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Electronics & Gadgets
It seems that Apple can stretch the truth at least into a grey area without causing questions. But if you think about it, Apple’s iPhone 3G phrase is not just grey area. It is simply untrue.
I won’t go into the “twice the speed claim”, but what really bothers me is the “half the price” pitch. Sure, it only costs $199 compared to the $399 before. However, I doubt you can consider the iPhone hardware the complete product, especially, since you won’t be able to purchase the iPhone without a service contract.
AT&T said that it will be selling the iPhone without a service contract in the future, but then it will cost you $599 and $699. Not exactly half the price.
While the previous generation accumulated a cost of at least $1839 over the two-year period, the new phone will cost at least $1999. Half the price?
Somehow I believe that most lawyers would not have a particularly difficult time convincing a court that the hardware and service is one package and that Apple’s marketing went too far and intentionally deceives its customers. This one could be expensive.
Any bets when Apple will be sued for how much?
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Answered No. Are you kidding me?
The answer to everything isn't to sue. Be a wise consumer as you clearly proved you are, and just don't give them your money. MAke your own choices, don't kick and scream at every discrepency with lawyers by your side. [not directed to the poster really, just people in general. lol] =] -
Answered Yes. I predict a lawsuit.
Let's get real. A woman buys a cup of coffee, spills it on her own lap while driving, sues McDonalds because the coffee was hot (and I guess she didn't know that hot coffee is hot), and gets a million dollars. Of COURSE Apple will be sued. And, in the grand American tradition, they will pay off whoever sues them to go away and keep doing what they want.
Answered Yes. I predict a lawsuit.
people who think that it is not false advertisement are stupid and are bitches