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iPhone 3G 'could sell 18m in 2008'
Ben Furfie Jun 11 2008, 2:45pm
So says analyst covering the firm manufacturing Apple's device.
An analyst who covers the firm manufacturing the iPhone 3G has said Apple could ship as many as 18 million units of the device this year, thanks to its pricing.
"The higher expectation on the 3G iPhone reflects attractive prices and a broader distribution channel," wrote analyst at CLSA Emerging Markets, Jenny Lai. "The newly added white colour for the 3G iPhone also bodes well to consumers."
Lai covers Apple's contract manufacturing partner for the iPhone, Hon Hai Precision Industry.
Comparing the new pricing and its potential for success to Motorola's similar move with its Razr phone, Lai said that demand for the device could explode in the coming months.
However, she expects the device to be in short supply for the first month it goes on sale as pent up demand for the product converges on limited supplies, but that after that point, supply should improve.
Source: PC World
