http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Humility, or better yet reality, goes a lot farther than an easily disproved set of lies.]]>Jan 18th 2007 10:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
So we have two "cognitions" - one, that Apple won't succeed because it's "beleaguered," it's "expensive," or "not Windows," thus doomed to failure. The other cognition is the reality staring them in the face, that Apple is an increasingly successful company, a cultural phenomenon, a trend-setter up-ending one industry after another by its contrary vision. Many industry observers, therefore, are in a deep funk, unable to make sense of these two contrary positions.

It's certainly not a phenomenon unique to technology. It applies in politics as well. Heck, one could do a whole dissertation about the role cognitive dissonance plays in the Middle-East. But that's for another topic.]]>Jan 18th 2007 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Try innovating one time. Jerk.]]>Jan 18th 2007 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Windows XP (WITH coupon for Vista) from Newegg: $89.99
Ability to count to numbers over 100: Priceless

Plus, it's very easy to get a cheap copy of Windows since it is in the mainstream, unlike Macintosh. I could run down to a university or something and get a copy for some low price like $20.

Please think before you talk.]]>Feb 21st 2007 8:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Windows XP (WITH coupon for Vista) from Newegg: $89.99
Ability to count to numbers over 100: Priceless

Plus, it's very easy to get a cheap copy of Windows since it is in the mainstream, unlike Macintosh. I could run down to a university or something and get a copy for some low price like $20.

Please think before you talk.]]>Feb 21st 2007 8:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Honestly, with Bill Gates' statement that the future is mobile devices, Balmer is likely throwing chairs at himself for not coming up with somthing as sweet as the iPhone.]]>Jan 18th 2007 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
It cost alot more than the price you have seen so far.]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 2:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
The Iphone has the full OS with full touchscreen capabilities.

I do agree that the iPhone will need to support full e-mail push for it to be what my clients want though.

While I don't know if the iPhone will be right for the business market without push e-mail I hail it's release as good for the industry as it will start manufacturers such as HTC to start thinking outside the box and making THINNER units (11mm - the new benchmark) that have the full MS featureset including touchscreen. Hopefully HTC will think about higher resolutions screens like the iphone as browsing the web at 320x240 sucks. I realize they do have a toaster oven sized pdaphone that does have 640x480 however unless you like to roll your phone behind you, it isn't practical. Hopefully they'll improve the BT functionality - distance etc. Lastly I would think they'll consider improving the battery life on their phones. And if the IPOD nano is any indication besides working on the GIRTH of their units, they may actually start working on style and durability.

I also think the iPhone is great for the industry as it will hopefully get MS to consider improving their voice recognition, media interface, bluetooth stack, memory support and customizing the today screen.]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Where's he getting those numbers from?!?!

In mid december according to appleinsider:
"In the ensuing two-week period ending December 16, Current has Zune inching up to a 12 percent share of the HDD market and 3 percent share overall."

I find it hard to believe that in 4 weeks the Zune suddenly took off...and it's definitely not the most expensive phone in the market, the BlackJack is available right now for $499...and in my opinoin is not a very good offering at that price. ]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Zune captured 2.1 percent of the market in the week ended Nov. 25, said Stephen Baker, an analyst at Port Washington, New York-based NPD, in an interview today. – Bloomberg.com

]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Actually, no - not by a long shot. There are flavours of Unix that are far more expensive. Also, as far as we know, XP Home is more cheaper then OSX as Apple doesn't disclose the price.

The iPhone is far too exensive, I don't think it will fall flat on its face but it's too expensive for anyone but the fashion conscious. I'll wait for the reviews, the only thing we've had so far is visuals. There is so much more to a phone then good looks...]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Um...yes they do.

OS X single license: $129
OS X Family Pack (5 licenses): $199]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Anyways, this phone isnt the most expensive on the market. Hasn't he seen the HTC Universal (which runs WM) or even Nokia 8800 sirocco ? ]]>Jan 21st 2007 1:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
GROSS!]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
OS X= $69.00]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 19th 2007 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Further, you really need to compare OSX to Windows XP Pro, not home edition which is $186 at Newegg.]]>Jan 18th 2007 6:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Mac OS X from Apple.com: $129
Windows XP Pro(w/coupon for Vista) from Newegg: $279.99
Inability to distinguish apples and oranges: Priceless


an I'm sorry but the "coupon for Vista" thing does not make Windows more financially attractive, it's just a way for MS to say sorry to consumers who were expecting to buy Vista in late 2006, when the corporate clients can already buy it. That's why I stayed on Windows 2000, still works as I want.]]>Jan 18th 2007 7:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
and do u guys rememebr back in 2001 when apple came out with the ipod?!...it was 399 for only 5gb!!! but it was the coolest shit ever, nothing at the time was cooler and i bought one...so hence 499 is really not much considering all thats in this gadget, you will see, in one yr everybody will jump on the band wagon. its how it was when the ipod came out. everybody was hell now thats waaay to much money and now look how many people have one and how cheap it is, jsut give it time, microsoft is jsut jealous that they cant even compete with apple, thats why they own half of apple.]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 5:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
Jonathan
A Wireless Golfer
http://www.wireless18.com]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 6:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 4:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 6:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/--Ballmer aka Gannon]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/Jan 18th 2007 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
http://www.openmoko.com/press/index.html]]>Jan 18th 2007 3:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/18/steve-ballmer-laughs-off-the-iphone-deems-it-most-expensive-i/
oh wait. i can't.]]>Jan 18th 2007 6:45PM