It may not be the 3g iPhone that many of us are waiting for, but it is the highly anticipated 16GB model! That’s right Apple just quietly updated the Apple online store with new iPhone and iPod touch models. The NEW 16GB iPhone goes for $499 (ships 1-3 days) and the 8GB model is unchanged at $399. There doesn’t seem to be any other apparent changes in the iPhone itself.
The iPod touch gets a more significant boost now with a 32GB model at the same $499 price as the 16GB iPhone. So you can get an iPod touch 8GB for $299, 16GB for $399 or 32GB for $499 (ships 1-2 days).
While I’m always up for more storage on my iPhone, I still remain puzzled as to why Apple wouldn’t release an iPhone that has the same capacity as the higher end iPod touch? Yes I want a 32GB iPhone! I don’t want to (read-refuse to!) have to carry two devices. I’ve been getting by with 8GB and 16GB is certainly welcomed (means I can travel with more video content now), but 32GB would have even been better. Seeing how I spent $599 for an 8GB model back in June 07, would it be unreasonable to think that some would be willing to pay $599 now for a 32GB model? $499 would be even better!
Now the question that many of you are going to be asking is, "do I upgrade to the 16GB iPhone now or wait for the 3g model that’s coming out later this year?" Good question and it’s one of those questions that only you can answer. If you can live with a mere 8GB of space for another 3-8 months (my speculation on timing), then I would wait. If you are feeling severely cramped right now and constantly having to take stuff off your iPhone to make room for new stuff, then you might want to fire up eBay.com and sell your existing iPhone. My personal feeling is that I’ll probably wait. More space is nice, but I want a 3g model even more.
I can hear the screaming in the streets now! "I just bought _______ and now I want a refund!" Here’s the thing. The model of iPhone/iPod you just bought is still the current model at the same price. So I don’t think you have much of a case. However, I’ll be standing outside your local Apple store selling pitch forks and torches. Mention this blog for a deal.