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Where to purchase iphone??

Is there any reliable place to purchase an iphone other than Apple and ATT, obviously I am looking for price less than the going rate of $399 and want new, not used. Haven't looked at reconditioned from Apple yet. Really don't want to do ebay and from looking there, not much of a savings. It will be used domestically.

Does it make sense to wait a few months for new development in technology, every time I buy a phone or computer two weeks later they come out with the new shlt, very frustrating. And most always at the same price.

Thanks for the feedback.

Old 05-05-2008, 07:34 AM
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AT&T remains silent on $199 3G iPhone

May 5, 2008

Apple’s exclusive iPhone carrier in the US, AT&T has remained silent on reports that it will be selling the 3G iPhone for $199 as long as the subscriber signs up for a specific plan.
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http://www.iphone-codes.com/20080505-144108-att-remains-silent-on-199-3g-iphone/

So yeah, wait for the new-improved. ....not to suggest that the current iphone has Any shortcomings. We all know it is perfection.
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Is there any reliable place to purchase an iphone other than Apple and ATT, obviously I am looking for price less than the going rate of $399 and want new, not used. Haven't looked at reconditioned from Apple yet. Really don't want to do ebay and from looking there, not much of a savings. It will be used domestically.

Does it make sense to wait a few months for new development in technology, every time I buy a phone or computer two weeks later they come out with the new shlt, very frustrating. And most always at the same price.

Thanks for the feedback.
You won't find the product cheaper, at least not demonstrably cheaper, from another source.

If you do it will be a refurb or clearance item when the new line comes out.

Wait for the new phone with version 2.0 of the OS.
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Appreciate the input, most likely will hold off and see what develops.
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I'd hold out. I'd also hold out for an unlocked one.
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Old 05-05-2008, 09:27 AM
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"Unlocked" meaning that it could be used w/other carriers such as VerizonW and Sprint?
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"Unlocked" meaning that it could be used w/other carriers such as VerizonW and Sprint?
GSM carriers only.

Verizon is still CDMA
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Definitely wait.

Their next generation phone is 30-45 days out. Also, they will be dropping the price when the new phones come out.

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