iPhone to run $300-400 after contract?

via engadget

Everything we've been told with regard to the iPhone's pricing structure has suggested that the 4GB would hit at $499 and the 8GB at $599, and that this would be an on-contract price -- expensive, yes, but likely still in the right range to keep sales brisk. New advertising allegedly leaked out of a consumer survey suggests that the 2-year contract price could come in a full two hundie lower, though: $299 for 4GB, $399 for 8GB. This would sorta jibe with a Cingular exec's comment regarding the availability of units to folks outside coverage areas at a contract-free price, but perhaps more importantly, it's fabulous news for folks who will be able to take advantage of a contract re-upping. Of course, this is all coming out of a survey -- perhaps gauging reaction to pricing -- so we need to wait for some more clarification from the powers that be before declaring our wallets a little less burdened come June.

That's insane, but expected. Apple's all about style and huge prices, but considering the storage capacity this may end being reasonable to comparable phones on the market.

I guarantee that on UK release, this phone will be free with a decent contract. I have had 20 phones and never paid one penny for them, except for the contract.

I don't really like the iPhone much, but the more I think about it, the more cool it seems. The price is a huge turn off, but if you want style and functionality unmatched in a phone, then its the way to go.

Of course a PSP with VoIP would suit my needs. :)