Apple to sell a $99 4GB iPhone at Walmart?
We just got a tip that in addition to the iPhone 3G actually making its way to Walmart, as we exclusively told you, there will be a 4GB model priced at $99 with a 2-year agreement. We’re not putting our stamp of approval behind this one just yet as the tipster isn’t listed in our BGR’s Guide to respected Ninjas handbook, but it does make you think, doesn’t it? Now, we all know Apple dropped the 4GB iPhone from its initial line-up, but that was at a $399 price-point. 4GB is certainly enough for some songs and short music videos, but let’s not kid ourselves. Anyone looking to spend $99 on an iPhone probably doesn’t care that much about storage anyway and they’ll be more than happy to drop that amount for one of the best-selling smartphones in the country. Just don’t hate us if this doesn’t happen, we warned you. Thoughts?
Thanks for the workbook pics, BC!
i dont understand…will you have to sign up with at&t to get one??
Launches december 28th.
And they won’t sell it without you getting at least the $30/month data plan.
I have a 4GB 1st gen iPhone and have been very happy with it. Smartphone? Not a smartphone? Drank the Kool-Aid…whatever.
I was a Blackberry user for years and preferred the UI and design of the iPhone. Period.
As far as it being a status symbol? That’s a little odd to me. I never thought of it as one. I saw it as a mobile device that made certain aspects of my life more convenient and I enjoyed using it. Mine is so scarred up and dented – it’s embarrassing.
Anyway, I agree with another post that the 4GB iPhone for $99 may very well be refurbed 1st Gens. I, personally, would drop $99 on either if I could avoid renewing the contract. If I’m gonna’ do that – I’m goin’ for a 3G with more memory (though the 4GB has been plenty for apps, music and movies).
As a former employee of Walmart (Electronics dept manager), I am a little concerned about Apple getting into bed with Wally. Most Walmart electronics are “W” coded. This means that the manufacturers have negotiated a different unit price for Walmart so the retail giant can have the lowest price and the highest gross profit. Sometimes, to do this, the manufacturer has to reduce his cost on building the product (i.e., cheaper components). It is not uncommon to be told by a company’s customer service department that the product you purchased from Walmart is not supported and that you’ll need to take it back to the store. Beware the “W” in the serial/model number.
Cornered an AT&T rep at a Walmart in N.J. this afternoon. Hinted it would be after the New Year.
For people like me who are over 50, a $99 iPhone makes sense. Let’s face it. Most folks in my demographic aren’t downloading huge numbers of mp3’s tunes or mp4 videos from the internet, so a 4GB limit is no big deal. I do agree with the others that the data plan needs to come down in price.
I am going to miss my special cell phone with the rotary dial on it.
iphone sucks
With Iphone’s ease of use, compared to other smartphones, they will sell like crazy. The plan prices have come down,but they need to enlarage their network
Meg-
Is there a specific application I need to download to make the iPhone a chick magnet? When I read Plumber’s comments I ran out and bought one (16gig, ‘cuz bigger is better i heard) and now you are saying it will not have the desired “result”. Bummer.
I thought all the Grrls would come up to me and say “Is that an iPhone in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?”
I already had my Deion Sanders response ready…
BOTH! (old Pizza Hut commercial line)…
hehehehe
-”Rod”
The answer to your question to me is no, they are not going to do this (in the next year or two).
i’ll buy that 2g off you name your price!
I want Iphone 4gb……….
Yeah its out now and yeah its $99 but by the way ull only get like 3gb of actual storage for wht u want i found tht out buy buying the iphone 3G 8gb and i love mine but 3gb would hardly ever be enough space for me!!!!!!!!
It is still a great idea, I don’t think the price point is sustainable. It has got to cost a lot more to produce even with the 2 year contract!
they cancelled it?
if this is true then im a fan of apple
This could be true cuz walmart sells a 4th gen 4gb nano but noone else does.
nice iphone
this is great now my kids can get these goofy things stop bugging me so much
It’s true I’ve got one but it’s not a 4g…..
i want apple iphone 3g….. how can i buy iphone in 99$… please reply