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iPhone Fold Said to Come in These Three Storage Options
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Lepton
macrumors 6502a
I’ll pay $1999.99 for a laptop in my shirt pocket, by that I mean a full folding iPad Mini, which I think this will be
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
prices won't be that high. think it starts at 1999 then goes up few hundred after that.
2499 maybe for 1TB
2499 maybe for 1TB
Happy_John
macrumors 65816
Another thing to add to the list of "something I'll be interested in seeing in real life, but I'll never buy unless I win the lottery".
Which isn't a snarky comment. It's just I don't really get the "FOMO" thing, or rather, I don't need to buy something in order not to feel I'm "missing out". Having the knowledge and a bit of hands-on experience scratches that itch.
People who watched Top Gear didn't rush out in drove and buy the latest featured supercar. They enjoyed finding out about the latest supercars.
For me, the more interesting thing about Apple ( or any company) releasing ridiculously expensive "highest end" products is that the innovations and the R&D that turn out to be useful get passed down to the mid- and entry-level products in a relatively short amount of time.
Patience is not a bad thing.
Which isn't a snarky comment. It's just I don't really get the "FOMO" thing, or rather, I don't need to buy something in order not to feel I'm "missing out". Having the knowledge and a bit of hands-on experience scratches that itch.
People who watched Top Gear didn't rush out in drove and buy the latest featured supercar. They enjoyed finding out about the latest supercars.
For me, the more interesting thing about Apple ( or any company) releasing ridiculously expensive "highest end" products is that the innovations and the R&D that turn out to be useful get passed down to the mid- and entry-level products in a relatively short amount of time.
Patience is not a bad thing.
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The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
JPack
macrumors P6
Chinese list prices include 13% VAT. This is required by law.
Actual USD prices would likely be:
$1,999
$2,299
$2,499
Actual USD prices would likely be:
$1,999
$2,299
$2,499
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For that price I'll buy a Xbox Series X...weird comparison right?
This is the start of Apple not forcing you to buy multiple devices. I don't want an iPad thank you. I want this. A single device that does both. I'm sure they'll hamstring this somehow to make the iPad still relevant.
Like the MacBook Neo drumming up a frenzy...my phone is more powerful than that...let me plug my phone into a monitor and it loads macOS...I'll die on this hill. Let Apple hoodwink you into thinking you need a device you don't.
SevenTheGamingKitty
macrumors member
Can't imagine anyone wanting this, especially at that price point
If it is a "Pro" level phone that unfolds I absolutely want this. As long as it is the size of a non max phone that is slightly thicker.
JPack
macrumors P6
Correct, MR editors didn’t drink their coffee when they wrote this piece. Whenever round number are leaked like this in China, they include 13% VAT.
The MacBook Neo basically a cheap iPhone Fold XXL. You can close the lid and with the phone app you can call the world.
I think this will be interesting.
Im not criticising the phone's existence as it is inevitable... and the pricing is also in line with Apple expectations.
However, as they have demonstrated with the Vision Pro there are price points for devices that are beyond what most people are able and willing to pay.
For an iPhone to now be well beyond the 1,200... and even north of 2,000 I think that for many its not going to be affordable or justifiable at that level.
Im not saying it can or should be cheaper at the moment, but at those pricing levels its going to be a niche device.
Would I be interested in one? Perhaps but im rather enjoying the slim and light iPhone air - the fold will be very bulky in comparison - but certainly not at those price points.
There comes a time when you feel uncomfortable carrying around a 2,000+ device in your pocket - but perhaps thats just me.
Im not criticising the phone's existence as it is inevitable... and the pricing is also in line with Apple expectations.
However, as they have demonstrated with the Vision Pro there are price points for devices that are beyond what most people are able and willing to pay.
For an iPhone to now be well beyond the 1,200... and even north of 2,000 I think that for many its not going to be affordable or justifiable at that level.
Im not saying it can or should be cheaper at the moment, but at those pricing levels its going to be a niche device.
Would I be interested in one? Perhaps but im rather enjoying the slim and light iPhone air - the fold will be very bulky in comparison - but certainly not at those price points.
There comes a time when you feel uncomfortable carrying around a 2,000+ device in your pocket - but perhaps thats just me.
CarlJ
Contributor
Well sure, but you must have awfully big pockets, and even then you might not be able to sit down.
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
LOL for the prices.
For these prices I can buy an MBA + iPhone + iPad Mini and still have money left for a cheeseburger and a drink.
For these prices I can buy an MBA + iPhone + iPad Mini and still have money left for a cheeseburger and a drink.
Not very convenient to hold one up to your ear during a phone call but maybe you'll start a new trend
Happy_John
macrumors 65816
People still use phones to make phone calls? Wierd. I thought that was what watches and AirPods were for.
klasma
macrumors G4
Many people aren’t holding their phone up to their ears anymore, so it’s not exactly new.
