iPhone - 8Gb...What about people who need more storage?

Then again, if you're goin to up the capacity that much, you are going to expect a much heftier price tag. :( Im sad too, $499 for 4GB! Rip off!:mad:

Well this device isn't a iPod its a PDA essentially so of course its going to lack capacity that the iPod offers. Good god the price is insane and its with a 2 year contract! I can only imagine what a 100GB+ touchscreen iPod is going to cost.

eventually there will be a much larger flash version of the iPhone... it's inevitable. flash drives are always getting better, with more capacity, and they continue to get cheaper (as with ANY type of existing technology). the reason this phone is so expensive as of now, is b/c it is new. i remember when the first generation iPods came out... "A 4 GIG MP3 PLAYER?!?!... sure i'll pay $400 for it!" now, most of us scoff at the first generations, much less at a $400 ipod that ONLY holds 4 GB. anyhow, sit on this for a while, and you'll probably be able to get this at other carriers, as well as in larger storage capacities. apple SURELY wouldn't have contracted with cingular to more than a year of exclusivity with the sale of what is most likely to be one of the hottest items in Apple history (save for the iPod). just my two cents.

That's really comparing apples to oranges.. 100GB of flash and 100GB of HD space is totally different.For once, Josh is right. :D

Keep in mind, the 8GB Nano is the same price as the 30GB iPod...

Indeed. A Range Rover or a Jaguar at the same price? I myself, took the 8GB when the time came because it had what I wanted and not what I didn't.

Not really. 8GB of flash memory is exepensive, 100GB of HD is becoming cheaper by the day. I don't think they'd need to up the price that much if they threw in an HD instead of flash.

For once, Josh is right.

'bout damn time!

I wouldn't worry,
Apple would be stupid to not release thicker iPhone models
with HD size scaled w/ price.

When the iPhone breaks 100+ GB for $800,
and has a video + stereo output option($200)
(maybe even a keyboard input),
able to be attached like the iLuv battery packs...

http://www.i-luv.com/iLuv/images/products/230/i604.jpg

...I'll retire the 3G 40GB...

...not until...

Hopefully this happens before '08.:D

I'm only dissapointed by the fact that they call themselves a "revolutionary" phone but don't even have expandable memory!

To hold all of that, jsut use your iPod. the iPhone had those as an extra. That just means holding a few of your favorite songs, videos and photos with you. Not your entire library on the phone.

I suppose now we'll get a better feeling of how the next generation iPod will be like. May or may not be similar so don't quote me on this.

It could possibly be similar only with a larger hd, and without the extra phone functions limited to only videos photos and music.

To hold all of that, jsut use your iPod. the iPhone had those as an extra. That just means holding a few of your favorite songs, videos and photos with you. Not your entire library on the phone.Honestly, why not have your entire library on your phone?:confused:

1/4" thicker + $100 gets the iPhone an 80GB HD...

Just one clump in my pocket suits me fine.:D

Suit yourself.:cool:

Isn't the idea of the iPhone to be an all in one device, why would I buy this device yet still carry around my IPOD. I am willing to have a premium product at a premium price which gets the job done to accomodate several needs.Me and you both.
I would take flexibility also,
maybe iSkin builds a case with room for 2-3 cards on the back.
That'd be str8.

But d@mm, I would love to pay $799 for an 80GB iPhone and be done w/ my cell phone, PDA, and 3G 40GB iPod.

Walkin around w/ my pockets on literal swoll ain't that cool, IMO:D

Exactly, the point of this device seems to offer what most everyone wants an all in one product to cover all the bases so you don't have to carry around 3/4 different things, yet the memory offered is simply not there.

B.

Not everyone wants a all-in-one device, for one the devices focused on a specific task (i.e. iPod is focused on music, RAZR on PHONE) are almost if NOT ALWAYS better at what they do than these damn all in one devices.

For Two, these devices suffer from crappy battery life when compared to two seperate devices.

For Three, its much easier to operate two different devices independantly instead of one device thats loaded with a bunch of crud you have to search through to get to the feature you want. More features, more hassle.

Four, I don't remember a time where my iPod with Video and my Samsung T809 got in my way cause they were so bulky. Cell Phones are made so small these days, and iPods aren't that big I don't see where carrying both of them would present a problem.

My opinion on the iPhone is:
- overpriced, $600 with a 2 year contract is completely bogus and obsurd
- stuck on cingular as a carrier which is stupid, I'm not switching providers for this phone .
- my cell phone and iPod can do much of what the iPhone does and for cheaper
- battery life is going to present a problem

Apple would have been better off focusing on something like a NEW iPod with Video, instead they attempt to get in the cellphone market with a cell phone that is overpriced, and doesn't offer anything unique than a cute interface and touch screen.

The only way I'd consider getting this iPhone is if, a) I didn't have a cell phone already, b) didn't have a iPod already, c) it is cheaper, d) higher capacities. There is nothing this phone really offers if you already have a cell and a iPod except a coolness factor and who wants to pay that much for coolness.

Further to what Stu is saying, this is also a device that will need to hit a cradle far more often than other iPods, since five hours of talk time is going to mean charging every night for most people.

A good set of smart playlists will work wonders for keeping the content fresh, so that even video content can be used more practically on the device.

For example, for TV shows you can easily keep a half-dozen episodes and remove the ones you've watched to be replaced with new ones, so you always have something to watch while commuting or whatnot. I already use this method with my 80Gb iPod, with the only difference being that I keep a dozen or so episodes of each of several shows, but I certainly don't watch that many between syncs.

So, basically you set up some playlists that fit your listening and watching preferences, and simply come home and drop the device in it's dock every night. Old content is removed and fresh content is loaded on, and the next morning you're good to go.

Not everyone wants a all-in-one device, for one the devices focused on a specific task (i.e. iPod is focused on music, RAZR on PHONE) are almost if NOT ALWAYS better at what they do than these damn all in one devices.

For Two, these devices suffer from crappy battery life when compared to two seperate devices.

For Three, its much easier to operate two different devices independantly instead of one device thats loaded with a bunch of crud you have to search through to get to the feature you want. More features, more hassle.

Four, I don't remember a time where my iPod with Video and my Samsung T809 got in my way cause they were so bulky. Cell Phones are made so small these days, and iPods aren't that big I don't see where carrying both of them would present a problem.

My opinion on the iPhone is:
- overpriced, $600 with a 2 year contract is completely bogus and obsurd
- stuck on cingular as a carrier which is stupid, I'm not switching providers for this phone .
- my cell phone and iPod can do much of what the iPhone does and for cheaper
- battery life is going to present a problem

Apple would have been better off focusing on something like a NEW iPod with Video, instead they attempt to get in the cellphone market with a cell phone that is overpriced, and doesn't offer anything unique than a cute interface and touch screen.

The only way I'd consider getting this iPhone is if, a) I didn't have a cell phone already, b) didn't have a iPod already, c) it is cheaper, d) higher capacities. There is nothing this phone really offers if you already have a cell and a iPod except a coolness factor and who wants to pay that much for coolness.

Isn't the point of this phone is that it is an all-in-one device?...Am I missing something here?...if I wanted just a phone, then I would save my money and buy a solid cell phone and carry an ipod.

All I ask for is the ability to have some sort of SD slot, so I can add additional storage as needed or carry around an extra card for when I need a bunch video/audio. Not even mentioning the fact that the up front cost is expensive and getting the benefits of the future product within 2 years having twice the memory is frustrating.

I still love it tho'...give me the option of expandable memory and I am the first in line perfect device!

B.

It is only 8gb because it is a small phone and uses flash.

This is the frst generation, flash sizes are always increasing.

A hard drive wouldn't be used in something that gets beat up as much as a phone does. Durability. Plus the huge size difference. It would be ######ed.

you forgot what phone using for. it's not portable backup drive. if you want, you'd better get mini HDD you can carry around. it's phone. phone doesn't need more than 8GB memory. it's enough. if you're still not satisfied with it, get ipod. it's the answer. I don't understand why you need more space for this phone. there are a lot of alternative better handheld device in the market in terms of backup.

it's phone. phone doesn't need more than 8GB memory. it's enough. if you're still not satisfied with it, get ipod. it's the answer.
Got a 3G 40GB iPod...
it has been the answer for 4 years now...
...I was just geeked @ the possibilty of paying $800 US and being done w/ all other portables.
Apparently, I gotta wait.:mad:
Also...
A hard drive wouldn't be used in something that gets beat up as much as a phone does. Durability. Plus the huge size difference. It would be ######ed
...this is unfortuneately true.

My dream is f#@&ed.....for now...:cool:

I'm all for Brutus proprietary deal too.