Comments on: Is the iPod Touch the New XP?

By: iPhone Touch Even Sexier Now | Mark Evans

iPhone Touch Even Sexier Now | Mark Evans — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:40:07 +0000

[...] been my contention that the Touch is the new XP, and I’m not backing away. In fact, I would argue the Apple App Store strengthens this [...]

By: The iPhone is Going to Bomb | Mark Evans

The iPhone is Going to Bomb | Mark Evans — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:48:50 +0000

[...] been bullish on the Touch vs. the iPhone, and it’s something that could really resonate with Canadians because the Touch will give [...]

By: cj

cj — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:23:30 +0000

no matter what anyone thinks the ipod touch WILL drop $10 (for the upgrade) like it did for the last upgrade. they know everyone will get the upgrade so they are making the ipod touch look cheaper when you are actually paying the same. its already a good deal.

By: Alec Saunders

Alec Saunders — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:18:41 +0000

Not only is a contract a contract, but in order to provide that service the carrier posted a tariff. My understanding is that they have to honor this, even after the contract period is up. They can’t raise the price on an existing subscriber because it’s still governed by the original tariff. That’s why AT&T is offering to tear up the contract that existing iPhone users have in order to get them to move to iPhone 3G. They pay a bunch in subsidies, but it gets the customer to move to a new, higher, tariff.

By: Simplicity

Simplicity — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Two flaws, a contract is a contract as other people have said, they won’t raise the price over the contract.

Secondly, both Gizmodo and Mark forget that from a consumer perspective, money that is closer to you is worth more. So, by not spending more on the iPhone upfront, I could in theory save that money, making a return which would lower the overall cost of the plan. It’s not quite that simple but think of it in terms of having a 1% interest loan over 2 years against the price of the phone and getting 2% over the amount you are saving.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:47:04 +0000

As a UK iTouch owner (and I love it) I would have to agree that the problem with it is just that whilst there are a lot of wifi connections, there are not enough free/open ones, and too many diff pay options to make sure you have decent coverage. This is why I’ll probably get a iPhone now that has decent data connection through 3G. Funny enough though, the phone aspect/functionality is of least interest to me as i’m not a big maker of calls.

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:10:29 +0000

Oh, and $50 says the iPod touch price will drop at least 30-50 when the iPhone 3G is released.

By: Jon

Jon — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:07:28 +0000

Is this guy serious?

He’s obviously not an AT&T subscriber. Once you’ve entered into a contract they won’t raise the price. You pay for the entire period whatever you paid at the beginning of your contract.

Plus, ALL OTHER 3G phones on ATT have $30 data plans.

no surprise there.

By: Mark Evans

Mark Evans — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:17:36 +0000

Corvida: One of the weaknesses in my buy a Touch campaign is the growing scarcity of open Wi-Fi connections, which make it challenging to get access to the browser. Still, I could see myself wandering around the house with the Touch as opposed to staring at my MacBook all the time.

Mark

By: Comparing the iPhone's "true" price - Top Stocks

Comparing the iPhone's "true" price - Top Stocks — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:57:03 +0000

[...] email and browsing speeds.” Apple shares are down more than 2% today to $176.33 at last check.Mark Evans says: “The big flaw Gizmodo is missing is the economic model has changed with the carriers now having [...]