OK, it is no surprise that soon, there’ll be a new iPhone model out. One with 3G and perhaps GPS (or a GPS kit will be made available as an add-on). Considering that many smartphones come with both nowadays, this move isn’t a surprise. What is a surprise though is that it’s only going to cost $199. OK, these are just rumors at the time of posting, but I really jumped in my seat when I read this over at Engadget. I already have a Centro which is a really good phone, PIM and data management device, but it has a problem - a weak browser. The lack of a good browser is also the reason I do NOT miss WiFi or 3G. Email and IM works fine on EDGE speeds.

But, if an iPhone is going to be so cheap in the future, I’ll get a second phone without a doubt. It’ll double up as a PMP (an iPod no less!), an ebook reader and an Internet tablet.

The thing you could do with $199 these days amazes me.

P/S: The Centro costs just $99 subsidized. It’s about $399 unlocked.