2007-07-30 10:34:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
Because its very high technology. It's actually a pretty good phone but has a lot of problems. Pretty normal though. I mean it IS the first edition. Destined to have its share of kinks! :)
2007-07-30 10:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whatever you buy, DO NOT GO FOR THE IPHONE.
That phone has gained too much hype that it doesn't deserve.
- No Video Conferencing (whatever)
- Can't Send Pictures (MMS-that's bullcrap)
- No Push mail (forget syncing to exchange servers)
- No Voice Command (ON A "High TECH" $700 phone)
- Can't use Skype on Iphone for VOIP (BULL)
- No Flash (half the websites won't work)
- No Java (another 1/4 won't work b/c of this)
- No SDK (web 2.0 is not an SDK-whatever)
- No send via Bluetooth (COMPLETE BS)
- No 3rd party apps. (200% BS)
- Lacks an external memory storage slot (ENOUGH BS ALREADY)
- Cannot use your iTune songs as ringtones! (OKAY, NOW I'M ABOUT TO SUE APPLE)
- NO VOICE DIALING
- NO 3G Internet access (WHAT'S THE POINT)
- No Word/Excel Support (understandable)
- cannot be used as a modem (No internet on your pc)
- doesn't support 3'rd party apps (Steve Jobs announced that this will not be allowed due to the threat to the reliability to the phone's operating system)
- Cannot be synced to Microsoft Outlook
- No Physical buttons or keyboard
- 8gb storage cannot be used as storage for files-just iTunes songs which cannot be used as ringtones
If you still end up buying the iPhone, you'd be a perfect definition of the term: 'American'. Seriously-NOT WORTH IT. Buy yourself a nice laptop instead! You can probably buy it for $300 by next year when a newer version comes out!
2007-07-31 23:18:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many different reasons. Demand and the high cost to make it from all the technology and the research that was put into making the phone. I don't see the price dropping for at least a year when demand begins to drop.
If you get the iPhone or another phone, check out my ebay store at http://stores.ebay.com/thecelldepot if you're looking for accessories. We have everything from cases, chargers, batteries, protective cases, data cables, and more that you may find useful and you will save a lot of money rather than buying it directly from your service provider.
Tony
2007-07-30 19:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by thecelldepot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
becasue all other phones are subsidized, like the lg enV is $150 with a new contract but $400 retail. the iphone has no subsidy. thats the retail price of the phone.
2007-07-30 17:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has so much stuff like a mp3 internet access camera everything
2007-07-30 17:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by zuko m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋