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Let's get more leaks going....I want to see what new toys will be here next fall.
Yes...damn those poor people. How dare Apple make a product for people who aren't stuck-up and looking down at those that cant afford an expensive phone.
First of all - people shouldn't buy an iPhone because it is an Apple product - they should buy it because it is a good device that works smoothly and meets their needs.
Your analogy would make sense if the iPhone wasn't available on Virgin Mobile, C-Spire, and Cricket. People buy used iPhones for use on Straight Talk and Net10 as well. Apple will make more money if they offer a brand new iPhone with the specs of iPhone 4S for $300 because most people will opt to buy this over paying $300 on Craigslist for a used iPhone 4s and Apple makes money off of hardware by offering this option.
People in China and India can't justify a high end $700 iPhone purchase when they can get a mid range Android, Blackberry, or Nokia device for way less. We are talking about untapped markets with a ton of potential customers.
Making a device out of plastic won't ruin the Apple brand - all iPhones before the 4 were made out of plastic and the 3GS doesn't feel cheap at all.
I actually feel it's quite classic ...
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I hate the low-cost iphone idea, but actually like the design...
Oh no, elitists feeling dismayed at the possibility of an iPhone that matches the price of the Nexus 4.
I, for one, would definitely buy an iPhone like this. It would let me have both an iPhone and Nexus device to play around with for the price of a single iPhone unlocked. It is not even like the iPhone is a status symbol, practically every poor starving university student I know has an iPhone 5. If the Nokia Lumia 920 is anything to go by, plastic can still feel great and does not have to feel cheap (like the Galaxy line).
And to people who compare Apple to luxury car manufacturers, you need to get a grip. Apple products are consumer products that are definitely within reach of most people making an income well within the median of what is considered middle class. They do not thrive on exclusivity, especially since they allowed carriers to give away iPhones for free on contract. This comparison is used over and over again and I really can't grasp why (besides attention to quality, maybe, but go look at the retina MBP "lottery" that people found themselves in and report back).
I, for one, would definitely buy an iPhone like this. It would let me have both an iPhone and Nexus device to play around with for the price of a single iPhone unlocked. It is not even like the iPhone is a status symbol, practically every poor starving university student I know has an iPhone 5. If the Nokia Lumia 920 is anything to go by, plastic can still feel great and does not have to feel cheap (like the Galaxy line).
And to people who compare Apple to luxury car manufacturers, you need to get a grip. Apple products are consumer products that are definitely within reach of most people making an income well within the median of what is considered middle class. They do not thrive on exclusivity, especially since they allowed carriers to give away iPhones for free on contract. This comparison is used over and over again and I really can't grasp why (besides attention to quality, maybe, but go look at the retina MBP "lottery" that people found themselves in and report back).
They really should stick with the 3.5" screen... Many still want the 3.5" after the 4"(iPhone 5) was in the hands of the consumer.
I understand with the market demand of a 4" needed/wanted, and a better aspect ratio, but Apple assuredly could keep this cheaper iPhone at a 3.5" for a couple years to say the least.
Also, the 3.5" pleases the App developers still rolling out Apps with that aspect ratio as well... I see the 3.5" screen as a legit possibility as I predicted awhile back.
And furthermore, it would give drastic product differentiation in the iPhone product segment, and this would ultimately help Apple and their two rumored iPhones for many reasons mid to long-term.
I agree with the 3.5" screen on the cheaper(& heavier) polycarbonate iPhone...
I understand with the market demand of a 4" needed/wanted, and a better aspect ratio, but Apple assuredly could keep this cheaper iPhone at a 3.5" for a couple years to say the least.
Also, the 3.5" pleases the App developers still rolling out Apps with that aspect ratio as well... I see the 3.5" screen as a legit possibility as I predicted awhile back.
And furthermore, it would give drastic product differentiation in the iPhone product segment, and this would ultimately help Apple and their two rumored iPhones for many reasons mid to long-term.
I agree with the 3.5" screen on the cheaper(& heavier) polycarbonate iPhone...
Even your housekeeper has an iphone?
Terrible. You should really pay him/her less.
(Sorry. I usually resist making those types of comment. But I just couldn't in this case.)
This is very true. Probably is the real deal tho. As much as I hate to say it. Never was a fan of the 3G/S. Just not real big on plastic in general.
Disagree. I'd say Apple is very much in the German luxury auto class. Attainable by many, but at the high-end of the spectrum of attainability. And their engineering mentality is very much alike. I don't think there really are any Ferrari phones; super pricey, horrible battery life, flaky software, but is ultra fast and powerful... when it works, which is a low percentage of the time...
The Boxter is a decent car. It didn't get nearly the flack that the Cayenne did, if you want to talk about tarnishing a brand. Although, I think Porsche's real bugger was the 914.
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Its fake, the case manufacture who posted it cant have that kind of information. Visit the website on the picter and you will see. Its funny, because you mold a case,post it on internet and you get few thousend of visitors on your website. Nice.
Cayenne is a glorified VW, and don't get me started about PORCHE going four door.. unacceptable! I can't afford a Porche but I boycott them anyway after they did that
The iPhone 3G and 3GS were plastic. And yeah, they were crap when you compared them to the iPhone 4/4S & 5.
the metal design is much more solid than the 3G/3GS. Better heat sink use and looks a whole lot better.
Samsung don't care as much about their design as apple does they just rely on android to sell them while they pack it with big tech.
Sony take time like apple, hence using the metal
It goes to show you who values their products and who don't. Apple stocks dropping so hard ever since Steve went because he wouldn't have allowed back peddling in the design market.
Samsung don't care as much about their design as apple does they just rely on android to sell them while they pack it with big tech.
Sony take time like apple, hence using the metal
It goes to show you who values their products and who don't. Apple stocks dropping so hard ever since Steve went because he wouldn't have allowed back peddling in the design market.
There are no words.
Are you aware that I'm not in the market where this rumored plastic iPhone will be sold?
No. It doesn't say a lick about who values their product more. How do you determine that.
p.s. I would imagine that Samsung cares very much about their design. And since their phones are selling enormously well - I don't think it's just Android nor just specs. But you can think what you want. Doesn't make it true.
And lastly - You really should learn something more about the stock market and business. Apple the STOCK is not the same as Apple the COMPANY. The stock isn't taking a hit because of backpeddling in the design market.
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Hmm. They sold millions. And the 3GS was still much in demand even after the 4. And oh yeah - different OS and screen at the time. Are you sure you're comparing the case materials with the actual phone.
Also - I'll re-iterate. Although just my experience - I rarely RARELY in NYC see a naked iPhone. They are almost always in a silicon or plastic case. So what difference does it really matter what a phone's case is made of when it gets covered up anyway.
NIssan Cube, a bestseller in Japan.
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Lumia looks like white iBook
Steve jobs would be turning in his grave if this is true, apple made a thing of beauty with the iPhone 4, it felt and looked good in your hand and then they did it again with iPhone 5 brushed metal.
Apple is not about turning out cheap and nasty, it's about the whole user experience, something that would be lost if user affordable comes into the equation.
wow probably on of the most disgusting post ive seen in the forum this year.
what do you think of nano, shuffle and mac and ipad mini? they just enhance the brand with choice.
And a phone to choose is a great thing too. In fact, there always was a choice:
ip 5, ip 4/4S and maybe only used 3GS.
Now you still can buy new 4/4S but you will get a very new low end phone with modern processor and camera and iOS, so there is no need for very old models. And the new phone while cheaper, with modern architecture will be fast and efficient (long battery, retina). Consumer will love it. Thats a great move.
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My first iPhone was 3Gs and it was and still is a great phone. Now that I have 5, its used by my son, who prefers it to HTC android. 4 year old iPhone is preferred to modern HTC. Says a lot about quality of iOS and iPhones.
My new hero ! The forum seriously needs some sort of follow option.
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Your the one that is boring with the same lecture, live and let die !