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Anyone else on the fence? I have serious doubts at $599
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As I said, nothing worth $599. I would not pay that much for the little upgrades I get. I'm not saying the iPhone itself isn't worth that much, but it's not worth $599 if you already have the previous generation.
Sorry this took so long to get the proof you wanted. It was
impossible to connect to the AT&T upgrade applet on the Apple
site.
For those who wanted proof that a $599 or $699 full price
phone does come with contract obligation here is the proof:
(See right panel)
Albeit, I understand I still have a year left of my current
contract from my 3GS purchase last year. However, AT&T
is not doing a very good job of making it clear that (if this
is the case) once I complete that contract this phone will not
extend it any further.
impossible to connect to the AT&T upgrade applet on the Apple
site.
For those who wanted proof that a $599 or $699 full price
phone does come with contract obligation here is the proof:
(See right panel)
Albeit, I understand I still have a year left of my current
contract from my 3GS purchase last year. However, AT&T
is not doing a very good job of making it clear that (if this
is the case) once I complete that contract this phone will not
extend it any further.
NJRonbo, I am seeing the same thing when i try to pre order on the apple store website.
I chatted with an apple rep using their help chat on their site, and she said that apple does NOT sell iPhones without a 2 year contract. I find this hard to believe, especially with the 599 price, but she said that's the policy.
That being said, I believe the no commitment price is available from at&t. If only they were taking preorders...
Also, I think you should actually be eligible for the early upgrade price of $399 (despite the apple store telling you otherwise) if you are willing to agree to a new 2 year contract. According to this: http://www.att.com/Common/about_us/files/iphone/pricing_fact_sheet_ip4.pdf
This price is for AT&T customers still under contract, but not yet eligible for the 199 upgrade price. They charge 200 more to make up for the time left on your current contract.
I think this whole thing is just at&t's system being messed up. I'm gonna call them and see what the deal is. When I log in to the AT&T website, it can't even tell me eligibility... Says they can't process it online for my account and that I need to call them...
I'll post later if I get anywhere with AT&T.
I chatted with an apple rep using their help chat on their site, and she said that apple does NOT sell iPhones without a 2 year contract. I find this hard to believe, especially with the 599 price, but she said that's the policy.
That being said, I believe the no commitment price is available from at&t. If only they were taking preorders...
Also, I think you should actually be eligible for the early upgrade price of $399 (despite the apple store telling you otherwise) if you are willing to agree to a new 2 year contract. According to this: http://www.att.com/Common/about_us/files/iphone/pricing_fact_sheet_ip4.pdf
This price is for AT&T customers still under contract, but not yet eligible for the 199 upgrade price. They charge 200 more to make up for the time left on your current contract.
I think this whole thing is just at&t's system being messed up. I'm gonna call them and see what the deal is. When I log in to the AT&T website, it can't even tell me eligibility... Says they can't process it online for my account and that I need to call them...
I'll post later if I get anywhere with AT&T.
Oats,
First, I greatly appreciate you taking the time
to provide the information you have here.
I am going to try and do the iPhone without a
contract this year so next year I get the discount.
Radio Shack is holding me a phone, and with my
$200 trade-in the price of the 16GB comes to $399.
The problem is, I am still not certain if I am entering
a new contract or not with the full price phone. It's
impossible to contact AT&T by phone to ask (I was
on hold for 30 minutes then hung up) and their webpage
update information is not working.
First, I greatly appreciate you taking the time
to provide the information you have here.
I am going to try and do the iPhone without a
contract this year so next year I get the discount.
Radio Shack is holding me a phone, and with my
$200 trade-in the price of the 16GB comes to $399.
The problem is, I am still not certain if I am entering
a new contract or not with the full price phone. It's
impossible to contact AT&T by phone to ask (I was
on hold for 30 minutes then hung up) and their webpage
update information is not working.