RE: iPod Touch 8GB and iPhone 3G 8GB

[Andrew_Hanna]

iPod Touch 8GB = $279.99
iPhone 3G 8GB = $199.99

Am I missing something here?

Isn't an iPhone an iPod Touch but with a GPS, phone, etc. Whats the point of getting an iTouch when you can just buy an iPhone for way cheaper, and you don't even have to pay for the phone service if you don't want too..

I know I'm missing something here, so someone please explain

[matdwyer]

The phone is subsidized because you are required to get a 3 year contract when you sign up.

Therefore you pay $30x12monthsx3years, making it a bit more than a touch.

[Andrew_Hanna]

You HAVE to buy a contract with it? Why can't you just get one off eBay or something.. or can you not use it if you do this?

[heat]

You HAVE to buy a contract with it? Why can't you just get one off eBay or something.. or can you not use it if you do this?

nice...could you at least do some research.

LOL and have you been living under a rock? It was all over the news since Rogers came up with their plans.

[help_questions]

I bought a Ipod Touch for $250, but returned it to get an ATT Refurb iPhone for $250.

If you can get your hands on a iPhone for close to the same cost of an Ipod Touch, then it is a good deal. It was great with the 1st gen being sold w/o required activation in the US.

[al3x89]

You HAVE to buy a contract with it? Why can't you just get one off eBay or something.. or can you not use it if you do this?

Get an iPhone on eBay for $700.
Or get a touch for $200


P.S. You don't really buy contracts...

[ben_liu]

Lolz