Comments on: The iPhone 2.0 Deal Killer

By: KenC

KenC — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:01:47 +0000

Yeah it sucks they didn't go with verizon, Verizon is a awesome carrier (Just switched over to them) But with Apples awesome interface do you really want to wish it was them that had gotten it? Verizon wanted to but wanted their proprietary OS look and feel to it that they have on every last one of their phones. Apple didn’t want that and I don’t blame them. They also signed a 5 year exclusivity deal we are 1 year in with 4 years to go. Way I look at it once their deal with the devil is over they can go to Verizon (whom now realizes the error of their ways and is releasing touch screen smartphones with their own OS now and the phone will probably be 10 times better than it is right now. They who wait will be rewarded that’s how I look at it. Especially with Apple…..

By: matit

matit — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:46:13 +0000

Isn’t the deal breaker that its not $199 without signing a 2 year contract?

I mean.. I too am with T-mobile and intended to unlock the phone for usage on that network as well as the Orange networks when traveling Europe and the Middle East (just swap out sim cards and try to use pocket skype on wireless networks when possible).

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:59:58 +0000

It’s a pitty about the camera but I’m living in Oz so I’m lucky enough to have carrier choices. It’s taken long enough for the iPhone to be released down under without going and buying a bootleg one. Australians will soon be able to get a nice looking phone at a very affordable price. It’s just a shame I’m a PC guy.

By: Mark Schneider

Mark Schneider — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:58:20 +0000

The real deal breaker for me is, the iPhone is made by Apple. I owned 3 different Apples starting with a G3 iBook ending with a early MacBook. I had hardware issues with every one of them. I enjoy using OSX and think it has a lot to offer. Unfortunately their hardware, doesn’t live up to the hype. I don’t know f iPhones have issues, I certainly hear a lot of podcasters mention that theirs broke, but most people really like the product. No way am I going to drop that kind of money to be locked into an overpriced, 2 year contract with AT&T.