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Apple Announces iPhone Service Plans
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Maybe you need to get a better job or a few more friends/family to call.
$200 a year on a mobile bill is far from the norm
New iPods
My guess, after the 29th, Apple will focus on new video iPods. I'll bet you see them July and I wouldn't be surprised if a simultaneous release of a new version of iTunes with movie rentals will be released too.
After that, iMac updates in August or September. Again, I'm guessing that the iMac delays (and new displays) will feature the same touch screen technology in the iPhones and the delay is so they will be closer to the release date of Leopard. I'd almost bet money on it if I were a betting man.
Historically, Apple has offered the next version of the OS for free (or a $20 shipping and handling fee) within one month of OSX ship dates.
But, iPods next (basically an iPhone with no phone and larger storage)!
Okay we have the iPhone pricing now so the fanboys can stop biting their nails and wondering if they should sell a kidney to pay for it. It is still more expensive than Sprint but it does offer rollover minutes I guess.
My big question is once this BS fanboy hysteria dies down will we be seeing some more rumors about the iPod that is almost 2 years behind schedule for an update, updated iMacs and MacMinis, and upgraded .Mac which is as of now a waste of $100? Can Apple please get back to real business and continue making the things that it is actually good at and making great strides in marketshare?
My guess, after the 29th, Apple will focus on new video iPods. I'll bet you see them July and I wouldn't be surprised if a simultaneous release of a new version of iTunes with movie rentals will be released too.
After that, iMac updates in August or September. Again, I'm guessing that the iMac delays (and new displays) will feature the same touch screen technology in the iPhones and the delay is so they will be closer to the release date of Leopard. I'd almost bet money on it if I were a betting man.
Historically, Apple has offered the next version of the OS for free (or a $20 shipping and handling fee) within one month of OSX ship dates.
But, iPods next (basically an iPhone with no phone and larger storage)!
$2 a day for the internet in my pocket? You betcha.
If the iPhone is sturdy enough, I'll use it to crush my pos LG.
If the iPhone is sturdy enough, I'll use it to crush my pos LG.
So, I'd say pretty sweet. I'm sold, I'll buy one Friday if they're available.
So, arn, how about updating the article to include all of the plan data (e.g. family rates)
http://www.apple.com/iphone/easysetup/rateplans.html
A lot of erroneous info seems to be flying around here (e.g. price of more sms).
So, arn, how about updating the article to include all of the plan data (e.g. family rates)
http://www.apple.com/iphone/easysetup/rateplans.html
A lot of erroneous info seems to be flying around here (e.g. price of more sms).
i disagree... if you look, its only $15 a month for unlimited data because the package includes 200 sms (which is $5 a month normally)... i cant find anyone else who offers a better deal than unlimited data for $15 a month... plus, that unlimited data will be used is many different ways that isnt avaliable on other phones (visual voicemail, g-maps, safari, etc.)
i think they are really good, not the best thing sinced sliced bread, but i would consider the plans amazing for me
I think the pricing is great. I was so worried that AT&T would set the voice/data price so high that I wouldn't be able to expense it to work. This comes in line with what we pay for other people's Blackberry service, so I should be golden. The 900 minute plan increased to 1500 SMS per month will meet my needs well. The pricing is excellent. I may even begin with the 450 plan and see how it goes. I can always increase if I need to.
I was really on the fence... but now I'm going to buy this Friday.
I was really on the fence... but now I'm going to buy this Friday.
anyone notice that the iphone on the "activation and sync" video had a capacity of 74.40 GB up from a mere 7.27 GB seconds beforehand?
There is a single shot where it shows both 74.40 GB and 7.27 GB. My bet is a bug in iTunes.
honestly... all this iPhone hype has made me less interested in Apple/MacRumors... i fear that even after it's released there will continue to be LAME posts on this site like "John Dropped His iPhone and it Didn't Break!" or "Mary Uses her iPhone as a Dildo and She is Very Satisfied", followed by award-winning threads of comments like "ugh, mary is FAT. loose some weight if you want to use the iPhone!"
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Depends on whether you are still in contract, these are usually 1 or 2 years long. The phone companies will renew the contract whenever you change your plan so your family may have extended your contract without realizing it. Call Verizon and see when the contract expires. If the contract has already expired (you can't tell, you get the same service and bills every month even after the contract is over) then you can cancel your own line and transfer your number over without charge.
If the contract is still in force, you will pay something like $150-$200 to cancel your line (true for each line on the contract). There may be a pro-rated fee if there are only a few months to go, I'm not sure about that. AFAIK there is no fee for transferring your number to the new account.
Well, no wonder his bill is so cheap...he probably doesn't even get a signal down there.
It's hard to compare with vat and all that but that 450 minutes one blows my 02 contract away here int he UK
You my friend are a jealous little troll. Or at least acting like one.
Who cares if you think its overpriced? If the market will bear it and people will pay it because they find it acceptable, it is not.
This should include unlimited SMS... My Sidekick 3 plan does as part of its unlimited data package.Not cool, and potentially off-putting for this switcher.
Question....
Does the iPhone have iChat built in? Is it free? Can you explain. Thanks! Sorry if this is a ridiculous question. Just trying to learn more about this awesome phone.
Does the iPhone have iChat built in? Is it free? Can you explain. Thanks! Sorry if this is a ridiculous question. Just trying to learn more about this awesome phone.