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Originally Posted by rhari79
Off late with iphone 3G prices really low(even 16gb), it is kind of a waste of money buying an itouch; an iphone without a phone plays a real good itouch...So considering getting a 16g iphone and cancelling the phone and pay a minimal penalty..
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I wouldn't say the $175 early termination fee is minimal... Also, that's not the only cost associated with getting an iPhone.
Base Cost: $99 (3G 8GB, $499), $199 (3GS 16GB, $599), $299 (3GS 32GB, $699)
Tax: based on
full/out of contract price of device
Activation: $30
1st Month's Bill: $70 (not including taxes)
Early Termination Fee: $175
That's an extra $275 before taxes if you get an iPhone. If all you need is an iPod Touch, I don't see any reason why you should pay significantly more for an iPhone. Another thing, buying refurbished iPods directly from Apple can save you quite a bit of money. Refurbished models look brand new and you get the same accessories and same warranty as buying new. The only difference is the packaging.