you guys are damn lucky. I hope that those who already received compensation don't abuse this.
honestly, $100 doesnt seem like that big of a compensation but im surprised apple did anything
you guys are damn lucky. I hope that those who already received compensation don't abuse this.
Your offer sucks- and I'm inclined to decline it-- mainly because you are insulting my intelligence.
Keep your coupon-- I'm not giving you another cent. I might even check out Dell products!!!!![]()
On second thoughts, a few days later, I think this move is a bad one. Why?
Because it sets a precedent and as many people have already pointed out, this is the way things work in the mobile phone market. All those who claim to be Apple supporters while shouting the loudest are crippling Apple's ability to operate in this market on the same terms as other mobile phone manufacturers.
There's no point in saying Apple don't do this kind of thing (price cuts) when this is their first foray into an entirely new market for them. And are we going to see the same clamour again when the next gen iPhone is released? What brakes is this going to put on the timely release of new models?
For that reason, I hope that they don't do this again.
This whole episode should serve as a lesson to everyone that you DO NOT buy in to consumer electronic goods hype, regardless of whichever company its from, and wait 4-6 months before buying a new product that has not been previously introduced by the same company. Consumer electronics have a 6-month product cycle. I'd like to add a caveat to what SJ said about you can't wait or you'll never buy a another new product. That caveat is - if you don't absolutley need it at that time, then come back in 6-months when it will be cheaper, better or both.
Riiiiiiiiiight, the key here is 6 MONTHS! Not 2. And I would expect that from motorola. The whole point here is that Apple stayed in business in the early days due to loyal customer support and Apple doesn't usually drop prices that quick. As I've said many many times this week- It's not that Apple lowered the price on the iPhone(I knew they would) but the fact that they lowered by $200 in 2 months time. That's the point and thats it.
If Apple wasn't worried about what they did they would have never offered the $100 back.
Yes....but i'm not happy with it and i'm walking away from apple. can jobs afford that?...
No.... or should he just give me what i want and not what he wants to give me?...
...you're a lamb. and a fool to think that apple does not have billion dollar marketing team geared toward making money. there is no caring.
...You're angry because someone else is getting a better deal than you despite the fact you willingly paid the price...
...I just can't believe how many people are so happy to get screwed over...
Except in this case, they dropped the price within two months, and didn't introduce a new or upgraded model to replace it. They just cut the price two months after it's introduction by 30%. Show me another phone manufacturer who's done that in the same amount of time without introducing a new or upgraded model of the same phone.
The RAZR cited in other threads didn't count?
The people I see whining the most are the people whining about the whiners. Why don't you people go to another forum if your tired of the people who bought a phone 2 months ago and are upset about a $200 drop in price. Are you people that jealous of the people who had iPhones 2 months ago that you have to laugh at them for being disappointed. And now you're mad at those people because apple wants to give them back $100. Get a life and move on!
so when do the rebates or gift cards kick in im ready to get mine today!!!!!!!
Give it a break. If Apple dropped the price 5 months from now, you would still whine. Let's face it, you whiners didn't want to pay $600 in the first place. It was too expensiv. Now you blame Apple for your mistake by dropping the price for the holidays.. Apple didn't force people to buy it. You people agreed to pay what Apple asked for it.![]()
I THink its stupid that the people that didnt buy an iphone are complaining about this saying we are just whining
If You didnt buy an iphone or dont plan on buying one this doesnt concern you so just stop complaining
What apple did was what some people would say unfair to its loyal customers some companies would do something about it some wouldn't
Apple chose to apologize with a $100 store credit Im thankful there even doing that
So please people your giving me a head ache just mind your own business LOL
Didn't see those threads. The razr was heavily subsidized by carriers, but don't ever recall seeing Motorola drop the price by $200 within two months of it's introduction.
I wonder when they are going to release the info for the rebate this week, I bought 3 iphones so am excited to go spend $300 at the apple store
might get atv or a bluetooth and a new nano. hopefully some info will come out today
... hence the refund. which i think sucks. it should be at least $200.
I can't believe some of the comments I am reading here. APPLE OWES YOU EARLY ADOPTERS NOTHING. You bought the iPhone at a price you felt was worth it or you wouldn't have paid it. Price lowers in the future that is your tough luck. The fact that Apple is offering you $100 store credit is a FREE GIFT, which you do not deserve. Looking at it any other way is self-centered and the behavior of a spoiled child.
With the $100 store credit you can pick up OS 10.5 for only $29. But some of you think Apple should give you a MacBook Pro for buying an iPhone.
Apple is the one offering the $100 gift certificate. So they are admitting their own mistake to discontinue a new product so soon after the release.
You guys should really quit bashing the people who bought an iPhone.