Math on iPhones Just Doesn't Add Up?

Tech Dirt is reporting that recently announced numbers by Apple and AT&T suggest that there is a large gap (1.7 million) between the number of iPhones being sold and those being activated. Taking into account factors like the iPhone launching outside the US and a 20% estimate of people buying the iPhone just for the purposes of unlocking, there are still 700,000 iPhones unaccounted for. "[...] suggesting that they're sitting on store shelves, piling up as unsold inventory. That number suggests at least some gap between perceived demand and actual demand -- while also raising questions about how much effort it will take to eat through that inventory."

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Not a big surprise

[AuMatar]

Just far too expensive. Especially with a recession coming, not too many people will buy a 400 dollar phone. And requiring a 100 dollar a month contract minimum is an absolute deal killer. Don't expect to see real demand for a device like that until the price drops at least another 100 to 200.

I dont think so!

[iknownuttin]

Don't expect to see real demand for a device like that until the price drops at least another 100 to 200

Speak for yourself! I have a bunch of black turtle necks and black jeans and I really need one of those! As a matter of fact, I can actually deduct those off of my income tax by declaring my profession as "Mac Fanboy".