Comments on: iPhone 3G: the details you never wanted to know

By: joe

joe — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:15:50 +0000

is the iphone overal a good buy?

By: mike

mike — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:24:08 +0000

why is that effed up? at&t paid alot of money for those contracts and why should they allow anyone who isnt gonna pay them back for the phone by using their service be allowed to use the phone? open your mind, not so narrowminded maybe

By: Jebediah

Jebediah — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:02:45 +0000

If I buy an iPhone, and start a new plan with AT&T, then cancel the plan, will I be able to use it on another network? Or do I have to have an AT&T plan to use the internet and features like that?

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:46:19 +0000

So does anyone know that we will get though AT&T using our Fan Account?

By: BLACK BOY

BLACK BOY — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:32:56 +0000

i want it.
(:

By: andkkl

andkkl — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:19 +0000

@ David Esrati:
2) If you have an accident with your 2.5g iPhone- Apple still wants $249 to replace it with a no-warranty refurb.

This is absolutely false, the price is now $199 to replace a 8 GB phone, and it has either a 90 day warranty or the remainder of your warranty, whichever is longer. Total misinformation. Apple doesn’t do no-warranty refurbs for anything.

3) The iPod Touch is now more expensive than the iPhone- with no camera- and no phone.
4)The “half the price” claim is false advertising- since the data rate went up $240 while the cost came down only $200.

So you include the cost of the plan in 4, but not in 3? At least be consistent.

The total cost of the Touch IS cheaper than the total cost of the iPhone, and the total cost of the iPhone 3G is slightly more than the total cost of the original iPhone.

As far as false advertising, nobody advertises the total cost of the phone, just the up-front cost. It may be deceptive but it’s what the entire industry is doing.

By: James

James — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:41:08 +0000

Another example of AT&T and Apple gouging the consumer.

By: Counsel

Counsel — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:14:59 +0000

I have to admit that I use use the original iPhone. I like the way most of it works together, but I miss the ability to install my own apps on the phone and to work with apps without cellular service–Some of us still live in areas where work takes us to non-GSM areas.

A network/thin-client phone is not what I am looking for these days, and I really like the old Treo650 ability to cut and paste–even if it wasn’t enabled in every app.

Hopefully the Samsung i900 will meet my expectations and current technology…

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:09:27 +0000

I just found out that ATT got a memo today saying there will not be a “no committment” price. I was talking to an ATT rep today on the phone and while talking she got an updated memo saying this. I guess that means if you aren’t a new customer or due for an upgrade, you are SOL…unless you want to add a new line to your existing service.

By: Roger

Roger — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:26:12 +0000

This is bull. Why can they MAKE you choose a data plan? What if you don’t want to use ATT Internet? What if you only want to use Internet when you have a WiFi connection? ATT is ridiculous when it comes to the iPhone.

By: lorik

lorik — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:13:36 +0000

Ok ,now im confused ,didn’t Steve Jobs said that the iphone would cost $199 ? Why the fuck would they lie now forcing me to pay for a 2 year contract ,thats just plain idiotic bullshit HEAR ME OUT STEVE ,DONT FUCK WITH PEOPLE, YOU CANT FOOL US BY YOUR “SMART” GENIUS PLAN ,SUCH A WASTE OF MY TIME !!!!

By: Naz

Naz — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:28:43 +0000

I am surprised that people still use MMS!!!!!!

I never liked MMS. Email is free and you can send more than 100K limit MMS have. Beside, MMS can send to email and if I remember correctly cell phone users who have MMS are provided with an email address. MMS is one of the methods used by carrier to suck more money from subscribers.
Once 3rd party applications are launched and IM applications are released no one will ever use SMS either, at least iPhone users won’t.

Hanging on to MMS (and in the near future SMS) while having wireless internet connection on your phone is like paying for long distance calls and postage while having internet and a computer at home!!

By: Plsjfgioe

Plsjfgioe — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:28:56 +0000

You people are all fucking idiots, seriously. Not one of you have any straight information and are all just spreading more FUD. Get a life…

By: Mikey

Mikey — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:56:24 +0000

Oh, Apple has the pricing right, they just figure most people can’t multiply $10 times 24 and add it to $199. (And they’re right) The ipod Touch is still cheaper and if you only want wi-fi internet browsing, maybe a better deal. (of course Apple then will charge you $5 or $10 every so often for upgrades, eh?)

By: David Esrati

David Esrati — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:26:59 +0000

Somethings still don’t make sense:
1) you can’t buy a 2.5g iPhone anywhere now.
2) If you have an accident with your 2.5g iPhone- Apple still wants $249 to replace it with a no-warranty refurb.
3) The iPod Touch is now more expensive than the iPhone- with no camera- and no phone.
4)The “half the price” claim is false advertising- since the data rate went up $240 while the cost came down only $200.
Apple still can’t get pricing right.

By: ATT customer

ATT customer — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:44:52 +0000

the $750 deposit has nothing to do with getting the 3G iphone. That deposit is for starting service with ATT and most likely with any other cell carrier that requires a credit check. Credit checks are ran through the credit bureau and sent back to the company giving them a suggested amounts for deposits. if your credit is good, it will require a $0 deposit. if you have no credit its a $500 deposit. and for other credit ratings the price varries depending on your credit history.

By: ATT customer

ATT customer — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:33:36 +0000

when you purchasedthe iphone your contract was renewed. if your acount is in good standing, meaning you pay your bils on time, you will qualify to purchase the new iphone at the price mentioned.

By: lol

lol — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:31:22 +0000

…idiot

By: Iphone Fan

Iphone Fan — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:32:35 +0000

What happens in the case of a lost iphone? I bought mine after the price drop for the 2G model, signed for a 2 year plan as my previous plan was about to expire. But then I lost my iphone back in Apri 08.
Am I still eligible for the upgrade? What about the data plan?

By: iPhreak

iPhreak — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:23:43 +0000

Mike… the 30 bucks you pay for the data is UNLIMITED and includes SMS, photos, emails, internet connection, et. al.

By: isis

isis — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:26:04 +0000

What is that guy doing to his curve? My curve works just fine and I don’t need an iphone. There are a lot of things you won’t like about the iphone and its freedoms you now enjoy on the curve. If you want a device that has no freedom get it if not the curve and I guess the bold is a better choice. I will wait for the bold.

By: Mosiris

Mosiris — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:25:00 +0000

I just got off the phone with an AT&T rep and they said my deposit for iPhone 3g is $750!!! I asked if I could go pick a plan and one said yes and another said no. I don’t know if I can pay that deposit before even buying the phone!!!What a bunch of BS. iPhone 3g is really making it hard for me to join the club. Any advice?

By: Ronan Terry

Ronan Terry — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:08:48 +0000

In the U.K. They get this blasted phone for free… were getting stiffed man.

By: me

me — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:54:47 +0000

it would not be consistent with the release of the first iphone where everyone no matter up upgrade eligibility was able to get the phone

By: me

me — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:48:59 +0000

i think i have found a loop hole to exploit in order to get the 3G iphone. Prior to activating the phone you will have to activate with a 2G iphone a la my demo phones I keep in the store. Customers that already upgraded or have bought the 2g iphone can upgrade no matter what date they have on their account. i could see ATT not allowing everyone to be automatically upgradeable but

By: me

me — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:33:02 +0000

all the other data plans are 30 dollars. I am confused as to why there is bitchassness regarding the new iphone data plan. Some people have no problem pay 30 bucks a month for a palm centro…

By: ryan

ryan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:58:36 +0000

anyone think an unbricked iphone will be worth more than $500 on ebay?

By: 66sweep

66sweep — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:31:06 +0000

Here’s a good one. I posted a link to this info over at at&t’s customer forums to help answer alot of questions and misinformation that was floating around. I received an email from a mod letting me know that not only was the post removed but threatened to ban me from the site for posting the link. Guess they want to keep everyone confused and guessing for as long as possible.

By: Elle

Elle — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:47:32 +0000

I have been an AT&T/Cingular customer for over 6 years…and I just recently upgraded. I really want the iPhone and I hope AT&T does the right thing and rewards their loyal customers by allowing them to purchase the iPhone at the same price of $199 and $299. They would be getting more money out of me in the long run because I would be paying for the data plan but if they charge $200 or so more for the iPhone I won’t even consider purchasing it.

By: Jeff B.

Jeff B. — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:47:29 +0000

iPhone 3G: the details that use up precious bandwidth