Prepare for Madness as Apple iPhone Arrives June 29

Sun Jun 3, 2007 10:51PM EDT

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I hate doing posts like this, I really do, but the energy surrounding the Apple iPhone is so extreme that I just can't help myself. And the news is: It finally has a release date: June 29. 26 days from now as I type this.

There's nothing much more to add to the story for now. It's still $499 (4GB) or $599 (8GB) with a two-year contract from AT&T (née Cingular). It still doesn't have a 3G radio in it. And it still looks way cool. No news on what the monthly plan charges will be, as you'll definitely need some kind of data plan to run all of its cool features. If you want some more up-close-and-personal action, Gizmodo has Apple's three TV commercials for the iPhone (the last one is pretty amusing) that will begin playing any moment now.

How's June 29 as an omen for a product launch?

Not much good to report, really. It's the birthday of Gary Busey, Richard Lewis, and Fred "Gopher" Grandy. Much worse: Fatty Arbuckle, Katharine Hepburn, and Jayne Mansfield all died on that date, and the infamous Sampoong Department Store collapsed in Seoul on that date in 1995, killing 501 and injuring 937 more.

Bad omen or just unfortunate coincidences? I'm not sure, but I don't think poor Fatty's death will be enough to dampen enthusiasm for the "it" gizmo of 2007.

So... are you getting one?

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  • 66 Posted by helewicz on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:18PM EDT Report Abuse

    I really like Apple's products. The MacBook Pro is a phenominal machine. But I think I will wait for the price to go down a bit.

  • 67 Posted by rookx79 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:51PM EDT Report Abuse

    I wouldn't buy the iPhone or even entertain the idea. I bet Apple will make unwieldy to use as the iPod and force you to use their dysfunctional software that supposedly works with Windows. Apple always uses great hardware in a great design, but their products are rarely user friendly.

  • 68 Posted by p.olen on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:48PM EDT Report Abuse

    lopez_residence. Have you ever used a computer running windows? talk about freezing. Everything freezes some times. Its not a big deal. just reset it and its fine. Nothing is perfect.

  • 69 Posted by dawn8157@sbcglobal.net on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:38PM EDT Report Abuse

    wow that phone looks fierce, i gotta have one, but i get a new phone too often i cant keep up. what do i do with all of these phones!!!!!!

  • 70 Posted by toyter93 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:18PM EDT Report Abuse

    yeah my best friends is getting it actually hes been Reving about it since it was introduce early this year, so he'll spend the $$ for a 8g.

  • 71 Posted by rackle141 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:25PM EDT Report Abuse

    I suggest waiting until Apple works out all of the kinks that are bound to surface in the beginning....... I will wait patiently.

  • 72 Posted by opmogokc on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:46PM EDT Report Abuse

    So... are you getting one? No, of course not. Can you explain me why I should buy it? I have a cell phone, and I have an iPod. Why do I need another device, which just looks "cool"?

  • 73 Posted by cedosada on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:20PM EDT Report Abuse

    EDGE is too slow. Surfing is frustrating! They need the 3G.

  • 75 Posted by scottgiller64 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:08PM EDT Report Abuse

    this is the ugliest phone that I have seen I think this would have been cool to have if it was 1988. You might as well go out and buy a Zach Morris phone.

  • 76 Posted by sweetnsour_94 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:52PM EDT Report Abuse

    OMG! They are cool but seriously what is so good about them? This is the list of the 3 reasons not to get one: 1. You probaly will only have enough money to pay for the beginning. 2. They are cool but what's the point? It's just a brand name. 3. Doesn't Apple have enough money already? What's with the phone?

  • 77 Posted by j_a_hays on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:45PM EDT Report Abuse

    Most people in this country spend money they don't even have, buying things they don't even need, trying to impress people they don't even know :)

  • 78 Posted by leo_loves_scorpio.2184 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 6:49PM EDT Report Abuse

    Honestly i think this is a big hipe over nothing! I have a maroon red v3 razr or whatever its called! Before i had a phnatom keyocera phone which i was perfectly happy with! But i decided why not get a new cell phone! Ill admit i love the phone! But i have a wireless laptop ill stick to that THANKS!

  • 79 Posted by baytrails on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:03PM EDT Report Abuse

    Yeah you really shouldn't have written that article, it told us nothing new.

  • 80 Posted by scott.stoddart on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:08PM EDT Report Abuse

    I can't wait for the iPhone! It's the best combination of a Mac, a video iPod, and a Blackberry. I use all 3 today and this, if it works as advertised, will be a breakthrough. The iMac and OSX are performance leaders, the video iPod has no competition, and the Blackberry was a worthy pioneer. Who needs 3G? With OSX and Safari with streaming audio who needs a radio when I should be able to listen to my Sirius or any station on the web! Not to mention no spam, no virus, no crashing and no spyware! Another slam dunk for Apple!

  • 81 Posted by ajbenston on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:48PM EDT Report Abuse

    I think just as the electronic world goes, its a test run for many more to come. I'm sure it will be great, but will have many different aspects that need improvement as seen with many other products that attempt to put what your computer and tv can do in a nifty little hand held device. I hope that it is nothing as I expect and exceeds all our expectations. Only then would I drop half a grand on something my dog could eat in 5 seconds.

  • 82 Posted by peplady35 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:06PM EDT Report Abuse

    not with that price tag,plus i would need to do more investigation on it, meaning are things on this iPhone suit my personals needs. Who knows i will go to At&t and see.

  • 83 Posted by anaaparedes on Thu Sep 3, 2009 2:53PM EDT Report Abuse

    I am so excited the I phone, although a bit skeptical on the craziness it has brought. I am sure the lines will be pretty long and I am still trying to decide whether or not I will be one of the crazy customers in that line.

  • 84 Posted by candy.candles on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:17PM EDT Report Abuse

    Why is AT&T the only carrier that will offer this? Will other cellular companies carry it soon?

  • 85 Posted by guzman86ss on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:14PM EDT Report Abuse

    I think ill get one when when a the ridiculous prices for data plans drop to about $10 to $15 a month, which will be hmmmmm.. never. I mean come on I am already paying $45 for by broadband connection, I am not going to waste another $40 on internet for a phone.

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