Apple typically chooses starting points that are more... international. They didn't release the iPod by saying that it could only be used in a specific region, after all.
The iPod didn't require as much backend-technology as a mobile phone + service when it was released. So I guess it's fair when they start in the US. Right, they could sell the iPhone unlocked, but who would pay $1000--$2000 for it?
@Scott, we need html entities here. I want proper m-dashes and figure-dashes :-)
by Jan — Jan 09
The iPod didn't require as much backend-technology as a mobile phone + service when it was released. So I guess it's fair when they start in the US. Right, they could sell the iPhone unlocked, but who would pay $1000--$2000 for it?
@Scott, we need html entities here. I want proper m-dashes and figure-dashes :-)