Comments on: Iphone – Lost $200? Learn from Steve Jobs and Mike Filsaime

By: Insane For Iphone Downloads

Insane For Iphone Downloads — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:42:26 +0000

Good reasons to wait when new technology comes out:

1. Electronic devices like the Iphone are always too expensive at first.

2. Manufacturers always come out with an improved product after a couple of years. Iphone is no different. Practice some patience for God’s sake.

3. A 4 GB Iphone is just ridiculous considering there are 80 GB mp3/mp4 devices out there.

4. Most men have at least 2 pockets, one for the cell phone and one for the mp3 player. What is the hurry?

5. Most women have huge purses.

6. The 2G (2nd generation) Iphone is supposed to be released in May 2008 (now). Those who waited are going to be pleased. The rest will have to upgrade (for a fee?).

7. Like a new automobile design, it is never a good idea to buy the first year model. All of the bugs have not been worked out and it usually makes weird noises when running down the road.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:55:28 +0000

It’s intresting to see the different opinions on this topic in the comments. But I have to agree. Early adopters are always those that pay a part of the production sum. They dont’t have to wonder if prices drop and they paid more than before. I mean even the laptop that I’m writing this on is available for less than what I have paid last week.

Thats just the way it goes with technology. Be it cars or compupter electronics.

By: Chris from Detroit

Chris from Detroit — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:48:39 +0000

At least Steve Jobs gave iPhone Users the rebate for those who already bought one already.

Guess it still seems like you’re being punished for being one to believe blindly in Apples products and buy it immediately.

(Just catching up on your blog Andy. Haven’t been to it in a while)

By: KiwiPulse

KiwiPulse — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:11:51 +0000

I think an Iphone is too advanced for today. Yes, I think the world is not yet adapted for the Iphone, the services for using it is too expensive. This new is just too bad for Ebay seller who trying to sell Iphone. This is something that can take a business down. :D

By: Slevi

Slevi — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:17:55 +0000

In my opinion apple is absolutely ridiculous for giving money back like this since it was no surprise that the price would drop sooner or later anyways. It sucks, but it’s just the way how it works in the IT section. When I bought my iPod in example it was 2 days afterwards when Apple announced they’d be pumping them up to 80GB, did it really bother me? No, it’s simply the way it goes.

Look at any purchase you made and everything drops at some point, if you’re not really wanting to pay the extra money to begin with then simply wait for the price drop as well, don’t go asking for the difference in money back or complain about it.

By: Geedos

Geedos — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:26:47 +0000

The only thing that surprises me here is that Apple have brought the price down by such a large amount (relative to the original retail price) so quickly.

I have to say though that the trend of gadgets becoming cheaper over time is not a new one, and as a shopper, should be perfectly expected.

People who want a new gadget first should always expect to pay a premium – as has already been mentioned on here, look at how much computers go down in price and what about cars, video game consoles, mobile phones, etc. The list goes on.

I don’t see the problem – this isn’t Apple taking advantage, this is just economics in action – surely?

By: Pilates

Pilates — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:02:45 +0000

you are right, I leave in Italy and I would spend $ 200 more to get an Iphone now!

Veronica

By: Gerard Winter

Gerard Winter — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:58:36 +0000

We can not even buy the iPhone yet here in Europe.
The good news is that pricing goes down!
I can buy the new iPod then….

By: Zain

Zain — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:48:51 +0000

As usual, great post Andy. Thanks for the heads up on Mike Filsaime’s product pricing article – it’s given me a few ideas that I didn’t think of in terms of types of products to create. I’ve recommended that particular article to several people now.

Cheers mate,

Zain

By: Ipod Touch Hacker

Ipod Touch Hacker — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:18:43 +0000

I know someone who just bought an iphone last Friday. Ouch!! You think they would have waited a month or two. BTW, ipod Touch is begging to be hacked!!