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6.9 Million iPhone 3Gs sold, says Apple

22 October 2008 23:18 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 19 comments

6.9 Million iPhone 3Gs sold, says Apple Apple has announced today with their fiscal Q4 financial statements that the recent economic downturn is not effecting them as badly as other mobile phone vendors and that smartphone sales continue to flourish.

The company has so far sold 6.9 million iPhone 3G units, eclipsing the 6.1 BlackBerry sales pushed by RIM in the same quarter.

“Apple outsold RIM last quarter, and this is a milestone for us. RIM is a good company that makes good products, and so it is surprising that we could outsell them in any quarter after only 15 months in the market,”
said Apple CEO Steve Jobs.

iPhone revenue hit $4.6 billion for the Q3 2008 making Apple the third largest mobile phone vendor in terms of revenue behind Nokia and Samsung. Behind Apple are such big names as Sony, LG, Motorola and RIM.

With the high iPhone 3G sales, Apple has surpassed its goal of selling 10 million iPhone (1st gen and 3G) units for 2008, and there is still the holiday season to come.

“Not bad for being in the market for only 15 months,” added Jobs.

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    o0cynix0o (Junior Member) 22 October 2008 23:46 Send private message to this user   
    And just how many of the phones are still on their intended network?
    r6danl (Newbie) 23 October 2008 0:11 Send private message to this user   
    Doesn't really matter cause Apple gets their cut whether they stay on AT&T or not. What's the point of your comment?
    o0cynix0o (Junior Member) 23 October 2008 0:14 Send private message to this user   
    I was just wondering you a$$.
    pensfan12 (Newbie) 23 October 2008 1:07 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by r6danl:
    Doesn't really matter cause Apple gets their cut whether they stay on AT&T or not. What's the point of your comment?

    What the bleep is wrong with you?

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 23 October 2008 6:48

    jetyi83 (Member) 23 October 2008 4:04 Send private message to this user   
    how come there are no articles about the g1? how come i havent heard any hype over the g1.. tmobile has a really poor marketing strategy.
    iamgq (Newbie) 23 October 2008 6:44 Send private message to this user   
    Thats coo I guess, but whuts up with ZUNES new updates? Nice or whut? Havent seen any articlen on at afterdawn either.
    Keep yo smart aleck remarks on lock...
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    snardos (Newbie) 23 October 2008 8:42 Send private message to this user   
    What's going to happen once everyone who wants an iPhone has one? In my opinion, the iPhone is a fad that will pass. It is a very cool device, I'm not trying to put it down. When the ipods came out, everyone was buying them. I'm sure they are still selling a lot, but I don't personally know anyone who has bought one in the last six months. RIM has been around for a while and they are still selling a lot of devices.
    daacekin (Member) 23 October 2008 11:51 Send private message to this user   
    i don't really get why people want apple products so much. if it's for music, the walkman range is actually better quality.
    TSRSteve (Newbie) 24 October 2008 13:28 Send private message to this user   
    I bought my wife one of these since her wonderful coworkers talked her into needing one. I personally believe it is a sluggish piece of crap with terrible battery life. She must charge it every single night or it won't work the next day. If I had bought it for myself I would've taken it back for a refund.

    Something else that kills me is the fact that most iPod accessories won't even work with the stupid thing (i.e. modulators, chargers, docks, car stereo adapters, alarm clock docks). But everyone here knows that wives don't listen to reason. I guess fads come and go.
    varnull (Inactive) 24 October 2008 13:43 Send private message to this user   
    I don't rate them either... you can get a better performing chiphone for £120 open to any network and plan you want..

    They aren't even very good phones.. today our local iphone owner had to use my grotty old nokia to make a call because he couldn't get a signal on his. Some £600+ over 18 months plan eh... when he can't even use it most days at work.

    they look nice and the features sound on paper awesome... but the performance and price seriously lets them down.. especially in a market where a £400 device is outdated and worth £70 in 6 months.. if you are lucky. There will be a lot of these on the market in 6 months.. and I expect to see a second hand trade price around £40



    Free open source software = made by end users who want an application to work. The flower of carnage-shura no hana..

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 24 October 2008 13:57

    abuzar1 (AfterDawn Addict) 25 October 2008 1:05 Send private message to this user   
    While I dont like the iPhone either I doubt the second hand price will drop drastically. Especially not in America. You would be surprised to see how well Apple products retain value compared to gadgets from other companies.
    DXR88 (Senior Member) 25 October 2008 2:47 Send private message to this user   
    Its a fad that fools buy into, and iphone fails at being a smartphone.

    Personally, i think Openmoko's Neo FreeRunner will destroy the iphone.

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 25 October 2008 2:55

    zdiggler (Newbie) 26 October 2008 21:29 Send private message to this user   
    I want phone that do Native GPS with built in maps. I want it on Verizon work best in my area. Wireless and able to activate it without data plan.
    varnull (Inactive) 26 October 2008 21:49 Send private message to this user   
    Then you want a Nokia N80 with tomtom ;)... But WTF does that have to do with Apples latest overpriced "lifestyle" (cappucino drinking yuppie smegheads) device?



    Free open source software = made by end users who want an application to work. The flower of carnage-shura no hana..

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 26 October 2008 21:51

    abuzar1 (AfterDawn Addict) 26 October 2008 22:38 Send private message to this user   
    Isn't the HTC Touch Pro coming out on Verizon.
    Jemborg (Member) 1 November 2008 4:46 Send private message to this user   
    Originally posted by varnull:
    they look nice and the features sound on paper awesome... but the performance and price seriously lets them down..
    That's the impression I got. Like the old "Newtons" in a way. I'm even led to believe that the picture quality isn't that great. Is there any truth to the rumour that $ony intend to combine the PSP and a phone together?

    Its a lot easier being righteous than right.

    This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 1 November 2008 4:48

    FrancisL (Newbie) 2 November 2008 17:13 Send private message to this user   
    I love my iPhone 3G.
    abuzar1 (AfterDawn Addict) 2 November 2008 17:56 Send private message to this user   
    I'm glad.
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