odyssey924
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Uh, the new DS Store only works on the NEW Nintendo DSi, which launches tomorrow, so those existing 100 million DS's out there won't get to partake of that new feature unless they spend $170 to buy the DSi.
iPhone Is Losing Popularity(Facts)
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Uh, the new DS Store only works on the NEW Nintendo DSi, which launches tomorrow, so those existing 100 million DS's out there won't get to partake of that new feature unless they spend $170 to buy the DSi.
HeavenlySword
macrumors newbie
SOME apps will work and the original Nintendo DS and the DS lite, its just that some apps will require the camera and microphone in the new DSi
Masquerade
macrumors 6502a
The problem, is, that this is not a real growing. the 2009 Q1 bar reflects the worldwide sales, versus the 2008 Q1 bar that includes only US sales. So many scenarios can happen behind these numbers.
Michael CM1
macrumors 603
Companies look at growth based on time periods from the previous year. Apple's iPhone sales grew quarter to quarter both years it has been available. No sane person can say that doesn't show growth (not talking about you), even with the addition of new markets. Even if Target or Best Buy open 100 new stores, they will focus on total growth. If they make more money, yay. You sometimes see same store sales figures, but that's usually not portrayed as big.
And for the tool OP, please don't post this same thing every year. This is what the graph will look like for years because of the huge sales with the release of a new model and the huge holiday sales. iPod sales probably look similar going back to 2001.
lorenwade
macrumors 68000
Fact: iPhone is still better, even without the popularity vote.
Fact: Apple was always better, even without the popularity vote.
Fact: Geekiness became trendy.
Fact: Apple became popular because it became trendy.
Fact: Fads die, and so will Apple's popularity. (Like the fall of Rome.)
Fact: Apple and the iPhone will still be better when it's a geeky and trendiness die.
-Written in the vain of Dwight.
Fact: Apple was always better, even without the popularity vote.
Fact: Geekiness became trendy.
Fact: Apple became popular because it became trendy.
Fact: Fads die, and so will Apple's popularity. (Like the fall of Rome.)
Fact: Apple and the iPhone will still be better when it's a geeky and trendiness die.
-Written in the vain of Dwight.
lorenwade
macrumors 68000
I am laughing hysterically at this thread now because I just read this from the Giz:
http://i.gizmodo.com/5198694/att-rapidly-expanding-network-to-accommodate-new-iphone
Nope, you're right! It's losing it's popularity. That's why AT&T is preparing their network to increase tenfold.
ROTFL
http://i.gizmodo.com/5198694/att-rapidly-expanding-network-to-accommodate-new-iphone
Nope, you're right! It's losing it's popularity. That's why AT&T is preparing their network to increase tenfold.
ROTFL
odyssey924
macrumors regular
Nope, you are wrong sir. The DSiWare store is built-in to the new DSi firmware which is upgradable and has a channel system similar to the Wii. All DSiWare games can only be purchased and ran on a DSi system. The original and lite DS systems cannot run the DSi firmware that has the store on it.
Check here for a comparison between all systems and you will see the last item is the DSi store, which is NOT available on either existing DS system.
Babybandit
macrumors regular
Sigh - Lets just say lots of people KNOWS that Apple has something on their sleeves. They don't want inferior product. Looking at sales trend, things slow down alot before the June Quarter because of WWDC. iPods slow down around the September times... They're all expected...
It's the Year to Year growth that really matters.
It's the Year to Year growth that really matters.
SFStateStudent
macrumors 604
How come I don't see my house or family plan on that chart? I have (5) of those 3G iPhone contraptions in my house. Yaaawwwwnnnnn....
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skubish
macrumors 68030
FACTS
- iPhone has fallen out of the top ten on Cnet
- iPhone sales are down:
- Fido has discontinued 16gb iPhone
- Finding the iPhone page on Rogers website is nearly impossible
- www.celebrityblackberrysightings.com is updated daily, www.celebrityiphonesightings.com (same owners) hasn't been updated since July 2008
- Blackberry Storm has been recently been shown in many T.V shows; Gossip Girl, 90210, Law and Order SVU, House, Samantha Who, and more. iPhone has only been seen ONCE on T.V. on one show, and that's Ugly Betty, who watches that?
- Apple hasn't updated the iPhone page of their site in months, and look at this picture:http://www.apple.com/ca/iphone/gallery/#image2
- Best Buys and Wal-Marts in my area used to have a whole section or kiosk of about 20-30 demo iPhones that could be used, now it has been reduced to about 3-5 and the section has been replaced with other phones.
- The Apple Stores have taken down the huge tv. iPhone displays in the window.
- iPhone is no longer listed in Best Buy's weekly flyer.
- iPhone App Store is more popular than the actual iPhone.
- iPhone used to make up more that %80 of Engadget and Gizmodo's posts, after emailing some of the editors, they revealed that iPhone now makes up about %15 of posts.
- iPhone is still not available in many countries, and Apple hasn't expanded availability since the release of iPhone 3g.
- Rogers has introduced 3.5g speeds, and of course, iPhone 3g doesn't support it, but Blackberry Bold and Curve do.
- Rogers is also ditching the 16gb iPhone
- Rogers is wrecking 6gb accounts: http://www.theiphoneblog.com/2009/0...cking-6gb-accounts-fido-ditching-iphone-16gb/
- Nintendo is launching their own DS store, which will be available to the 100 million plus DS users.
- Apple has discontinued the iPhone Bluetooth Headset.
Lets hope Apple has something revolutionary coming.
Thanks Capt. Obvious.
Its called saturation. Everyone isn't going to be able to afford or even want to pay $100/month for an iPhone. Some areas of the US/World don't have cell phone coverage with ATT or whichever carrier.
Apple needs to keep refreshing the iPhone to keep the fanboys buying.
Knowlege Bomb
macrumors G4
Just thought I'd throw out a little more disproving info for the OP.
I watched "I Love You Man" last night. GREAT movie. BOTH of the main characters use iPhones. And they actually feature the Marimba ringtone (rather than altering it to some dumb standard ringer) and actual screenshots.
I watched "I Love You Man" last night. GREAT movie. BOTH of the main characters use iPhones. And they actually feature the Marimba ringtone (rather than altering it to some dumb standard ringer) and actual screenshots.
sushi
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You may be right. Definitely TROLL indicators there.
Good find.
I've heard whispers of improved networks here in Japan. The pieces seem to be falling in place.
I bet there will be a shortage of iPhones when the next model is released.
iCantwait
macrumors 65816
Actually, if you watch "Life" you will see an iPhone ad on the back of a newspaper (2wks ago)
AND, NPH on How i met your mother has one. (REALLY DISTRACTING when he holds it to his face and you can see its on the contacts list, thus the sensors dont turn off the screen)
randomusername
macrumors 6502
About the TV and movies thing, why hasn't anyone mentioned 30 Rock yet? Everyone on there has a Mac and iPhone this season.
But to the OP, you obviously don't watch enough television if you think that Ugly Betty is the only show to have iPhones in it. The iPhone is probably the most seen phone on television.
But to the OP, you obviously don't watch enough television if you think that Ugly Betty is the only show to have iPhones in it. The iPhone is probably the most seen phone on television.
PhightinPhils26
macrumors 6502a
I just want to point out... Look at the chart again... both years are basically the same. Obviously, there are more sold this year because the price was cheaper. So, to the people saying that its just the life cycle of the iPhone 3G you are 100% correct. As for the OP... You must be out of your mind. Do you think before you type?
I worked at an AT&T store up until this past February, and the iPhone is the easiest phone to sell... It's the only phone where I successfully talked people out of getting the free Nokia 2600 and into an iPhone (No, not kidding)... Doing something like that is just not possible with a Blackberry or a WM Device.. That is why the iPhone will ALWAYS be popular its EASY.... Even easier than the basic free phone.
I worked at an AT&T store up until this past February, and the iPhone is the easiest phone to sell... It's the only phone where I successfully talked people out of getting the free Nokia 2600 and into an iPhone (No, not kidding)... Doing something like that is just not possible with a Blackberry or a WM Device.. That is why the iPhone will ALWAYS be popular its EASY.... Even easier than the basic free phone.
PhightinPhils26
macrumors 6502a
I can't believe y'all are still feeding this troll.
I got nothing better to do... it's a Sunday, and the Phils aren't on until 8PM.
Warbrain
macrumors 603
OK now...
No big deal. They know something else is coming.
And?
Because it's not a big deal. I suspect many of them have Blackberrys because they're given to them in contracts...
It's called paying for placement.
No need to.
Was never huge at my Best Buy or Wal-mart...but the iPhone is in the Best Buy circular every week.
I still see the huge iPhone displays in the windows.
See above
Proof?
That's because they're all Palm fanboys now. They're terrible bandwagon jumpers. Just wait for them to jump back on with the next device.
They just did.
Would it any surprise for a Canadian provider to give an edge to a Canadian manufacturer?
And? See above.
That's their own fault.
And?
Because it never sold well and was poorly designed. And with stereo bluetooth coming...
No big deal. They know something else is coming.
And?
Because it's not a big deal. I suspect many of them have Blackberrys because they're given to them in contracts...
It's called paying for placement.
No need to.
Was never huge at my Best Buy or Wal-mart...but the iPhone is in the Best Buy circular every week.
I still see the huge iPhone displays in the windows.
See above
Proof?
That's because they're all Palm fanboys now. They're terrible bandwagon jumpers. Just wait for them to jump back on with the next device.
They just did.
Would it any surprise for a Canadian provider to give an edge to a Canadian manufacturer?
And? See above.
That's their own fault.
And?
Because it never sold well and was poorly designed. And with stereo bluetooth coming...
Saladinos
macrumors 68000
The graph doesn't seem to support the conclusion that the iPhone is losing popularity.
Q1 sales this year are much higher than the same period last year. In business, because of the seasonal nature of consumers buying habits, you compare quarterly results with the same quarter in previous years.
Q1 sales this year are much higher than the same period last year. In business, because of the seasonal nature of consumers buying habits, you compare quarterly results with the same quarter in previous years.
John T
macrumors 68020
Exactly! see post 24
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