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More Details on Next-Generation iPhone? 3G Netbook Due This Summer?

WildCowboy said:
Our interpretation is that the comments about slideout keyboard were BGR's editorialization, which is why we removed that and other comments from the quote to focus on the source's points.
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Even so, I agree with the others that say the slideout keyboard comment invalidates the whole rumor:

Anyone who thinks there is even the slightest chance of that happening does *not* have good a good source, even if they think they do.

It's like those crackpots who think they've got proof that einstein was wrong; they're too ignorant to realize just how ignorant they really are. BGR, you are (at best) a crackpot :D. Possibly they've been duped. Most likely they are making it up in a manipulative and illegitimate bid to drive traffic to their site.
 
"choose based on preferences not features"

I agree the qwerty keyboard seems to be editorial,
however the statement about choice "among high end devices" and
"choice on preference not features" to me points to multiple devices.

Doesn't the beta 3.0 os reference iphone 2.1 and iphone 3.1?

Features - means you get the same OS/ capabilities no matter what.
Preferences - could point to multiple devices.

Maybe - there's two...
one.......... original iphone style
one.......... slide out keyboard iphone with touchscreen.

Personnally I wouldn't care for the qwerty,
I think it would spoil the design and
I have no problems with the touch based keyboard at all.

As to the $99 netbook:
The whole leak was on the iphone.
I could be wrong but, why comment on a non-Apple netbook in the same leak?
 
The $99 netbook is definitely real. Of course, with a 2 year contract with 3G access from AT&T... and it will be Linux-based, according to the "source."

BTW the slide-out keyboard thing isn't coming from the source, but from The Boy Genius Report.
 
georgetang said:
See?!

That's why AT&T is dumping iPhone 3G stock starting this week....

Greedy AT&T!

AT&T should improve their coverage, and lower the fee... like US$ 50.00 per month for 900 minutes, unlimited Mobile 2 Mobile, and unlimited Data, open the tethering option, and people would jump on the wagon right away.
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We all want that, but I don't think we will see decent rates until other carriers are allowed to pick up the phone. I with tears in my eyes have left my i phone alone for a while, at least the phone service part. I use it for everything else though including wifi. But the reaLity is, I refuse to get robbed any more. They are beyond greedy and no matter how much you watch your minutes/texts they find a way to overcharge. I have another little phone for business right now that doesn't beat my wallet up. I'm gonna try to wait it out a bit and see what happens. I refuse to be stuck to AT&T forever man, Apple needs to come up with something and soon. Every other area of the globe has the ability to choose from more than one phone carrier. We should have a say so as well. All plans and services need to follow Peek' s example. Honest business is lucrative business in more than one way
 
$99 Netbook, no way

seeing as how you can't even get an iPhone for $99 there's no way they'll have a netbook for that price.
 
zoezoezoe said:
I haven't read the entire thread, but the early posters doubting the 99 dollar netbook are missing some crucial things.

- First off, a netbook costs much less than iPhone to make.
- Second, there are already netbooks on the market for around 400-600. They do not include subsidies.
- The iPhone itself is being subsidized hundreds of dollars, why can't a $400-600 dollar netbook be similarly subsidized with a 2 year contract?
- Tata Motors of India just released the Nano, its a car, and it only costs 2,000. That is less than my macbook pro costs! When thinking about that, a $99 netbook doesn't seem all that strange.
- As alluded to before, when ATT can slap on a huge subsidy and force you into a lucratrive 2 year contract, 99 seems pretty reasonable an entry point.
- Lastly, the news of a 99 dollar netbook from Apple will create the largest media storm Apple has seen yet. It's a brilliant move on so many levels.

I think it true!
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While I agree Apple could get AT&T to subsidize it, I highly doubt they would do so to the point where it's cheaper than the iPhone.

While most netbooks are cheap to make, you have no idea (nor do any of us really) what Apple has in mind when the word "netbook" comes to mind.

But most of us agree that it's not going to be a netbook as we know now, but rather a larger iPod Touch-like tablet with a touch screen (especially given the rumblings from a China manufacturer about 9 or 10" touchscreen orders from Apple).

I think it would be fantastic if they released a $99 netbook. I just don't see it happening.
 
lftrghtparadigm said:
No it does not make perfect sense. Not even close.
There will not be a move by Apple that will dilute iPhone sales, or even has a chance to.

The iPhone is an expensive, monthly data charge device. There may be a market for such an expensive monthly netbook, but not while the iPhone is still growing will Apple offer such a thing.

And I don't mean the $99, issue. Entry price makes no difference. Lower the better. Apple would still get their full subsidy, and AT&T would rake in a minimum of $60/mon over two years. Possibly longer.

I don't see either product fairing well from such an attempt. Those that might want it already have/also want an iPhone. It's financially impossible for MOST iPhone users.

Understandably the market does not just include iPhone users but that's 10 million us they can count on NOT being a real market for it.
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I do actually agree with you.

It would be JUST PLAIN STUPID for Apple to release a NetBook and REQUIRE you to get an AT&T plan with it... :eek:

But then again, that's what you have to do to own an iPhone... :mad:
 
peskaa said:
$99 Linux netbook, maybe. Heavily subsidised and on a long contract. Otherwise, not happening - certainly not Apple.
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The iPhone retails for $599. Netbooks retail for $250 with Linux. A Linux netbook would be less heavily subsidized than the iPhone.
 
WildCowboy said:
Our interpretation is that the comments about slideout keyboard were BGR's editorialization, which is why we removed that and other comments from the quote to focus on the source's points.
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That was pretty readily apparent from the linked article...unfortunately (as you know and thusly edited) too many internet kids cannot readily distinguish between sources of information.
 
AT&T already offers a $99 (contract price) 3G netbook running Windows.

Maybe their source meant the first $99 3G netbook THAT won't be a Windows product. Linux more likely that OS X though, IMHO...
 
MacRumors said:
The final comment from the source proves to be the most interesting and relates to the possibility of a $99 3G netbook arriving this summer, with the implication being that it may be an Apple product:
Article Link: More Details on Next-Generation iPhone? 3G Netbook Due This Summer?
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This may be news to subby but there are non-apple-non-windows netbooks too.
So just because the 'source' says it won't be a windows OS in no way implies it'll be Apple. :-\

//just saying
 
Even subsidized, if you think the netbook they're talking about is from Apple, I've got a snow-capped mountain to sell you, too.

It'll be a netbook from <insert one of innumerable other companies here- HP, Acer, Asus, MSI, etc>, and of course subsidized, with 2-year contract.
 
People...don't get your undies in a bunch...there was a problem with the fax machine, its not $99, its $899 sorry for the misunderstanding..

Manager, AT&T mobile products division.
 
It makes sense that a $99 dollar net book from apple will happen with conditions placed upon it. For example, you have to sign a 3 year contract with AT&T for web use.

We're seeing similar deals with netbooks in Japan right now. In fact, I think I saw a nice acer netbook for $1 when signing a contract with a provider.
 
zoezoezoe said:
I haven't read the entire thread, but the early posters doubting the 99 dollar netbook are missing some crucial things.

- First off, a netbook costs much less than iPhone to make.
- Second, there are already netbooks on the market for around 400-600. They do not include subsidies.
- The iPhone itself is being subsidized hundreds of dollars, why can't a $400-600 dollar netbook be similarly subsidized with a 2 year contract?

[SNIP]
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What makes you think a netbook would cost less?

The internals will probably be the same as an iPhone but the larger touch screen, large form factor, larger battery, and real keyboard would likely add $200+ to the retail price.

An iPhone OS based, 10" netbook would probably be in the $600-800 ball park. So the subsidy would have to be pretty heavy to hit the $99 price point.
 
dongmin said:
What makes you think a netbook would cost less?

The internals will probably be the same as an iPhone but the larger touch screen, large form factor, larger battery, and real keyboard would likely add $200+ to the retail price.

An iPhone OS based, 10" netbook would probably be in the $600-800 ball park. So the subsidy would have to be pretty heavy to hit the $99 price point.
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A Mac OS X-based one would cost even more. Plus Apple would make their netbook thinner than other netbooks, which would likely raise the cost.
 
TheMBC said:
The $99 netbook is definitely real. Of course, with a 2 year contract with 3G access from AT&T... and it will be Linux-based, according to the "source."
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That's because it already exists. And it's running Windows XP Home, not even Linux. Look a couple pages back, someone linked to the Acer netbook. $99 with AT&T subsidy that requires 2 years at $60 per month; $499 without contract.
 
randyg said:
seeing as how you can't even get an iPhone for $99 there's no way they'll have a netbook for that price.
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The difference is:
iPhone = $499
Linux Netbook can = $399 or less.

At a $200 subsidy for a 2yr contract, definitely can happen.
 
Yeah, Apple's just gonna' jump on the netbook bandwagon, and for less? Sounds too much like that other thread about "Leaked Photos of The Next Generation iPhone" and I believe that made the FIRST PAGE of MR as well; I guess it's pretty difficult to establish credibility at this stage of the game....:eek:
 
I dunno, you all seem to be missing what I'm reading here, which is that this leaker seems to think the new iPhone will be "as good as the definition of netbook" and will sell for $99 with an AT&T plan.

AT&T dropping the iPhone to $99 isn't crazy

Apple adding a USB port to the iPhone isn't crazy

Apple opening up the OS to more "computer-like" functions in OS 3.0 isn't crazy and is already happening.

Apple introducing some sexy keyboard attachment (optional and costs money) to the iPhone isn't crazy

I'm just thinking that the new iPhone is going to be very very nice, and will be smaller than your average netbook and will accomplish all of its functions (as long as you buy the apps) and will cost $99
 
think outside box

The new iphone has a processor that reaches into the low level notebook range. At&t has a netbook for only $99. Maybe you pay $99 once and then $10-$15 on your att bill for a netbook/iphone dock? The netbook/dock has a battery to charge phone, touchscreen works similarly on both devices, etc. It's a whole new world out there...
 
I'm still wondering what would happen to the current iphone users on contract. Does that mean we can't upgrade until the end of the contract (or pay the rest now to upgrade, which you would be mad to do so). Apple won't sell as many iphones as a lot of people will be still pay for the last contract...

As for the netbook I definately can't see apple selling it for $99. Absolutely no way lol.
 
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