Apple Releases New iPods

[innerSpaceman]

Yep, price drop is one reason to wait. Glitch fix is another.

Early adoptors are nimrods. They are indicating their I'm So Frelling Rich status by buying new toys as soon as they are introduced. Complaints fall on deaf ears.




Of course, Apple stock took quite a dive when the price cuts were announced. Job's assertions that it was a Christmas Marketing Strategy fell on deaf Wall Street ears.

Sales of the iPhone are sucking, and there's no two ways about it.



Surprisingly (to me), I hear no complaints about the screen being unreadable in daylight or skin oils being a problem from any of the people I know who own one. But I recall reading lots of complaints about AT&T and the primitive internet functionality.


It seems Apple did its part with futurificness, and their partner was behind-the-times.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

It seems Apple did its part with futurificness, and their partner was behind-the-times.

Except that AT&T was the only provider willing to shell out the cash to put the technology in place to support arguably the coolest feature of the iPhone, visual voice mail. So "behind-the-times" kinda depends on your perspective.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Of course, Apple stock took quite a dive when the price cuts were announced. Job's assertions that it was a Christmas Marketing Strategy fell on deaf Wall Street ears.

After a strong surge on Apple Stock over the last few weeks, there was relatively small adjustment over the last two days.

Aug. 16 close: $117.05
Sept. 4 close: $144.16 (a net gain of $27.11 or 23.2%)
Sept. 5 close: $136.76
Sept. 5 close: $135.01


Yep - Wall Street really doesn't like Apple

[NirvanaMan]

Hmm which on to get. I'm tempted by the touch iPod just for its fun and coolness. However, 16gigs is a bit limiting I suppose...

[BarTopDancer]

Go fondle play with one in the store.

Of course, if you wait a lil while a new, larger version will come out.

[innerSpaceman]

larger, cheaper, better.



With apologies to the Six Milliion Dollar Man.










(who will soon be offered as the Four Million Dollar iMan by Apple)

[katiesue]

Apple is now giving a $100 credit to people who previously purchased iPhones.
Link

[Ghoulish Delight]

They're pussies for offering the $100 rebate.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

They're pussies for offering the $100 rebate.

Agreed.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs apologized and offered $100 credits Thursday to customers who shelled out $599 for the most advanced model of the iPhone, only to have the company unexpectedly slash the price $200 in a push to boost holiday sales.

Don't apologize for being technologically advanced! And don't apologize for making money!

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Agreed.
Don't apologize for being technologically advanced! And don't apologize for making money!

And don't apologize to the fanboys and people who have money to burn who want it want it NOW!!!!!!!!!