A shortage of new iPhones across the U.S. suggests Apple is making way for its next-generation 3G models that promise much higher wireless data rates. According to a Piper Jaffray report 20 stores are sold out of iPhones and other stores are in short supply suggesting an 80 percent probability new iPhones are on their way soon.
Before you start getting too excited Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster also added there is a 20 percent chance iPhones are in short supply because Apple is having manufacturing problems.
The suspected cause of the iPhone shortage is that Apple is attempting to clear out inventory of the current iPhone in preparation for the release of the new 3G iPhone that takes advantage of AT&T's (HSDPA) data network.
Considering the news of two days ago that Apple is expected to produce 1 million 3G iPhones by May, it?s pretty reasonable to assume the current shortage is related to the release of a new iPhone model. It's expected that the new 3G iPhones will sell for $400.
Affordable iPhones, Really?
I am anxiously looking forward to the 3G model iPhone release. Not so much for the 3G iPhone itself, but more for the potential price drop in current model iPhones.
I have a soft spot for touch-screen devices, but the price of iPhones has always been too high. It might be harder to get an original slower-speed iPhone, but I bet the reseller market will be ripe with deals as current iPhone users look to upgrade.
Love the iphone that is currently out now. I am glad to know that more people will hopefully own this great piece of technology. Everyone should have a cool gadget of some sort to call their own.
life would be really dull with out these great gadgets. Rock on iphone ~ Krstohl
Love the iphone that is currently out now. I am glad to know that more people will hopefully own this great piece of technology. Everyone should have a cool gadget of some sort to call their own.
life would be really dull which out these great gadgets. Rock on iphone~ Krstohl