Apple Retail Stores begin selling iPhone 3G models sans carrier contract
MacDailyNews —
... 27, 2009 - 08:38 AM EDT "Some Apple retail stores as of Thursday are selling unrestricted quantities of the iPhone 3G at the full, non-subsidized price of $599 for the 8GB version and $699 for the 16GB models," Prince McLean reports for AppleInsider. "The move follows AT 's plans to sell one phone per customer at the full price for existing customers of its service," McLean reports. "Activation can completed by the customer at home through iTunes," McLean reports. Full article here . [Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader "James W." for the heads up.] ...
Apple Selling iPhones Completely Without AT&T Contracts [IPhone]
Gizmodo —
... , it's a little confusing. The bottom line is that if you want to buy an iPhone and you don't have/want an AT&T; contract, you're best off trying an Apple store first. If that doesn't work, you could always sweet talk a buddy into buying you an iPhone through his AT&T; account. [AppleInsider] ...
Apple Stores Stocking Contract-Free iPhones
Gearlog —
... Want an iPhone, but can't deal with the commitment of a two-year contract? Starting yesterday, customers can now pick up the handset sans-contract through the Apple store. AT&T; has already begun offering the deal, but phones bought through that channel were limited to one per customer. With Apple, you can pick up as many as you want--assuming that you have a lot of money to burn through. ...
iPhone 3G finally available contract-free
Engadget —
At long last folks with a contract phobia or just a general penchant for lawlessness can pay exorbitant amounts of money to get an iPhone 3G contract-free. As promised, 8GB models for $599 and 16GB ones for $699 are now available from AT&T and Apple stores, with AT&T requiring buyers to be existing AT&T customers, limited at one per, while Apple stores will sell the handsets to anyone wandering in off the street -- rebellious demeanor preferred. [Via Boy Genius Report] Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds iPhone ...
5Words for March 27th, 2009
Technologizer —
... Tech stuff, exciting and new:
iPhone SlingPlayer: Cross your fingers!
iPhone Skype’s due soon, too.
How Google could go wrong.
Arrrgh: Tech-company layoffs galore.
Netflix adds new personalization features.
Apple sells contract-free iPhones.
Yes, stars use Twitter ghostwriters.
College computer labs are obsolete.
Eee PC gets optical disc.
Apple announces developer conference dates.
A no-tech hour? Naw. ...
Apple Stores selling contract-free iPhones
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... be clearing house for something new. Perhaps the current model will drop in price and become the entry-level iPhone to make room for the rumored 2009 model. In any case, go and pick up a contract-free iPhone directly from Apple, if that's your thing. TUAWApple Stores selling contract-free iPhones originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Apple Begins Selling Contract-Free iPhones at Retail Stores
TheAppleBlog —
... Apple began selling contract-free iPhones at their brick-and-mortar retail locations on Thursday, a fact reported by AppleInsider and confirmed by Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York, via ...
Apple Stores Now Selling 'No Contract' iPhone 3G
iPhone Savior —
... by Apple at true inventory clearance discounts. If you hold out just a bit longer you'll be able to own the 2009 next-generation iPhone without too much buyers remorse. You can always purchase an inflated iPhone 3G device, unlock it yourself and keep your T-Mobile contract intact. But I would be more concerned with what AT&T and Apple are not revealing as they rush to force old inventory out the door. Delivering the real buyers remorse come June 9th. [AppleInsider] ...
Apple stores selling iPhone 3G without a contract
iPhone Buzz —
... per customer at full price. It's part of Apple's new policy since the company is working to sell off remaining inventory to prepare for the upcoming launch of the new 2009 iPhone.
Apple stores are now selling the iPhone 3G at the full price of $599 for the 8GB version and $699 for the 16GB models. A buyer can purchase more than one iPhone and no need to have an existing AT&T contract. Users can activate their iPhone completely through iTunes.
[via Apple Insider]
Apple stores selling iPhone 3G without a contract
Top iPhone News —
... at full price. It’s part of Apple’s new policy since the company is working to sell off remaining inventory to prepare for the upcoming launch of the new 2009 iPhone.
Apple stores are now selling the iPhone 3G at the full price of $599 for the 8GB version and $699 for the 16GB models. A buyer can purchase more than one iPhone and no need to have an existing AT&T contract. Users can activate their iPhone completely through iTunes.
[via Apple Insider]



