Disappointing iPhone in China
Although initially anticipated by the public as China, but the attendance was somewhat disappointing iPhone. Let alone find visitors who were willing to camp in front of the store when the initial sale, snaking queues were not so ketara although still there.
The presence of the iPhone in China brought about by China Unicom on October 30, 2009 and was spelled out very late when compared to other countries. So, do not expect welcome like crazy, as seen in New York in 2007 and Hong Kong in the last year.
However, China Unicom said that Apple products such devices already sold 5000 units in its first week. Only, this amount is considered not enough.
Selling price is set too high to be the main reason for lack of success of the iPhone in China. Besides the lack of Wi-Fi connectivity is also a role in reducing the purchasing power of users.
Apple – as producer – was not going to beautify the iPhone is sold in China with the wireless internet connection. It’s just that, turned off the Wi-Fi feature is for obey the rules set by the government of China.
“The market clearly wants to get better, when compared to what has happened with the debut of the iPhone in other countries,” said Bertram Lai, an analyst with CIMB-GK Securities.
“The price of the iPhone introduction is also fairly expensive, especially some features not working. So the market is not too lively welcome,”.
China Unicom to sell two versions of iPhone under a 3-year contract with Apple. To 8 GB capacity sold 4999 Yuan or about U.S. $ 732, while for the 3GS version of 32 GB capacity for 6999 Yuan or the equivalent of U.S. $ 1025.
