Would they keep the 3G around?

[Woody1776]

I was just thinking, with people so concerned with the all mighty dollar these days, would apple keep the 3G around for a while after the introduction of the new iPhone? The 3G being a cheaper entry option and having the new iPhone more of a "Pro" series that cost more. Or do you think that the recent non-subsidized phone prices mean that they are cleaning house?

Thoughts?

[BrownGem]

You certainly can't buy a 1rst Gen Iphone (from A T T anyway) these days...only a 3G. It is highly possible that only the new Iphone will be an option once it arrives. Maybe the plans will eventually include a product "line" where more than one type of Iphone is available. Apple definitely does not follow the crowd in this regard. Only time will tell.

[kevlar08]

people also think that apple will announce more than one phone this summer, so one could be a replacement of the 3g, and then also a higher end phone

[Kazakaz]

The way Apple usually handles new iPods, once the new model is available, the older on is no longer available.