What happens to the original company after company 2?

Just enter company 2 production, says the Wall Street Journal, according to multiple sources (including common sense) to release sometime in the next few months. That comes to mind a question: what will happen to current company after company 2 come out? Apple will be deducted and stop, or it will keep the original around the company as a "budget"?

TUAW reader Dennis suggested we wrote, saying that Apple have been tracking it is followed for iPhone and iPod touch to previous-generation model as "new" option. Will complement the company line, company 2 with new features like more RAM and more powerful processors and cameras reserved for company's mid-range levels and "excellent."

And got the idea for our whole team buzzing about possibilities and disadvantages of this approach. Our speculation (based on no inside track whatever) overleaf.

As I see it, there are two possible original company may decline when the company 2: Mac, path or track iPhone/iPod touch.

 

Mac path

Old models at Mac gets major updates or upgrades, often disappear from the Apple store as if they never existed. They usually remain available as a discounted option, but you have to know where to look to find these deals. For updates of by-products such as bumps the processor, you'll see also often high-another Gen MacBook move down to mid-range price, while mid-range MacBook becomes obsolete low-end; usually disappear prior to low-end model now on the Mac.

For more major product changes, such as extensive upgrades to MacBook Air, old models often disappears completely from Apple retail channels after a month or so to allow discount. Since the company 2 rumored upgrade fairly significant at first Gen Corporation, which will probably happen if Mac tracking company. Original company simply disappear from the Apple website, concerned an unwanted machina, as Apple clearing prices available for those interested in bottom via Apple website looking for a deal, but otherwise.

A couple of us think this is the fate of company today. Output channels will extend its borders are already seeking to build a new company, in the light, doesn't make sense to dedicate production company Gen last if you are trying to crank equally-next-gen ye be. This is also why the iPod mini he went upstairs and was never again when iPod nano came on the scene, that's what usually happens with other iPod lines, too. Apple also may not want to keep company Gen last deep discounted in the market because it can potentially reduce the company's profit margins of a company.

However, viewed in another light, keep current on company makes much sense.

Trajectory iPhone/iPod touch

When the iPhone 3 g on the stage in mid-2008, "the path Mac iPhone original and disappeared. But since then, Apple has been a predictable pattern. When you release iPhone 3GS in mid-2009, low-end iPhone 3 g now available at reduced prices. IPhone 3 g stuck until the release of iPhone 4 last year, when you switch the 3 g iPhone off the coil iOS replaced 8 GB iPhone 3GS in new "slot. When iPhone 5 from the middle of this year, we expect the same thing happens: the iPhone 3GS will go bye-bye, iPhone 4 will drop to $ 99 USD, and will be the new King of iPhone 5 iPhone Hill.

Things a bit more complicated on the iPod touch side of things. First-Gen model stopped when Gen II, but the 2nd Gen 8 GB iPod touch sold alongside third Gen models as an option easier for newer, higher capacity models. Apple break style September release of fourth generation iPod touch; all iPod touches are now sold, the fourth generation units with the only differences between them are capacity and prices.

The company will follow the pattern set by younger brothers? Perhaps. I can see many benefits for Apple to keep current on company for another year at a discounted price in the open "budget", especially since it is still the current company selling like mad. Here's how you think a price under this plan:

Low end

Company original WiFi 16 GB — $ 399Original company g 3 in 16 GB — $ 499

Mid-range

Company 2 Wi-Fi 32 GB (hopefully, 64 GB, but we'll see) — $ 599iPad 2 g 23 (probably 64) GB — $ 729

Upper limit

Company 2 WiFi 64 GB (although I'm really hoping for 128 GB) — $ 699iPad 2 g in 64 (and perhaps 128) GB — $ 829

Basically, mid-range and high end points quote company reserves 2 Apple hardware promotions for groups and feature-something no Apple with almost all product lines — while low end consisting of another form, the lowest cost of lowering the prices.

There are a couple of major advantages of this plan. First, all the necessary production infrastructure of the company's first Gen already existing; don't need factories overseas to change something keep bringing current company for another year. Potentially relieving pressure on the company's production channels 2, because the budget-minded consumers would be happy with all report 2010 is likely to form. After this third generation company in mobilizing $ 499 price gap between low-end and mid-range company 2 as well as alleviate pressure on production company 2 channels and give consumers very attractive pricing option for my thesaurus 3.

Secondly, while introducing the company GB WiFi 16 399 $ (same price as the high-end 64 GB iPod touch) and maybe some rather weak margins even in the face of lower production costs since its introduction, will also offer huge price advantage Apple offers Tablet any other company. Apple's pricing system is already highly competitive — witness the high price of Xoom Motorola Tablet — but the company's $ 399 will blow everyone else out of the water. With the low-end WiFi company available for $ 399, I don't think any other Tablet Maker will be able to grip francs Apple Tablet market away.

I think "tab. Galaxy Samsung is the only credible competitor in the market right now, but it has already aoutkombitid on prices. Company budget price, current gen will divide farther and pretty much seal the fate of the Tablet market, who are paid $ 499 for the "Galaxy tab" or $ 799 Xoom if got Corporation for $ 399? Only people willing to pay this tax Apple hater ".

Current days numbered company regardless of the path that follows. Even if the path of iPhone/iPod touch, it will go in 2012 at the latest. There are many reasons why Apple might decide to stop this year; in fact, if you look at pattern operationally first gen iPhone and iPod touch, it seems likely more company I Gen disappear. Meanwhile, keep current on company low price point comes with many potential advantages, not least of which is to bring tons of new company owners who may have declined in price minimum $ 499.

What do you see? Current company will stick around for another year as the model budget or will be consigned to the dustbin unibody aluminum in heaven? Vote in the poll below and give us your thoughts in the comments.

By Chris Rawson

 

Company "source: tuaw.com

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