Open Letter to Steve Jobs

As Todd noticed, I (and many other iPhone early adopters) was a bit miffed last night at the speed at which the iPhone’s price dropped. I’ve been around technology long enough to expect price drops and capability increases…just not that soon.

Today’s note offering a $100 credit is a step in the right direction (and I’ve already got a list of things I want to buy from you, Steve, probably sometime in October).

But you know what would be a real way of demonstrating loyalty and gratitude to your early adopters?

An extra discount on the next generation iPhone. I want GPS and 3G, and giving me a break on an iPhone which includes them would be a great way to keep me on the upgrade treadmill…happily.

Looking forward to hearing from you real soon!

How do they say it with a straight voice?

Every so often, I hear a radio ad which compels me to turn off the radio or change channels immediately. Currently, there’s an ad on KCBS which begins

It’s nice when neighbors share things. It’s even nicer when neighboring car dealerships do…

I’ve never heard the rest.

How can someone read that kind of copy with a straight voice? How can someone write it?

I guess that’s what they call “professionalism”.