3G the newest?

[justan]

Is the iphone3G the newest iphone?? Our local Walmart has the iphone 3G 8gig for $197.00. Thats the cheapest ive seen any iphone. I got the ipod touch 2g 8gig for $227.00. Would you recommend buying the iphone??

 

[dukebound85]

dont forget you have an ~$80+/month obligation for 2 years

 

[plinden]

Yes, the 3G is the latest iPhone, but you do realize that $197 is all of $2 less than the standard price, do you?

With the release of the 3G, AT&T/Apple reduced the cost of the iPhone up front while increasing the cost of the plan.

 

[justan]

Can you unlock the 3G yet? Thats the only downside...i cant afford it and i know my parents wont pay for 80+ bills lol. Ah its a nice thought but im perfectly happy with my touch.

 

[justan]

I thought the cheapest was like 300? LOL i guess i need to stay up to date on this stuff.

 

[jmccullough108]

I thought the cheapest was like 300? LOL i guess i need to stay up to date on this stuff.

No, the cheapest would actually be a $99 refurb on AT&T's website.

And the 3g will be able to be unlocked very soon, new years.

 

[Hoagie52]

Why would anyone buy a iPhone from wallmart. I would rather go to apple or AT&T not to a place where I can pick up a dozen eggs and tubesocks.

 

[bstreiff]

I thought the cheapest was like 300? LOL i guess i need to stay up to date on this stuff.

The 8GB is $199 and the 16GB is $299, if you're a new AT&T customer or upgrade-eligible.

 

[dukebound85]

Why would anyone buy a iPhone from wallmart. I would rather go to apple or AT&T not to a place where I can pick up a dozen eggs and tubesocks.

why would it matter? there are many more wal marts than apple/att stores id imagine

 

[barkomatic]

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[Demosthenes X]

why would it matter? there are many more wal marts than apple/att stores id imagine

Do you really expect to get informed answers about features, rate plans, etc. from a Walmart employee? That's why I wouldn't even dream of buying an iPhone from there...

 

[fishkorp]

The 3G is $10 cheaper at Best Buy ($189 for 8GB and $289 for 16GB). They lowered their price to be cheaper than Walmart.

Or get the $99 refurb from AT&T (until tomorrow, on Thursday the price goes back up).

And assuming the phone you get doesn't come with 2.2 out of the box, a software unlock will be available tomorrow for it. If it comes with 2.2, you're out of luck unless you want a hardware/SIM unlock.

 

[dukebound85]

Do you really expect to get informed answers about features, rate plans, etc. from a Walmart employee? That's why I wouldn't even dream of buying an iPhone from there...

and all that is readily availiable online. if you do your hw before hand, you wouldnt need someone to explain it to you when youre buying one