We'll be the first to give props to
Steve Ballmer for accomplishing what he has at Microsoft, and we will agree that the iPhone is one expensive (and probably
overpriced) little machine, but during a recent interview where he was questioned about the
iPhone, he proceeded to not only compare Apple's forthcoming handset with the "$99
Motorola Q," but insisted that the iPhone was "by far the most expensive phone in the marketplace," which couldn't be farther from the truth. Sure, most of the
long, long list of
mobile phones priced above (sometimes
well above) the $500 price point aren't exactly
mainstream handsets, but as the
luxury phone market continues to bloom, Apple is looking to take advantage of those willing to shell out half a grand to have the hottest gizmo out. Additionally, Steve did mention that the iPhone was absolutely "not suitable for business purposes" due to its complete lack of a keyboard, but considering its half-hearted attempt at Push mail and lack of
3G, we doubt Mr. Jobs is out fighting for the corporate market just yet anyway. Nevertheless, it's always
entertaining to see one
head honcho completely mock another company's
product, so click on through for the YouTube'd interview.
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