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Here Comes the iPhone Tax For European Carriers

Hi Paul, being in Europe with my iPhone for the last 3 weeks, I can tell you the lack of HSDPA is definitely NOT an issue, since 80% of the time I discovered Wi-Fi networks available. So why pay for less speed?
By the way, the Orange deal in France has NOT been signed yet, according to Louis-Pierre Wenes, CEO Orange France

The iPhone: Apple's First Flop

Hi Todd,
The first iPod was more expensive at launch for a 5 gigs brick... and it was just an mp3 player... Did you write anything about it at that time ? Besides, ever heard about any other phone so much talked about in schools all over the world ? A lot of people won't care about the introductory price and we all know this first edition is just the tip of an iceberg...
See you in July after one month sales figures :)

Apple's Technology Puts Research in Motion In Its Place

Dear Kristofer, I wonder what you would have written 5 years ago about the first iPod (whose price tag was over the actual iPhone). Let's wait 18 months or so and you'll be the first to put your BlackBerry on eBay...

Apple iPod Elevates Game: Six Airlines to Add Connectivity

Actually, Apple said in its statement that Air France and KLM were also part of the agreement. However, those two airlines said it was premature to be definitive, says Reuters UK.

"It's way too early to confirm any such details," said an Air France spokeswoman, referring to the iPod seat connectivity and a mid-2007 availability date.

"It's very premature what Apple are saying," said a KLM spokesman, noting that there have been "informal contacts" between Apple and the airline.

"We have no idea if this is technically feasible, if it's financially viable, or it customers want it," he said. "At this moment, we have absolutely no intention of introducing it on board."

Apple had no immediate response to the two airlines' comments.