7 Comments For This Post

1. Wayne Schulz Says:
   April 5th, 2008 at 4:48 pm

   Judie – do you know a Bill, a William? I see him. You have some unfinished business. Something that should be done. I’m not sure exactly what – but I see water. Does this ring a bell…

   His prediction amazes me in the same way I’m amazed by psychics….

   Ok, before I’m a wise ass I should watch Walt.

   But geez— the iPhone has been out of stock for (I think 2 weeks). AT&T/Cingular publicly stated this year (I think even mid-year but I have to do more searching to be sure) — and at CTIA didn’t the head AT&T dude spell out “a few months”…

   If this prediction had come last year before AT&T proclaiming that one would be here — I’d be a lot more impressed.

   If Walt could say whether the photo of the “next gen” iphone with the black backing was authentic — I’d be more impressed.

   How about predicting RAM, removable battery, whether there will be an iPhone Pro (I’m guessing yes)..

   The real story here is not the statement – it’s the betting for how long it will be front page techmeme (techmeme.com – an excellent blog compilation site) and for second place the # of sites that will be under the main story. I say the story is front page until Wed with 15 to 20 sites (contest idea? )

2. Judie Lipsett Says:
   April 5th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

   Ha! It’s Saturday Wayne – and all I can think of right now is getting outside and enjoying the rest of the day. SO! No speaking in riddles, spell out what I am missing so I can slap my forehead an go “OH YEAH!!”

   And you are a wise ass, but that’s a good thing.

   Anyway, I am sure Walt is under some massive NDA…otherwise, I would have hoped for all of the details you listed and more.

   As for techmeme.com…yup – front page, at least until Monday.

3. Wayne Schulz Says:
   April 5th, 2008 at 5:07 pm

   I just watched the video.

   I’m just saying that I don’t think Walt’s “next 60 days” prediction is all thatrisky for him since the phone was already verified by the carrier last year (about December? ) as coming in 3 G, then Apple stores sold out about two weeks ago all over NYC (big hint that 3g must be coming) – then out of CTIA there were multiple stories that AT&T verified all their phones would be 3G within a few months (I’d have to go back and see the stories but I know the story was out way before Walt).

4. Wayne Schulz Says:
   April 5th, 2008 at 5:09 pm

   …Giz is p1 with AT&T confirming iPhone 3G in months…so Walt isn’t really out on a limb….that’s all I’m saying.

   I’m picnic bound for a little while – catchya on twitter!

5. Judie Lipsett Says:
   April 5th, 2008 at 5:11 pm

   Nope, it wasn’t risky at all – I agree. It was just delicious confirmation.

   Judie – do you know a Bill, a William? I see him. You have some unfinished business. Something that should be done. I’m not sure exactly what – but I see water. Does this ring a bell…

   I think I see a reference to Microsoft sinking there; but I am not going to count them out.

6. Wayne Schulz Says:
   April 5th, 2008 at 7:55 pm

   No I’m alluding to the way psychics always seem right – because they “know” stuff about things that nobody really could … except in hindsight they are really getting us to think they know. ok maybe it’s a bad analogy…

   Here’s another Mossberg prediction I’m still waiting for – and it’s iPhone related…

   http://blogs.zdnet.com/Stewart/?p=445

7. Bjenk Ellefsen Says:
   April 6th, 2008 at 9:17 am

   Yeah, like Wayne mentioned it, Apple stores were already getting rid of existing stocks. That was a good indication that a new iteration of the device was cooking. 3G in June. A 3G iPhone makes it more likely to be introduced to Australia, I hope. As for Canada… They would have to get passed the snow banks.

   However, Mossberg speaking out on the release of the 3G iPhone definitely adds rosemary to the roast!