So basically a way for me to give more money to Apple by using current technology with minor adjustments.
I can already play Mp3s with my phone without paying Apple right now.
" You'll probably be able to get the phone for a relatively low cost. Most mobile phones are sold for a loss by cellular companies so that they can get people to sign a service contract that more than makes up for the loss they will take from the phone."
When was the last time Apple sold their products for a loss?
"Apple is already developing a hybrid iPod/cell phone with handset maker Motorola."
This is not going to be something that will catch on quickly, or even at all. How many people are going to rush out there to get one of these?
Not many. Most people already have cell phones and will have to wait till their service contract is up to get a new phone, unless there is a promotion to get people to start using them.
And how much is this going to cost? Right now iPods sell for $200+ and a new cell phone with the features that will allow you to support the software needed are $250 retail.
So that makes $450 for something that I will probably use for only a year, or so that is usually the life of my cell phone.
All in all, this will take a LONG time for Apple to see any profit from this venture.
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So basically a way for me to give more money to Apple by using current technology with minor adjustments. I can already play Mp3s with my phone without paying Apple right now.
" You'll probably be able to get the phone for a relatively low cost. Most mobile phones are sold for a loss by cellular companies so that they can get people to sign a service contract that more than makes up for the loss they will take from the phone."
When was the last time Apple sold their products for a loss?
"Apple is already developing a hybrid iPod/cell phone with handset maker Motorola." This is not going to be something that will catch on quickly, or even at all. How many people are going to rush out there to get one of these? Not many. Most people already have cell phones and will have to wait till their service contract is up to get a new phone, unless there is a promotion to get people to start using them. And how much is this going to cost? Right now iPods sell for $200+ and a new cell phone with the features that will allow you to support the software needed are $250 retail. So that makes $450 for something that I will probably use for only a year, or so that is usually the life of my cell phone. All in all, this will take a LONG time for Apple to see any profit from this venture.