I want an iPhone, and I want it as soon as it's available. But will I get it? Investment firm UBS is predicting only 250,000 initial units, and only 850,000 units by the end of the year. Since the iPhone will be only released in the United States, you'd think those numbers aren't as desperate as they sound. But I have a feeling there will be a global demand for the iPhone regardless, mainly due to people wanting to hack it for use on their cell carrier. Your chances of getting an iPhone at the initial launch will be like winning the lottery.
Should you get an iPhone right away? No, wait. Due to low supply, you'll probaby be waiting for a while anyways. Everyone should wait for a thorough review of the phone (see my previous post about the likelihood of user interface problems). I'm in the unique position of having my current phone die a slow, agonizing death. So, I need a new phone now. If it can take calls ok, I'll be reasonably happy, even if the rest of it is crap (although I'll feel $600 lighter).
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