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Title: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2008, 06:04:59 PM
This is incredible. The scary thing is, my dad predicted this last month... Now I'm definitely getting one!!!


http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9081305
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 30, 2008, 06:44:56 PM
Wow, thats a hefty drop!  :blink:
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: engineer on April 30, 2008, 06:49:25 PM
That tells me that outside of the initial wow factor, the iPhone was overhyped and overpriced.

Just my opinion, though.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 30, 2008, 06:51:54 PM
I'd say that just about every new electronic to enter the market is overhyped/priced. :yes:
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2008, 06:55:01 PM
I'd say that just about every new electronic to enter the market is overhyped/priced. :yes:
Well said. Technology is just one of those things that people go crazy over, when something new and cool comes out.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Tyler on April 30, 2008, 07:02:43 PM
This is still just a rumor. Both AT&T nor Apple have confirmed anything as of yet, and they likely won't 'til the device's release. But, there's one BIG downfall within this rumor... AT&T is expected to significantly raise monthly prices for the data packages.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Evan2015 on April 30, 2008, 07:23:18 PM
I'd say that just about every new electronic to enter the market is overhyped/priced. :yes:

same with Windows Vista, I waited 'til September to buy mine.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2008, 07:24:38 PM
Hah. Its funny, cause everyone was like "Vista is totally awesome!", and it turned out to be MS's biggest blunder since ME. Maybe worse.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2008, 07:25:24 PM
This is still just a rumor. Both AT&T nor Apple have confirmed anything as of yet, and they likely won't 'til the device's release. But, there's one BIG downfall within this rumor... AT&T is expected to significantly raise monthly prices for the data packages.
Interesting point. Sort of their trade-off. :blink:
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: lfmusiclover on April 30, 2008, 07:25:42 PM
I've disliked Vista from day one. Gil, you and I had many conversations where I denounced Vista and you raved about it.  :lol:
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Gil on April 30, 2008, 07:27:29 PM
I've disliked Vista from day one. Gil, you and I had many conversations where I denounced Vista and you raved about it.  :lol:
It's interesting, because I have no idea what the hell I've been saying the past 3 years. It just comes out, before I even get a chance to think about it. :lol:
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Logica on April 30, 2008, 08:13:57 PM
That's a rly big drop!
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Tyler on April 30, 2008, 09:14:46 PM
Some of the price drop can may be attributed to the decrease in cost of flash memory in the past few years, as well as the introduction of many other touch-screen devices similar to the iPhone over the past year.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: TWCToday on April 30, 2008, 11:38:47 PM
The main reason for the drop is AT&T exclusive deal with Apple is nearing its end. They want as many people as possible to sign up for a two year contract as possible. I love my iPhone and while it was expensive, I think I got my moneys worth out of the thing. I have T-Mobile anyway... :twothumbs:
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Localonthe8s on May 01, 2008, 09:52:54 AM
The iphone is too complicated. I'd rather have a simple cell phone/MP3 player rather than some garbled up device with maps, gps, internet, tv and all the other goodies
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Gil on May 01, 2008, 04:45:21 PM
No it's not, its incredibly easy to use.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Tyler on May 01, 2008, 07:25:43 PM
The main reason for the drop is AT&T exclusive deal with Apple is nearing its end. They want as many people as possible to sign up for a two year contract as possible. I love my iPhone and while it was expensive, I think I got my moneys worth out of the thing. I have T-Mobile anyway... :twothumbs:

Incorrect. The contract extends out 5 years, so therefore there's a little over 4 remaining.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Al on May 01, 2008, 07:34:35 PM
The main reason for the drop is AT&T exclusive deal with Apple is nearing its end. They want as many people as possible to sign up for a two year contract as possible. I love my iPhone and while it was expensive, I think I got my moneys worth out of the thing. I have T-Mobile anyway... :twothumbs:

Incorrect. The contract extends out 5 years, so therefore there's a little over 4 remaining.

I have at&t with a 2 year contract...i'd go crazy if it were 5. when and if I renew my contract (hoping not to) i would not sign for 5 years. though if i don't renew it, my phone will work, but it just means i'm eligible for an upgrade...in which I would have to resign, but i don't plan on doing that two years from now.
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: TWCToday on May 01, 2008, 08:01:30 PM
Incorrect. The contract extends out 5 years, so therefore there's a little over 4 remaining.
Oops you are right. I wonder where I read that info.. :blushing:
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Tyler on May 01, 2008, 09:07:09 PM
The main reason for the drop is AT&T exclusive deal with Apple is nearing its end. They want as many people as possible to sign up for a two year contract as possible. I love my iPhone and while it was expensive, I think I got my moneys worth out of the thing. I have T-Mobile anyway... :twothumbs:

Incorrect. The contract extends out 5 years, so therefore there's a little over 4 remaining.

I have at&t with a 2 year contract...i'd go crazy if it were 5. when and if I renew my contract (hoping not to) i would not sign for 5 years. though if i don't renew it, my phone will work, but it just means i'm eligible for an upgrade...in which I would have to resign, but i don't plan on doing that two years from now.
Al, I think you're confused. The 5 year contract is an exclusive rights contact between AT&T and Apple.  ;)
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: Al on May 01, 2008, 09:22:48 PM
The main reason for the drop is AT&T exclusive deal with Apple is nearing its end. They want as many people as possible to sign up for a two year contract as possible. I love my iPhone and while it was expensive, I think I got my moneys worth out of the thing. I have T-Mobile anyway... :twothumbs:

Incorrect. The contract extends out 5 years, so therefore there's a little over 4 remaining.

I have at&t with a 2 year contract...i'd go crazy if it were 5. when and if I renew my contract (hoping not to) i would not sign for 5 years. though if i don't renew it, my phone will work, but it just means i'm eligible for an upgrade...in which I would have to resign, but i don't plan on doing that two years from now.
Al, I think you're confused. The 5 year contract is an exclusive rights contact between AT&T and Apple.  ;)

hahahaha. oops. i think i had a blond moment there...
Title: Re: AT&T Drops iPhone prices by $200!
Post by: TheRolyPoly on May 02, 2008, 08:29:10 PM
It's about time that the iphone is dropping the price by $200 dollars