$199 for 8GB and $299 for 16GB... are you going to buy?

[inertialnav]

The 3G will mostly boost sales in the European markets.

The $199 price will send sales through the roof here in N. America. If I lived in a 3G coverage area I would go ahead and make the switch, but it doesn't seem prudent to do it now.

 

[inertialnav]

On the Apple site it describes GPS as GPS - assisted. What does that mean, exactly?

 

[SLVR6]

I will certainly take a look......there are getting to be too many good 3G options out there this summer.

 

[CoachFreak]

On the Apple site it describes GPS as GPS - assisted. What does that mean, exactly?

I think it is because your location is coming off of wifi or the cell signal and it is not a true GPS, but I could be wrong.

 

[cmaier]

You are wrong. There are several kinds of a-GPS, but essentially all of them augment true GPS (the look at the satellites kind) with info provided over the cell network. This makes them work better indoors, etc.

 

[xintelinsanex]

The 3G will mostly boost sales in the European markets.

The $199 price will send sales through the roof here in N. America. If I lived in a 3G coverage area I would go ahead and make the switch, but it doesn't seem prudent to do it now.

Oh yeah no doubt the price tag will tremendously improve sales. Americans are more conscious of prices.

 

[marcol]

I think it is because your location is coming off of wifi or the cell signal and it is not a true GPS, but I could be wrong.

Yep, you're wrong. Here's a quick primer:

http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/gps_vs_agps_a_quick_tutorial.html

 

[WatersWest]

Afther TiPb announces me as the winner of the contest, I won't have to buy one. In the event I don't happen to win, then yes, I'm going to buy one. I'm glad I took back that iPod Touch my wife bought me for xmas and held out for this date...

 

[xintelinsanex]

Oh yeah, sucks for the iPod Touch owners who always have to shell out for software updates. And does it make calls? Absolutely not. Good call taking it back.

 

[marcol]

Yep, you're wrong. Here's a quick primer:

http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/gps_vs_agps_a_quick_tutorial.html

Just to dispel any lingering doubts this is from the relevant iPhone 3G web page:

How it works.
GPS (Global Positioning System) technology uses information from earth-orbiting satellites to find locations. A receiver estimates the distance to GPS satellites based on the time it takes for signals to reach it, then uses that information to calculate locations. But the A-GPS (Assisted GPS) system on iPhone goes one step further, using information from mobile networks to find the closest satellites more quickly. That gives you a faster fix on your location than with regular GPS.

https://www.apple.com/uk/iphone/#mn_p

 

[volsfan0911]

I was at the Apple store earlier hoping they were going to release today. Given the price point and 3G and ActiveSync for business use? Yes, will be in line July 11th (sigh). Mit $300 in hand.

 

[xintelinsanex]

I was at the Apple store earlier hoping they were going to release today. Given the price point and 3G and ActiveSync for business use? Yes, will be in line July 11th (sigh). Mit $300 in hand.

LOL bring a credit card instead, or a gift card. Apple might not let you pay cash for it, haha.

 

[hermdog]

Hopefully it will be available in the morning of July 11th and not at 6pm!!

 

[xintelinsanex]

Yeah agreed. I think it will be available start of business. Oh wait, the original iPhone was at 6pm right? Well this is going to suck.

 

[whmurray]

Would have bought at twice the price but I am an Apple stockholder; I can afford it.

 

[cmaier]

Mandatory in-store activation. Argh.

 

[hermdog]

Mandatory in-store activation. Argh.

Where did you see that?

 

[kevinbell]

I only pay $20/month for unlimited data (MediaMax) with my Treo 750 (3G). Not sure if I should "only" be paying that or the higher Data plans... I'm not going to ask. An extra $10 isn't bad but then double that because I'm sure my wife will want to upgrade as well.

Hypemaster = Apple

 

[IrishJK09]

I only pay $20/month for unlimited data (MediaMax) with my Treo 750 (3G). Not sure if I should "only" be paying that or the higher Data plans... I'm not going to ask. An extra $10 isn't bad but then double that because I'm sure my wife will want to upgrade as well.

Hypemaster = Apple

You are getting something you aren't supposed to. Don't say anything to At&t and you will probably be ok, but you should be paying $30.

 

[bripat22]

I will wait to hear the reviews and info about glitches and bugs but if all is ok, I will kick my Curve to the curb and become an Apple Drone quite happily