iPhone direct from Apple
Jul 18th 2009, 12:39 pm
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iPhone direct from Apple
Anyone know what Apple are charging for unlocked iPhones at the Apple stores? My contract's up in a couple of months and I'm buggered if I'm signing on for another couple of years just so I can end up with an out-of-date phone that I paid twice as much for as I need to. So, anyone know they cost?
And no, I couldn't give a shit if you think an N97 or whatever is better, save your mobile phone willy-waving for another thread.
And no, I couldn't give a shit if you think an N97 or whatever is better, save your mobile phone willy-waving for another thread.
Jul 18th 2009, 3:07 pm
#2
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Why not jailbreak it for free? Jailbreak, then get the SIMunlock app.
Job done and I believe you can restore back to non jailbroken firmware via Itunes if required.
OK, not on official route, but it works.
As an aside what is the preferred network that Au iPhones run on as I'm thinking of bringing a jailbroken UK phone over!
Job done and I believe you can restore back to non jailbroken firmware via Itunes if required.
OK, not on official route, but it works.
As an aside what is the preferred network that Au iPhones run on as I'm thinking of bringing a jailbroken UK phone over!
Last edited by lolcat; Jul 18th 2009 at 3:11 pm.
Jul 18th 2009, 8:09 pm
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Says in the fine print on the apple website :
"iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS purchased at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iPhone 3G and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation."
AU$879 16G, AU$1040 32G, AU$719 16G
So just buy it online and you don't get roped into some soul sucking hopeless contract charging outrageously for the phone as well as your contract for 4,587 years and your first born.
"iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS purchased at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iPhone 3G and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation."
AU$879 16G, AU$1040 32G, AU$719 16G
So just buy it online and you don't get roped into some soul sucking hopeless contract charging outrageously for the phone as well as your contract for 4,587 years and your first born.
Jul 18th 2009, 11:10 pm
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Says in the fine print on the apple website :
"iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS purchased at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iPhone 3G and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation."
AU$879 16G, AU$1040 32G, AU$719 16G
So just buy it online and you don't get roped into some soul sucking hopeless contract charging outrageously for the phone as well as your contract for 4,587 years and your first born.
"iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS purchased at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iPhone 3G and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation."
AU$879 16G, AU$1040 32G, AU$719 16G
So just buy it online and you don't get roped into some soul sucking hopeless contract charging outrageously for the phone as well as your contract for 4,587 years and your first born.
Jul 19th 2009, 3:27 am
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Says in the fine print on the apple website :
"iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS purchased at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iPhone 3G and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation."
AU$879 16G, AU$1040 32G, AU$719 16G
So just buy it online and you don't get roped into some soul sucking hopeless contract charging outrageously for the phone as well as your contract for 4,587 years and your first born.
"iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS purchased at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iPhone 3G and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation."
AU$879 16G, AU$1040 32G, AU$719 16G
So just buy it online and you don't get roped into some soul sucking hopeless contract charging outrageously for the phone as well as your contract for 4,587 years and your first born.
Just checked Vodafone and on their basic $59 a month package (which gives you bugger all data allowance) you end up paying $1600 for one. They're also doing it for $929 pre-paid.
On Telstra you're looking at $350 up front (for the basic 16GB 3GS) and then $949 over 24 months on the virtually useless $30 plan.
Indeed. However you paint it, it's cheaper to buy direct from Apple. Only disadvantage is that you have to pay it all up front.
Jul 19th 2009, 4:48 am
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Ta. Did search the site but couldn't find anything. So that's seriously cheaper than getting it through Telstra, Optus or Virgin on contract.
Just checked Vodafone and on their basic $59 a month package (which gives you bugger all data allowance) you end up paying $1600 for one. They're also doing it for $929 pre-paid.
On Telstra you're looking at $350 up front (for the basic 16GB 3GS) and then $949 over 24 months on the virtually useless $30 plan.
Indeed. However you paint it, it's cheaper to buy direct from Apple. Only disadvantage is that you have to pay it all up front.
Just checked Vodafone and on their basic $59 a month package (which gives you bugger all data allowance) you end up paying $1600 for one. They're also doing it for $929 pre-paid.
On Telstra you're looking at $350 up front (for the basic 16GB 3GS) and then $949 over 24 months on the virtually useless $30 plan.
Indeed. However you paint it, it's cheaper to buy direct from Apple. Only disadvantage is that you have to pay it all up front.
Jul 19th 2009, 5:06 am
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Ta. Did search the site but couldn't find anything. So that's seriously cheaper than getting it through Telstra, Optus or Virgin on contract.
Just checked Vodafone and on their basic $59 a month package (which gives you bugger all data allowance) you end up paying $1600 for one. They're also doing it for $929 pre-paid.
On Telstra you're looking at $350 up front (for the basic 16GB 3GS) and then $949 over 24 months on the virtually useless $30 plan.
Indeed. However you paint it, it's cheaper to buy direct from Apple. Only disadvantage is that you have to pay it all up front.
Just checked Vodafone and on their basic $59 a month package (which gives you bugger all data allowance) you end up paying $1600 for one. They're also doing it for $929 pre-paid.
On Telstra you're looking at $350 up front (for the basic 16GB 3GS) and then $949 over 24 months on the virtually useless $30 plan.
Indeed. However you paint it, it's cheaper to buy direct from Apple. Only disadvantage is that you have to pay it all up front.
Click on buy now and then scroll down the bottom. In grey and small writing it says :
1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less. (2) iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS purchased at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iPhone 3G and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation. (3) Compass reliability may be affected by usage conditions such as nearby magnetic fields. (4) Sending video via MMS is not supported on iPhone 3G. (5) All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced by Apple service provider. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/au/batteries and www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html. (6) Some features require the iPhone 3.0 Software Update, which will be available for free download on June 17.
To be honest I didn't know about it either until I looked. I notice that the telco's stay very quiet about it and apple do to. But then its in the telco's interests not to say anything and Apple get a profit sharing arrangement with them. Either way, if you have the cash and want one, its a lot cheaper than selling your soul to the telstra...er...devil.
Last edited by Centurion; Jul 19th 2009 at 5:09 am.
Jul 19th 2009, 5:46 am
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Had a quick look at virgin. They are doing a special on the iphone 3g (not the S) - $49 a month for 24 months - $150 value & 300MB data!
My hubby has an iphone contract with them - he is $74 a month - $520 & 1GB - he is yet to use more than 7% of his data allowance, and he is never off the damn thing!
My hubby has an iphone contract with them - he is $74 a month - $520 & 1GB - he is yet to use more than 7% of his data allowance, and he is never off the damn thing!
Jul 19th 2009, 1:56 pm
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
To be honest I didn't know about it either until I looked. I notice that the telco's stay very quiet about it and apple do to. But then its in the telco's interests not to say anything and Apple get a profit sharing arrangement with them. Either way, if you have the cash and want one, its a lot cheaper than selling your soul to the telstra...er...devil.
Had a quick look at virgin. They are doing a special on the iphone 3g (not the S) - $49 a month for 24 months - $150 value & 300MB data!
My hubby has an iphone contract with them - he is $74 a month - $520 & 1GB - he is yet to use more than 7% of his data allowance, and he is never off the damn thing!
My hubby has an iphone contract with them - he is $74 a month - $520 & 1GB - he is yet to use more than 7% of his data allowance, and he is never off the damn thing!
Jul 19th 2009, 6:17 pm
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Whats the best plan out there if you already have an iphone?
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Jul 20th 2009, 3:16 am
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
My advice is don't get one, mine lasted 7 weeks and then konked out due to water damage.... well it did rain..
Now stuck with 24 months contract and no phone....
Now stuck with 24 months contract and no phone....
Jul 20th 2009, 3:37 am
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
i've just ordered one though virgin and i have gone for the insurance as i know i'll be stuffed if i lose it, which could well happen
Jul 20th 2009, 5:26 am
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Although the Vodafone network is not the best, not point having a nice Iphone if you can't use it 
Ta. Did search the site but couldn't find anything. So that's seriously cheaper than getting it through Telstra, Optus or Virgin on contract.
Just checked Vodafone and on their basic $59 a month package (which gives you bugger all data allowance) you end up paying $1600 for one. They're also doing it for $929 pre-paid.
On Telstra you're looking at $350 up front (for the basic 16GB 3GS) and then $949 over 24 months on the virtually useless $30 plan.
Indeed. However you paint it, it's cheaper to buy direct from Apple. Only disadvantage is that you have to pay it all up front.
Just checked Vodafone and on their basic $59 a month package (which gives you bugger all data allowance) you end up paying $1600 for one. They're also doing it for $929 pre-paid.
On Telstra you're looking at $350 up front (for the basic 16GB 3GS) and then $949 over 24 months on the virtually useless $30 plan.
Indeed. However you paint it, it's cheaper to buy direct from Apple. Only disadvantage is that you have to pay it all up front.
Jul 20th 2009, 10:56 am
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Re: iPhone direct from Apple
Why not jailbreak it for free? Jailbreak, then get the SIMunlock app.
Job done and I believe you can restore back to non jailbroken firmware via Itunes if required.
OK, not on official route, but it works.
As an aside what is the preferred network that Au iPhones run on as I'm thinking of bringing a jailbroken UK phone over!
Job done and I believe you can restore back to non jailbroken firmware via Itunes if required.
OK, not on official route, but it works.
As an aside what is the preferred network that Au iPhones run on as I'm thinking of bringing a jailbroken UK phone over!
