Apple: 1 Million 3G iPhones Sold In 3 Days > Everywhere

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There is no such thing as a stupid question, and yes, the camel types.

This is exactly one of the points I was going to make. It's a good phone and I like the applications, but I think the media is trying to hype it up more than it really is.

reply to sheik28
Of course you ignore how many people already have the 1st Gen iPhone that is barely a year old.

It's certainly expected that the millions who already own an iPhone aren't going to kick down hundreds of bucks on an upgrade.

This is certainly excellent news for Apple.

reply to Fishie
Apple believes there is no such thing as bad press so the big old cluster duck that this turned into just keeps the Apple brand in the news. Facts are it didn't meet expectations$$$. Still a good phone but they had to sell it in more countires due to soft US economy. The number I keep seeing thrown around is that Apple sold 495k phones over the weekend in the US.

reply to Dogfather

That was not what I was told by the salesman at AT&T. I was told only "new" for full upgrade eligible (out of a contract) customers get the $199 price. Since I'm still within my current iPhone contract I was specifically told that I was not yet "upgrade eligible" and wouldn't be eligible for the cheap price until my contract expires. I was told (and this is confirmed in the AT&T FAQ) that I would have to pay 2X the price for an "early upgrade" plus $18.

said by AT&T :

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How much will I pay for iPhone 3G?
If you are upgrade eligible and your account is in good standing, you will pay $199 for 8GB (black) and $299 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required.

You have the option to purchase an early upgrade priced at $399 for 8GB (black) or $499 for 16GB (black or white). Two-year contract required. Coming soon, AT&T will offer a no-commitment option of $599 for 8GB and $699 for 16GB.

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Did you check your account online? I got my iPhone in the fall and I'm eligible for an upgrade. The key is that you didn't get a subsidized price on the first iPhone.

Scott

Yes, I checked online and in store and I'm not eligible for an iPhone upgrade. I was told I have to pay $399 if I want an iPhone 3G. And they were talking about me qualifying for an upgrade when my contract expires...didn't matter whether or not I paid full price for the phone.

It seems somehow that you got shafted then.

That's fine. My iPhone works great and GPS and 3G aren't worth $400.

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reply to Dogfather
Don't forget... even the $200 less iPhone 3G costs $10/month more for a service plan.
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reply to compton
You even quoted it... The original iPhone sold 700,000 in 2 days

reply to en102
If it offered tethering I would do it 'cause I would be able to drop my AirCard but without it I don't need 3G. For the few things I do Edge does okay. GPS, never use it (have it in the car) and for the live-traffic, the 1st gen locator gets me close enough.

It would be nice to have and I was all gung-ho for it...but then I came to my senses, especially after getting the 2.0 sw and a bunch of apps. It's like having a new phone all over again.

I'd rather spend the money on an HD 3870 for my Mac Pro or another 1TB HDD.

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reply to compton
The article I quoted admitted their error and has been updated to reflect the proper numbers.

reply to Fishie
I think the media (whatever that is implying) is made up of people who've used an iPhone, and are impressed & excited about it. Excuse them for following an interesting story.

reply to djrobx
Bought new from the Apple.com store about 2 weeks after release.

I was told $399 "early upgrade" price until my current iPhone plan contract expires, despite having bought the iPhone brand new and obviously paying full price for it.

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