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The 2017 iPhone Could Cost Upwards of $1,000
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Android, Apple and outliers compete. If Apple/Droid even slip, Windows and Blackberry are right there waiting. Some people can only see style. Some people can only see 3 numbers: GHz, Mem, Pixels - As if that really defines an entire highly integrated system.
But, since you asked, here are some things that make Apple competitive. Privacy. Filtering of malware. Premium Aesthetics. Direct manufacturer, walk-in, live-human support. System wide integration.
Remember when high end droid phones were selling you plastic bodies printed with faux carbon fiber or option 2 the Hello Kitty limited edition? Thank Apple. Remember when Apple was sure the 5 was the only form factor you wanted? Thank Samsung. They are all in very fierce competition of every tiny detail. And we the consumers benefit. I don't condemn the competition. I want Windows and Blackberry to push their competition and succeed.
Its fine if you prefer Android. Be aware. They are FORCED to excel.
And (historically) because of their prices I have not always bought Apple. If I think that the total package- ease of use, features, reliability, and realistic length of usable life justify the cost then I will buy it. But even then there's an upper limit. As much as I would like to buy a Tesla I cannot really afford to. There's a price point I shouldn't go over and I'm not sure exactly where it is concerning a phone but, for me, a $1000 plus cost iPhone definitely exceeds it.
The iPhone 7 and 7+ have two of the best cameras out there. The 7+ and Pixel are pretty much neck-and-neck. Some say the Pixel is a tiny bit better for low light shots but after this last Apple nighttime shot ad campaign, I'm not sure.
Hmm, I rather continue the conversation with facts and numbers instead of allegories.
Good day.
Problem? All the so called great tech in there are pretty much old tech anyway.
It is not like OLED screens aren't in market or edge to edge display is some rarity.
It's the same trend whenever there's a new iPhone rumor.
Before release, people will be complaining and whining.
After release, suddenly everybody is wondering about their pre-order status.
It's an interesting behavior.
Are you kidding me? The Pixel destroys the iPhone on image quality due to it's larger sensor with larger light collecting pixels. It's not even close.
As I said "It starts at the bottom. Don't compare your high end computer and be deceived." But I respectfully suggest you are doing exactly that, and can not see past a few years.
Never is a really long time. Look into what is going on with nano-tech and quantum computing. Molecular level, multistate "transistors" have been built in laboratories. Its no longer science fiction. Its just choosing a model and developing the manufacturing tech. Computers that are smaller and use less power than your phone, yet are orders of magnitude more powerful than current NSA super computers are about 20 years out. But one breakthrough could put these or an intermediate technology in your phone in ~10 years.
What do you think Intel is doing in their labs with ARM chips creeping up on them? Where do you think DoD research budget goes? With white papers being published there might already be working prototypes for the intelligence community.
Nope, I'm not a shareholder. If I was one I would push apple to regularly update their product cycles and invest in the future to not fall behind like they do now (long term investment). If I had enough shares to have a pressuring vote I would even demand they keep investing in their volatile ecosystem and products that properly don't make that much of profits in for the ecosystem to be complete. With no screens and routers and out of date desktops it's a shame they mention the mantra: you'll see this only coming from Apple.The customers don't have to pay it. Yet they do - many stand in line for hours to do so.
I am guessing you're not a shareholder.
And yet Apple has done just that. And other companies are now trying to follow. *cough* HP Spectre *cough*
Heck, Apple wasn't even an innovator in this area. Bang and Olufsun have merged fashion and electronics for decades.
Only a matter of time before Gucci starts making cases for MacBooks, iPhones and iPads and bands for Apple Watches.
Ok, now I'm curious. A better screen, camera and CPU, maybe along with more memory, are pretty much the improvements any smart phone, from any manufacturer, makes from year to year.
What would you consider a truly amazing feature? I've already commented that for me, personally, a plus $1000 phone is too expensive, but I do like what I'm hearing about the iPhone.
Not sure who considers synthetic benchmark as a "fact" when it comes to real world task performance. But sure, Have a good one... If you in The NorthEast - enjoy the snow day
The issue is that people are responding to them as if they are facts, not rumors. If the response was "If this is ends up being true, I would not pay that much", then fine. But when I made the comment, a lot of the responses were as if Apple had issued a pricing chart for a device due out tomorrow.
We have GOT to stop rewarding this company for new colors and updated cameras. It's not enough. Where is that world-class innovation? I know, how about at the next Apple event instead of cheering and blowing our brains out, let's all get up at leave mid-way. Expect more from a company who thinks you're nothing more than a sheep
I think you already have plenty of options today to spend extra money if you want to support American-made products (start with cars).
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There's no chance that the ($1,000) iPhone is going to get any significant market share. No chance
Sorry my sarcasm was overlooked. My statement was Balmers quote regarding the $500 iPhone in 2007. I just changed the price.
There's no chance that the ($1,000) iPhone is going to get any significant market share. No chance
Sorry my sarcasm was overlooked. My statement was Balmers quote regarding the $500 iPhone in 2007. I just changed the price.
I wouldn't and I doubt if anyone living outside the USA would want to either. I'd also bet a lot of Americans wouldn't be thrilled by the idea.
So, in conclusion, you'll pay what Apple ask. If you aren't interested in the completion, Apple has the monopoly.
You're not alone, my wife is the same. She hates her iPhone 7 but when she broke it recently, she went out and spent another £799 on a new one (the broken one is still in the car).
Apple have created an incredibly loyal customer base that go so far as to actively hate the competition. They'd be foolish to not raise prices and capitalise.
On iPhone, yeah. I might not give it up. As for Macs, I am already thinking about going for a Surface, but again I am not in the market for it yet. I am 100% sure that I won't buy a new MPB (unless I get a serious raise lol). Time will tell.
What I am curious to know is if apple thinks/noticed that people are moving from a 2-yr refresh to a 3-yr refresh timeframe. This would explain the price increase, and it would justify it for most people.
if this iphone will not be a revolution with totally new ios UI and new iphone design, with the best screen, edge to edge and some great features i will change to samsung s8 for sure. over 1000€ for a phone that is like the same as the samsung s7/s8? maybe?
we'll see.
we'll see.
