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« on: May 07, 2010, 12:55:26 12:55 » |
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hi all I am planing to buy an IPhone 3G S  but in Egypt it costs a lot : http://www.vodafone.com.eg/en/Personal/Promotions/iPhone3GS/Prices3GS/index.htmaround 4160 EGP or $850  i found the price on IPhone site $199 ?? i don't know why it is too expensive i knew that it is dedicated for one sim card only to work with one company really I am confused , and don't know what to do? shall i buy it online? |
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« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2010, 03:40:38 15:40 » |
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buy unlocked phone from ebay.com
all sim card works in this phone
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« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2010, 03:11:07 03:11 » |
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Mr.byte, have you checked the cell phone section of craigslist (Cairo)? I saw a 32GB 3GS listed for EGP2200, which isn't bad. You may wanna scout around there and see if you find something good.
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« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2010, 04:40:55 16:40 » |
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isn't there a cracked OS for Iphone that can unlock it Posted on: May 10, 2010, 05:38:22 17:38 - Automerged
its price on ebay around $400 and on Apple site $199 where is the difference  |
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2010, 07:30:49 19:30 » |
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Yes, the iphone can be unlocked. I think one first has to jailbreak the OS then use freely available tools to unlock.
The price you see on apple's site reflects the cost of the phone with a contract from AT&T. The phone by itself will be more expensive, but when you couple it with a contract, the price is always less, as with the apple and att partnership.
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« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2010, 08:03:41 20:03 » |
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thanks man but really i couldn't understand the idea of the contract does this mean if I order the IPhone from the Apple site it will be more cheap ? |
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2010, 12:18:08 00:18 » |
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The phone will be cheaper. *But* the contract with att means you will have to use their wireless services for 2 yrs. The phone will be locked to att. When you buy it from places like ebay, usually they are unlocked and are not under contract, therefore it is more expensive, because you pay for the freedom (unlocked + no contract). Apple has locked + contract for $199.
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2010, 10:34:06 10:34 » |
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hmmmmm
what if i get it then jailbreak it?
will they be able to do anything with the phone
I am in Egypt not USA and we don't have here any branch to AT&T
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2010, 02:49:35 14:49 » |
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Well yea, you will be able to use your iphone on any network that supports the phone after jail breaking and unlocking the device.
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2010, 04:52:00 16:52 » |
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but there is a missing part
i will order it from apple site but will they send me the contract?!
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« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2010, 07:21:36 19:21 » |
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AFAIK, you cannot get it from apple @ $199 without a contract. I would suggest for you to try ebay and obtain an iphone. You don't need to purchase it unlocked or jail broken as these are things you are able to do yourself. Please also see Apple's Egypt section for the iphone. They have information on retailers. Maybe that will give you a good starting point on prices, availability, and contracts. http://www.apple.com/eg/iphone/Hope it helps. |
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« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2010, 08:54:33 20:54 » |
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thanks bro but the site of apple u sent direct me again to the theifs (vodafone and mobinil) much more expensive !!!! 4120 LE i will see ebay prices and tell u my idea |
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« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2010, 07:25:36 07:25 » |
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i found on ebay the same thing
iphone $4000 and with AT&T contract
what is that?!!!
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