iPhone 3G S Outright / Unlocked from Apple Store, 16GB $879, 32GB $1040

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iPhone 3G S Outright / Unlocked from Apple Store, 16GB $879, 32GB $1040
AlexBlom on 25/06/2009 - 16:31 www.apple.com (2748 clicks)

It seems Apple are going to be selling the new iPhone 3G S outright in the Apple stores. It will be unlocked. Several Whirlpoolers (myself included) have called the Apple stores and this has been confirmed with the following pricing:

16GB – $879
32GB – $1040

That is cheaper than buying it prepaid with Voda! If you just want the handset it really is the best option. Who would have thought it Apple?

(Edited by TeaEarlGrey - added "$" in title)
(Edited by scotty — link changed to Apple, move Whirlpool link into post)


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  • +1 vote
    Blinda on 25/06/2009 - 16:58

    Cool!!

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      ccrap on 25/06/2009 - 18:07

      indeed… hope that crackberry deal on 3 you posted earlier is still going blinda, this would be great to combine with it :)

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        freddy on 25/06/2009 - 19:23

        No, it has just ended recently. I'm sure some people got it intending to add an iPhone.
        That 3GB will be useful now that tethering is allowed by Apple.

  • +3 votes
    mjs on 25/06/2009 - 17:07

    I call this 'good news' for iPhone junkies (like me). I wouldn't call a $1000 phone a 'bargain'.

  • +1 vote
    AlexBlom on 25/06/2009 - 17:18

    I think it depends how you look at it. Previously the cheapest way to buy outright (for the same model) was about $200 more, hence I classified this as a bargain.

  • +1 vote
    QQQ - CatchOfTheDay on 25/06/2009 - 17:27

    I'm excited

  • +1 vote
    Andrewk35 on 25/06/2009 - 17:52

    Hmmmm.. can i justify paying a grand for a phone and then some more for prepaid/plan, and then theres internet data pack charges….decisions decisions..

    • +1 vote
      megaloman on 25/06/2009 - 18:44

      :) I can't and will never be able to justify paying a phone more than $500 but that's just me.

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    mick123 on 25/06/2009 - 18:02

    any idea on what the current iphone will be selling for. Need to get one for my friend, but am waiting for prices of current one to go down once new 3GS comes out

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      leoleakey on 25/06/2009 - 18:29

      719 for the 8GB 3g

  • -2 votes
    PainToad on 25/06/2009 - 18:43

    !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's is all.

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    garth8 on 25/06/2009 - 18:49

    does anyone know if the apple education discount will apply to this?

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      itsross on 25/06/2009 - 18:51

      I don't think so, if I remember correctly Apple doesn't even offer a discount on iPods anymore.

  • +1 vote
    itsross on 25/06/2009 - 18:50

    How is this a bargain? Even tho this is exciting NEWS, go post it on Digg.com or something lol

    • -1 vote
      PainToad on 25/06/2009 - 19:02

      How is it not a bargain? It's cheaper than prepaid.

      • +5 votes
        itsross on 25/06/2009 - 20:54

        RRP != bargain.

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      Smigit on 25/06/2009 - 19:49

      Yeah I wouldn't call it a bargain myself but none the less, it will probably help someone out here so I won't neg it.

      Reasons I wouldn't call it a bargain is
      a) It's still expensive (and while Vodas prepaid may be more, at least it's got bonus credit ect (see http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/iphone/3gspricing/)
      b) The Optus 12 month plans as far as I can tell aren't a lot more and thats with the service included.

      Obviously those that don't want to be on Voda Prepaid or Optus Post Paid will benefit but.

  • +1 vote
    AlexBlom on 25/06/2009 - 19:02

    @itsross : Considerably cheaper than alternatives.Previously the cheapest way to buy outright (for the same model) was about $200 more, hence I classified this as a bargain.

  • -1 vote
    wicked on 25/06/2009 - 19:03

    It's a bargain because many people have been trying to figure out the cheapest way to get an iPhone 3GS that is not locked to a carrier, as some folks are locked into contracts or simply don't want a contract.

    I'd say this is more of a bargain than half the stuff posted here because up until this news from Apple, the prices were around $1200 for the new iPhones. That's hundreds of dollars off the best estimates previously available.

  • +5 votes
    lplau on 25/06/2009 - 19:21

    not a bargain. this is simply rrp price.

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    applebyte on 25/06/2009 - 20:30

    how is this a bargain? it's retail price?

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    davemc on 25/06/2009 - 21:21

    people selling them on ebay new will be in trouble now. $1599 I saw for the 32gb. Older models people want a grand, Wonder if this will push the old 16gb secondhand prices down under $600. I will wait a couple of weeks to see if 3 come out with a deal or buy one

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      scotty on 25/06/2009 - 22:37

      Yeah. But 2nd hand Apple always fetches pretty good price — sometimes you don't know whether it's the seller has unrealistic expectation, or the buyer basically has no idea.

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    surat on 25/06/2009 - 21:30

    HI..just wondering, if I buy this iphone 3G S from US, can I use it in Australia?

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    Kranbone on 25/06/2009 - 21:31

    It's great you can finally buy it outright now without the hassle of unlocking and jailbreak etc. Still very pricey for a phone though :/

    • +1 vote
      Stuzi on 26/06/2009 - 07:58

      its more than a phone!

      anyone who owns one will agree with me

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        con4n007 on 26/06/2009 - 10:25

        girlfriend has it, i play it and dont like it.

  • +1 vote
    Rumbaar on 26/06/2009 - 08:03

    I just paid $899 + $120 to unlock from Optus so I could use it on 3. Then I find 3 are getting the 3GS directly ..

    … now I get this!

    I can't win :)

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      bohn on 26/06/2009 - 10:34

      That's what you get for jumping the gun!! ;)

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    jafrankie on 26/06/2009 - 11:20

    if you get this the best plan option i think is TPG. i'm on it i pay $50 a month for $1000 worth of calls and 500mb data. and best of all NO CONTRACT!!!

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      jashjash on 26/06/2009 - 11:59

      I guess you pay a premium for the "no contract" status

      Because iPhone ($879) + 24 x $50 = $2,079

      Compared to Virgin ($70 + $8) a month x 24 months = $1,872

  • +1 vote
    jashjash on 26/06/2009 - 11:53

    Not a bargain, it's RRP!

    If you paid more than retail price, then you got ripped off!

  • +1 vote
    aurotaro on 26/06/2009 - 11:59

    wonder why so many people say its not a bargain but refuse to give a -ve.

    for one, i say its not a bargain. its rrp and just because ebay or some telco has a higher price, its definitely not a bargain

    • +1 vote
      jashjash on 26/06/2009 - 12:00

      alright, you've convinced me

      • +1 vote
        Headless Turkey on 26/06/2009 - 13:10

        Agreed, Nooooooo Bingo.

        This is more of a forum post than a bargin post.

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    bashar20 on 26/06/2009 - 13:53

    Its good for knowledge sharing. The forums is a better place to post I think.
    But no negative from me.

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      Click_It on 26/06/2009 - 15:36

      Same from me. I did consider it for a few moments but at the end of the day $879-1040 does go a long way elsewhere too. 1 phone or a brand new netbook with change. The latter works better for me. But no negative because I'm a fan of seeing more fans available for outright purchase, not all of us do contracts, I'm with TPG 79cap, no-contract, no intentions of ever going back on contract.

      Good find, not a bargain but still a tempting deal.

  • +1 vote
    ColourWolf on 26/06/2009 - 16:09

    This is like saying you can buy a macbook pro from 1899, which is the RRP… not a bargan!

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    noise36 on 27/06/2009 - 12:57

    This post "bargain" should be deleted as unauthorised advertising. It (RRP) is not what this site is about IMO!

    EDIT: yes I accidently voted positive, so used to it :) Admins please change mine to negative.

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      HueyData on 27/06/2009 - 14:06

      You can revoke your vote by clicking the red button on the votes page.

      Unless ruled otherwise, 30+ positive votes is sufficient reason to leave this deal in place.

  • -1 vote
    ozbillwang on 29/06/2009 - 14:20

    No bargain at all.

  • -1 vote
    ozbillwang on 29/06/2009 - 14:20

    No bargain at all.

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    sash213 on 29/06/2009 - 18:30

    As a CBA employee we get 6% off at Apple, try your luck. Just give a 6 digit number as a staff ID.
    So that would be around $830 and $980

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    pspman on 01/07/2009 - 22:38

    yeah, like everyone says this is the RRP price, nothing special. Not such a good phone either.

    IPhone 3GS + RRP = =( + Broke

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    wilsonch_98 on 02/07/2009 - 09:44

    Now you can buy online. I suppose that means you can get 3% back from MoneyBackCo?

    http://store.apple.com/au/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iph...