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AT&T CONFIRMED non-contract price 3G iPhone, 8GB - US$599 / 16GB - US$699

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cattivo

Jul 2 2008, 08:51 AM

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http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/patterson/23890

iPhone 3G on sale 8 a.m. July 11; no-contract iPhone on tap

Looks like we'll have to get up bright and early to buy the new iPhone. Also, AT&T says a "no-commitment" iPhone is "coming soon."

First things first: The new iPhone 3G will go on sale at 8 a.m. next Friday at AT&T retail stores and Apple stores. So if you're planning on lining up, you'd better be ready well before sunrise.

Also, AT&T has finally clarified pricing for current AT&T subscribers who want the iPhone 3G.

In a nutshell, if you're "upgrade eligible" (log into your AT&T account to see if you are), you'll be able to buy the new iPhone for the discounted price of $199 for the 8GB version or $299 for the 16GB model. (AT&T is somewhat vague about the eligibility criteria, although your credit history and the time remaining on your contract are factors.) You'll also have to pay an $18 "upgrade fee."

If you're not eligible for the discount, you'll have to fork over extra for an "early upgrade"-$399 for the 8GB iPhone 3G or $499 for the 16GB model. Ouch.

AT&T also says that a "no-commitment" (read: no contract) iPhone 3G will be available soon, at $599 for the 8GB version and or $699 for the 16GB handset. Pricey, but hey-no two-year contract.

Unfortunately, AT&T won't offer the new iPhone on a prepaid basis, at least not at launch.

Some other items: You will have to get your new iPhone activated at the store, and that means a credit check. So bring a photo ID and your Social Security number (especially if you're not yet an AT&T customer). If you want to cut down on the wait, you can go to an AT&T store now and take care of the credit check early.

There have been some rumors that current iPhone users could simply register the IMEI number of their new iPhone with AT&T clerks-meaning they could finish activating their phones at home. It's a nice idea, but so far, there's no indication from AT&T that such a plan exists.

As for the newly detailed rate plans, there aren't any surprises. Each plan comes bundled with unlimited data; $70 a month gets you 450 minutes and 5,000 night/weekend minutes, while a 900-minute plan with unlimited nights/weekends goes for $90. A 1,350-minute plan will cost $110 per month. Family plans are available, and business data plans will cost $45 a month (versus $30 per month for standard data in the bundled plans). Text messages are extra, too. Individuals pay $5 for 200 texts per month, $15 for 1,500 a month, or $20 for unlimited texting. For family plans, you'll pay $30 a month for unlimited messaging.

AT&T also has a checklist of required documentation, fees, and rate plans. Download the PDF here.

Guess that $199 price Steve Jobs announced for the iPhone 3G should have come with a massive asterisk, huh?

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Jul 2 2008, 09:06 AM

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will be delete or merge i have no idea
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nowadays most ppl lazy to read or find b4 post anything

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Jul 2 2008, 09:15 AM

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^ then i in b4 merge/delete

but it is a good news about non-contract iphone 3g

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Jul 2 2008, 09:16 AM

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not so nice offer.... i tot that $199 is as simple as walk-in with bare hands...

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Jul 2 2008, 09:16 AM

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any news on d pricing for d 1st generation iphon? price maintain or reduce? thanx

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Jul 2 2008, 09:19 AM

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599,699

1- might take some time to release w/o contract version
2- the price?
599.00 USD = 1,952.35 MYR , plus tax, plus untung berniaga bla bla bla = 3000.00, reasonable
699.00 USD = 2,280.09 MYR , bla bla bla = 3450, reasonable.

must buy!

Added on July 2, 2008, 9:25 am

QUOTE(beavis68 @ Jul 2 2008, 09:16 AM)

any news on d pricing for d 1st generation iphon? price maintain or reduce? thanx

current loyakplaza price is 2399 MYR, i've ushar last two weeks, said the stock is went out (or, only tactic??) fortunately i manage to buy the 1.0 version at 1950, last month. wonder the price is getting increased... but i tell u its worth buying, for collectors items.

p/s - still wanting the first generation 1Gig ipod shuffle (USB hub connector one), i was in school back then. anyone still have brand new???

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Jul 2 2008, 09:33 AM

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yup..i just read on the yahoo news too.
aih...USD199...too good to be true huh....

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Jul 2 2008, 09:39 AM

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$199? lol...now everybody realise the business gimmick of APPLE!! Can't imagine how much it will gonna be selling (the one without contract) when it reach our shore.

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Jul 2 2008, 09:40 AM

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lol.. from starting i also know $199 is more than meets the eye...

if reach our shore.. guess it will reach RM3k for 8gb alone...

JasLyn

Jul 2 2008, 09:44 AM

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ya loh....

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Jul 2 2008, 11:22 AM

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Stupid gimmick la~
MAybe great for them.But bad for us :/

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Jul 2 2008, 11:29 AM

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Apple did it 4 t3h lulz

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Jul 2 2008, 11:46 AM

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about time!

im heading to the states of this year and will probably get one myself!

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Jul 2 2008, 12:34 PM

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QUOTE(nokia2003 @ Jul 2 2008, 11:46 AM)

about time!

im heading to the states of this year and will probably get one myself!

can get 1 for me? lolZ!!

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Jul 2 2008, 01:11 PM

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nokia2003 BULK ORDERING TIME!!!

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Jul 2 2008, 01:40 PM

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damn......whud da hell la.....sigh tot 199 throughout

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Jul 2 2008, 01:47 PM

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sigh... I knew apple or any service providers wont be that easy going... ebay is still selling the 1.1.4 version till today

Hopefully we can get some good deals via Singtel...

Amen... amitabha

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Jul 2 2008, 01:56 PM

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this news has 'paralyze' my intention to buy the 8GB iPhone 3G... damn u la Apple, i thought the final price for non-contract about $200-300 dollar only.. sky-high pricing la, damn..

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LOL... so many people fall into apple's gimmicks...

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Jul 2 2008, 02:44 PM

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In that case, the duty charges must be triple coz to include the searching cost on forbidden area ahahahahaaa!!! to make thing worst, its dirty ahahahahaaaa!!!

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