MR said: But I wouldn't have bought 2 of the 250k iphones if it couldn't be unlocked. And I'm sure most of the 250k customers would agree. That'd mean a big fat $0 instead of the $65M for Apple. In fact, by your calculation, Apple still gets $240 * 250k = $60M without activation. That ain't too bad compared to $0 if the customers don't buy at all.
In reply: I believe Ryan's numbers was referring to $240 (their percentage from monthly bill of subscribers) * 250k so unlocked phone actually loses $60M, not gains since T-Mo doesn't hand over any percentage of monthly bills.
I guess the only way Apple could make some revenue from an unlocked phone would be with iTunes.
100% agree with you. Although I don't fault people for running out of patience, but come on. They listened to the open letter. Now give them a chance people.
I for one find this device veryyy intriguing. I'll still be waiting for the new OS but that's just because I don't have the money.
Am I the only one excited that this isn't just Treo 650 Revision 9 and finally a departure from the same old form factor?
Although this is not what I am looking for, there is a market for WinMo standard out there (not sure about the numbers but judging by the number of peoples I see in the streets with a Dash, that device did pretty well for TMo). This along with the Foleo cancellation is a promising step in my eyes.
If navigation control is done well, perhaps I might stop demanding touchscreen on my smartphone device. BUT it certainly won't be to a WinMo device. Maybe in Palm's new OS? I seem to use my stylus less and less often nowadays. Eh, we'll see.
Regardless: I for one give kudos to Palm for FINALLY trying a new form factor---now work on a device for MY market :-).
Speak for yourself sir. My 680 is pretty stable. Might crash about once a month if that. Infact, I can't remember when was the last time it crashed. I believe the crashes are atleast partially due to bad coding by application developers. Once I was set on the applications I have installed, it's been smooth sailing.
My suggestion would be to cut the fat and just keep essential applications from reliable developers.
Admittedly though: the OS should be more robust to handle developers' oopsies. HOPEFULLY that will be top priority in the development of their new OS.
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