I watched Steve Jobs' announcement of the new iPod Touch yesterday and was FLOORED when he revealed the price drop on the iPhone. If you missed it, Apple dropped the price of the iPhone $200 just two months after it was made available to the public. Now, I don't own an iPhone in large part due to the cost of the product - I can't justify spending $599 on a phone! But my first thought when I heard this was, "Oh boy - sucks to be an iPhone owner right now!"
Well, it seems like many iPhone owners felt the same way. Yesterday, in a rather unconventional move, Steve Jobs wrote an open letter to iPhone owners offering a $100 in-store credit to anyone who was an early adopter of the iPhone. Very interesting... Personally, I think it was a great move. Technology changes quickly, but not THAT quickly - I'm prepared to see prices change every six months or so, but two months is a little ridiculous.
What do you think?
Yea, I agree, Jeremy. Things change so quickly and prices usually do drop, especially on new items. Higher prices are the consequence of having to buy now.
I didn't realize they were that expensive, though. Wow!!
Posted by: Melanie | September 10, 2007 at 10:44 PM
yeah, im with you dude. way too quick to change the price! seems like a kick in the teeth to everyone (i didnt) who bought one already!
Posted by: Aaron Ivey | September 09, 2007 at 09:34 PM
Hey Paul - good thought. I wouldn't be surprised if he had it planned all along either. But even so - I'd say it's a pretty brilliant move, wouldn't you?
Posted by: Jeremy | September 07, 2007 at 02:07 PM
I'm cynical enough to think that he planned it all along. There's no way they could drop the price 200 bucks and think everyone would be okay with it. Now he gets to look like a kind and considerate CEO.
Posted by: Paul J. | September 07, 2007 at 01:19 PM
There was a lot of discontent over the talk radio waves here in CA. The iPhone earned the name iSuck. But today, thanks to the announcement, Apple is back on the good list.
But if you have an iPhone, the gadget to end all gadgets, on what do you spend the $100 credit?
Posted by: Carla | September 07, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Oh, I definitely noticed that, Joanne! Smooth indeed...
Posted by: Jeremy | September 07, 2007 at 11:18 AM
What do I think? I think that's why I never jump on the techological bandwagon. Not only am I a total technosaurus, but as soon as I buy something it goes on clearance for 75% off. But that's a smart move on Jobs part to offer a rebate. (Notice he didn't offer a cash refund but a credit to spend more money on Apple products. Smooth. :)
Posted by: Joanne Brokaw | September 07, 2007 at 11:11 AM