Bradh2o

Buy Apple into Earnings

Oh, and there's one more thin I forgot to add...

very important...

NO 3G service where I live, even though AT&T has said it would be here 3 years ago.

After AT&T's acquisition of Bell South, capitol improvements have seemed to have taken a back seat...

I can't justify the iPhone 3G service plan, a.) when there's no 3G service where I live, b.) when it's known the 3G service really drains the battery (even Pogue and peers have recommended disabling the 3G feature on the iPhone, in effect, doubling battery life on the iPhone 3G).

Buy Apple into Earnings

The aforementioned comments are spot on as well as the main story its referenced to, BUT as we watch declining economies, you know its going to have an impact.

I've always been an Apple person... presently I have a MacBook 2.4 GHz and an iMac 2.4 GHz. I'm extremely happy with Apple's OSX and machines.

Personally, I waited patiently for the iPhone 3G, for better features and allow Apple to work out the bugs, plus I assumed the price would drop.

I opted out of the iPhone 3G, why...?

Because AT&T Wireless increased the data rate plan by 60% (dropped the inclusive 200 text messages at the previous $20 per month data rate plan, causing an additional $5 per month for texting and $10 per month increase in data rate plan = $35 per month), an additional $180 per annum in fees.

Current manufacturing costs (pegged well below $100 per unit) don't support a $180 subsidy, that goes on forever...

Those of you who adopt the iPhone 3G, I'm happy for you.

But... I'm feeling what is happening in the economy, and adjusted accordingly... went to HD Only with Dish, as savings of $280 per annum, dropped AT&T Long Distance and now use Skype, as savings of $600 per annum, etc, etc, etc...

My thoughts were, just get my hands on a 1st generation iPhone, but given its popularity, and resale value, given it still qualifies for AT&T's old $20 plan, I don't see than happening in my future... MY Moto V3 is just going to have to suffice (I don't use internet service on my V3, anyway).

Cheers to Apple, not so for AT&T Wireless, and their Land Line Services'...