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Jun 28 2007

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Place your bets on the iPhone release.

Filed under Misc., Travel, Ways to have fun, shopping

I heard yesterday that BetUs.com is taking bets on the initial iPhone release success, scheduled for this Friday, in case you haven’t already heard. I already know of one friend, Casey, who will camped out at the Apple Store in Salem, NH waiting to get his hands on one. Suprisingly, he is the only one I know of that is planning to try to get one this Friday.

I believe the price, and the unheard of 2-year required committment to AT&T/Cingular Wireless, has detered many people to be first in line. When I moved to NH, I needed to get rid of my AT&T plan, and opted for Verizon for the better reception in my area. Where AT&T/Cingular has a five year exclusive contract with the Apple iPhone, I will not be getting one any time soon. :(

So the odds are:

  • Consumers are reported camping out waiting for an iPhone - 3 to 1
  • Initial iPhones get recalled - 30 to 1
  • iPhone sells at least 12 Million units in 2008 - 5 to 6
  • Apple’s stock jumps at least 10% in value in regards to the price on 6/30/07 - 1 to 2
  • Consumers pay at least three times the original price ($1500) on ebay - 2 to 1
  • The screen breaks/cracks like first generation nano - 150 to 1
  • There are mass reports of the battery life being less than the promised 8 hours - 10 to 1
  • Someone is trampled while trying to get an iPhone - 20 to 1

    • this next one is my favorite! :)

  • iPhone spontaneously combusts - 150 to 1

    • How many iPhones will Apple sell in the first month?

  • Over 1.2 Million Units - 5 to 6
  • Under 1.2 Million Units - 5 to 6

    • So given the negative odds and the required commitment to AT&T, why is it that I still WANT ONE?

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