blog.wired.com - 12/7/2008
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The Boy Genius Report says it received a tip that Walmart will be selling a $99, 4GB iPhone. The publication says to take this rumor with a grain of salt, because the tipster doesn't yet have much cred.
There are a few ways to dissect this barebones rumor. If anything, we can ...
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?
blog.wired.com - 12/10/2008
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blog.wired.com —
Apple rumors are always hot stuff, but often
the readers of these made-up facts get carried away...
and take them as true. And the origin of this speculation is often an analyst, a grown man or woman who should really know better. The latest of ...
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Why Apple Won't Sell a $99 iPhone, A Netbook or a Tablet PC
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?
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Rumor: Walmart Getting a 4GB, $99 iPhone? [Rumors]
Gizmodo —
This rumor has been popping up and hitting me in the face all day, from all angles. Wired, Boy Genius, and Engadget have all reported it as a strong rumor, while some sites are claiming it as fact. What's the story? The story is, there is no story. At least, not yet. There has been no official announcement and as our own lovable Jesus said, a $99 iPhone doesn't really mesh with Apple's pricing strategy. Times are tough, certainly, but the iPhone is still selling quite well and there's really no need for Apple to go this route. On ...
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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 ...
BGR: Walmart to sell $99 iPhone?
tuaw.com 12/5/2008 — Your source for all iPhone-slash-Walmart news, BoyGeniusReport, has a whopper for you: Walmart might offer the 4GB iPhone for $99 when they start selling the handsets after Christmas .
Even they're skeptical, though: Their tipster isn't one of ...
Walmart to sell 4GB iPhone 3G for only $99?
iphonebuzz.com 12/8/2008 — Remember when we brought up the rumor that Walmart is going to get a discounted iPhone 3G? Well there are now more claims that these rumors are true. Apparently Walmart is getting a special version of the iPhone 3G that is going to sell for only $99 ...
A $99 iPhone At Walmart? Good Idea (AAPL)
alleyinsider.com 12/12/2008 — Apple (AAPL) still hasn't announced any plans to sell its iPhones at Walmart (WMT) stores this month, as mobile blog Boy Genius Report suggested in November . And Apple definitely hasn't announced any plans to sell a $99 iPhone at Walmart, as a Boy ...
Walmart will sell iPhones starting Dec. 28
tuaw.com 11/19/2008 — Walmart will be taking a pass for most of the holiday shopping season with one particular item: the iPhone. It will begin selling the handset December 28 , according to Jamie Townsend, of research firm JRPG.
Boy Genius Report also notes that the ...
Will Apple Sell A $99 iPhone Next Year? Yes (AAPL)
alleyinsider.com 11/3/2008 — Apple's (AAPL) Sept. quarter iPhone sales -- 6.9 million -- were very impressive. But if Steve Jobs wants to catch the likes of no. 2 Samsung -- 51.8 million phones last quarter -- he's going to have to start selling iPhones for less than $199.
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Evidence confirms Walmart iPhone, but not $99 price
arstechnica.com 12/9/2008 — 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...
Wal-Mart to Sell $99 4GB iPhone?
macrumors.com 12/4/2008 —
Wal-Mart iPhone training materials
Boy Genius Report first broke the story back in October that Apple would begin selling the iPhone at Wal-Marts. The actual date of release appears to be December 28th. Wal-Mart employees are already...
“Plenty dazzling,” iPhone tops tech gift list —
Apple Hot News 12/3/2008
On the second day of his “12 Days of Christmas Tech Gifts,” Mike Wendland (freep.com) turns his attention to smartphones. “The best phone period,” he affirms, “remains the Apple iPhone.” “Groundbreaking in its functionality, features, and fun,” iPhone ...
The easiest option for giving a cellphone? —
Apple Hot News 12/4/2008
If you want to get someone a phone and still surprise them, Jefferson Graham (usatoday.com) offers some advice: “Buy a gift card.” He notes that you can now purchase “a special ‘iPhone 3G Gift Card’ in any denomination you choose.” And when redeemed, ...
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