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

[mutantteenager]

Apple release their budget netbook price, $999!

Considering how much they charge for all of their other mediocre laptops, I can't believe they would do anything at a reasonable price.

 

[Lesser Evets]

Apple release their budget netbook price, $999!

Considering how much they charge for all of their other mediocre laptops, I can't believe they would do anything at a reasonable price.

I agree.

That guy got the price slightly wrong. $99 for a netbook?? That's crazy unless there is a VERY expensive plan that comes with it. Maybe the MaxiPod will be the next netbook, but comes with a $2000 AT&T plan. That would make sense, and suck.

A $99* Netbook is so 2008.

* with new, qualifying 2-year AT&T contract

There we go... -_-;

That is $499 without the plan.

 

[3goldens]

I think if ATT should allow prersent iphone owners to upgrade to this new phone. I thinks is complete crap that they are doing this when everyone is going to want one and they'll have to pay 500 bucks to get one.......Its just complete bull!

 

[cswiger1]

I would love to see a $99 netbook. don't know if i would get it cuz i'm sure i would need a data plan and the specs would have to be worse than the iphone... but it would be sweet to show everyoneone up like that. i'll believe it when i see it. till then, its a funny thought

 

[Tedeks]

An apple netbook would rock

An apple netbook would rock, however as people have mentioned the price point would have to be right. It would stink if they came out with a netbook but the price was 20 - 40% higher then competition. We'd be forced to run linux on other models...

 

[Tallest Skil]

I think if ATT should allow prersent iphone owners to upgrade to this new phone. I thinks is complete crap that they are doing this when everyone is going to want one and they'll have to pay 500 bucks to get one.......Its just complete bull!

You want something? You pay for it. This is how the world works. I'm sorry... that you don't understand that.

 

[guzhogi]

I think Elvis will come back w/ a bunch of flying pigs after going ice skating in hell way before Apple sells anything under $100 (other than the iPod Shuffle).

 

[Evangelion]

I think Elvis will come back w/ a bunch of flying pigs after going ice skating in hell way before Apple sells anything under $100 (other than the iPod Shuffle).

Apple isn't selling the netbook for less than $100, AT&T is... Like I said, iPhone can already be had for free, does that mean that Apple is selling them for neglible sum? Hell no! It means that the operator is burying the cost of the device in the service-fee. Same thing here: consumer can get the netbook for $99, but it requires that he signs up for a 3G data-plan. He might also buy the netbook without such plan, but then it would cost $500+.

This isn't rocket-science people!

 

[Tallest Skil]

I think Elvis will come back w/ a bunch of flying pigs after going ice skating in hell way before Apple sells anything under $100 (other than the iPod Shuffle).

"Well, now, thank you... thank you very much..."

I, personally, can't believe they still SELL this thing!

THIS. RIGHT THERE. Is as close as we will get to ANY sort of $99 Apple product other than the iPod shuffle.

I would go so far as to say that there CAN'T be a $99 Apple netbook. The netbook itself would be $799 to $999. Subsidized 700 to 900 dollars, you would have to pay $70 a month for AT&T 3G for five years for them to "make up" what they had "lost". No one would pay that nonsense.

 

[TheGraphicMac]

Lmao!

Any believability with this article went out the window with the $99 netbook comment. The day Apple sells ANYTHING for $99 that has a screen is the day cloning returns. In other words, the day Steve Jobs is removed from Apple. In other words, never.

Besides, do we really want a $99 computer? I mean, what could it possibly do that the iPod Touch can't?

 

[SBeardsl]

All valid points. But still, no. OS X costs more than $99 so why would they make a netbook with a $99 price point.

Not saying what is or isn't going to happen but OS X costs what Apple says it costs. Apple is a hardware/software product package company, OS X is a means to help sell the hardware. If they can get AT&T to subsidize a piece of Apple hardware so much that more people will buy it than if they sold it only at "Apple cost" and Apple still gets its full cut they can (and will) throw OS X (or iPhone OS) on as part of the package.

 

[Evangelion]

Any believability with this article went out the window with the $99 netbook comment. The day Apple sells ANYTHING for $99 that has a screen is the day cloning returns. In other words, the day Steve Jobs is removed from Apple. In other words, never.

It's pretty damn obvious that the article was telling what AT&T will be selling, not what Apple will be selling. and apparently AT&T will be selling a non-Windows netbook for $99. And yes, that could be an Apple-netbook, but it's pretty damn obvious that the $99 is a subsidized price, the actual non-subsidized price of the device is significantly higher!

Hell, even the ASUS EEE 701 costs more than 99 bucks!

I can get an subsidized iPhone for 1e. Does that mean that Apple is selling iPhones for 1e? No it does not. It mean that the local operator (in my case: Sonera) is offering the device for that price, and they get their money from the cellphone-service. Alternatively I could get the phone unsubsidized for 429e.

Let me repeat: $99 is NOT the price Apple (if we are talking about Apple here) is selling the netbook, it's the price AT&T is selling the netbook! There's a difference between those two you know.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

Why are you people so sure that Apple would not release a $99 netbook? I mean, you can already get an iPhone for free! Of course the $99 would be subsidized price! Unsubsidized would be something totally different!

Because Apple is not going to allow their computer, even a netbook, to be sold at or less than the price of either an iPod or an iPhone. That is just not Apple's M.O. It sees itself as a premium brand, so expect a premium price, even w/ a subsidy. I don't know where you are getting an iPhone for free either. Lowest price I've seen is $99 for a refurb 8GB. New models are $199/299 and that isn't exactly "cheap" for a phone these days.

 

[iMacoo7]

Sorry, not wrong according to ATT's upgrade policy. http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/why/upgrade-advantage.jsp To get a subsidized phone you have to be in at least in the 18th month of your contract, which would be impossible for 3G owners. How you qualified early I can't say.

To respond to this. I purchased the 1st Gen iPhone September 2008(Full price from Apples Website). When the new 3G iPhone arose I was able to stand in line and get the subsidized price ($299.99 16GB). Upon calling ATT and Apple(Although Apple Told me that I should be able to , I would still need to contact ATT about the matter) about the upgrade/update process I will still be eligible to upgrade/update AS LONG as I sign for a new 2 year agreement.
This includes purchasing the new iPhone at a subsidized price or paying full price (The choice is mine , but we already know what that would be)
Thats the catch for the situation.
And after reading your page that is the upgrade Advantage page which ensures that you as a customer can receive a credit/discount

Monthly charges per line 18-23 months since
activation/upgrade 24+ months since
activation/upgrade
Greater than $99 Additional $50 off our standard 2-year service agreement discount Additional $100 off our standard 2-year service agreement discount
Between $69 and $98.99 Standard 2-year service agreement discount* Additional $50 off our standard 2-year service agreement discount*
Less than $68.99 Standard 2-year service agreement discount begins after 20 months
As I have stated , you can call yourself and explain when you purchased your 3G iphone and you will be told what I was told. I stood in line with some other mac-a-holics and recently converted souls to purchase mine.I asked about subsidy for the new version and was told that I would still be able to get the discount of subsidy.

 

[MrCatMan]

When would I use it?

When I travel to work I have my iPhone so I can use the phone, surf the net, listen to music, watch films and play games.

At work I have to use a Windows machine (Boo-hiss)

Back on the train now happily using my iPhone and all the apps.

My journey is 2 hours a day each way; why would I need more than my iPhone here?

Now at home. I have a 17 inch laptop currently used for non serious .docs ppt. .xls etc and Apple TV in the front room hooked up to my Plasma.

In my Office at home I have a 24 inch iMac for the more serious document creation and it is linked to a 6Tb Drobo sending my music and films around the house.

In my bedroom I have an old 13 inch white plastic MacBook.

The only way that it'd work for me if it was thinner and lighter than a MacBook air with no keyboard and a 8-10 inch touch screen and I could use on the sofa or in bed for surfing the web and an amazing multi function remote. It wouldn't need 3G as WIFI would do the job. I would use the laptops less and maybe think about not replacing one when due for upgrade.

Am I missing something?

I would guess this would create as big a chance to downgrade a laptop as to upgrade and iPod touch or iPhone?

 

[Evangelion]

Because Apple is not going to allow their computer, even a netbook, to be sold at or less than the price of either an iPod or an iPhone. That is just not Apple's M.O. It sees itself as a premium brand, so expect a premium price, even w/ a subsidy. I don't know where you are getting an iPhone for free either. Lowest price I've seen is $99 for a refurb 8GB. New models are $199/299 and that isn't exactly "cheap" for a phone these days.

I can get an iPhone from Sonera for 1e at this very moment. Of course that price requiers me to get one of their more expensive plans, but still. Point it that it's pointless to stare at the price of the device, if that price requires that you make monthly payments for other services. And the $99 netbook would require such a service with monthly service-cost. Without that service the price of the netbook would be significantly higher.

 

[sterlingindigo]

Hurray for new iPhones and well, anything new and exciting from AAPL! LOL on the $99 netbook. I'll believe that when I see it. I'm hoping for a 9" MBA (or something along those lines) myself. I've been ready to buy one for over a year now. Happy days are coming soon.

 

[polaris20]

Well, I was a Powerbook G4 12¨ user until the netbook option came along... I never used a PC before, so I was looking for a linux option and then I bought an Ubuntu OS based one and I´m loving it, it´s now almost identical to my Mac because of the GUI theme mod I did and let me tell you Apple should do something about it. The Netbook it´s a real option for people that needs some basic stuff. I recommend a netbook.... a linux based one

I love Linux, Ubuntu specifically, and I run it on several machines at home and support it at work. But in my opinion it's not at the level that OS X is, and the software support just isn't there yet.

 

[Goona]

Apple release their budget netbook price, $999!

Considering how much they charge for all of their other mediocre laptops, I can't believe they would do anything at a reasonable price.

Don't think you know what mediocre means.

 

[guzhogi]

Apple isn't selling the netbook for less than $100, AT&T is... Like I said, iPhone can already be had for free, does that mean that Apple is selling them for neglible sum? Hell no! It means that the operator is burying the cost of the device in the service-fee. Same thing here: consumer can get the netbook for $99, but it requires that he signs up for a 3G data-plan. He might also buy the netbook without such plan, but then it would cost $500+.

This isn't rocket-science people!

Because Apple is not going to allow their computer, even a netbook, to be sold at or less than the price of either an iPod or an iPhone. That is just not Apple's M.O. It sees itself as a premium brand, so expect a premium price, even w/ a subsidy. I don't know where you are getting an iPhone for free either. Lowest price I've seen is $99 for a refurb 8GB. New models are $199/299 and that isn't exactly "cheap" for a phone these days.

I can get an iPhone from Sonera for 1e at this very moment. Of course that price requiers me to get one of their more expensive plans, but still. Point it that it's pointless to stare at the price of the device, if that price requires that you make monthly payments for other services. And the $99 netbook would require such a service with monthly service-cost. Without that service the price of the netbook would be significantly higher.

While I can see AT&T/Apple subsidizing a netbook, I don't see it being under $99 new in the US. You mean you can get a computer w/ more features than the iPhone for less than have the cost (not including monthly subscription costs)? Even if AT&T and Apple did make a $99 netbook, the subscription costs will probably be well over $100/month and/or come w/ a much longer contract (3 years maybe?). Honestly, I don't know.

I agree with those that say Apple sells "Premium" products, or at least premium priced products. While no one is making me buy Apple, I do like the design & I've been using Macs since 1991, yet my job pays terribly and in this current economic situation the world is in, can't say I or many other people can find many high paying jobs (except maybe at AIG). If Apple really wants higher marketshare, IMO, Apple needs to lower its prices, get rid of the "Apple Tax" and start focusing more on volume rather than margins. That way, more people will be able to afford their products meaning more money coming in.

 

[The Phazer]

Apple isn't selling the netbook for less than $100, AT&T is... Like I said, iPhone can already be had for free, does that mean that Apple is selling them for neglible sum? Hell no! It means that the operator is burying the cost of the device in the service-fee. Same thing here: consumer can get the netbook for $99, but it requires that he signs up for a 3G data-plan. He might also buy the netbook without such plan, but then it would cost $500+.

This isn't rocket-science people!

Exactly. Several UK mobile operators already do exactly this with netbooks. Indeed, some of them give the netbook away for nothing, as long as you sign up to a long expensive contract.

Phazer

 

[Roy Hobbs]

When would I use it?

When I travel to work I have my iPhone so I can use the phone, surf the net, listen to music, watch films and play games.

At work I have to use a Windows machine (Boo-hiss)

Back on the train now happily using my iPhone and all the apps.

My journey is 2 hours a day each way; why would I need more than my iPhone here?

Now at home. I have a 17 inch laptop currently used for non serious .docs ppt. .xls etc and Apple TV in the front room hooked up to my Plasma.

In my Office at home I have a 24 inch iMac for the more serious document creation and it is linked to a 6Tb Drobo sending my music and films around the house.

In my bedroom I have an old 13 inch white plastic MacBook.

The only way that it'd work for me if it was thinner and lighter than a MacBook air with no keyboard and a 8-10 inch touch screen and I could use on the sofa or in bed for surfing the web and an amazing multi function remote. It wouldn't need 3G as WIFI would do the job. I would use the laptops less and maybe think about not replacing one when due for upgrade.

Am I missing something?

I would guess this would create as big a chance to downgrade a laptop as to upgrade and iPod touch or iPhone?

What you are missing is...............most people do not have that many Macs at their disposal

 

[jholzner]

I think if ATT should allow prersent iphone owners to upgrade to this new phone. I thinks is complete crap that they are doing this when everyone is going to want one and they'll have to pay 500 bucks to get one.......Its just complete bull!

You know, ATT covered 400 dollars of the cost of the phone. They're a business and they have to get that money back somehow. People bitch when it's not subsidized but then bitch when they can't upgrade every year! Jeez.

 

[mutantteenager]

Don't think you know what mediocre means.

Compare Apple's overpriced laptops with their competitor's specification/price, and then you have the dictionary definition.

It's sad that Apple's branding has blinkered some people's reality.

 

[mutantteenager]

When would I use it?

When I travel to work I have my iPhone so I can use the phone, surf the net, listen to music, watch films and play games.

At work I have to use a Windows machine (Boo-hiss)

Back on the train now happily using my iPhone and all the apps.

My journey is 2 hours a day each way; why would I need more than my iPhone here?

Now at home. I have a 17 inch laptop currently used for non serious .docs ppt. .xls etc and Apple TV in the front room hooked up to my Plasma.

In my Office at home I have a 24 inch iMac for the more serious document creation and it is linked to a 6Tb Drobo sending my music and films around the house.

In my bedroom I have an old 13 inch white plastic MacBook.

The only way that it'd work for me if it was thinner and lighter than a MacBook air with no keyboard and a 8-10 inch touch screen and I could use on the sofa or in bed for surfing the web and an amazing multi function remote. It wouldn't need 3G as WIFI would do the job. I would use the laptops less and maybe think about not replacing one when due for upgrade.

Am I missing something?

I would guess this would create as big a chance to downgrade a laptop as to upgrade and iPod touch or iPhone?

I guess the next question is, where do you live and when are you not at home??