“Accessories makers are placing big bets on the iPhone [and] their payoff could be relatively huge, if the $1 billion a year spent on Apple iPod accessories is any indication,” Ben Charny reports for MarketWatch.
“Yet despite their importance, Marware and other accessories makers say they began crafting iPhone items without the benefit of actually seeing the device. Apple, however, did release some basic specs about the iPhone in February, which made the process a bit easier,” Charny reports.
“The accessories makers, for the most part, operate independently of Apple, which raises their risk even more. Apple only requires that accessories with the phrase ‘works with iPhone’ on the packaging first be approved by Apple. But in order to speed their goods to market, several accessories makers say they will go without the “‘works with iPhone’ on their packaging,” Charny reports.
“Nonetheless, accessories makers say they’re more confident with the iPhone because of the extra bit of lead time, a rarity when it comes to Apple,” Charny reports. “Jobs’ speech at Macworld in January, where he introduced what is likely to be the most hyped of any Apple product, was unusual because Apple isn’t known for unveiling its products so far in advance of their sale date.”
“Given the rare opportunity, accessories makers said they took advantage of the lead time, which also has the effect of ratcheting up the competition,” Charny reports. “Some companies are already selling iPhone accessories. BoxWave Corp., based in Bellevue, Wash., is offering two dozen items, including an anti-glare screen cover for $13; an all-in-one charger for $26; an $18 device to synch iPhone’s to other devices; and a ‘screen puff’ for cleaning the device.”
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Made from the finest transparent latex, it covers the iPhone with the ultimate in protection while still giving that ‘naked’ sensation.
Also available in a lubricated model for dry hands, a ribbed model for the ladies and a hypo-alergenic model made of real sheepskin.
Will the latex affect the multi-touch function, seeing that there may be an extra long and thick finger involved?
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I have some important information for all that want the iphone. A guy went to my school to advertize the iphone. The iphone by the the way looks very but very impressive. The screen looks like its made of glass not like any other phone. The features are great too. One thing he did mention was that he himself found 23 glitches as he was using it. He did advised us to buy one 6 months after but he also said they were going to be a limited number. I really dont mind the glitches as long as they update it soon and fix it. I still hope to be one of the first orders online.. But i just needed to give this info out so all of you would know.
Jonathan
“I really dont mind the glitches as long as they update it soon and fix it.”
The iPhone hasn’t been released yet, therefore; there are no glitches! Use your brain if you’re really in school!
” The screen looks like its made of glass not like any other phone. “
That tells me absolutely nothing Jonathon.
It’s like me saying, the iPhone looks much like a button-less phone.
Just a hint, don’t put un-necessary sentences in your essays.
I‘m sure the iphone accessories market is making a killing.