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Wal-Mart Will Sell iPhones In December (AAPL)
Silicon Alley Insider —
Apple (AAPL) will sell its iPhones in Wal-Mart before the end of December, reports Bloomberg News, confirming earlier rumors. There's no word yet if the Wal-Mart iPhone will go for $99 -- versus $199 and $299 elsewhere -- as its also been rumored.
Bloomberg confirmed the rumor by calling Wal-Mart stores and speaking to employees, who were either unaware or unconcerned with Apple's notorious secrecy demands:
Employees in the cell-phone departments at five California stores, contacted by phone today, said Wal-Mart will offer iPhones by the end of ...
News: iPhone 3G coming to Wal-Mart for $197
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond —
image Following a report stating that Wal-Mart would begin offering the iPhone 3G on December 28, multiple new reports have confirmed the development, while a separate report indicates that the handset will start at $197. Both Bloomberg and the San Jose Mercury News have been able to confirm with multiple Wal-Mart stores that they will soon offer the iPhone. “It’s going to be very soon,” said Mark Blome, store manager of a Wal-Mart in Fremont, CA. “Originally they were going to release it before Christmas, but they can’t get them that fast to us.” Meanwhile, Mac Rumors has received an image from a Wal-Mart training materials and ...
iPhone sold through Wal-Mart this month?
CNET News - Apple —
... sold through retail giant Wal-Mart, Bloomberg has apparently partially confirmed the speculation, reporting that "two store representatives saying the world's largest retailer will carry two models of the Web-surfing handset this month." ...
Reports face off over validity of $99 Wal-Mart iPhone rumor
AppleInsider —
... , but nothing to suggest a 4GB model will be available. In yet another report published Monday, Bloomberg reported that Wal-Mart will be selling not one but two models of the iPhone, but did not specify whether the second model would be the high-end 16GB model or the rumored low-end 4GB model.
Wal-Mart iPhone Sales Plan Confirmed
Cult of Mac —
Credit: MacRumors.com
Wal-Mart employees have confirmed the ...
Evidence confirms Walmart iPhone, but not $99 price
Infinite Loop —
Reports that Walmart will begin selling Apple iPhone 3Gs at the end of this month have been verified by Bloomberg . But if you were getting your hopes up for a $99 version , your dreams may be dashed. Some advertising materials turned over to MacRumors pegs the entry-level price at $197 for an 8GB iPhone 3G. Bloomberg contacted several California Walmart stores, and clerks in Yuba City, Stockton, and Vacaville all confirmed that iPhones were expected to start appearing in stores in the latter half of this month. At least one confirmed that store employees are being trained to sell the devices. Though he couldn't confirm pricing, another ...
Bloomsberg Confirms, $99 iPhone Just Another Rumor!
Planet iPhones —
 [image]    Finally, after some confirmation from AT&T via MacBlogz , Bloomsberg has confirmed too that there is not going to be any $99 iPhone. This means that the rumor we saw last week was another fake, but partially, it has been proved true by the fact that iPhone will be available at Wal-Mart for cheaper, though only $2 cheaper. Anyways, this clears out all the confusion and is a firm confirmation that iPhone 3G will be soon at a Wal-Mart store near you for $197. [ PC World via Bloomsberg ]
Big Brains Confirm Wal-Mart iPhone 3G Debut
iPhone Savior —
... The idea of a Mac bloggers trading card series is also being tossed around for 2009. Discussions with Topps are rumored to be currently under way. If launched, a MacBlogz 'Rookie card' could skyrocket in value as the site gains popularity. Those guys have my vote for sure. Though a first edition MacRumors card would also command a hefty price. December 28th still remains the expected date for Wal-Mart to debut iPhone 3G. [Bloomberg] [Original ...
