Contacting apple with new product idea

I have an idea for a new product for apple and was just wondering if anyone knew a way of contacting them apart from the unsolicited ideas page. I am not prepared to give them this idea for free, seeing as they could make millions and millions of dollars off the back off it. I can see this idea being able to be sold for around $500 - $800 in america or £500 - £750 in the UK. The people that this idea is aimed at would be willing to spend that amount of money because they spend more on other things that go with this new idea. No new technology is needed everything already exists and just needs putting together
It is totally original and there is a market out there already for it. The market already exists and would be really easy to break into as there is not one major player in this specific market.
Any help would be great
Message was edited by: choppert77
Message was edited by: choppert77

If the idea is that good, run with it yourself, wait for Apple to steal the idea and then sue them.
And that is exactly why Apple doesn't listen to unsolicited ideas, the fear that a very rough idea will be presented, Apple rejects it, but will in the future develops some other method that bears a vague resemblance to the original idea and the person who first mentioned the idea sues.
So, Chopper, you do indeed need to give this notion up. Either just send your feedback to Apple, develop your own company or approach some other company to develop your idea, or just drop it. Apple will not listen to you.
Regards.

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Hi Gregory,
Based on your problem description, it indicates that you would like to submit an idea to our company for consideration. We would like to thank you for your interest, and advise that it is our policy to not accept any unsolicited idea for review which is not already covered by a patent. If your idea is patented, please provide a copy of the patent and we will be happy to consider your idea:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Attn: Carrie Merzbacher (Intellectual Properties)
16450 W. Bernardo Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
You may wish to use registered mail or another traceable delivery option to confirm receipt. If your idea is selected, or if we have any questions, we will contact you.
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