[dnitram]

Well, I for one don�t buy all the hype about a stolen prototype phone, who�s right or wrong, etc. Personally, I believe it was an extremely well planned and orchestrated media hype event to promote the new iPhone. Of that I am convinced. How better for Apple to get such massive, cheap publicity just prior to the introduction of their latest phone. It�s a win-win situation for both Apple and Gizmodo. Say what you will, but I say whoever came up with the plan is an advertising and marketing genius.

[F0nage]

Apple is nothing if not one of the best marketing companies around.

[tmp3150]

I agree totally. Who would lose a phone that valuable?

[STANGS347]

I believe it happened like this.

Apple sent Gizmodo the phone with the story line and paid them 5000 to stay silent. lol

[GlitchZero]

I agree totally. Who would lose a phone that valuable?

A drunk guy on his birthday?

[iBalushi]

What makes them Log On to his Facebook and notice his last status was: I love German beer.

I bet it happened in purpose.
And if it was then it is a SMART idea

[Pema108]

Apple is genius at creating buzz for an upcoming release. This latest is the biggest buzz creation ever. I agree it was calculated.

[coltsbr]

I agree, a very well orchestrated plan!

[tedzone]

Well, I for one don�t buy all the hype about a stolen prototype phone, who�s right or wrong, etc. Personally, I believe it was an extremely well planned and orchestrated media hype event to promote the new iPhone. Of that I am convinced. How better for Apple to get such massive, cheap publicity just prior to the introduction of their latest phone. It�s a win-win situation for both Apple and Gizmodo. Say what you will, but I say whoever came up with the plan is an advertising and marketing genius.

Yeah.... And hopefully that was a dummy model made to throw us all off the real scent. I say that cause I really hope it wasn't the 4g..... IT WAS BUTTTT UGLY

[coltsbr]

When I left my phone in a bathroom while out drinking a couple years ago, someone turned it in to the bartender right away. My LG flip phone did not make it onto Gizmodo's site.

That is strange! I would have thought they would have went right after that one!!!! LOL

[iCandi]

yeah the "lost" phone is not very attractive.

so convenient that it was lost so close to apple hq too..hmm.

what a scam LOL

[vinndy]

I thought that design was beautiful

[RetroAndreas]

Ok I got to say it

that's one f%$#ed up font.

[mitchell209]

Of course it was on purpose.

[Username00089]

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