So when will the 16 gb iphone for $599 be released?

[diesel]

You know it's a matter of how soon, and based on what apple did today, i wouldn't be surprised if it was within the next couple of weeks in time for the holiday season

[JKD]

I think it will come in at $499 for the Xmas season...since Apple has basically reduced the premium for the iPhone with today's steep discount.

[diesel]

Originally Posted by JKD

I think it will come in at $499 for the Xmas season...since Apple has basically reduced the premium for the iPhone with today's steep discount.

I see differently:

1) iPod touch 16 gb is coming out
2) 4 gb iPhone is being discontinued
3) price of 8 gb iPhone is reduced to 399 which is less than the opening price of the 4gb iPhone

All of the above I think adds up to the fact that apple is clearing the road for a 16gb iPhone which will most likely take up the "premium" price point of 599

Its just a matter of when