Odds: 20-1 Getting Trampled For iPhone

[Norelco]

Haha, this is awesome. This website is guessing the odds are 20-1 that someone will get trampled on June 29 while getting an iPhone.

Consumers are reported camping out waiting for an iPhone—3/1
Initial iPhones get recalled—30/1
iPhone sells at least 12 Million units in 2008—5/6
Apple’s stock jumps at least 10% in value in regards to the price on 6/30/07—1/2
Consumers pay at least three times the original price ($1,500) on ebay—2/1
The screen breaks/cracks like Apple’s first-generation nano (iPod)—150/1
There are mass reports of the battery life being less than the promised 8 hours—10/1
Someone is trampled while trying to get an iPhone—20/1
iPhone spontaneously combusts—150/1

http://www.livescience.com/technology/0 ... uture.html

[Po]

lol @ the odds for it spontaneously combusting and the screen breaking being the same. I think the chances of a screen break are more like 20-1.

Either way, something is gonna go wrong.

I'll wait till at least Xmas season for the kinks to get worked out.

You guys think they will bring this to other cell phone services? (i.e - verizon?)

[Pyro]

The fact that the 4GB version is $500 and the 8GB version is $600 and you are forced to get a two year contract and that you don't get a discount with the contract is really stupid in my opinion. Also, I guess Apple didn't learn from making the Ipod's battery incapable of being replaced.

[Xavier]

I want one, but not until its kid tested, mother approved.

[Remembrance]

Jobs has said that iPhone won't be available for another provider until at least '09, and 2012 at latest

And since when has ipod battery not been replaceable?

[Pyro]

You don't remember the big deal a couple years ago where they made a huge deal about Ipod batteries not being replaceable?

Linkage

[Priran]

Am I the only one that can see this thing flopping, like really fucking easily?

[Huggo]

You don't remember the big deal a couple years ago where they made a huge deal about Ipod batteries not being replaceable?

Linkage

Yeah, sure. Your average idiot can't replace it. I learned how to replace mine by watching TechTV though. It is possible, but Apple-bashers don't wanna admit it because then they run out of ammo.

[Kytele]

Am I the only one that can see this thing flopping, like really fucking easily?

I do. I mean... If I want to play my music, I'll go to my Zune. I have a cel phone that does what it's supposed to. I'm not gonna browse the internet while driving. Besides, all my stuff won't die out from usage in 20 minutes.

[Po]

Am I the only one that can see this thing flopping, like really fucking easily?

I highly think this could happen.

[Joran]

Odds that Steve Jobs will come out of the closet again with some new OMGWOW item that everyone must have, within a week of the Iphone debut:

1/5

[SephYuyX]

Wheres the option of the iPhone release looking like the PS3 release with no one showing up?

[Po]

I'd say slim to none. People are going crazy for this thing.

[Stilgar]

1000: 1 Iphone is a collosal failure, and topples Apple altogether.


Can't see it being a bust, as huge as the hype is for this thing. Hell, I want one--but I'm not going to pay $600 and switch providers. Looks fucking cool, though.

[Vedder]

I can't say that I see this flopping... I mean, sure, anything is possible. I don't think the people who frequent these forums are necessarily the target demographic, so it's not surprising there is mixed feeling about it's potential success.

Do not underestimate the power of corporate exec. geeks with flacid penises and sportcars who will be all over this thing to impress their friends.

That's not my demo, but I want one too.

[izembo]

remember the NGage from nokia, trying to combine phone+gaming system. it just doesnt work because you can get a damn good phone, and a damn good music player for still less than an iphone.

fail.

[guartz]

I work for Cingular, sorry make that At&t now.

I think the whole Iphone is bullshit, they won't franchise owners sell it.
Goddamn pieces of shit, fuck Apple. I hope they all burn in hell.

[Exoduso]

I'm not falling for it, YET.

Some of my friends are getting it, and I would like to see if it's actually worth forking over 500 bucks for AND moving to at&t...

We'll see... i'm happy with my razr for now lol (the outter screen has many scratches on it, but I still find the phone to be a pretty practical and easy thing to carry around..)

[guartz]

1000: 1 Iphone is a collosal failure, and topples Apple altogether.


Can't see it being a bust, as huge as the hype is for this thing. Hell, I want one--but I'm not going to pay $600 and switch providers. Looks fucking cool, though.

Eh, possible, but unlikely. The last few weeks I've had a lot of customers inquiring about that phone. It will outsell Treo and 8525, I'm sure that's enough to sustain it.

[SephYuyX]

Id still pick a Treo over of an iphone. All iphone is, is an ipod/video thing with bad cellphone features