Apple announces the new ipod/iphone !

Glaucus · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:37

Phnom_Penh said:
It's $600 with a 2 year cingular contract.

Which all new phones are. It's not until a few months after that the price becomes free.

Tommy B · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:39

AcidHell2 said:
Which all new phones are. It's not until a few months after that the price becomes free.

I always thought the phones were usually free on an expensive monthly contract.

On PAYG they'd be $600 yes, but not contract, which means this must be like $1000 on PAYG

Beansprout · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:39

Tommy B said:
And is the capacity only 8GB, that's hardly going to replace the iPod?

It's perfect for me - although my music library is huge, I don't really need it all on me. 8Gb is more than enough for the stuff I listen to 95% of the time

Al Vallario · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:40

It's due for release in the US in June (after FCC checks), should be released in Europe by the 4th Quarter.

Oh, and as Phnom_Penh mentioned, there's a huge thread on the keynote address in the correct forum

nemtizz · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:40

dave2k2005 said:
Wow, looks amazing! Loads of features, although the price is a bit high :/

300 quid is an absolute bargain. Theres also a 4gb which is a little cheaper.

Glaucus · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:43

Tommy B said:
I always thought the phones were usually free on an expensive monthly contract.
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I got a Lgk920 when it first came out even on an expensive tarrif it was over £250.

Managed to get it free by getting a reconditioned one. Most top end hones are expensive even on high tarrifs.

Welshy · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:48

Yummy

benjo plz. · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:53

AcidHell2 said:
Which all new phones are. It's not until a few months after that the price becomes free.

But that's still US pricing, and still on something that isn't even out yet... It ain't gonna be cheap.

Tommy B · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:54

TRY THIS DEMO NOW!

http://www.apple.com/iphone/technology/

It's incredible

da_mic_1530 · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:55

sounds great, wonder how tough it is, i.e screen scratching etc

Dr House · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:55

so it will be 600 pounds here

young lad · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:56

SCRATCH SCREEN

Solari · 9 Jan 2007 at 19:58

ZOMG! Must have one!!!one!!!one!!!1!11!

Seriously, I tried to give up being a gadget freak but I'm definitely getting one of these babies.

starscream · 9 Jan 2007 at 20:02

Although this looks awesome....

5 hours battery life using apps, 16 audio, and these are the manufactures specs as well, so probably in optimised conditions.

Although this is great for PDA type device, as a phone, it is going to be a bit of a pain if it needs charging at least once a day.

Glaucus · 9 Jan 2007 at 20:03

starscream said:
Although this looks awesome....

5 hours battery life using apps, 16 audio, and these are the manufactures specs as well, so probably in optimised conditions.

Although this is great for PDA type device, as a phone, it is going to be a bit of a pain if it needs charging at least once a day.

It might be supplied with 2 battery as standard, with 2 chargers. One for the phone and one for the spare battery.

Alex_L · 9 Jan 2007 at 20:12

I'd be suprised if this has a user replaceable battery like mobile phones have, going by the ipod.

Nice device, but i'd rather have a widescreen ipod with 100gb and wireless sync.

daz · 9 Jan 2007 at 20:19

AcidHell2 said:
Usually ipod products are over priced and not as good as rivals.

The ipod was miles ahead of everything when it was first released.
Use a powerbook and you know you've it's something quality.

Etc.

Al Vallario · 9 Jan 2007 at 20:19

BUSH said:
I'd be suprised if this has a user replaceable battery like mobile phones have, going by the ipod.

Nice device, but i'd rather have a widescreen ipod with 100gb and wireless sync.

This is an absolutely killer wireless device, though. The wireless functionality and software (Widgets just like OS X, Safari web browsing, beautiful contact list system, conversation-style SMS messages, photo viewer, video viewing, iPod-like music playing interface) combined with the 4/8GB hard drive makes it the best companion you could possibly imagine if you're on the move. Plus it's 11.6mm thin, has three proximity detectors, an ambient light sensor, a huge touch-screen with unbelievablely smooth multitouch functionality...

It's not a replacement for the iPod, it's a separate device which puts the iPod to shame and does so in style

gord · 9 Jan 2007 at 20:21

What is this guy talking about.. Gord you wally!

benjo plz. · 9 Jan 2007 at 20:26

gord said:
Doesnt have a camera, and therefore, wont be superseeding my Sony Ericssons..

When it does have a decent camera its all i will need!

Yes it does, it has a 2mp one on the back

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