another example as to why it is best not to be the "first one on the block with ...."
http://money.aol.com/news/articles/a...05095809990001 Jobs Apologizes, Gives $100 iPhone Credit
By JORDAN ROBERTSON,
AP
Posted: 2007-09-06 18:18:19
SAN JOSE, Calif. (Sept. 6) -
Apple Inc. CEO
Steve Jobs apologized and offered $100 credits Thursday to customers who shelled out $599 for the most advanced model of the iPhone, only to have the company unexpectedly slash the price $200 in a push to boost holiday sales.