Comments on: iPhone reviews out - overwhelmingly positive http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/ Tom Raftery, social media consultant, speaker, blogger and podcaster Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:49:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: ttrujillo@supernerdio.com http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-113566 ttrujillo@supernerdio.com Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:51:45 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-113566 definitely definitely

]]> By: Mike http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-113283 Mike Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:10:00 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-113283 It does look awesome. I've actually got a first generation ZUne (by Microsoft) however the 2nd gen version (released about a month ago prior to the xmas rush) has got similar touch screen features. Of course no phone but it still looks awesome. As for the iPhone i most definately want one; they do one without phone however that has disappointing storage space (8GB or something). It does look awesome. I’ve actually got a first generation ZUne (by Microsoft) however the 2nd gen version (released about a month ago prior to the xmas rush) has got similar touch screen features. Of course no phone but it still looks awesome. As for the iPhone i most definately want one; they do one without phone however that has disappointing storage space (8GB or something).

]]> By: Mark http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-106854 Mark Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:23:34 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-106854 In answer to your questions John. The current iphone already has wifi so that won't change with the european version of the device when it gets here. i found (and can't find now!) a site that said 5million units of the 2nd revision of the iphone is due to ship this september, i presume (& hope) to europe which would be in line with the original planned release time frame (Q4 2007). although not confirmed it is widely believed that the iphone will have 3g when it hits our shores. bottom line, europe will not be using the phone that is being released in the states tomorrow - it will be a new version. it has benn confirmed that the at&t iphone will roam so i assume it will work with our standards, damn expensive calls though! In answer to your questions John. The current iphone already has wifi so that won’t change with the european version of the device when it gets here. i found (and can’t find now!) a site that said 5million units of the 2nd revision of the iphone is due to ship this september, i presume (& hope) to europe which would be in line with the original planned release time frame (Q4 2007). although not confirmed it is widely believed that the iphone will have 3g when it hits our shores. bottom line, europe will not be using the phone that is being released in the states tomorrow - it will be a new version. it has benn confirmed that the at&t iphone will roam so i assume it will work with our standards, damn expensive calls though!

]]> By: Sramana Mitra http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-106811 Sramana Mitra Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:38:37 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-106811 The UI is the biggest question mark in the iPhone's future, and the keyboard, the most key driver of the adoption curve ... http://sramanamitra.com/blog/999 I still cannot imagine typing long blocks of text on this device, but if they have truly got this right ... The UI is the biggest question mark in the iPhone’s future, and the keyboard, the most key driver of the adoption curve … http://sramanamitra.com/blog/999
I still cannot imagine typing long blocks of text on this device, but if they have truly got this right …

]]> By: Eric B http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-106806 Eric B Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:19:52 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-106806 Judging by today’s selloff, I think potential customers are starting to realize how expensive the iPhone will be. If you sign the mid-range $99.99/mo service plan after purchasing the 8GB iPhone model, that alone will set you back $3000 during the two-year contract (without any accessories)! Here’s a few other potential hurdles that could prevent the iPhone from exceeding its already lofty expectations: * You must be an AT&T customer to use the iPhone. With a market share of 20%, that means 80% of wireless customers must cancel their current contracts to sign with AT&T. Being a Sprint customer, I would have to pay a $175 cancellation on top of the $3000 price tag for the iPhone. AT&T’s exclusive contract runs through 2009. * Only 4 & 8GB of hard drive space? My tiny video iPod holds 30 GB for less than $200. * Recent surveys have shown that the majority of IT departments will not even consider the iPhone due to its PC incompatibilities & exclusive AT&T contract. That will dampen business spending & all but eliminate demand for the higher-tier contracts. This is the ultimate “sell the news” scenario. On Jan 9th 2007, Steve Jobs announced the iPhone at the Macworld Conference & Expo. The stock has since been on fire rising 50% to $125, adding $30 billion to the company's market capitalization. Will the iPhone really hold that much value for Apple? This huge runup comes after a fantastic finish to 2006 after Apple’s stock bottomed out at $50 in October. Thus, nearly everyone holding Apple is sitting on huge gains. Expect an Apple selloff on Friday when the iPhone is finally released. 3 similar mini-selloffs have occurred during this recent runup: * June 26th: Apple announces 6 AT&T service plans for the iPhone. The stock drops 3% on investor concerns over the high prices. * June 11th: Steve Jobs shows off the iPhone at Apple’s World Wide Developer's Conference. The stock falls 5% after investors saw no “surprises”. * March 20th: Apple beats 4th quarter analyst earnings & revenue estimates. The stock falls on profit taking. Apple’s recent success has created impossible expectations. With all the mega-hype already priced into the stock, just meeting expectations will create a selloff. I plan to sell tomorrow and buy back in a couple months. Longer-term investors need not worry because the future looks bright with Macs gaining market share & the iPods continuing their dominant foothold on the music industry. Judging by today’s selloff, I think potential customers are starting to realize how expensive the iPhone will be. If you sign the mid-range $99.99/mo service plan after purchasing the 8GB iPhone model, that alone will set you back $3000 during the two-year contract (without any accessories)!

Here’s a few other potential hurdles that could prevent the iPhone from exceeding its already lofty expectations:

* You must be an AT&T customer to use the iPhone. With a market share of 20%, that means 80% of wireless customers must cancel their current contracts to sign with AT&T. Being a Sprint customer, I would have to pay a $175 cancellation on top of the $3000 price tag for the iPhone. AT&T’s exclusive contract runs through 2009.
* Only 4 & 8GB of hard drive space? My tiny video iPod holds 30 GB for less than $200.
* Recent surveys have shown that the majority of IT departments will not even consider the iPhone due to its PC incompatibilities & exclusive AT&T contract. That will dampen business spending & all but eliminate demand for the higher-tier contracts.

This is the ultimate “sell the news” scenario. On Jan 9th 2007, Steve Jobs announced the iPhone at the Macworld Conference & Expo. The stock has since been on fire rising 50% to $125, adding $30 billion to the company’s market capitalization. Will the iPhone really hold that much value for Apple? This huge runup comes after a fantastic finish to 2006 after Apple’s stock bottomed out at $50 in October. Thus, nearly everyone holding Apple is sitting on huge gains.

Expect an Apple selloff on Friday when the iPhone is finally released. 3 similar mini-selloffs have occurred during this recent runup:

* June 26th: Apple announces 6 AT&T service plans for the iPhone. The stock drops 3% on investor concerns over the high prices.
* June 11th: Steve Jobs shows off the iPhone at Apple’s World Wide Developer’s Conference. The stock falls 5% after investors saw no “surprises”.
* March 20th: Apple beats 4th quarter analyst earnings & revenue estimates. The stock falls on profit taking.

Apple’s recent success has created impossible expectations. With all the mega-hype already priced into the stock, just meeting expectations will create a selloff. I plan to sell tomorrow and buy back in a couple months. Longer-term investors need not worry because the future looks bright with Macs gaining market share & the iPods continuing their dominant foothold on the music industry.

]]> By: dave http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-106805 dave Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:37:30 +0000 http://www.tomrafteryit.net/iphone-reviews-out-overwhelmingly-positive/#comment-106805 Am I right in thinking that an eventual European launch will have to be iPhone 2.0 - ie. iphone with 3G + wifi? Has there even been a rumour of a vague muttering on this yet? Could you launch the current tech iphone in Europe? Would it work with our mobile + data standards? Am I right in thinking that an eventual European launch will have to be iPhone 2.0 - ie. iphone with 3G + wifi? Has there even been a rumour of a vague muttering on this yet?

Could you launch the current tech iphone in Europe? Would it work with our mobile + data standards?

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