Apple stores to offer 25 iPhone accessories near launch
Apple Inc.'s retail stores plan to offer iPhone shoppers around two dozen accessories for the multi-function handset at or around the time the device goes on sale later this week, AppleInsider has been told.
The majority of those products will likely consist of third party cases and protective gear, which are amongst the simplest for outside firms to develop given their limited exposure to the Apple handset thus far.
In addition to those third party accessories, Apple will offer at least three of its own:
A stereo headset with mic, which will be included with each iPhone, will also sell separately for $29. Meanwhile, the company's little-mentioned Bluetooth headset will reportedly fetch a whopping $129, making it one of the most expensive on the market. Apple will also sell a white iPhone dock.
Over the past couple of weeks, AT&T retail stores have also turned up periodic shipments of third party iPhone accessories. Again, these products consist primarily of cases and protective gear.
In particular, two DLO cases -- one called Jam Jacket and another called HipCase -- where spotted and photographed over the weekend.
The majority of those products will likely consist of third party cases and protective gear, which are amongst the simplest for outside firms to develop given their limited exposure to the Apple handset thus far.
In addition to those third party accessories, Apple will offer at least three of its own:
A stereo headset with mic, which will be included with each iPhone, will also sell separately for $29. Meanwhile, the company's little-mentioned Bluetooth headset will reportedly fetch a whopping $129, making it one of the most expensive on the market. Apple will also sell a white iPhone dock.
Over the past couple of weeks, AT&T retail stores have also turned up periodic shipments of third party iPhone accessories. Again, these products consist primarily of cases and protective gear.
In particular, two DLO cases -- one called Jam Jacket and another called HipCase -- where spotted and photographed over the weekend.
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I was sort of under the impression that buying the 8GB model would net you a BT headset (ala 80GB iPods used to net you a dock while smaller-capacity ones did not). I guess not.
I can easily see someone spending $1,000 for an 8GB phone, activation fees from AT&T, tax and a Bluetooth headset, a carrying case (if you're squeamish), etc. Which sucks. That's a MacBook right there
The MOST expensive bluetooth headset on Amazon has an MSRP of $330! Ouch! that's $169 less than a whole iPhone! But there are planet of cheaper ones around $30-$50, and iPhone users can use those too. (However, having tried one and last year and being forced to return it for unacceptable performance, it may be that you get what you pay for. Not all have the same features.)
Yeah if that thing costs $130 I'm going to be pi-issed.
I was sort of under the impression that buying the 8GB model would net you a BT headset (ala 80GB iPods used to net you a dock while smaller-capacity ones did not). I guess not.
I can easily see someone spending $1,000 for an 8GB phone, activation fees from AT&T, tax and a Bluetooth headset, a carrying case (if you're squeamish), etc. Which sucks. That's a MacBook right there
But it's not a MacBook with a headset, case, tax, etc.
It's a shame that some people will buy an extravagant number of accessories, but it won't really hurt those of us that choose not to.
It's expensive, sure, but I really don't know what to say to a consumer who expects Apple to introduce any product in any category and shoot for the low-to-mid price range in that category.
You'll be able to use any other BT headset with iPhone. I don't see a gun to your head making you buy Apple's.
AppleInsider is high as a kite, calling a $129 BT headset "one of the most expensive on the market". What market, cheapo Korean headsets?
It's expensive, sure, but I really don't know what to say to a consumer who expects Apple to introduce any product in any category and shoot for the low-to-mid price range in that category.
You'll be able to use any other BT headset with iPhone. I don't see a gun to your head making you buy Apple's.
Agree. If this headset lives up to its claims, I am first in line. Have tested a number and most proven inadequate.
Why it is necessary to crap or desparingly comment on something you have never heard or seen before is beyond me. Least of all, the author of this article.
Actually, I relish high end and expensive accessories. Makes Apples' prices look even better.
This headphone looks great
http://www.jawbone.com/meet.html
and is only $80 from a dealmac sale.
wasn't there some demand for standard charging/synching ports? my slvr uses mini usb - why doesn't everything...?
25 accessories, including 12 cases, 4 plastic screen protectors, every bluetooth headseat they already have, and an AT&T branded wiping cloth.
Yeah but you'll get 4 million configurations of those 25 accessories.
It's a pity one of the accessories wasn't a decent developer kit.
I wonder if anyone will make a keyboard for it.
Yeah if that thing costs $130 I'm going to be pi-issed.
I was sort of under the impression that buying the 8GB model would net you a BT headset (ala 80GB iPods used to net you a dock while smaller-capacity ones did not). I guess not.
I can easily see someone spending $1,000 for an 8GB phone, activation fees from AT&T, tax and a Bluetooth headset, a carrying case (if you're squeamish), etc. Which sucks. That's a MacBook right there
You're about the only one with that impression. What would make you think that Apple, or anyone, would bundle such an expensive accessory with a phone, without charging even more?
If Apple was going to do that, they would have mentioned it back in January, when the phone was introduced, and the prices stated.
I bought http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-...2794471&sr=8-1
It was $.01 with a $100 rebate. I just got it in the mail, and I'm going to get the iPhone on Friday. (I'm switching from Verizon)
$89 would sound about right. $129 is beyond a joke.
That's just your random made-up pricing, without any knowledge of what it is actually worth.
Why don't you look up BT models and compare prices?
After you do that, look up some reviews. Few cheap ($89) models seem to be much good.
Gizmodo "has a tip from a "high up source" that the iPhone data plan is going to be around $34.99 to $44.99."
It's not Giz, it's Boy Genius, which has been know to have an AT&T retail managerial source.
Best,
K
Gizmodo "has a tip from a "high up source" that the iPhone data plan is going to be around $34.99 to $44.99."
They should tell that person to get an apartment on a lower floor.
That's just your random made-up pricing, without any knowledge of what it is actually worth.
Why don't you look up BT models and compare prices?
After you do that, look up some reviews. Few cheap ($89) models seem to be much good.
Anybody who is planning to sign up with AT&T for the first time must know this. The apple iphone is not discounted for new subscribers, so you can take advantage of a discounted or free phone with your new 2-year contract. (do it before you get your iphone) Then purchase the iPhone at the $499 or $599 price just like everybody else. If you sell it on ebay you can probably recover about 1/2 the cost of the iPhone.
I bought http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-...2794471&sr=8-1
It was $.01 with a $100 rebate. I just got it in the mail, and I'm going to get the iPhone on Friday. (I'm switching from Verizon)
I hope that works for you. I'd be reluctant until we heard for sure that kind of thing was possible with the iPhone. It's probably will, but you never know.