[Star Traveler]

Now I see that other "stores" (Microsoft, Blackberry, Andriod stores) are complaining that Apple is selling their apps *too cheap* ... LOL... They want a *minimum floor amount* for developers to sell their apps in their stores (read "it's gonna cost consumers more money!").

But, Apple doesn't tell developers what to charge for their apps. They can charge anything they want. Apple takes 30% for its costs and the developer prices it any way they want. If the app is free, Apple charges nothing for having the app on their site.

We can see who has the consumer's best interest at heart... :-)

[Star Traveler]

Well, it looks like Microsoft thinks Apple should *make developers* charge more money for the apps that they sell at Apple... LOL...

[steve-b]

“Microsoft is fine if you want niche boutique stuff, but if you want to tap into the mass-market at competitive prices, you have to go to Apple....”

[KarlInOhio]

I just found eRoentgen Radiology DX which "provides physicians with a fast, efficient way to determine which radiology test is best for a given patient." Price: $49.99, which is a lot more than 99¢.

Quit crying, Microsoft. The AppStore is as close to a free market as you'll find with sellers choosing their prices and buyers deciding to buy or not. The only thing missing are some apps to compete with Apple's built in apps like their music player. Competing apps are against the rules, even though I could think of a half dozen improvements to the build in music player.

[TexasRepublic]

I’d love to write a .99 cent app that sold a million units.

[Mr. K]

99cents is what microsoft should charge for VISTA

[past_present]

Yeah, I’m going to pay $79.95 for a “compass” app, or an app that will let me level a hanging picture frame. Good thinking Microsoft. Then, maybe they’ll let me call some guy in India to help me install it, by the many arms of vishnu

[GeronL]

Not a bad strategy but the consumer demands the cheaper apps.

[aruanan]

I’d rather have a very small percentage of a very large number than a very large percentage of a very small number.

[ShadowAce]

[VisualizeSmallerGovernment]

Actually, 99 cents is pretty pricey for some apps.

[Alex Kida]

Competitors that conspire to fix prices are guilty of collusion and restriction of free trade. This is illegal behavior.

[MikefromOhio]

All together now....

1.....2.....3....

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[UB355]

I’ve downloaded 25 apps to my iPod Touch. In all but 1 case the free, ad supported version was fine for my purpose. I paid $3.99 for a card game app my wife wanted.

[Swordmaker]

Microsoft thinks that Apple' Prices are too low and doesn't charge enough... PING!

App Store Ping!

If you want on or off the Mac Ping List, Freepmail me.

[PA Engineer]

Let me guess...

mHandy level Starter - $3.99 (will cause your car to crash)

mHandy level Home Basic - $5.99 (will cause your home to crash)

mHandy level Business - $7.99 (will cause your business to crash)

mHandy level Ultimate - $9.99 (will cause the world economy to crash)

ummh...no thanks.

[Kimmers]

I love my free lightsaber app.....thanks Apple....

[vox_freedom]

Many, many days late an millions of 99¢ short.

MicrosoftNBC is losing the game big time.

Sent via my iPod Touch 32 gig...