refurb. iphone 4gb $199 8gb $249

[jeddaye]

only AT&T stores :D:D:

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/813094


if you can buy one for me ......

[ampedxc27]

Sweet, $250 for an 8gig! The opinions in that thread were mixed about if you could just buy one and then unlock it or put your own sim in it if you already had ATT. Anyone already have ATT and just upgrading to an iphone?

[Artemis87]

sweet deal

[prtzlboy]

sigh, finally down to a reasonable price. Now, if only I could get one in cdma. . .

[kohan69]

needs 2+ year contract

[Boltaction]

Sweet deal but I knew they would try to suck you into a contract...

[gtg465x]

Actually it says to use the SS# 999-99-9999 when activating your iPhone to get offered the GoPhone pay as you go option without a contract. So if you already have AT&T, then you can do this and then just pop your current sim card in.

[gtg465x]

Crap... the deal breaker is that it's only in a few select stores in a few select northeastern states.

[annaconda]

sigh, finally down to a reasonable price. Now, if only I could get one in cdma. . .

I am waiting too

[TechBoy]

wait wait does this mean that there were enough defective units to have a deal like this?

[Gordante]

wait wait does this mean that there were enough defective units to have a deal like this?

Apparently only the Northeast region does, since that's where they're running the deal. I guess it's YMMV too.

[enyceexdanny]

Actually it says to use the SS# 999-99-9999 when activating your iPhone to get offered the GoPhone

That's my ss#.....

[prtzlboy]

yours, too? Damn, no wonder my cell bill has been so high. . .

[phobic]

Bumping this thread rather than making another one.

This deal is now ONLINE.
I'm about to order a refurb 8GB iPhone for $249 (w/ free shipping) directly from ATT. Says you can pick your service after you get the phone but I'm going to unlock it to use on T-mobile.

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phone-details/?device=Apple+iPhone+-+8+GB+(Refurb)&q_sku=sku1250005

[derek533]

Anyone know how the battery life is?

[lAciDl]

i got one last week and its great. battery life is fine i went to atlantic city on saturday and used it all day with the ipod running and browsing the net. when i got home at like 7pm the battery was still half charged.

[SomethingClever]

So, have we figured out if we need to sign up with AT&T for this? If not i'm def jumping on this deal!

[lAciDl]

You don't have to use AT&T. You can unlock it to work with tmobile. When you buy the phone in the store they don't do the activation so once you leave you are free to unlock it. Depending on the sales person you get they may ask for some of your info.

[SomethingClever]

Awesome, just ordered the 8gig online. Sweet deal. Now I just have to ebay my TMobile Dash and 2gig Ipod Nano to cover most of the cost ... :)

[2k2_zx2]

Can these be unlocked so we can put our Nextel card in it?

[TheCreator]

Very good deal, the wife and I both already have one though.... great phone, especially at this price!

[Nomad]

Sweet, $250 for an 8gig! The opinions in that thread were mixed about if you could just buy one and then unlock it or put your own sim in it if you already had ATT. Anyone already have ATT and just upgrading to an iphone?

Yes and no. You would still "Jailbreak" and "Activate" it but you would not have to unlock it. You would have access to every function on the device *except* visual voice mail. Visual voice mail allows you to see the voicemails and select which one to review first. If you have an iphone either on another carrier, or if you have an iphone on AT&T - you will still have voicemail - it is just server based like you are used to now.

[Nomad]

Can these be unlocked so we can put our Nextel card in it?

You can't. The iphone is a GSM device (AT&T/Cingular and T-Mobile).

[derek533]

Anymore, it is so easy to get caught up in a phone's features and abilities w/o considering its main purpose and that is of a cell phone. In that regard, can anyone tell me how the actual phone aspect of this phone is?

[SomethingClever]

http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/03/iphone-review/

I've played around with my bud's Iphone and it was a very good experience. The interface is sleek, net speed acceptable, and overall a nice little device.

I wouldn't pay $600 bucks for ANY phone. But, $250 for something that will also replace my Ipod nano ... i'll jump on it .... and i did!

Now i'm looking for an easy to understand tutorial on how to unlock this for TMobile .... anyone know of any?

[matt fury]

Wow, that's hot...I already have a 16gb, but I'm oddly compelled to buy more. MORE.

[Agent Orange 615]

im still wrapped up in a verizon family plan for the foreseeable future..

[lAciDl]

http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/03/iphone-review/

I've played around with my bud's Iphone and it was a very good experience. The interface is sleek, net speed acceptable, and overall a nice little device.

I wouldn't pay $600 bucks for ANY phone. But, $250 for something that will also replace my Ipod nano ... i'll jump on it .... and i did!

Now i'm looking for an easy to understand tutorial on how to unlock this for TMobile .... anyone know of any?

use the ziphone app to jailbreak and unlock your phone. I jailbroke my phone in less the 5mins with one click on the app.

[SomethingClever]

exxxxxxcellent!

[horseflesh]

I've been thinking about an iPhone, deals like this make it harder to resist. Can anyone who is a current ATT customer w/ iPhone answer some questions?

1. Does "hacktivation" really let you switch to the iPhone without contract extension? You get the $20 data plan and life is good?

2. If you jailbreak/unlock the iPhone and put your current ATT SIM card in, I assume the iPhone will freak out a bit when there is no data connection available for it to use. (My account, anyway, has no data plan.) OR, does ATT give you the data and just charge a ridiculous amount for it?

I am in a family plan, which means iPhone is just +$20/mo for data... but the contract extension is not acceptable since it extends everyone on the family plan and not just the new iPhone user.

Millions of thanks for leads. I haven't found these answers yet anywhere.

[TheGodfather47]

Can we get the corporate discount on these? $40 a month is not too bad :)

If so, I will have to check these out.

[Blackforge]

use the ziphone app to jailbreak and unlock your phone. I jailbroke my phone in less the 5mins with one click on the app.

I prefer iPlus, as it downgrades the bootloader to something that you can revert back to 4.6.

[TheCreator]

Can we get the corporate discount on these? $40 a month is not too bad :)

If so, I will have to check these out.

I don't think so, I had a corporate discount also, but I lost it when I upgraded to the iphone... I haven't called them to really talk about it, but I'm pretty sure they aren't applicable to these plans.

[Nomad]

I've been thinking about an iPhone, deals like this make it harder to resist. Can anyone who is a current ATT customer w/ iPhone answer some questions?

1. Does "hacktivation" really let you switch to the iPhone without contract extension? You get the $20 data plan and life is good?

2. If you jailbreak/unlock the iPhone and put your current ATT SIM card in, I assume the iPhone will freak out a bit when there is no data connection available for it to use. (My account, anyway, has no data plan.) OR, does ATT give you the data and just charge a ridiculous amount for it?

I am in a family plan, which means iPhone is just +$20/mo for data... but the contract extension is not acceptable since it extends everyone on the family plan and not just the new iPhone user.

Millions of thanks for leads. I haven't found these answers yet anywhere.

Not sure what hacktivation is - but if you jailbreak, and activate it (no need to unlock it if you are using AT&T) it will work just fine - with the exception being you will not have visual voicemail.

The phone is setup to use AT&T's data proxy - so it probably would charge you a bit more than someone with a plan.

Regarding your plan specific question - call 611 and ask them what it would do to your account if you simplay add data to one / all of the lines. I would not think that doing that would start the timer over on your 2 year commitment.

[Grentz]

Cool deal, but the iPhone plans are too much for me and I am already on ATT so I would most likely have to switch to one to not be nailed with insane data charges...

[TheGodfather47]

What's the cheapest monthly option to use the iPhone w/ data (AT&T or not)?

I am thinking just to get one and use it as an iPod with a nice, scratch-less back and a loud speaker.

The funny part? It is CHEAPER than an 8GB iPod touch! :D

[SomethingClever]

Yea, ya know I was thinking about picking up a video ipod shortly and this deal just made me jump.

[derek533]

Thanks to the OP for this find. I just ordered mine. We'll see if refurbished means a scratched POS or one that has actually been totally redone inside and out.

I feel so dirty though!

[Gabe3]

Damn I wish I had a little more money, I would buy this thing in a heart-beat and sell my itouch.

[ocellaris]

If only they had functional GPS in the iPhone :(

[TheGodfather47]

Damn I wish I had a little more money, I would buy this thing in a heart-beat and sell my itouch.

If you sell your iPod touch and get this, you should break even, more or less...

[Gabe3]

If you sell your iPod touch and get this, you should break even, more or less...

I know! If I only had another $150 I could buy this thing and sell my ipod touch and only spend about $30 in the end.

man iam so pissed!!!! anyone with some cash want to send me money? haha I wish.

[antirush]

I went ahead and ordered one online. Does anybody know what firmware version these refurbs have on them?

[mrw1986]

If anyone has any questions let me know, I work for at&t...try not to bombard me with questions regarding unlocking, I'm not helping you with that.

[Gabe3]

If anyone has any questions let me know, I work for at&t...try not to bombard me with questions regarding unlocking, I'm not helping you with that.

Any idea how long the 8gb for $250 will last? Also is there any way to pay later? Like no payment for a month or something?

[skyline889]

So can this phone be used on ATT without a data package? I have a Samsung Blackjack right now but I didn't order the data plan since I never use internet.

[jhego]

Quick question
So i have a service with ATT right now. If i order this phone, i connect it to iTunes and input the SS# as 999-99-9999 and it will go thru Pay as you go plan. Then insert my existing sim card and it should work like a regular plan right??? Tell me if i'm wrong or not.

[alexheinz]

Quick question
So i have a service with ATT right now. If i order this phone, i connect it to iTunes and input the SS# as 999-99-9999 and it will go thru Pay as you go plan. Then insert my existing sim card and it should work like a regular plan right??? Tell me if i'm wrong or not.

use ziphone to jailbreak it and then insert your ATT sim card. thats what im doing.

i think you can activate it via pay as you go to keep the warranty then cancel it or something, not sure.

[jhego]

use ziphone to jailbreak it and then insert your ATT sim card. thats what im doing.

i think you can activate it via pay as you go to keep the warranty then cancel it or something, not sure.

I just read about ziphone and that's what im gonna do. Then im gonna insert my current ATT sim and it should work fine right? Do i still need to activate the Pay as you go plan if i already "jailbreaked" it?

[alexheinz]

I just read about ziphone and that's what im gonna do. Then im gonna insert my current ATT sim and it should work fine right? Do i still need to activate the Pay as you go plan if i already "jailbreaked" it?

you can activate it via itunes with the pay as you go plan first, then i think you can jailbreak it with ziphone and use your sim card. NOT SURE though

I am sure, however, that you can just jailbreak it with ziphone and then insert your current sim card into it and it will work, without needing to activate it with itunes. the sim card must be a cingular 64k or newer.

[jhego]

you can activate it via itunes with the pay as you go plan first, then i think you can jailbreak it with ziphone and use your sim card. NOT SURE though

I am sure, however, that you can just jailbreak it with ziphone and then insert your current sim card into it and it will work, without needing to activate it with itunes. the sim card must be a cingular 64k or newer.

Oh sweet. Thanks. I didn't really want to go thru the hassle of activating it thru iTunes then canceling and all that stuff. The ziphone and inserting the sim works for me. Can't wait:D

I wonder if they're coming out with the 3G soon? I also wonder why there are so many refurbished iPhones. Is the failure rate that high?

[jhego]

Btw, here is a comment from fatwallet.

Installed itunes
Inserted my old att sim card
Checked the version to be 1.1.3
Started ziPhone 2.4 with UI
Unlocked in couple of mins

Soon after, detected the network and dispayed cingular
Made a test call successfully.

[horseflesh]

Not sure what hacktivation is - but if you jailbreak, and activate it (no need to unlock it if you are using AT&T) it will work just fine - with the exception being you will not have visual voicemail.

The phone is setup to use AT&T's data proxy - so it probably would charge you a bit more than someone with a plan.

Regarding your plan specific question - call 611 and ask them what it would do to your account if you simplay add data to one / all of the lines. I would not think that doing that would start the timer over on your 2 year commitment.

The iPhone's $20/mo plan is why it is sweet--adding unlimited data to another plan costs a lot more, like $50 or so. I am sure that kind of adjustment won't reset the contract but it sucks for other reasons.

Is it possible to turn off the iPhone's data feed in a control panel or something, and make it into a dumb phone?

Oh, someone else said you needed a newer SIM card to jailbreak and recycle your SIM... I am probably screwed. My Cing/ATT phone is years old.

[jhego]

Its no hassle replacing your SIM. I told them i wanted to replace it for network purposes. You just pay 5 or 10$ for the newer sim.

[horseflesh]

Good to know, thanks!

[mrw1986]

Gabe3: They don't give us an ETA and they don't have any sort of pay later option.

skyline889: It requires the data to use.

horseflesh: Unlimited data on any other phone besides PDAs/BlackBerrys is $15 a month. PDAs/BlackBerrys require $30 a month.

[Nomad]

I just read about ziphone and that's what im gonna do. Then im gonna insert my current ATT sim and it should work fine right? Do i still need to activate the Pay as you go plan if i already "jailbreaked" it?

Just jailbreak it and activate it. If you are using an AT&T SIM (pre or post paid) you don't need to unlock it.

[Bomber]

I ordered one yesterday afternoon, my only question does anyone know how difficult it is to port my number for Verizon over with the least amount of hassle? (Yes my contract is up)

[Blackforge]

A refurb could be a return from anything being wrong, whether a bad cable/AC Adapter to the whole thing going to the crapper.

Also check out iPlus since it uses a Bootloader (3.9 Fakeboot) that can be reverted back to 4.6 through software means. The bootloader ZiPhone uses cannot. I use my iPhone on T-Mobile with no problems after using iPlus. iPlus does have just a Jailbreak/Activation mode like ZiPhone.

http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/IPlus_-_Unlock%2CActivate%2CJailbreak%2CDowngrade_BootLoader

[lAciDl]

Thanks to the OP for this find. I just ordered mine. We'll see if refurbished means a scratched POS or one that has actually been totally redone inside and out.

I feel so dirty though!
my iphone is perfect, it looked like it was new out of the box.


I ordered one yesterday afternoon, my only question does anyone know how difficult it is to port my number for Verizon over with the least amount of hassle? (Yes my contract is up)

i didnt have any problems once i knew what the verizon account password was. they need it to move your old # over to at&t.

[DarkStar02]

IS THIS DEAL DEAD?!!?!?

[derek533]

I'm glad I ordered mine yesterday. Looks like they've sold out.

[DarkStar02]

FUCK!

I even called to ask and they didn't have any.

EDIT: Any chance anybody stockpiled some to sell on ebay?

[Gabe3]

deal dead. the refirb link is gone from the at&t site.

I hope you guys enjoy your phone and let us know how it goes please.

[DarkStar02]

Refurbs on the apple website now but they are ridiculously priced.

[Bomber]

i didnt have any problems once i knew what the verizon account password was. they need it to move your old # over to at&t.

Cool. Which password are you talking about? Did you need to do anything special or was it done through the activation process in itunes?

[lAciDl]

It was a password that the main account setup. Just dial *611 on your verizon phone and talk to someone to get it. Took 5-10 mins to get and once I had it the number ported over within a hour.

[batmanwcm]

Mine shipped. I'll be on this forum even more now.

[DarkStar02]

If anybody ends up not liking theirs, I'll trade them my app unlocked blackjack ii with GPS unlocked and garmin mobile xt installed as well as an SNES emulator with a 1gb microSD card filled with roms. It's only a month old! (I could even throw in some $$)

[bimmer01]

wow, i'm grateful I jumped on this yesterday morning.

[DarkStar02]

rub it in guys, rub it in.

[phobic]

rub it in guys, rub it in.

Mine will be here tomorrow morning. :D

[Bomber]

It was a password that the main account setup. Just dial *611 on your verizon phone and talk to someone to get it. Took 5-10 mins to get and once I had it the number ported over within a hour.

Thanks again! I should hopefully have mine friday...

[SomethingClever]

holy smokes!!!!! thank god I made that snap decision and bought mine!!!!!!

question .... how long after you guys bought did you get the ship notice?

:)

[alexheinz]

holy smokes!!!!! thank god I made that snap decision and bought mine!!!!!!

question .... how long after you guys bought did you get the ship notice?

:)

ordered mine at 10 AM pacific on Tuesday, still no notice. :(

[ampedxc27]

Ordered mine at 5 pm Tuesday, got a shipping confirmation today at 2:30 pm. I've been waiting for this deal to come to the internet for a while, it's about time! And this is basically free for me since my ipod video broke and i sent it back for a $250 gift card from circuit city. Extended warranties ftw.

[mrw1986]

This deal isn't dead...I can assure you that.

[Gabe3]

This deal isn't dead...I can assure you that.

its not on the website anymore.

[TheGodfather47]

its not on the website anymore.

Don't you get it? He is foreshadowing ;)

[Gabe3]

Don't you get it? He is foreshadowing ;)

Never heard of that word. Is he giving us a hint the deal is coming back because he said on page 3 he doesn't know when deals come and when they go.

[antirush]

Glad I jumped on when I did. I ordered mine shortly before midnight EST on tuesday. No shipping notice yet.

[antiv6]

A refurb could be a return from anything being wrong, whether a bad cable/AC Adapter to the whole thing going to the crapper.

Also check out iPlus since it uses a Bootloader (3.9 Fakeboot) that can be reverted back to 4.6 through software means. The bootloader ZiPhone uses cannot. I use my iPhone on T-Mobile with no problems after using iPlus. iPlus does have just a Jailbreak/Activation mode like ZiPhone.

http://wiki.howardforums.com/index.php/IPlus_-_Unlock%2CActivate%2CJailbreak%2CDowngrade_BootLoader

I love my iPhone, just be careful with the screen! I knocked a huge crack in my first iPhone and had to buy a "service replacement" for an additional $270.

Because I am really, really bored, here are some screenies I just took.

COD4 theme:
http://i29.tinypic.com/30mbp0o.jpg

GBA emulator:
http://i30.tinypic.com/29fb3fk.jpg

Hardforum:
http://i30.tinypic.com/b61oac.jpg

Hardforum zoomed:
http://i32.tinypic.com/2cz1vd0.jpg

IRC:
http://i27.tinypic.com/wu3q4l.jpg

Stock widget:
http://i30.tinypic.com/o93ak2.jpg

Email:
http://i30.tinypic.com/20ueio8.jpg

[jhego]

ooh, cant wait to get mine...

[monk3y]

I am so mad I missed this, I am so depressed now :(

[_Sin_]

can I still jailbreak my phone and use it on ATT fully? I was scanning the thread on howard really quick and saw someone couldnt get the text messages to work anymore. I obviously need to read more but a quick answer would be awesome :D

[SomethingClever]

SWEEEET ... it shipped last night .. whoo hoo!!!!

:)

[Bomber]

Anyone know what the warranty on these is and if it's extendable with AppleCare?

[jhego]

I just got an email from ATT and it's in backorder. I guess i won't be receiving mine today :(

Wonder if they'll ship me a new one instead.....

[Bomber]

I just got an email from ATT and it's in backorder. I guess i won't be receiving mine today :(

Wonder if they'll ship me a new one instead.....

I got the same email but I called them and they said it was being processed in warehouse and shipped today or tomorrow.

[tehblue]

Picked mine up in store by Madison & 46 in NY. They still had a few left as of Tuesday. Got the 8GB. Feels more solid than I expected yet I think I could break it at any time. I'm a Crakberry so using this takes some getting used to. I'm not giving up my 8700c and Curve though!

As much as the touchscreen is fantastic, I hate having to look down on the touchpad to see what I'm typing. From what I've read online, I'll just have to get used to it.

[jhego]

I got the same email but I called them and they said it was being processed in warehouse and shipped today or tomorrow.

Yea, when i called them, they said that the order request is in the warehouse so once they receive more then mine will be the first one to fullfil.

Just wondering, do you guys have another phone? What kind? And are you guys going to sell the old one and use the iPhone primarily.
I have the ATT Tilt and i'm gonna use it as a back up phone and iPhone as the primary since it's slimmer.

[Gabe3]

Hmm, so maybe the deal will be back once they get more in stock. I hope!

[batmanwcm]

I received mine today, updated the firmware and then unlocked the phone using Ziphone. By far the easiest way to unlock a phone that I've seen. So much easier than my 8525's. Playing with the iphone right now and its GUI is pretty snappy. It's definitely a keeper.

[antirush]

I got a 2 word email from iCare@Cingular.com:

Back Ordered

How sad.

[phobic]

I received mine today, updated the firmware and then unlocked the phone using Ziphone. By far the easiest way to unlock a phone that I've seen. So much easier than my 8525's. Playing with the iphone right now and its GUI is pretty snappy. It's definitely a keeper.

Just got mine too. Ziphone is an amazing program. Extremely easy and noob proof. Absolutely fantastic.

[jhego]

aargghhh, i'm supposed to be getting mine today.... Stupid backorder.

[derek533]

Got mine tonight. Updating it to 1.1.14 firmware as we speak. Darn thing looks brand new and the only way you'd ever know it was refurbished, is it didn't come in the normal retail box but an AT&T box. Cradle, charger, USB cord, crappy earbuds and and polishing cloth were all included just as a new one does. Awesome deal for sure. I still won't by a Mac, but this thing is cool as heck.

For those that missed it, I wouldn't worry about it. I'll bet you anything, they have the sale again. It's not like they ran out of refurbies considering the Apple store has them available right now albeit for $100 more.

I was reading on the fatwallet forums, and apparently those that used an American Express card to pay for it, had a few problems getting AMEX to authorize the charge and that delayed a few of those people from having theirs shipped out yet. I will say that this morning, I had a fraud email from my CC company requesting I contact them to verify the transaction as well. I've heard that in order to prevent fraud, AT&T was test charging the credit cards used to purchase them six times before actually charging them! That is all heresay of course, but that would explain my email this morning from my mastercard company as well as the hassle people who used their AMEX cards are having too. Kind of strange if you ask me.

For those that received the backorder notice, you might double check with your CC company to make sure your charge went through. Otherwise, call ATT and ask for the online sales customer service and not the normal customer service (i've heard they are two different departments). Once called, people are saying they received a shipping confirmation shortly after. Good luck.

BTW, huge props to the OP for the heads up on this deal. Alot of us are benefiting from it and we appreciate it.

[rhansen5_99]

Yeah props to admin :)
Just curious as a noob here are there any short falls or things i should be aware of if I use Ziphone to unlock the Iphone?
Really all I want for now is the Ipod touch functionality until my Verizon contract runs out in 2 months ( and I want the phone to work then)

[jhego]

I checked my CC Visa and ATT has already charged me. I also saw that there was a previous charge from ATT in the amount of 1.00$. I'm guessing that was one of the test charge.

It would be nice if you guys take a picture of the box, iphone, accessories, etc.....

[ampedxc27]

It would be nice if you guys take a picture of the box, iphone, accessories, etc.....

You got it ;)

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e35/telesf/IMG_2979.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e35/telesf/IMG_2980.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e35/telesf/IMG_2981.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e35/telesf/IMG_2982.jpg
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e35/telesf/IMG_2983.jpg

Perfect shape, you can't tell it's refurb other than the box it comes in.

[jhego]

sweet, thanks.

[derek533]

Yep, that is exactly how mine came. Looks brand new. Not rubbing it in or anything, but I am typing this on it now! I gotta say this thing is awesome. I still won't buy a Mac:)

[aldy402]

wats the best way to update the firmware before unlocking it with ziphone?

[antiv6]

Using iTunes. Duh!

[aldy402]

thanks I havent plugged mines in yet, im updating now
never had one..

[antirush]

Got the shipping notice today. Here's hoping UPS will deliver on saturday.

[Bomber]

Anyone wondering these have a full year's warranty and are eligible for Applecare if you are so inclined. I checked today at the Apple store on my lunch break.

[alexheinz]

I got mine today.

I first used iPlus to jailbreak, then inserted my old Cingular sim in. No service.

I then tried restoring 1.1.4 and then not jailbreaking, but unlocking (-u command).

Four minutes later, I called my home phone and it worked! I then hooked it up to my MacBook and dragged some songs over. The iPhone has a really snappy GUI, although it sometimes takes a few seconds for the accelerometer to work while Safari is loading.

I'm still in high school though and my mother won't let me get text "since I will screw around in class" so I'm not really using the iPhone to its full potential. ehhhh

[antiv6]

That is a crappy way to look at it.

Tell your mom it will help you get laid.

[alexheinz]

That is a crappy way to look at it.

Tell your mom it will help you get laid.

I told her that it is necessary to step my game up at university next year but she still won't budge.

I get scholarships with really no motivation from my parents and I can't get text because I would abuse it in class. :confused: lol

[SomethingClever]

posting from the iPhone ... This is pretty sweet ...

Oh yea, I'm on tmobile and the unlock process was a breeze ..

[mZimm]

I picked one of these up on a whim because I figured if I didn't like it I could flip it on ebay and at least get what I paid. Coming from an ATT Tilt, I think I'm going back. The GUI is awesome, and the touch screen is incredible compared to the Tilt. I was worried about doing all controls with the screen as opposed to having more buttons with the Tilt, but the screen is very precise even when using a finger. However, I can't get used to texting on the phone. I really don't have overly fat fingers, but I always manage to click the wrong letter when I am trying to type, and without tactile feedback it is very difficult to look at what you are typing instead of the fingers and keypad on the screen. The build quality is very nice, and the web browser is ten times better than the Tilt's, but with as much as I text and send emails, I think the iPhone is going FS pretty soon.

[Apallohadas]

Very interesting review mZimm. I have a Tilt as well as was considering the iPhone for a moment.

[derek533]

Mini review:

I came from an 8525 (similar to Tilt w/o touchscreen though) and in my mind, there is no comparison. If you need a full featured smartphone that allows you to work on the go, then absolutely, the Windows Mobile phones are better suited to this need. If however, you only need a smartphone for email and web browsing, then I can't recommend the iPhone enough. Call quality is excellent, the GUI is awesome and flawless, and the addtional features (browser, email, camera) make it worthy of the price we paid for them. Add in a full featured 5th or 6th generation (not sure which it is considered) Ipod to boot, and we are talking about a steal here considering all this phone can do. Heck, the new Razr is $250 and this thing blows it away IMO.

I have two gripes about this phone. One is, the stupid proprietary connector for the headphone jack. It is a 3.5mm size jack, but the way it is recessed into the phone, you will have to buy an adapter if you want to use your own headphones vs. the crappy included earbuds. Two is only a gripe because of how good it looks in that you better get a protective sleeve for it or some other case if you don't want it to get scratched up.

Is it worth $400 for a new 8gb model? IMO, no, not unless you are a stuck up metrosexual Apple fan. Is it worth $250 for a refurbished model? Absolutely no question. To get a phone that has the same abilities as this phone, it would cost about the same amount save for a Blackjack or certain Blackberries. And all of those don't have the Ipod and the browser that is 100X better than Opera or Mobile Explorer IMO.

If this deal pops up again which I am sure it will, then I would tell anyone to jump on it. Don't forget, these things were $600 last summer!

[alexheinz]

I first found typing to be a pain in the ass, but after experimenting I found that by practicing for about half an hour and eventually using two thumbs I could type pretty quick. I wouldn't sell the iPhone yet until you have typed as fast as you can, because I thought the keyboard sucked at first too, but eventually I just figured it out.

[Sirion]

bleh. I hate Verizon for passing up the iPhone. I've been so tempted to dump em just to get one =/

[jhego]

yay, i finally got a confirmation that i would be getting it this Tuesday. Can't wait:D

[phobic]

I first found typing to be a pain in the ass, but after experimenting I found that by practicing for about half an hour and eventually using two thumbs I could type pretty quick. I wouldn't sell the iPhone yet until you have typed as fast as you can, because I thought the keyboard sucked at first too, but eventually I just figured it out.

Yeah I felt the same way initially. When I first started typing on the phone I absolutely hated the keyboard. After using it for a couple of days I'm slowly starting to get better at typing with it.

[Emret]

I can only get it online, the 2nd link doesnt work though

is this deal still good for online purchases?

[oipunkz]

I can only get it online, the 2nd link doesnt work though

is this deal still good for online purchases?

I believe the deal ended on 3/19.... though most feel it will surface again at some point. Here's to hoping it does, as I'm pissed I missed the deal myself. :(

[Kano]

Yep I've also got my fingers crossed that this deal will make a comeback.
I've been sitting on the fence to buy an iphone and I have tmobile.
This deal would decide it for me.

[Lilballa786]

I've read through this thread and am completely lost as to how I can place an order should the deal resurface. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[alexheinz]

I've read through this thread and am completely lost as to how I can place an order should the deal resurface. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

go to the AT&T website and look through refurbished phones, if it is in stock then just put in your credit card info and that's it. no need to have a wireless account or activate it then, as the iphone is activated at home through itunes.

[Lilballa786]

Thanks for the info. I figured that's how it worked, but just wanted to make sure. Any idea if this will resurface? Has it gone and come back before?

[jhego]

Hope you guys bought a case for the iPhones. I just ordered this one right now http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/pdo-topskin-for-iphone/ It has great reviews and the price is not bad either. Free shipping as well!

[Bomber]

got mine last night. Port took an hour and using my phone right now

[jhego]

Who still has their iPhone? Sold mine after a week for profit. Reason is i heard that 3G and GPS iPhone is coming out in June.

[Gabe3]

is the 3G iphone just a iphone with GPS or what? i dont know if 3G stands for something? 3rd generation ipod?

[alexheinz]

Faster non-wifi iPhone internet. 3G is faster than EDGE.

I don't even have a data plan so I don't even care to be honest. I bought an iPhone because there is wifi pretty much everywhere, I sold my iPod a few months ago, and because the SDK was just released.