Unlockers rejoice: Special deals on early-release iPhones
While supplies last, you can save $20 on refurbished 8GB and 16GB iPod touches and iPhones. These earlier model units are marked as "Original Software Release" and cost slightly less than those already upgraded to current software. Stock has been going in and out all weekend -- so if you don't see units for sale right away, keep checking back. At some point, I'm sure Apple will run out of stock on both touches and iPhones but for now, do try, try again. Thanks Matt D
Update: TUAW reader Ian seems to have hit the bullseye: 'So this means that although you save $20 on the touch, you have to pay $20 to get the January apps? Isn't that what "original software release" means? '
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While supplies last, you can save $20 on refurbished 8GB and 16GB iPod touches and iPhones. These earlier model units are marked as...
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I ordered a refurb'ed iPod which claimed "original software release", but it came with the update.
March 24 2008 at 5:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyYouâll find the latest dev and other iphone unlock releases for free on http://www.freeunlock.com
if you google for iphone soft unlocks your first listings will be scam paysite, so be careful!
Refurbished iPhone is out of stock now!
March 24 2008 at 4:24 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWal Mart is selling the original software release for $20 less also... $277/$377. They have been for a while.
March 24 2008 at 1:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJust picked up, yesterday, "old" 16gb itouch at Costco for $349.95.
March 24 2008 at 4:38 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAvailable on apple's site:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/91264002/wo/Iv5CIELwtyeE2WUevPvbFEiJSiA/2.0.0.26.9.5.7.1.2.1.1
original price $599 for 8GB? Weird...
March 24 2008 at 1:41 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyI can't believe Apple is quoting the original price from last year.
March 24 2008 at 1:44 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySo this means that although you save $20 on the touch, you have to pay $20 to get the January apps? Isn't that what "original software release" means?
March 24 2008 at 1:20 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt's too bad you weren't able to snag one of those $249 iPhones from AT&T. Mine arrived Friday.
March 24 2008 at 1:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replythey still have some in stores...i popped into at&t on saturday and they had...i think 3 refurb 4gb's left...of course i bought one...they implied that it was something they we're gonna keep, as a permanent item
March 24 2008 at 2:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHow is it? Mine is sitting on my front steps right now waiting for me to get home. Anyone have any issues porting from Verizon? I'm a little skeptical. There are a lot of comments from June about issues with it....
March 24 2008 at 3:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyAll i see are iPod Touch-es
March 24 2008 at 1:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyLooks like the iPhone are already out of stock - or was it just the iPod touch on sale?
March 24 2008 at 1:12 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyApple's website has no iPhone for sale on refurb, just iPods.
March 24 2008 at 1:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHot Apps on TUAW
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