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**konanoileaski** · 05-10-2007, 02:13 AM

How much is an iphone in the USA before you sign up for a contract etc?

$599 for 8 gigs or $499 for 4

Having a contract or not makes NO difference to the price. But if you don't activate the phone, it does nothing. Nada. Nowt. Not a sausage. It just sits there, blank.

**Quvwcxqx** · 05-10-2007, 02:13 AM

Bugger me, the new iPod Touch is exactly what I need! [thumbup] I don't use my mobile enough to warrant a contract and such an expensive initial purchase.

Love the idea of WiFi also.... I know loads of places, especially Uni that has WiFi so I could easily email and surf on the iPod happily.

Well looks like most of money money will be going to Apple this year, new iMac and now a new iPod (genuinely need one as my Mini is a bit temperamental battery wise atm)

**nabsgood** · 05-10-2007, 02:17 AM

$599 for 8 gigs or $499 for 4

Having a contract or not makes NO difference to the price. But if you don't activate the phone, it does nothing. Nada. Nowt. Not a sausage. It just sits there, blank.

*cough* theres other means of activating it *cough*

**BokerokyBan** · 05-10-2007, 02:17 AM

So they dropped the 8gig iphone to $399. Not bad at all..

**nabsgood** · 05-10-2007, 02:24 AM

So they dropped the 8gig iphone to $399. Not bad at all..

Wheres it say that?

**Mymnnarry** · 05-10-2007, 02:25 AM

So they dropped the 8gig iphone to $399. Not bad at all..

Plus they dropped the 4GB version (which was pretty pointless anyway IMO).

**bMc8F9ZI** · 05-10-2007, 02:25 AM

Wheres it say that?

http://www.engadget.com/
[thumbup]

**nabsgood** · 05-10-2007, 02:26 AM

http://www.engadget.com/
[thumbup]

Alright, when can you send me one ? [thumbup]

**bMc8F9ZI** · 05-10-2007, 02:28 AM

Alright, when can you send me one ? [thumbup]

Whenever man, let me know.

**vSzsgifP** · 05-10-2007, 02:32 AM

What is surely going to turn into "I told you so" replies about the iphone (even though I love it thoroughly), Apple just announced that the 8GB Iphone is only $399....a full $200 cheaper than yesterday

http://www.engadget.com/

**Nigeopire** · 05-10-2007, 02:35 AM

When did you buy it? I know some retail stores offer price protection in cases of something like this. I would look around, see if you can stir things up. [yes]

**vSzsgifP** · 05-10-2007, 02:39 AM

When did you buy it? I know some retail stores offer price protection in cases of something like this. I would look around, see if you can stir things up. [yes]

Unfortunately I got it about 2 months ago, so I don't think there would be any price matching

**bMc8F9ZI** · 05-10-2007, 02:41 AM

Unfortunately I got it about 2 months ago, so I don't think there would be any price matching

Same here.

**nabsgood** · 05-10-2007, 02:53 AM

Hard decision...... Touch or iphone..... Or nothing [rofl]

**BiseCreesia** · 05-10-2007, 02:59 AM

touch should have a camera too. then it would be reet good. [thumbup]

**OmqMZtkv** · 05-10-2007, 03:23 AM

touch should have a camera too. then it would be reet good. [thumbup]

What is it with people these days and needing everything to have a camera?

Anyways, has anyone heard about how it does with scuffs and scratches? I like to keep my stuff in great condition, so if the screen is going to get scratched all to hell just from me using it, then it will probably be a no go for me...

**bMc8F9ZI** · 05-10-2007, 03:27 AM

What is it with people these days and needing everything to have a camera?

Anyways, has anyone heard about how it does with scuffs and scratches? I like to keep my stuff in great condition, so if the screen is going to get scratched all to hell just from me using it, then it will probably be a no go for me...

If it is the same screen as the iPhone then it is highly resistant to scratches.

**poispanna** · 05-10-2007, 03:31 AM

That's a serious bitchslap to M$ doing REAL WiFI with browser and musicstore. I also assume that it is flash, which makes it the first 16 GB flash MP3 player and very thin.

Full metal iPod with giant storage and smaller size, that gets a lot of upgrade sales.

Tremendous amount of asskicking delivered by Apple on all fronts, the Zune 2.0 better have ALL the features too or it's dead before it even launched. They never have been so safe from the competition in this market like ever before as every competitor NEEDs the touchscreen and Wifi to appeal to the masses.

**nabsgood** · 05-10-2007, 04:12 AM

They never have been so safe from the competition in this market like ever before as every competitor NEEDs the touchscreen and Wifi to appeal to the masses.

I dont think they need wifi to appeal to the masses at all. Most people wont give a crap!

**animilius** · 05-10-2007, 04:35 AM

I think I really like the iTouch (

), I wonder if you can check your email, download an mp3 attachment and send it straight to a playlist. I foresee hackers tweaking the iTouch OS and make all sorts of programs making it like a little handheld computer. It's really what everyone always wanted, screw the iPhone. If you want a decent phone, then get a decent phone.

05-10-2007, 02:13 AM	#21
konanoileaski Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	How much is an iphone in the USA before you sign up for a contract etc? $599 for 8 gigs or $499 for 4 Having a contract or not makes NO difference to the price. But if you don't activate the phone, it does nothing. Nada. Nowt. Not a sausage. It just sits there, blank. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:13 AM	#22
Quvwcxqx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	Bugger me, the new iPod Touch is exactly what I need! [thumbup] I don't use my mobile enough to warrant a contract and such an expensive initial purchase. Love the idea of WiFi also.... I know loads of places, especially Uni that has WiFi so I could easily email and surf on the iPod happily. Well looks like most of money money will be going to Apple this year, new iMac and now a new iPod (genuinely need one as my Mini is a bit temperamental battery wise atm) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:17 AM	#23
nabsgood Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 385 Senior Member	$599 for 8 gigs or $499 for 4 Having a contract or not makes NO difference to the price. But if you don't activate the phone, it does nothing. Nada. Nowt. Not a sausage. It just sits there, blank. cough theres other means of activating it cough Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:17 AM	#24
BokerokyBan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 459 Senior Member	So they dropped the 8gig iphone to $399. Not bad at all.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:24 AM	#25
nabsgood Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 385 Senior Member	So they dropped the 8gig iphone to $399. Not bad at all.. Wheres it say that? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:25 AM	#26
Mymnnarry Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 641 Senior Member	So they dropped the 8gig iphone to $399. Not bad at all.. Plus they dropped the 4GB version (which was pretty pointless anyway IMO). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:25 AM	#27
bMc8F9ZI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Wheres it say that? http://www.engadget.com/ [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:26 AM	#28
nabsgood Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 385 Senior Member	http://www.engadget.com/ [thumbup] Alright, when can you send me one ? [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:28 AM	#29
bMc8F9ZI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Alright, when can you send me one ? [thumbup] Whenever man, let me know. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:32 AM	#30
vSzsgifP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	What is surely going to turn into "I told you so" replies about the iphone (even though I love it thoroughly), Apple just announced that the 8GB Iphone is only $399....a full $200 cheaper than yesterday http://www.engadget.com/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:35 AM	#31
Nigeopire Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	When did you buy it? I know some retail stores offer price protection in cases of something like this. I would look around, see if you can stir things up. [yes] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:39 AM	#32
vSzsgifP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 437 Senior Member	When did you buy it? I know some retail stores offer price protection in cases of something like this. I would look around, see if you can stir things up. [yes] Unfortunately I got it about 2 months ago, so I don't think there would be any price matching Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:41 AM	#33
bMc8F9ZI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Unfortunately I got it about 2 months ago, so I don't think there would be any price matching Same here. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:53 AM	#34
nabsgood Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 385 Senior Member	Hard decision...... Touch or iphone..... Or nothing [rofl] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 02:59 AM	#35
BiseCreesia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	touch should have a camera too. then it would be reet good. [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 03:23 AM	#36
OmqMZtkv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	touch should have a camera too. then it would be reet good. [thumbup] What is it with people these days and needing everything to have a camera? Anyways, has anyone heard about how it does with scuffs and scratches? I like to keep my stuff in great condition, so if the screen is going to get scratched all to hell just from me using it, then it will probably be a no go for me... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 03:27 AM	#37
bMc8F9ZI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	What is it with people these days and needing everything to have a camera? Anyways, has anyone heard about how it does with scuffs and scratches? I like to keep my stuff in great condition, so if the screen is going to get scratched all to hell just from me using it, then it will probably be a no go for me... If it is the same screen as the iPhone then it is highly resistant to scratches. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 03:31 AM	#38
poispanna Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 360 Senior Member	That's a serious bitchslap to M$ doing REAL WiFI with browser and musicstore. I also assume that it is flash, which makes it the first 16 GB flash MP3 player and very thin. Full metal iPod with giant storage and smaller size, that gets a lot of upgrade sales. Tremendous amount of asskicking delivered by Apple on all fronts, the Zune 2.0 better have ALL the features too or it's dead before it even launched. They never have been so safe from the competition in this market like ever before as every competitor NEEDs the touchscreen and Wifi to appeal to the masses. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 04:12 AM	#39
nabsgood Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 385 Senior Member	They never have been so safe from the competition in this market like ever before as every competitor NEEDs the touchscreen and Wifi to appeal to the masses. I dont think they need wifi to appeal to the masses at all. Most people wont give a crap! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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05-10-2007, 04:35 AM	#40
animilius Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 555 Senior Member	I think I really like the iTouch (), I wonder if you can check your email, download an mp3 attachment and send it straight to a playlist. I foresee hackers tweaking the iTouch OS and make all sorts of programs making it like a little handheld computer. It's really what everyone always wanted, screw the iPhone. If you want a decent phone, then get a decent phone. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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