Do you think the iPhone Nano is on the way?

[ltdanicecream]

At first I was very skeptical about all the fake looking images online and all the rumors. But it looks like a lot more "evidence" has been leaked. Do you think an iPhone Nano is on the way? And will it be priced at $99?

Given all the leaked info I think it is definitely a possibility. There is the iPhone Nano case mock up out of China and product page from XSKN

http://www.***********.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/xskniphonenano-300x224.jpg

http://gizmodo.com/5116858/iphone-nano-case-product-page-product-pics-shown-off-by-xskn

Then there are the other Chinese case makers who have added product pages to their sites or revealed case mock ups.

http://www.***********.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/***********-iphone-nano-300x228.jpg

I most likely won't buy an iPhone Nano, I already own an iPhone 3G but I do see there being a market for a cheaper stripped down iPhone. Anyone else think the iPhone Nano is coming soon?

[dwp1975]

With Apple, anything is possible. If they is a iPhone Nano in the works, the form factor won't change, just the functionality will be stripped down. Apple put alot of money into the R+D for the form factor of the 2 existing iPhones so they are not going to mess with that for a lesser model. You will just lose certain functions, possibly wifi.

[acosmichippo]

i think it is definitely coming, but not in the way indicated in the pictures above.

I'll call it now: wifi only. basic phone with no data plan. 4 or 8 GB storage. May or may not have a camera, smaller screen, and slower processor. Everything else is the same.

[patrickj]

I think it's definitely on the way too. They need to gradually increase the range of models available etc.

Think Hippo's guesses on spec differences sound very possible too, although I think it may well be very close to the 'leaked' pics ....

[rj5620]

I think an iPhone in a smaller form factor and weight factor would be nice. The screen size is still very usable for the browser and all the other iPhone stuff would be unchanged. :laugh2:

[extralarge]

I do think so,
and also, I even seen a video on youtube as well, It's like an ad from AT&T. Though I knew that was a fake one, but looks really cool~

[acosmichippo]

Apple does not allow AT&T (or anyone else) to advertise iPhones, so that is definitely bogus.

[smknSRT8]

You should change the poll to 4 choices.. You are implying that if they do make them they will sell a ton, and if they don't, no one will buy it. Which isn't necessarily going to be true

Yes they will release and sell a lot.
Yes they will release but no one is going to buy one.
No they aren't going to release it but I think I think it would do well.
No they arent going to release, thank god, cause no one would ever buy one!

Just a thought cause what I thought wasn't an option.

They will eventually make one but it is not going to have the success of the iPhone.

[projectdarkside]

I wonder if an "iPhone Pro" may be in the works hehe:wink:

[Picazzo]

I wonder if an "iPhone Pro" may be in the works hehe:wink:

...an this "Pro" version is the only iPhone which including MMS, Copy/Paste, Flash, 5Mpix etc....LOL

[Ezekiel2517]

You should change the poll to 4 choices.. You are implying that if they do make them they will sell a ton, and if they don't, no one will buy it. Which isn't necessarily going to be true

Yes they will release and sell a lot.
Yes they will release but no one is going to buy one.
No they aren't going to release it but I think I think it would do well.
No they arent going to release, thank god, cause no one would ever buy one!

Just a thought cause what I thought wasn't an option.

They will eventually make one but it is not going to have the success of the iPhone.

yeah, thats kinda what i was thinking at first... and i pick

"No they aren't going to release it but I think I think it would do well."

and the reason i think that is because im pretty sure apple would want to keep the same 320x480 (is that right?) display

[BigCiX]

apple need to concentrate on its current 3G before it releases another phone.

[acosmichippo]

what do you expect them do do with it?

[BigCiX]

what do you expect them do do with it?
What do most current iPhone and iPhone 3g owners want to see on their phones?

[acosmichippo]

i think it's pretty clear that any of the most common requested features are going to be included on apple's timeline (if at all).

[BigCiX]

i think it's pretty clear that any of the most common requested features are going to be included on apple's timeline (if at all).

What do u mean by that? Future phones?

[acosmichippo]

i mean apple will release them when they decide to release them. it isn't a situation where they need to dedicate more resources to getting the job done, so, in my opinion, the release of an iphone nano would not have an appreciable effect on the functionality of iphone 3Gs.

[Panache010]

...an this "Pro" version is the only iPhone which including MMS, Copy/Paste, Flash, 5Mpix etc....LOL

Id buy it for C&P &5mpix

[BigCiX]

Id buy it for C&P &5mpix
Even if it did I couldn't sacrafice a large screen for a smaller one.

[Panache010]

Even if it did I couldn't sacrafice a large screen for a smaller one.

Im talking about the iPhone Pro. Not the nano!! Id NEVER buy a nano even if it came with 15Mpix, C&P, MMS, True GPS navagation & a 64 gig HD

[s8n666]

I heard there is going to bad an "iphone Shuffle" released as well. It doesn't have a screen and is the size of a postage stamp. It holds 4 songs and the one button on the front shuffles your contacts and makes random calls when you press it.

[acosmichippo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwnsQpcNvpE

[Chokinv]

Ive read about chinese iPhone replicas that look like a spitting image of the iPhone 3G. They could be for that. If I could copy and paste I would go find the link.
Anyway iPhone nano is deffently on the way. They want every one to want and to be able to have or afford a smart phone. When the masses all are he same using the same devices being unique is stripped and mind control thrives.

[jarofclay73]

...an this "Pro" version is the only iPhone which including MMS, Copy/Paste, Flash, 5Mpix etc....LOL

That's exactly what I was thinking. It may even have Flash if it uses a better battery - probably even user-replacable battery. :laugh2:

[lady_bugz22]

I just saw on Vaja's website where you can sign up for the upcoming release of their iphone nano cases

[Indy]

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/12/29/vaja-also-hints-at-iphone-nano/

[jarofclay73]

Vaja - premature transaction? :laugh2::2cool:

[TarekElsakka]

Wow, that's one hell of a good looking iPod Nano right there. I'd definitely buy one.

[Mathlete]

Hey, read this a couple days ago:

http://i.gizmodo.com/5130690/iphone-nano-coming-this-spring-according-to-even-more-rumors

Apparently, a Taiwanese hints that an iPhone Nano is indeed on its way, broke folk, rejoice!

[acosmichippo]

Freaks and Geeks fan?

[Youngbinks]

I'll wait until Apple says so. Until then, there is no point in getting worked up over it.

[iPhoneMonster]

Right now, with these pictures I don't see myself "upgrading" to the iPhone Nano. I hope they still sell the 3G iPhones. They should make 3G's in different colors, and maybe different finishes - but I highly doubt it.

[macfone]

I heard a lady on CNBC saying that apple has one in the works, but then just more rumors.

[styfle]

The 8GB iphone is the nano lol. They will just make a 30GB and then a 60GB and if they continue making the 8GB it will be called the nano lol.

[glsda]

The 8GB iphone is the nano lol. They will just make a 30GB and then a 60GB and if they continue making the 8GB it will be called the nano lol.


Wa ha ha ha ha, good one :laugh2:

[Elbacanazo920]

iPhone Nano? Don't hold your breath on it. Plus Why Make a Smaller iPhone the current one is perfect the way it is. Why Strip Feautures, when we are complaining that we want more? Hardware is good, Camera is decent on the 3G anyway Just Pump up the software.

[acosmichippo]

No one was saying the nano would replace the 3g.

[Elbacanazo920]

No one was saying the nano would replace the 3g.
But you know How apple is. When They drop something Knew they discountinue the OLD. And I highly Doubt that they would change there Marketing for a Phone. They Still believe that netbooks are inferior quality regardless of how much they sell.

[acosmichippo]

The implication of making an iPhone "nano" is to distinguish it from the standard iPhone, so they could sell them simultaneously. It's no different than iPod vs iPod nano, or MacBook vs MacBook pro.

[dturner]

From the man filling in for Jobs in a quarterly earnings conference call:
"We're not going to play in the low-end voice phone business. That's not who we are, that's not why we're here. Goal is not to lead unit sales, but to build the world's best phone."


http://www.iphonealley.com/news/apple-says-no-iphone-nano-army-of-shiny-ninjas-ready-to-defend-iphone-patents?

[acosmichippo]

i don't see what's "low-end" about an iphone with no data plan...

[psylichon]

It wouldn't be low end...

Because AT&T makes up a large part of the subsidy from the data plan. Without that, AT&T couldnt' subsidize as heavily, and the phone would probably end up costing the same as one with a data plan on initial purchase. Not much buyer incentive there.

[acosmichippo]

all i can say is that in my experience, there are a LOT of people whose only problem with the iphone is the 2 year contract of $70+/month fees.

i think this is illustrated by the number of ipod touch sales. People are obviously willing to pay MORE than an iphone costs for a device without any kind of monthly fee.

[psylichon]

True dat......

[TarekElsakka]

Wow, 21 votes already on "Heck no! No one will buy it!". Now that's a bad start.

[Elbacanazo920]

Wow, 21 votes already on "Heck no! No one will buy it!". Now that's a bad start.
Most People That Buy Apple products are used to get quality at a premium price. And iPhone Nano most likely would not fall under that category.

[acosmichippo]

an iphone "nano" (or ipod phone) wouldn't have any less quality than an ipod touch.

[TarekElsakka]

Of course the iPhone Nano is going to be much more expensive if it has all the features, since it's going to be extremely small you know.

[acosmichippo]

if it was physically smaller, then it would have to lose some features, and (judging from their recent comments) i don't think apple's willing to do that.

[efuseakay]

am I the only one that doesn't see the point of am iPhone nano.......

[glsda]

am I the only one that doesn't see the point of am iPhone nano.......

No, I agree with you.

[Ezekiel2517]

god, isnt this topic dead yet? theres not going to be an iphone nano, ever. i seriously dont know how this rumor got started. and theyve already busted it.

iphone nano=worst idea ever

[KOneda]

I think that it would be an Iphone nano would be a waste. The Iphone's size has never been a problem for me, and I can't imagine many situations when anyone would rather have a smaller device rather than the functionality of the current Iphone. The current keyboard is restricting enough, and a nano would simply be impractica.

[acosmichippo]

Size isn't the issue... It's price point. I'm sure a lot of basic phone users would like an iPod+phone designed by apple for <$99 + $40/month standard phone plan.

So diminishing the size and some features is a possible result of making it less expensive... Not the primary goal. At least that's my contention.