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nickh2
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so the new iphone was released today, i was wondering if any of you would pick it up?
the most attractive part of it to me is the price, i mean 199 for an 8gb and 299 for 16, thats amazing. with that strategy i think apple will sell more iphones because most people dont wanna pay 400 fro a phone, but 200 is do able.
considering the new iphone 8gb is 199 i wonder how much old ones are gonna be going for on ebay soon, because it would be ridiculous if you could pick up the previous gen for under 200, and if that happens i might go with that route rather than buying a new one.
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helicoil
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I'm nearly tempted...
A couple of reasons that put me off:
I'd quite like to stick with my current payg provider- Orange
I don't want to get mugged into an 18 month contract for at least £30 a month when I don't really spend more than a tenner a month.
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Mr.187
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o2 have just text me and offered the new 8GB for free, but I've got the 16gb at the mo.
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familiarstranger
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I know the Iphone is wifi compatible for data transfers, but is it dual mode compatible so that I can use T-mobile's WIFI at home?
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imola.zhp
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Technically, it was announced. They will not be available until July 11th...
I'll get one on State Farm's tab as my EDGE 8gig has a cracked outter screen...
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Jensonb
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| O2 have confirmed Pay/Go, so I'm getting one. Just waiting on the details of the Pay/Go release. |
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ESUNintel
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I came past this article on Cnet:
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9717097-1.html?tag=bubbl_1
...but it does a better job at confusing I guess that helping. I thought anyone could buy the 3G iPhone for $199-$299; but apparently it'll be only for those signing a 2 year AT&T contract. I'm already an AT&T customer, but I'm not eligible for an upgrade yet, so does that mean those of us in that situation will not be able to get the 3G iPhone at the new, lower, price?
Also, wouldn't their new process for activation cause a line that's going to be waiting for hours in front of an Apple/AT&T store? ...or will it keep many from getting the new iPhone, making it easier for those that really want it?
If anyone knows, or has some info it be greatly appreciated. Thanks  |
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Jensonb
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| ESUNintel wrote: | I came past this article on Cnet:
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9717097-1.html?tag=bubbl_1
...but it does a better job at confusing I guess that helping. I thought anyone could buy the 3G iPhone for $199-$299; but apparently it'll be only for those signing a 2 year AT&T contract. I'm already an AT&T customer, but I'm not eligible for an upgrade yet, so does that mean those of us in that situation will not be able to get the 3G iPhone at the new, lower, price?
Also, wouldn't their new process for activation cause a line that's going to be waiting for hours in front of an Apple/AT&T store? ...or will it keep many from getting the new iPhone, making it easier for those that really want it?
If anyone knows, or has some info it be greatly appreciated. Thanks |
No, you get the iPhone for $199 or $299 and your contract restarts (So it ends 2 years from activation on the iPhone 3G). The upgrade of which you speak (The one you're not yet eligible for) would, I believe net a free or even more discounted iPhone 3G |
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doups333
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| Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: Lines? |
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How long do you think the lines will be to get the Iphone?
I can't wait.
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Jensonb
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| Jensonb wrote: | | ESUNintel wrote: | I came past this article on Cnet:
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9717097-1.html?tag=bubbl_1
...but it does a better job at confusing I guess that helping. I thought anyone could buy the 3G iPhone for $199-$299; but apparently it'll be only for those signing a 2 year AT&T contract. I'm already an AT&T customer, but I'm not eligible for an upgrade yet, so does that mean those of us in that situation will not be able to get the 3G iPhone at the new, lower, price?
Also, wouldn't their new process for activation cause a line that's going to be waiting for hours in front of an Apple/AT&T store? ...or will it keep many from getting the new iPhone, making it easier for those that really want it?
If anyone knows, or has some info it be greatly appreciated. Thanks |
No, you get the iPhone for $199 or $299 and your contract restarts (So it ends 2 years from activation on the iPhone 3G). The upgrade of which you speak (The one you're not yet eligible for) would, I believe net a free or even more discounted iPhone 3G |
Wow, I just found out I was misinformed. AT&T really are going to charge existing customers without iPhones more unless they qualify for an upgrade.
Own goal AT&T. Own goal.
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ESUNintel
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| Jensonb wrote: | Wow, I just found out I was misinformed. AT&T really are going to charge existing customers without iPhones more unless they qualify for an upgrade.
Own goal AT&T. Own goal. |
Actually I e-mailed them, and this is what Julee from customer care replied... (I blanked out my name)
Dear Mr. P___,
Thank you for contacting the new AT&T regarding upgrading to the new
iPhone 3G device and if you qualify for it. We understand the urgency of
resolving this quickly for you, and I will be happy to assist you with
this.
AT&T and Apple announced that the iPhone 3G will be available in the US
on July 11. 2008. iPhone 3G combines three products into one small,
lightweight device: a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod, and
it puts the Internet in your pocket with the best email, web browsing,
search and Maps applications ever on a mobile phone.
There will be 2 iPhone 3G models available. The models available are the
8 gigabytes and 16 gigabytes. The 8 gigabyte will be $199 and the 16
gigabyte model will be $299. All customers will be required to sign a 2
year agreement. When the 3G device launches, all active postpaid
customers in good standing with a 2G iPhone will be eligible to receive
the qualified upgrade pricing for a 3G device regardless of service
tenure. You will be billed a one time upgrade fee of $18.00.
The new version of the iPhone harnesses the power of AT&T's broad and
powerful 3G mobile broadband network, which offers 3G mobile phones
download speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps.
All iPhone 3G customers are required to have one of the new data plans
and qualifying voice plan. Customers intending to use the 3G iPhone for
access to corporate email, business applications or access to corporate
intranet are required to activate with Enterprise Data Plan for iPhone.
The 2G data rate plans will remain available for 2G devices until
further notice. Data pricing will be as follows:
Consumer Data Plan (must be added to qualified Voice plan):
$30 - Unlimited Data (Email/Web), includes Visual Voicemail
Enterprise Data Plan (must be added to qualified Voice plan):
$45 - Unlimited Data with personal and Corporate Email, Web, includes
Visual Voicemail
You can find out more information at www.att.com/iPhone. You can also
locate this information at www.att.com/wireless and select iPhone 3G on
the right had side of webpage right below my shopping cart.
AT&T Company owned stores and Apple stores are the only sales channels
that will sell the iPhone 3G at launch. The iPhone 3G will not be
available at att.com, apple.com, and sales, Local Dealers, National
Retailers or National Dealers.
The link to our Store Locator is http://www.wireless.att.com/find-a-store/.
You can also access the store locator online at the AT&T website at
www.att.com/wireless by selecting the Find a Store link on the upper
right hand corner of the screen.
The link to Apple's store locator is http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/.
You can also access Apple's store locator online from Apple's website at
www.apple.com by typing in store locator in the search option.
I hope we were able to resolve any issues and answer any questions you
had. Should you need to contact us again, please don't hesitate to send
us another email or call us at 1-800-331-0500 from any landline phone or
611 from your AT&T Wireless phone. The hours of operations are Monday
through Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and
Closed on Sunday.
Mr. Pe___, I see that you have had your AT&T account open since
10/25/07. We definitely appreciate you choosing us as your wireless
carrier! I hope that you are enjoying your service thus far and hope
that you continue to enjoy the great service AT&T is committed to
provide.
We are here to assist you. I encourage you to visit us at
www.att.com/wireless often to view your monthly account statements, make
payments and shop for new products and services. We greatly appreciate
the opportunity to serve you. Please let us know if we can assist you in
any other way, and thank you for choosing the new AT&T.
Sincerely,
Julee Gonsoulin
AT&T
Online Customer Care Professional
...so it seems we can upgrade after all, as long as we sign an other 2 year contract. I'm happy with AT&T, so I don't mind. |
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