[Mobilepartners] New Pricing for the iPhone 8GB: $399 from $599

[Julian Benz]

Will the iPod Touch still be able to connect to wireless access points?

Julian K. Benz
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
jbenz at mit.edu

Andrew Yu wrote:
> Greetings!
> 
> Apple made a number of announcements today primarily centered around the 
> iPhone and the new iPods.
> 
> While the details are still rolling in, here are some notable highlights:
> 
> 1. 8GB iPhone will now sell for $399.00 ($599 as of yesterday)
> 2. 4GB iPhone will be discontinued ($299 while supplies last)
> 3. iPod touch (iPhone minus the phone and cellular data capability) is now 
> available in 8GB and 16GB flavors.
> 4. Music can be purchased directly from the iPhone and the new iPod Touch.
> 
> Full coverage is available from the following URL:
> http://www.engadget.com/
> 
> There are some hints of new software update for the iPhone as well. So, I 
> will keep you posted to see if Apple will release some key updates that we 
> have been looking for.
> 
> We will be sending out our iPhone evaluation results in the next few days, 
> but in the meanwhile, here are some caveats for those considering the 
> iPhone:
> 
> 1. It's the first generation product. It might be better to wait (confirmed 
> with the new pricing).
> 2. AT&T: The voice and data network is less than ideal for many locations in 
> and around the MIT campus. Those considering the iPhone should make sure 
> that the AT&T coverage is adequate.
> 3. Email: Works great generally. Few known issues that include handling MIT 
> voicemail as an attachment files, lack of search capability, etc.
> 4. Certificates: Personal certificates that are commonly used at MIT are not 
> suppored by the iPhone at this time.
> 5. Lack of 3G network compatibility (data is slow when outside of a Wi-Fi 
> area).
> 6. TechTime Calendar Synchronization: At this time, there is no reliable 
> method for 2-way synchronization between the iPhone and the TechTime 
> Calendar.
> 7. International Roaming: iPhone can get expensive if using the celluar data 
> abroad. AT&T currently does not provide an "unlimited" data plan for 
> international travelers.
> 
> More detailed information about the evaluation results will be made 
> available soon via the Mobile Partners Mailing List.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Andrew
> 
> _______________________________
> Andrew Yu
> Mobile Devices Platform Coordinator
> Information Services & Technology
> Massachusetts Institute of Technology
> Phone: 617-324-8985
> Email: andrewyu at mit.edu
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