming?!?!? NO WAI!!

 

[room237]

I lost my phone last week and they cannot replace it and so have given me back £460. Its going on a 4g hopefully. A result!

They gave you money back?? If you lose your phone in the US they give you a shrug and offer to sell you a new one.

 

[johnnymg]

For anyone excited by this, the iPhone is NOT and will NOT be $99.

It's just a baseless marketing line.

I don't agree:
The cost of the phone (i.e. the base $99) and the recurring cost of the service are two different things.

 

[marksman]

I wonder what the new phone will look like.

 

[Becordial]

I don't agree:
The cost of the phone (i.e. the base $99) and the recurring cost of the service are two different things.

The recurring service cost is optional, not a requirement. When you reject the optional service they will not sell it for $99.

 

[eng42ine]

I'd say there's a 99.99% chance we'll see:

$99 3GS 16 gb
$199 HD 32 gb
$299 HD 64 gb

Hoping, if this is the case, HELLOOOOOO 64GB

 

[WPB2]

@marksman It might look something like this.

 

[hamzab]

Just sold my 3GS 16GB for £400! Poor Bugger who bought it, no tech knowledge whatsoever!

iPhone HD/4G HERE I COME!

 

[Salacion]

99% sure its

$99 3GS 16GB
$199 iPhone 4

$199 4G 16GB
$299 4G 32GB
$399 4G 64GB

I don't see them keeping a 3GS model. They kept the 3G because it was part of the same generation. I'm certain they'll either remove the low end model completely, or have an 8GB/16GB 4G $99 model, if the above prices I wrote aren't right.

 

[dwman]

if the new iphone is announced on june 7, any chance it would be available to order that week?

Hopefully, but historically they've been available a couple of weeks after the announcement.

 

[G58]

It's like the countdown to Christmas in an orphanage!

And I don't mean that in a small way...!

 

[treyjustice]

I can totally see the 3GS dropping to $129.00 or $149.00, and the New iphone 4th gen for $249.00/32GB & 349.00/64GB. I don't think they can maintain the prices in the face of US dollar inflation.

Inflation is at almost an all-time low dude. The US dollar is worth a lot right now, they aren't going to increase the price. It is going to stay 199/299

 

[MarkMoseley1]

If we finaly see a 64GB iPhone at $299, Ill be buying that one!

Does anyone know what the price of the HD memory chips are now? Have they dropped any sense the introduction of the iPad?

 

[Eduardo1971]

Sweet, really getting pumped for WWDC. To be honest, im excited about what "else" other than the iPhone will be demoed or announced specially after the leak. I hope they announce paid upgrades for devs in the App Store. Oh, and iChat please!

iMac! iMac! iMac!

 

[treyjustice]

$199 4G 16GB
$299 4G 32GB
$399 4G 64GB

I don't see them keeping a 3GS model. They kept the 3G because it was part of the same generation. I'm certain they'll either remove the low end model completely, or have an 8GB/16GB 4G $99 model, if the above prices I wrote aren't right.

There's no way. They will definitely keep the 3GS model probably $149 for the 16GB.

 

[MarkMoseley1]

There's no way. They will definitely keep the 3GS model probably $149 for the 16GB.

Hey didn't we see a leaked 16GB iPhone 4 prototype?

 

[commander.data]

I'll put out my guess of:

$99 16GB iPhone 3G S (maybe even 8GB if Apple is subsidizing the HD models)
$199 16GB iPhone HD
$299 32GB iPhone HD

It'll be nice for the HD models to double capacity, but seeing all the other features they are adding like 2 higher resolution cameras, higher resolution screen, bigger battery, new housing material and design, etc. the Bill of Material might be high enough without doubling flash memory. The added features and different design should also be sufficient to differentiate the $99 iPhone 3G S with the $199 iPhone HD even if they have the same capacity.

 

[johnnymg]

I'd say there's a 99.99% chance we'll see:

$99 3GS 16 gb
$199 HD 32 gb
$299 HD 64 gb

Although those prices seem a bit aggressive, on second thought they do make sense in terms of the overall market trend. This sort of pricing might put a little pressure on the margins though.

 

[johnnymg]

The recurring service cost is optional, not a requirement. When you reject the optional service they will not sell it for $99.

That's a really weak argument for your original assertion............. but you're entitled to your opinion.

cheers
JohnG

 

[rjflyn]

I'd say there's a 99.99% chance we'll see:

$99 3GS 16 gb
$199 HD 32 gb
$299 HD 64 gb

With Steve saying one more thing "were going to sell all iPhones 100% contact free, you pick your carrier".... supposing theres a CDMA version. Not going to happen buy a guy can dream

 

[WPB2]

Inflation is at almost an all-time low dude. The US dollar is worth a lot right now, they aren't going to increase the price. It is going to stay 199/299

Are you insane? Do you even know how economics work? The only way to truly gage any currency is against an inflation proof medium like Gold. Please research prior to posting such nonsense.