iphone design?

***Cybergypsy*** · 04-18-2008, 03:15 PM

read this today...

Times Online claims the reason for the UK and German iPhone discounts are to clear room for the 3G iPhone. European mobile operators reportedly overestimated demand for the current iPhone and are said to be working to clear excess inventory ahead of the 3G iPhone release.

This claim appears to be somewhat speculative, but Times Online also claims to have heard that Apple has placed orders for the 3G iPhone:

Times Online understands that Apple has placed an order with its Asian suppliers to produce 200,000 of the new 3G iPhones by the end of May, rising to 2 million - 500,000 per week - in June.
Times Online goes on to say that the new version of the iPhone will have a "radically different" appearance.

Among the possibilities are flip version, which would enable the screen to be larger, and a sliding model with a regular qwerty keyboard - as opposed to a touchscreen one.
The reliability of Times Online's sources are unknown, but such a departure from the existing iPhone's design seems very unlikely. Jobs specifically criticized the inclusion of an built-in keyboards amongst existing smartphones when the iPhone was first introduced. Apple is also in the midst of launching a Software Development Kit (SDK) intended for their multi-touch OS X. Radically changing the form factor would splinter the audience for iPhone applications.

***Cybergypsy*** · 04-18-2008, 03:39 PM

any thoughts on design changes???

dc5jimbo · 04-18-2008, 03:43 PM

hahah wtf i just got one today and there coming with a new one lol

volvo9 · 04-18-2008, 03:45 PM

Time to inflate that price some more

***Cybergypsy*** · 04-18-2008, 06:09 PM

guys just want to know what you think they will change in a month.....

dc5jimbo · 04-18-2008, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybergypsy

guys just want to know what you think they will change in a month.....

i think this sucks balls man i just got mine today lol and there gunna change it maby even better god i hate u !

06si · 04-18-2008, 07:16 PM

welcome to the world of apple guys. If you haven't noticed already apple likes to come out with newer and better stuff every few months without really telling anybody about it. This is the reason I don't want to spend 2k on a macbook.

dc5jimbo · 04-18-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 06si

welcome to the world of apple guys. If you haven't noticed already apple likes to come out with newer and better stuff every few months without really telling anybody about it. This is the reason I don't want to spend 2k on a macbook.

hahha true that homie

***Cybergypsy*** · 04-18-2008, 07:31 PM

they will always move forward........want them to just freeze the current model???? Progress.......

***BlaqkAudio*** · 04-18-2008, 07:39 PM

For one thing, the iPhone was released almost a year ago. I'm pretty sure this is a reasonable amount of time to release an updated version. Heck, it's not like their Motorola and come out with 50 different versions of the RAZR even though they're all exactly the same.

And besides, is this not what happens in technology? Something new comes out and makes your purchase look obsolete?

I Vtec, do you? · 04-19-2008, 01:30 AM

This is why Apple needs some kind of turn-it-in program. I'm liking the Iphone more and more (only limitation is the awful network, but 3g should fix that).. However, I'm not spending $400 on a phone that'll be crap compared to the next one in a few months. I already spent $400 on an ipod two years ago that I'd prolly be hard-pressed to get $100 for now. Too much buyer's remorse w/ apple

JeShUa · 04-19-2008, 01:46 AM

I really doubt there will be any moving parts. highly unlikely.
I very much hope that they improove the keyboard, otherwise i may not get one.. the keys are way too close for texting.

twindragons11 · 04-19-2008, 02:57 AM

hey guys if u want to know more just visit this site. they have alot of information about the iphone and ipod touch. hope this helps.

iPod touch Fans forum

ps: u have to make an account before reading the threads.

20strong · 04-19-2008, 03:00 AM

If they make it into a Flip or a slider I will get one. I hate not being able to close my phones.

twindragons11 · 04-19-2008, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeShUa

I really doubt there will be any moving parts. highly unlikely.
I very much hope that they improove the keyboard, otherwise i may not get one.. the keys are way too close for texting.

turn it in landscape mode bro. its much better than a sidekick.

JeShUa · 04-19-2008, 03:33 AM

Impossible to use sideways. Do you have one? Have you ever texted? :x

JeShUa · 04-19-2008, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 20strong

If they make it into a Flip or a slider I will get one. I hate not being able to close my phones.

Screen towards you + case = GG. Theres NO WAY it can answer / call / ANYTHING since the screen is touch sensitive and you cannot unlock it without sliding your finger across the screen.

***Cybergypsy*** · 04-19-2008, 07:24 AM

funny my son texts alll day and night, he averages over 5K a month..and has no problems.....i hope they come in white this time

***BlaqkAudio*** · 04-19-2008, 08:30 AM

I'm definitely going to wait and see what the next iteration of the iPhone will look like; I need a new phone for college as T-Mobile has very limited service in Stony Brook.

***Cybergypsy*** · 04-19-2008, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaqkAudio

I'm definitely going to wait and see what the next iteration of the iPhone will look like; I need a new phone for college as T-Mobile has very limited service in Stony Brook.

Thats funny I live in the sticks and T mobile is great here and ATT sucks, thats why I unlocked the phone...

04-18-2008, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,213 iTrader: 3 / 100%	iphone design? read this today... Times Online claims the reason for the UK and German iPhone discounts are to clear room for the 3G iPhone. European mobile operators reportedly overestimated demand for the current iPhone and are said to be working to clear excess inventory ahead of the 3G iPhone release. This claim appears to be somewhat speculative, but Times Online also claims to have heard that Apple has placed orders for the 3G iPhone: Times Online understands that Apple has placed an order with its Asian suppliers to produce 200,000 of the new 3G iPhones by the end of May, rising to 2 million - 500,000 per week - in June. Times Online goes on to say that the new version of the iPhone will have a "radically different" appearance. Among the possibilities are flip version, which would enable the screen to be larger, and a sliding model with a regular qwerty keyboard - as opposed to a touchscreen one. The reliability of Times Online's sources are unknown, but such a departure from the existing iPhone's design seems very unlikely. Jobs specifically criticized the inclusion of an built-in keyboards amongst existing smartphones when the iPhone was first introduced. Apple is also in the midst of launching a Software Development Kit (SDK) intended for their multi-touch OS X. Radically changing the form factor would splinter the audience for iPhone applications. __________________ I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

04-18-2008, 03:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,213 iTrader: 3 / 100%	any thoughts on design changes??? __________________ I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

04-18-2008, 06:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,213 iTrader: 3 / 100%	guys just want to know what you think they will change in a month..... __________________ I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

04-18-2008, 07:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,213 iTrader: 3 / 100%	they will always move forward........want them to just freeze the current model???? Progress....... __________________ I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

04-19-2008, 07:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
*Cybergypsy* Mini Me! Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 7,213 iTrader: 3 / 100%	funny my son texts alll day and night, he averages over 5K a month..and has no problems.....i hope they come in white this time __________________ I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe.

04-18-2008, 03:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
dc5jimbo Senior Member Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: firefighter of ny! for life Age: 20 Posts: 3,565 tiesto > all iTrader: 0 / 0%	hahah wtf i just got one today and there coming with a new one lol

04-18-2008, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
volvo9 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Attleboro, MA Age: 25 Posts: 1,684 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Time to inflate that price some more

04-18-2008, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
06si Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Age: 22 Posts: 3,774 Kenny G iTrader: 5 / 100%	welcome to the world of apple guys. If you haven't noticed already apple likes to come out with newer and better stuff every few months without really telling anybody about it. This is the reason I don't want to spend 2k on a macbook.

04-18-2008, 07:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
*BlaqkAudio* The Slip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Rochelle, NY / Stony Brook, NY Age: 18 Posts: 789 James iTrader: 2 / 100%	For one thing, the iPhone was released almost a year ago. I'm pretty sure this is a reasonable amount of time to release an updated version. Heck, it's not like their Motorola and come out with 50 different versions of the RAZR even though they're all exactly the same. And besides, is this not what happens in technology? Something new comes out and makes your purchase look obsolete?

04-19-2008, 01:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,285 iTrader: 7 / 100%	This is why Apple needs some kind of turn-it-in program. I'm liking the Iphone more and more (only limitation is the awful network, but 3g should fix that).. However, I'm not spending $400 on a phone that'll be crap compared to the next one in a few months. I already spent $400 on an ipod two years ago that I'd prolly be hard-pressed to get $100 for now. Too much buyer's remorse w/ apple

04-19-2008, 01:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,197 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	I really doubt there will be any moving parts. highly unlikely. I very much hope that they improove the keyboard, otherwise i may not get one.. the keys are way too close for texting.

04-19-2008, 02:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
twindragons11 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 608 pj iTrader: 0 / 0%	hey guys if u want to know more just visit this site. they have alot of information about the iphone and ipod touch. hope this helps. iPod touch Fans forum ps: u have to make an account before reading the threads.

04-19-2008, 03:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
20strong Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 2,287 Marcus iTrader: 0 / 0%	If they make it into a Flip or a slider I will get one. I hate not being able to close my phones.

04-19-2008, 03:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,197 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	Impossible to use sideways. Do you have one? Have you ever texted? :x

04-19-2008, 08:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
*BlaqkAudio* The Slip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Rochelle, NY / Stony Brook, NY Age: 18 Posts: 789 James iTrader: 2 / 100%	I'm definitely going to wait and see what the next iteration of the iPhone will look like; I need a new phone for college as T-Mobile has very limited service in Stony Brook.

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