Next Gen iPhone One Model.

I have read a number of articles and blog posts about the next iPhone generation having several models, with different functionality.

I do not think that will be the case.

Their will continue to be several models of the new iPhone differentiated by the amount of memory, but I expect the design and functionality of those models to be the same. 

Everyone anticipates a new 32GB model. I suppose an additional 64GB model would be a welcome surprise. So 16GB, 32GB and possibly 64GB.

One of Apples great strengths is to simplify selection of well made items.

A limited number of desktops and laptops differentiated more by accessories, than capabilities. 

Yes I know about the Macbook Air. 

The point is, unlike most cellphone makers, Apple doesn't make 20 different models of each type of product it sells.

Think of the beauty of the simplicity. 

Do you want an iPhone? OK, what color white or black and/or maybe a new color, and what amount of memory?

To me this simplicity cuts through the chatter of those electronic companies, who insist on making many models with different forms and functions, usually designated by a meaningless number and letter mixture.

The iPhone price differentiation will come mainly through memory selection not capabilities.

You can essentially run all software that runs on a Mac on it's laptops and desktops of the current generation, unlike PC makers and netbook makers, who may reduce capabilities, to make a price point.

The biggest part of the iPhone expense is the cost of the voice and data plan over the two year contract. 

So while a reduced iPhone price is nice to have, you don't want to lose any functionality to get the lower price.

Some cost help may come from reductions in iPhone plan pricing and the possibility of data plans being an option and not a requirement.

Want to run apps but don't care about making phone calls from everywhere?

Consider an iPod Touch. (Even with an iPod Touch you can call using voip over wifi) and access the web on wifi or even get an expensive MIFI portable wifi card, for everywhere web access. (See articles about MIFI from Sprint and Verizon on Appledoozy.com).

I do think that some iPhone capabilities may be inhibited for iPhones sold in China at the request of the Chinese government; but for the rest of the world, I see one essential iPhone.