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27-04-2008, 11:19 PM
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... a source of mine who works at Apple in the states says we are getting the 3G phone ....
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I'm looking forward to getting an iPhone so I can ditch this Nokia 6280. |
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30-04-2008, 08:31 PM
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Throwing in my 2 cents (sorry if its been mentioned, but 28 pages...)
Apple are suffering less than stellar adoption rates in Europe. They need another large revenue generating expansion but the average Australian is closing his cheque book due to rising interest rates, mortgage and rent payments, and petrol prices. In these market conditions the first thing to go are luxury items such as a new mobile (especially an expensive iPhone). They need a very finely tuned product launch strategy, and this rumor perfectly plays into it.
Firstly, every Australian Apple faithful/early adopter knows about this. They have been googling "Australian iPhone" for ages. A slightly credible rumor allows time for them to mobilize and find sufficient cash reserves to buy one. The faithful will allow for steady revenues until August 1st, when everybody gets their tax back (about the cost of an iPhone). The average punter will have a big cash boost but needs somewhere to spend it. This is where they need deniability of a rumor like this. They are organizing a highly publicized 3G iPhone launch coinciding with the King Street store launch to get the maximum shock factor across to the guys with disposable income. Market conditions also explain no lock in contracts (plus they get to bypass the ACCC entirely), they need to give as many people as possible access to purchase an iPhone. Limiting their potential consumer base off the bat with a lock in contract, considering tightening consumer spending conditions, would not be wise.
Lets be honest, Steve Jobs (and Apple Inc.) definitely think they are above the credit crunch. So far they have been right, they definitely don't want to loose the momentum of their first quarter boost in mac sales.
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30-04-2008, 10:14 PM
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I'm looking forward to getting an iPhone so I can ditch this Nokia 6280.
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That's what I'm looking forward to as well and I've got to tell you I also can't wait to ditch my Nokia 6280 too in exchange for the iPhone. |
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06-05-2008, 03:37 PM
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Vodafone for Iphone in Australia
Vodafone will have the iphone in Australia. Doesn't mention prices or date other than saying later this year. Also doesn't state that they have exclusive rights here.
on vodafones website
Vodafone to Offer Apple?s iPhone in Ten Markets - Vodafone |
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06-05-2008, 03:40 PM
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Hot damn.
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06-05-2008, 03:43 PM
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Ah yeah!!!
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06-05-2008, 03:43 PM
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Woah, finally a reliable source!
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06-05-2008, 03:45 PM
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"Vodafone today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to sell the iPhone in ten of its markets around the globe. Later this year, Vodafone customers in Australia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Italy, India, Portugal, New Zealand, South Africa and Turkey will be able to purchase the iPhone for use on the Vodafone network."
Oh yeah!
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06-05-2008, 03:47 PM
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Who was the last vendor that stole Apple thunder...
Last edited by vecsty; 06-05-2008 at 03:57 PM.
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06-05-2008, 03:50 PM
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That sucks in a way. Voda's coverage in Perth is woeful at best. I do hope with the surge in Vodafone customers through the iPhone that they will start expanding their network again (might be fine in the East, but crud here!).
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06-05-2008, 03:52 PM
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Doesn't say exclusive and optus sources have indicated they will have it too, all signs point to multi carrier.
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06-05-2008, 04:01 PM
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I'm tied of all the rumors and speculations even though I excited about the release.
I now just want to here it from Apple.
Please get it over and done with and tell us when we can have it. Pleeaase
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06-05-2008, 04:03 PM
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That sucks in a way. Voda's coverage in Perth is woeful at best. I do hope with the surge in Vodafone customers through the iPhone that they will start expanding their network again (might be fine in the East, but crud here!).
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If history is any guide, and it is, it doesnt matter which network it's on. There are plenty of tools to remove that restriction. And, everything is pointing to multi-carrier here anyway.
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06-05-2008, 04:04 PM
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Yay for voda users
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06-05-2008, 04:07 PM
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This deserves front page attention.
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