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Has anyone noticed or now much about buying an iphone as a gift in the u.s.
The american apple store says $599 to buy 16gb iphone as a gift for someone if you dont have at&t contract. That works out about 407pounds might do that seein as ill be there in two weeks.
 
I dont get it, why is the 3GS 8GB £419 but the 18GB iPhone 4 £499.

There is only an £80 difference, surely the 3GS should be dropped to £299-350 ish, its old tech 😕
 
These rip off prices mean that the chances of getting good price on any tariff under £60 is remote on O2, not promising
 
I think the one thing people are forgetting about the prices is they are unlocked which gives them a reason to bump the prices up lol
 
Has anyone noticed or now much about buying an iphone as a gift in the u.s.
The american apple store says $599 to buy 16gb iphone as a gift for someone if you dont have at&t contract. That works out about 407pounds might do that seein as ill be there in two weeks.
Careful - probably locked to AT&T I'm afraid.
 
The dock won't ship until July 2 and…



Scotland? Seriously? We're not that far away! Might just get it in store now - but I want the BA miles…

Can't believe it either!!! If I want one I have to nip to the shop on Buchanan Street now 😡
 
Bugger, sorry everyone, I think the education price was for the 3GS modle... hadn't realised that was still on there. My bad and a thousand grovelling apologies.
 
Hmm using the reservation it also gives a Pay as you go option for iPhone 4 as well as sim free and contract.

But it doesn't give prices!
 
Tempted by the store pick up option, but we don't even know all the other prices yet. Hmm...are you obligated to pick up if you reserve?
 
Glad i get handset discounts on payg now. £600 is pretty pricey, but it'll hold its value for resale next year i guess..
 
Massive mess up by apple on prices, especially still trying to sell 3gs for £419. If you want proof they're messing around UK customers look at the prices of the mac mini - $699 US and £649, $699 is £473 at todays exchange rate.... holding out hopes for cheaper iPhone 4's on o2 now, but get the feeling there won't be many pre orders else where, phones4u and carphone warehouse may be worth a shot...

Add in the lack of white and the fact you can't actually order one because the stores crashed and apple look a bit stupid right now.
 
Reserved mine for 24th June

kinda gutted cause I really want the white.

You reckon even though i reserved the black they'll let me buy a white on the day?

Please quote me in your reply
 
iPhone 4 payg price

That's me out, I'm not paying 499 for a new iPhone that's one rip off too far. I'll just look forward to upgrading the software on my 3GS.
 
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