Apple slashes 8GB iPhone price to $399, 4GB model to fade
Apple said Wednesday that it is on track to sell its one millionth iPhone before the end of September, and to make iPhone affordable for even more customers this holiday season, it is lowering the price of the most popular iPhone model with 8GB of storage from $599 to just $399.
"The surveys are in and iPhone customer satisfaction scores are higher than we've ever seen for any Apple product," said Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. "We've clearly got a breakthrough product and we want to make it affordable for even more customers as we enter this holiday season."
The 8GB iPhone is available immediately for $399 in the US through Apple's retail and online stores and AT&T retail stores.
The iPhone 4GB model will be sold while supplies last for $299, Apple said.
"The surveys are in and iPhone customer satisfaction scores are higher than we've ever seen for any Apple product," said Apple chief executive Steve Jobs. "We've clearly got a breakthrough product and we want to make it affordable for even more customers as we enter this holiday season."
The 8GB iPhone is available immediately for $399 in the US through Apple's retail and online stores and AT&T retail stores.
The iPhone 4GB model will be sold while supplies last for $299, Apple said.
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That would be me! I want a f*ckin' $200 refund! Punish the early adopters. Gotta love that!
Did they have to do this to maintain interest because they haven't released ANY of the feature enhancements that were expected within a few weeks of launch? I'm a f*ckin' sucker!
I just feel sorry for those who bought an iPhone within the past two weeks or so.
Those who bought them more recently might be able to return them, but I'm not sure.
This will blast open the market for sure though,
Two of the most desired features are now available for the iPhone: Buying songs, and a much lower price.
Manufacturers who planned on competing with a $599 product now have to deal with one that's only 60% of that cost.
I guarantee a lot of R&D has been wasted over the past 9 months.
Who is extremely pissed off to find out that he overpaid for the 8GB iPhone by $200 only 2 months after it was released?
That would be me! I want a f*ckin' $200 refund! Punish the early adopters. Gotta love that!
Did they have to do this to maintain interest because they haven't released ANY of the feature enhancements that were expected within a few weeks of launch? I'm a f*ckin' sucker!
You're not a sucker, but you are a whiner.
They just introduced the iTunes store to the iPhone. That's a feature many wanted.
That doesn't count as a feature update?
Price Drops happen, but not 40% after only 2 and a half months. Look at Sony and the PS3's. Their sales were not what they wanted, but they didn't smack their fan base in the face by have an almost immediate $200 price drop.
Not cool Apple.
cwh812, I'm sure they'll work something out. They aren't that stupid.
I just feel sorry for those who bought an iPhone within the past two weeks or so.
Those who bought them more recently might be able to return them, but I'm not sure.
This will blast open the market for sure though,
Two of the most desired features are now available for the iPhone: Buying songs, and a much lower price.
Manufacturers who planned on competing with a $599 product now have to deal with one that's only 60% of that cost.
I guarantee a lot of R&D has been wasted over the past 9 months.
I don't feel sorry. I've made numerous purchases late in the product cycle, only to have it rapidly obsoleted. The product cycle for cell phones is much shorter than in other markets.
Now, if only they'll release the thing to Canada!
Dropping the price by $200 after only 2 months on the market makes the early customers look like they were gouged, and leaves a bad taste in the mouth of people who were Apple's most enthusiastic supporters. Also, who's going to want to buy future high-priced Apple products when they first hit the market, knowing that a move like this will happen?
If the iPhone is selling so well, then Apple can surely afford to reward the Apple faithful.
Who is extremely pissed off to find out that he overpaid for the 8GB iPhone by $200 only 2 months after it was released?
That would be me! I want a f*ckin' $200 refund! Punish the early adopters. Gotta love that!
Did they have to do this to maintain interest because they haven't released ANY of the feature enhancements that were expected within a few weeks of launch? I'm a f*ckin' sucker!
No, you got exactly what you paid for. A fine device (apparently exceptionally fine for a v1.0 product), and 2 months of "ain't I cool" bragging rights.
The real question is, why are you suprised?
Who is extremely pissed off to find out that he overpaid for the 8GB iPhone by $200 only 2 months after it was released?
Wait a second! You "overpaid" for your iPhone? So you're saying you knew it wasn't a good deal when you bought it? I wouldn't call you a "sucker." ... Moron, idiot, loser; these words are more applicable.
I, for one, plan on returning the one I bought 2 weeks ago.
Price Drops happen, but not 40% after only 2 and a half months. Look at Sony and the PS3's. Their sales were not what they wanted, but they didn't smack their fan base in the face by have an almost immediate $200 price drop.
Not cool Apple.
The problem is that iPhone sales are just what Apple wanted. They are probably dropping the price because they sold so well in their first two+ months: now Apple can take advantage of built economy of scale. The higher prices were to cover their asses if they only sold 200K in the first two months.
If only they could have a different color so that I could still
say I was cool and got mine early.
Now "everyone" will have one.
16 gig $599 release before Thanksgiving???
I should have sold my 30 and 80 gig videos last week though.
Apple needs to give its early iPhone customers (8 gigs for $599) some kind of financial credit for their early support.
Dropping the price by $200 after only 2 months on the market makes the early customers look like they were gouged, and leaves a bad taste in the mouth of people who were Apple's most enthusiastic supporters. Also, who's going to want to buy future high-priced Apple products when they first hit the market, knowing that a move like this will happen?
If the iPhone is selling so well, then Apple can surely afford to reward the Apple faithful.
early adopters had the pleasure of using the device in the first two+ months. Isn't all of your salivating co-workers and friends worth the $200 price-tag?
Who is extremely pissed off to find out that he overpaid for the 8GB iPhone by $200 only 2 months after it was released?
That would be me! I want a f*ckin' $200 refund! Punish the early adopters. Gotta love that!
Did they have to do this to maintain interest because they haven't released ANY of the feature enhancements that were expected within a few weeks of launch? I'm a f*ckin' sucker!
*raises hand* I'm extremely unhappy at this, infact saying I'm so flaming pissed-off I could shoot someone would be like calling the atlantic ocean a pond.
Two f**king months, Apple. TWO WTF are you thinking?!?! I'm usually one of those people who doesn't question what Apple does because it usually works out, but this is one where I'm on the other side. This hurts, Apple. Call me a whiner, but you basically said, "thanks everyone who bought an iPhone! We're glad you're our customers and helped us get out of the gates with record number! Now f*ck you! We're devaluing your purchase 65% in one hour! Bizzatch, that's what you get for being an early adopter!"
Lesson learned Apple, thanks for being a great teacher.
/rant off
You know, I WANT Apple to kick ass. The current product lineup is stellar, absolutely stellar. Where did they even stick the batteries in those new pods? And they are pretty much the only ones out there that are on the right track, both with product design and with the way they sell content. They deserve rewards. Go get 'em Apple!
early adopters had the pleasure of using the device in the first two+ months. Isn't all of your salivating co-workers and friends worth the $200 price-tag?
Not for TWO months. Maybe 10 months, 1 year, 2 years, hell something substantial!
If you cound't tell, I'm REALLY pissed about this.
I can honestly say I've never bought ANYTHING that was devalued this much this fast in 25 years.