arstechnica.com - 12/9/2008
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Bloomberg has confirmed that Walmart store employees are receiving training to sell the iPhone 3G at the end of the month. However, it seems a 4GB model selling for $99 is pretty unlikely. Read More...
boygeniusreport.com - 12/4/2008
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boygeniusreport.com —
We just got a tip that in addition
to the iPhone 3G actually making its way to...
Walmart, as we exclusively told you , there will be a 4GB model priced at $99 with a 2-year agreement. We’re not putting our stamp of approval behind this one just yet as ...
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Apple to sell a $99 4GB iPhone at Walmart?
slashgear.com - 12/4/2008
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slashgear.com —
Rumors of Apple’s smartphone hitting Walmart at a
discount price have been circulating for some time. Now,...
The BGR is reporting that Walmart are preparing to sell an entry-level iPhone 3G with 4GB of storage for just $99. The price would be the ...
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$99 4GB iPhone 3G coming to Walmart?
engadget.com - 12/7/2008
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engadget.com —
Look, we know you've been holding out for
the iPhone to hit Walmart before you pick it...
up, sandwiched between the fishing gear and row upon row of exercise videos -- and we don't blame you. You'll ride your shopping cart down the wide aisles like ...
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Apple, Walmart to do $99 4GB iPhone?
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News Roundup for December the 9th
Apple Eclectic —
... in eBay’s list of America’s Pop Culture Obsessions for 2008. Still not hot enough for you? Then how about the news that, yes, the iPhone is coming to Wal*Mart stores before the end of the year. But rumours of a cut-down $99 4Gb version have been universally dismissed, as have reports that the phones will be sold in family-friendly 4 packs. ...
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