Soon I think we’ll see some more options in the iPhone realm. Apple has been so caught up in getting the thing out the door, making sure it’s a stable platform, and opening it up for development that they haven’t released any substantial upgrades (just a memory boost).

But there is clearly a market for a “high-end” version of the iPhone. I’m sure many people would be willing to spend something closer to the 4-figure range to get a 3G network, removable battery, more memory, (the list goes on). But most importantly it would be visually different enough to let the world know that you weren’t just carrying a normal iPhone.

Apple’s success is based on delivering high-style products at reasonable prices. They might not always seem reasonable compared to the competition, but if you really weigh the features and longevity (not to mention good ole ease-of-use and peace-of-mind) Apple products typically come out on top.

I remember years ago they released a 20th Anniversary Mac. At the time it included revolutionary features like a built-in LCD screen. It was ultimately a repackaged version of the computer I took to college, but it cost much more.

They didn’t have much trouble selling them. And they won’t have much trouble selling the ultra high-end iPhone either. Let me know your thoughts on what such a device should be like.

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