New Iphone will NOT cost $200!!!

Originally Posted by motormouth2416

The 3G version will be more. I just hope Apple lets us trade up (trade in phone + $$) to the 3G version like European carriers have promised.

Originally Posted by bridgeman

if you buy the phone from apple, then it's unlocked/unbranded....

Originally Posted by odnerd

Thats what I'm hoping for. Wonder how much they'll end up paying to get out of contract with At&t first...

Originally Posted by bridgeman

if you buy the phone from apple, then it's unlocked/unbranded/no contract..???
if you buy from att, you have to sign a two year contract with media bundle= $65x24+200=$1760.00

yeah why on earth would att sell a phone for that.. geez

Originally Posted by ANOMIZER

So it is coming out tomorrow? I called both AT&T, as well as Apple today, and they didn't have so much as any idea of any new imminent releases. !?

Originally Posted by ghostridr

Hey, while you're at it, can you call Microsoft CS/tech. support and ask for a new cd key for my warez'd Vista Ultimate? Thanks

lol

Originally Posted by Arden

lol i love when people make these matter-of-fact statements and add cute exclamation marks for more affirmation when all theyre doing is speculating. You dont know what the price is going to be, you dont know if they are going to subsidize, you dont know any more than any of us here do just because you work for AT&T. and adding exclamation marks isnt going to make it seem like you do.

Originally Posted by jomo25

My thoughts exactly! And as if being one of the thousands of AT&T employees makes you any more knowledgeable about this situation than others. My opinion is being an AT&T employee actually makes you a LESS reliable source.

Originally Posted by XanderMac

1 of the new iPhones will be $200 or so. The other will be rather more.

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by ShadowXOR

Thread creator just got:

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by captnoir

anyone hear anything about those that bought a first gen iphone when it came out, any credit towards new 3g or just go buy one? Curious, some were talking about hearing that they may offer some to first gen buyers of the phone. Thanks. Not bad pricing, now all the non3g phones will be showing up on ebay and everywhere else for little or nothing I imagine.

Originally Posted by inomad

ugh. iPhone is going to be just like the razr. For $200 way too many people are going to have one.

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by inomad

ugh. iPhone is going to be just like the razr. For $200 way too many people are going to have one.

Originally Posted by ATT*Mark

oh no are you not going to look as cool with out jankey *** iphone and lack of features now because everyone has one?????

Originally Posted by inomad

I look forward to putting my colorware iphone in a drawer and buying a n95 8gb nam or 8800 arte.

Originally Posted by davyo

drfernandombbs,, why havent you posted back ???,,, hello ????? are ya there ???

He's most likely busy registering a new different name with this forum

Cheers
Davyo

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Originally Posted by GJSNeptune

Not sure why Apple's so obsessed with thinness. People cutting cakes with MacBook Airs. Are people gonna start cuttin' other people with iPhones?

Originally Posted by ATT*Mark

at&t didnt get screwed. Do you have any idea the amount of new 2 year contracts they started on the iPhones behalf?

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by Kadin

Any more 'educated' info from your obviously clouded and broken crystal ball?

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by OldSocks

I'm just happy it cost $199, but I just wonder if it is available without a contract. Probably not, or probably yes. Not going to state anything like drfernambmobmbs.

Originally Posted by ShadowXOR

Thread creator just got:

Originally Posted by ghostridr

only ppl i see getting screwed are the Iphone n00bs who don't commit to their plan of action or lack their of and sleeping on the word of steve jobby job, then cry and whine about how they can't make a decision given the facts thus far.

Company's are here to make money off consumers, they're are NOT UNICEF org.

Originally Posted by TMQ

$200 is a very reasonable price. I'm using a 4-yr old phone and think it's time to upgrade. Basically I'm paying the $200 for the iPod nano and the contract is paying for the phone.

Does that mean all the other smart phones will have to cut price to compete?

Originally Posted by TMQ

$200 is a very reasonable price. I'm using a 4-yr old phone and think it's time to upgrade. Basically I'm paying the $200 for the iPod nano and the contract is paying for the phone.

Does that mean all the other smart phones will have to cut price to compete?

Originally Posted by Rockky

Well ,I'll argue one here and don't care if I 'win' or not.
Your picture/saying about winning-retarded is offensive and from the (non) sensibilities of an ignorant punk.

Originally Posted by ATT*Mark

but that picture is completely true....

Originally Posted by DerekToronto

Guys guys please read carefully...towards the end "Both pricepoints require a contract."

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/09/...nally-official/


SO you maybe looking at 8gig $299-399 and 16gig $499-599.

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by Sergio29007

the first gen iphone also required a contract and was the same price for everybody,
IPHONE 3g will probably cost $200 regardless of whether you sign a contract or not

Originally Posted by tryn2getaclu

Actually, depending on how one chooses to look at it, one could argue the new iPhone costs MORE than the previous model. With the data now at $30/mo instead of $20 - this equates to $240 more over the life of a 2 yr contract. Add the $240 to the $199 pricetag = $439! And, it also penalizes everyone not living in 3G coverage areas.

And, there are posts indicating the new one does not come with a dock; the new phone will not fit the old one (unconfirmed). I wouldn't be surprised if it does not come with headphones either. Add up the pieces and...

Originally Posted by hlysmksbtmn

Do we know if the $30/mo includes the 200 texts or will that be $5 extra?

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY were going to sell the iphone for $200. Apple will never agree with that. So everyone can stop dreaming. I mean you seriously think apple will allow ATT to sell it for $200?

Then no one will go to the apple store to buy the darn phone, and the iphone is a huge pulling point for apple stores, because people will buy something else while their there. mark my words "NOT HAPPENING". The only thing that might happen is the old iphone might sell for $200 with contract just to get rid of them. Beacuse we still have many left, but the new one, HECK NO!

ATT got screwed in this deal, apple controls us with the iphone (why do you think Verizon rejected them), seriously i mean its the only phone that we changed our rules for, from how to sell the phone, to even the darn warranty. We cant even exchange the darn phone for customers in the store.

Think what ever you want, but everyone will see tomorrow, its going to be priced between $400 to $600.

Originally Posted by reas0n555

pwned to the first degree,now watch him/her say " i was talking about the 16 gig"

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY that we're getting any bandwith caps on our network...

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY that we're going to reduce our early termination fees...

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY that ship out single, empty ATT plastic bags in cardboard shipping boxes...

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY that we'll complete our 3G rollout by June...

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY that we'll sell refurbed iPhones for $249 and $349...

Originally Posted by drfernandombbs

I work for ATT and let me tell you guys/gals their is no WAY the Tilt is getting a software upgrade...

Originally Posted by RF9

If the pricing is in line with the PDA personal plan and Blackberry personal plan. Then $30 is data only and texts is an add on. Not sure, though.

Originally Posted by BeyondTheTech

He's got a perfect track record!

Posted June 7, 2008:

Posted May 27, 2008:

Posted May 22, 2008:

Posted May 21, 2008:

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Posted February 18, 2008:





Of course, I'm bored and this is just a joke post.

Originally Posted by tryn2getaclu

I do not know if anyone has posted this or not, too many posts to read, but has anyone looked at the true cost of owning an iphone 3G over the 2 yr contract?
Phone $199, service (minimum) $39.99/mo, data $30/mo (and if no SMS included), SMS $5/mo (at the very least), taxes & fees $15 (assumption) comes to about $2,448.75 over 2 yrs! That is one expensive phone and certainly shines a different light on the "CHEAP $199" price Stevie was so proudly boasting.

And, that does not include money for the dock which is not included and/or the many apps people will want and/or need to more fully appreciate the capacities of the phone.

Originally Posted by tryn2getaclu

Phone $199, service (minimum) $39.99/mo, data $30/mo (and if no SMS included), SMS $5/mo (at the very least), taxes & fees $15 (assumption) comes to about $2,448.75 over 2 yrs! .

Originally Posted by michaelflorio82

Thats no more than if you were to buy a Tilt or similar priced phone though. Heck I pay WAY more than that a year, but I have unlimited everything.

Originally Posted by free_gas

well i hope that i do not see people with this new iphone complaining about gas prices...

Originally Posted by tryn2getaclu

I do not doubt your expenditure or that of tilt, etc. users. I just think the presentation is extremely manipulative and misrepresenting the true cost of the phone.

Originally Posted by RF9

Be careful using that BB plan in a non BB PDA.
While the BB plan does include the wap.cingular access point it likely is NOT covered for international use. Your tilt uses wap.cingular.
The BB uses blackberry.net as the APN and unlimited data for international may only be covered on that access point name. On wap.cingular it may only be unlimited for domestic use, not international. I really don't know for sure.

But yea, the BB plan works just fine on the Tilt and as far as I know it's actually OK to use it that way.

I'm just not sure about the international coverage for wap.cingular (the Tilt.) I think you'd have to call AT&T to get the answer on that. But then they'll probably give you attitude that it doesn't even work on a Tilt or some BS.

For 3G iPhone, I don't know if any standard data plan will work on it. I don't see why it wouldn't, but until it comes out I don't think we'll know.
The iPhone uses wap.cingular too, I believe, so it should work no different than any other PDA. But AT&T may have special activation stuff going on where the iPhone will only actually work if it's provisioned with a special plan.

The BB international plan you have SHOULD be just fine. When the iPhone 3G comes out (wait for AT&T to train tech support) you can ask them. Even if they say no it may still work.

Originally Posted by michaelflorio82

Not really, no one advertises your yearly cost of ownership for their services. You never see a service provider show you the total cost of your services over the course of your contract, it would scare consumers away.