Price comparison for iphoe 3G around the world, Official price! Updated!
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 Jul 6 2008, 08:46 AM, updated 18y ago
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I don't know if this deserves are new topic, but given the rampant speculation over iPhone prices I figure I'd post the cheapest rate plans overseas with how much data you get and the outright prices just to give an idea of how much it would cost.
I will update this as new plans/prices are announced. I'm only including the cheapest prices because I can't be stuffed getting every price. The prices shown are all officially announced, no rumored prices. All prices are converted to AUD as of 29/06/08. Prices do not include any tax that is not included in the advertised price.  Sources from http://forums.mactalk.com.au/47/52002-cons...ce-rundown.html This post has been edited by mangoman: Jul 9 2008, 09:41 AM |
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Jul 9 2008, 09:42 AM
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I think I will get the iphone outright from optus.
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Jul 9 2008, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(Seaedge @ Jul 9 2008, 01:13 PM) lol... i wonder if i could ask my friend to get an aussie set for me... but i think i am going to ask after the unlocking is confirmed. Well, I dun think there will be enough stock for Aus coz optus reserved most of the iphone for those who had already made the deposit. And the rest are for those who want to subscribe to plan and prepaid users. I think have to wait for a few more weeks for the new stocks to come. But for Vodafone Aus, they just released the price this morning, it is so expensive just like voda NZ. This post has been edited by mangoman: Jul 9 2008, 11:39 AM |
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Jul 9 2008, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(stringfellow @ Jul 9 2008, 02:03 PM) I doubt the demand will outstrip the available stock. Remember, being an owner of the new 3G iPhone now requires credit checks, and that is up to RM5000(after conversion) required for that 18-24 months contract. Unless an insane number of super-rich people i dont know suddenly decides to mob the stores, the stocks will be more or less available, especially to the stores in new iPhones market. Older markets like US and UK, would be harder to get because previous owners can opt to trade up to 3G with renewed contracts, so they would be competing with new prospective owners who will sign up with new contracts. U should know that actually 10000 customers already made the deposit to optus a few weeks ago to get their hand on the new iphone. Not to mention telstra and vodafone yet. Well, dun worry, I will let u know on friday coz I'll be in the queue on that day. Or I may be wrong and eat my own words  . Either way, I dont see the frenzy of getting the 3G iPhone be as substantial as the first launch. |
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Jul 9 2008, 04:53 PM
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Anyone know how much ppl sell iphone 3G in garage sales?
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Jul 9 2008, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(kianlun @ Jul 9 2008, 10:16 PM) If 2.7k for 8GB is a lil too much for iphone 3G. No unlocking method, Even if there's a method it'll void the warranty unless can rollback. Well, I can get u for RM2.4k in australia including legally unlock fees and tax (so it is still under apple warranty). Wonder why this guy is selling so expensive.  I think I might be thinking to sell iphone in lowyat. |
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Jul 10 2008, 10:02 AM
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A special thanks to commenter "tamade" for pointing out the obvious. Since AT&T's unlocked iPhone 3Gs will cost you $599 (8GB) or $699 (16GB), you are better off signing a contract and canceling it than buying an unlocked iPhone. In fact, it's even cheaper to buy a 16GB iPhone using this method than to buy and unlock an 8GB version. But math isn't our strong suit so go ahead and double-check our calculations. We won't be offended:
$299 - 16GB iPhone w/contract $36 - Activation $175 - Early Termination Fee $70 - One month of service Total Price Using The Shady Method: $580 So... 8GB iPhone Canceled: $480 16GB iPhone Canceled: $580 8GB iPhone Unlocked from AT&T: $599 16GB iPhone Unlocked from AT&T: $699 http://gizmodo.com/5021186/dont-buy-an-unl...-a-new-contract |
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Jul 10 2008, 12:32 PM
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QUOTE(ajul @ Jul 10 2008, 02:30 PM) dont talk too much..try bring in first to malaysia..n u will know the exactly cost u should pay for custom tax n all the harder way..n make sure, dont just bring 1 or 2 unit..try bring it more than 200 unit.. Well, dun worry ajul, i am just kidding only, i wont compete with ur business, i am still a student here, no time to do business especially involving electronic gadgets, it is way too troublesome.  im not dealing 1 or 2 unit..im more to supply..not to end user or personal just 1 or 2unit.. I will just help my frens to get it. Cheers.  Added on July 10, 2008, 12:37 pm QUOTE(bk88 @ Jul 10 2008, 01:44 PM) How disapppointing... Vodafone NZ is cut throat. $699 for 16Gb with an ongoing 80 dollar payment per month. Canada's Rogers is another iphone carrier that ripping off customers. This's really expensive.. 250Mb of data, 120 minutes call nationwide and 600 text to any network. I do miss Digi... It's waaaay cheaper using mobile in Malaysia..  This post has been edited by mangoman: Jul 10 2008, 12:37 PM |
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Jul 10 2008, 01:51 PM
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RM4k to get an iphone is crazy.
  Ppl just got mad with iphone 3g, probably those LCLY guys who want show off their first batch of iphone in msia. |
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Jul 10 2008, 07:11 PM
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Iphone 3G unlock method is available now!
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/07/01/i...ionmode-switch/ |
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