This IS about the time Apple let's it's RDF/misinformation dogs out.
Especially if they plan on introducing something new.
Especially if they plan on introducing something new.
This IS about the time Apple let's it's RDF/misinformation dogs out.
Especially if they plan on introducing something new.
If Apple releases a 3G-enabled iPod Touch, what reason would anyone have going forward to buy an iPhone, especially if the Touch also gets front and rear cameras? You could simply use WiFi or 3G to make phone calls via Skype or Vonage, and only pay about $30 a month for the privilege of doing so.
how so?
The iPhone will be there for those who want... well... a phone.
The touch will be there for those who don't want/need a phone but still want data outside of wifi and trust me, the mobile internet is the way we are going towards.
Exactly. A 3G enabled device - one where the 3G is possibly built into the cost of the device so you don't need a plan is better - is a great thing and it would make the iPod touch an even better device.
Don't forget the lack of the phone app.
Wouldn't such a move seriously eat into Apple's profits? The iPhone is their top money maker, and you're going to see a lot less of them sold if you can get cheap monthly rates for a 3G iPod touch.
Why would you assume that the iPhone has a greater profit margin than the iPod touch? They don't make any money on the contract. That's AT&T. So if Apple puts out another 3G capable device, they sell more devices. I don't think they care which device you buy. And I wouldn't doubt it if they don't care what carrier you use. What if they came out with an iPod touch that could work with Verizon? Apple has an exclusive contract for the phone, but what about the iPod touch?
how so?
The iPhone will be there for those who want... well... a phone.
The touch will be there for those who don't want/need a phone but still want data outside of wifi and trust me, the mobile internet is the way we are going towards.
Don't forget the lack of the phone app.
Because it says in the article?. There has to be more than just an iPod refresh.![]()
Why would you assume that the iPhone has a greater profit margin than the iPod touch?
No 3G for the iPod touch that is retarted if they do that I will buy one get the 3G and then hit it with a hammer
I kinda want that 64 bit version of iTunes a few people were talking about.
I don't think the 3G touch will happen, but it would sure be interesting and something I might be interested in, if it was like $5 a month because that is about all I will be able to afford after buying this thing.
Apple could probably make a killing off a $5 or $10 3G plan of some sort because a lot of kids that have the iPod touch would kill for this and at 5-10 a month it would be affordable for kids.
After all this I would still be happy with wifi only and a rear camera. Its the rear camera that will make me happy.
1. there is no way apple will sell a 3g ipod touch, making the only major difference between the iphone and ipod touch the phone app.
2. if this mythical 3g ipod touch was created. someone would create a seamless phone app for the ipod touch. and also it was cause even more strain on at&t's network
No, I'm not going to because I'm an "advanced" user like most people on here. I'm very familiar with using SIP phones and have one that I use on my iPad already.
I'm saying that the majority of folks who buy the new iPod Touch won't. They won't want to fuss with plugging in headphones to make a phone call or having to remember to turn on Skype/Voip app to run in the background.
Do you know for a fact that it doesn't? I don't know, but perhaps someone here does.
I may look into this, I still feel there are more ipod devices in the wild than Iphones.
I think you're right about that, but if I remember correctly, the iPhone still makes more money for Apple than any other device they sell.
I think you're right about that, but if I remember correctly, the iPhone still makes more money for Apple than any other device they sell.
but remember. Apple does not make money on the voice/data plans. They only make money off the hardware (phone)
ipod touch with 3g will be sweet...but ipod nano without the clickwheel would be a disaster.