I always believed that Apple needs to play in the mid to low end segment to accelerate the growth and more importantly, the penetration of iPhone beyond a certain class of people who could afford a cheaper phone and pay as you go data plan. I believe this is where the action is. Pre-Paid World The pre-paid concept is quiet alien to many people in United States. But the rest of the world, especially the developing countries in Asia, Africa and South America, the pre-paid market trounces post-paid market by 9:1! Apple wants to get in that game and eat that pie. I thought that Apple will add a smaller screen device to fill that whole and get in to a lucrative market of pre-paid world. A smaller screen will fit nicely in every single continent. But as I was thinking more about it today- a thought came to my mind. Would it be smart for Apple to sell its unlocked 3GS, the same phone currently sold FREE on most cell shops today with a 2 year commitment? The price can be around $199 to $25...
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