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04-29-2008, 06:36 PM
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AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
According to this story at CNN.com ( http://techland.blogs.fortune.cnn.co...s-new-iphone/), AT&T is planning on subsidizing up to $200 of the cost of the new 3G iPhones rumored to be announced in June. This would mean a brand new iPhone for only $200 (with a contract of course). As someone who was planning on buying one of the new iPhones anyway, this gets a huge thumbs up from me 
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04-29-2008, 08:56 PM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
Brian - These rumors are getting silly. According to the post, you can't get this deal at Apple stores, only AT&T with a 2 year contract.
Would Apple offer a shorter term to balance or choke availability at AT&T stores? Perhaps it's a down the road plan after the initial run in June-November.
I doubt either when demand is so high.
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04-30-2008, 01:53 PM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
Aren't iPhones selling like hotcakes at $600? Aren't they reported to be in short supply? Why would they offer a $200 subsidy on a high-demand item?
I can't fathom it, unless ATT thinks the early adopter market is satisfied and must now target the cheapskates (like me) looking for a low price, high-featured smartphone.
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04-30-2008, 02:36 PM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
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I would imagine they are still selling well, but the iPhone is no longer $599, it's $399 or $499.
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04-30-2008, 03:00 PM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
The author of this rumor, Scott Moritz has been repeatedly and woefully wrong about the iPhone at TheStreet.com, I see no reason why his record should improve at Fortune.
Nothing to see here, move along.
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04-30-2008, 03:06 PM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
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The author of this rumor, Scott Moritz has been repeatedly and woefully wrong about the iPhone at TheStreet.com, I see no reason why his record should improve at Fortune.
Nothing to see here, move along.
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04-30-2008, 03:30 PM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
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Seriously!!! How do these analysts keep their jobs??
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I'd think Apple loves all the rumors to a point - free marketing.
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05-01-2008, 07:50 AM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
How does one get a job as an "analyst" anyway, and what is their major job function?
iPhones haven't been $600 for awhile. I'll be perfectly happy paying $400 for an 8 gig (or hopefully a 16 gig), when the 3G comes out though.
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05-01-2008, 09:57 AM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
What you have to realize is that a BIG chunk of the iPhones are never registered at AT&T. The ONLY way you would get this $200 is via a rebate for signing a contract. So all the ones that are getting shipped to the former USSR etc are going to still sell for full price and if you walk in and buy them at the Apple store SteveJ and crew get your cash but AT&T still gets nada.
Regardless of price I'm in line for a 3G iPhone on day 1, and I skipped the first gen.
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05-01-2008, 10:11 AM
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Regardless of price I'm in line for a 3G iPhone on day 1, and I skipped the first gen.
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Same here and I hope they finally add MMS and video capturing to the second gen's specs as well.
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05-01-2008, 01:25 PM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
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Regardless of price I'm in line for a 3G iPhone on day 1, and I skipped the first gen.
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2.0 software might be more interesting than the device.
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05-02-2008, 01:12 PM
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Re: AT&T to subsidize $200 of cost of new iPhones?
I'm not holding my breath for any specific features. That is a recipe for disaster with Apple. Remember Apple survives by selling products that are 'just good enough'. Even the mac pros have their failings and most owners have a line item or two that they silently wish 'If only'...
Apple sez: Always leave em wanting more. And then give em part of it on the next rev but leave something else out that they are going to want.
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05-06-2008, 07:34 AM
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