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iPhone 3G now available for online purchase

by Cory Bohon Dec 20th 2008 at 2:00PM

Since the introduction of the iPhone 3G, neither Apple nor AT&T has sold the device online. That is, until now. AT&T is now allowing customers the option of ordering an iPhone 3G on their store website.

You can now pick up an iPhone 3G in either 8GB or 16GB black/white configurations. The 8GB iPhone is being sold for $199US, and the 16GB for $299. If new isn't your thing, AT&T is also offering refurbished iPhones starting at $149 for an 8GB model. You can visit the AT&T online store for more information.

Will this affect your iPhone purchase?
Yeah, I'm totally buying online!881 (17.8%)
Meh... 1095 (22.1%)
Whaa? Who wants the iPhone or AT&T?678 (13.7%)
This doesn't apply to me2024 (40.9%)
Other (tell us in the comments)273 (5.5%)



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Why not DROP AT&T as a carrier for the Outstanding uses as found in the iPhone. The phone service is very poor. AT&T coverage is a FRAUD. SBC/Cingular now a Phony AT&T just can't measure up for TRUE service and is fumbling in many areas of coverage you would expect better. Apple, hurry up and DROP AT&T. The NEW Sprint-Nextel have BETTER 3G coverage than AT&T and have MUCH Improve service now with their new Pres. Why not even VERIZON? Anybody but AT&T for 3G Cell service

E Denis / Plano TX

February 04 2009 at 3:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
shama arige

All this hype about Apple. It costs about Rs.32,000 or $730 for 8gb in India, way more than it should be. I certainly will not be buying it till it drops to 1/3rd of its current price.

December 22 2008 at 2:28 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tom

This news has been out for a while. You can also buy refurbished iPhones through the AT&T Store online. You save $50 off the new price.

16GB for $249 - http://tinyurl.com/9rkmxz
8GB for $149 - http://tinyurl.com/7lpvyb

Found this on TechDealDigger.com

December 21 2008 at 4:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
That Fender Strat Guy

It's getting harder to wait for the 3rd generation iPhone... especially if they launch with 32gig and new colours for the same price or less. My contract is up for renewal, but would hate to be lumped with an 18 month deal with a new one coming within 9 months or so (you know it's going to happen, and with Apple's interest in Nvidia, gaming... Id Software Mac/iPhone-loving...!!)

I may have to stick with my battered 2G model for a while, but so could do with gps/3g

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December 21 2008 at 1:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
iR@N

i bought mine online back in november

December 21 2008 at 10:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
B

should have been doing this from the beginning. Maybe now the hacking community will be revived and jail breaking will be worth it again.

December 21 2008 at 10:28 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chuck

The most important part that this article did not mention is that you can get 25% cashback when you buy from ATT via live.com do a search on live.com for ATT and hit refresh until you get the offer...

25% cash back makes for a pretty hot deal....

December 21 2008 at 10:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Josh

We're in the 21st century, this option should have been available from launch!

December 21 2008 at 9:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Marc Luoma

I'm waiting for the 32gb.

December 21 2008 at 8:15 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ZahB

Please sell it officially in the UAE as well....

December 21 2008 at 4:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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