Quote:
Originally Posted by Azayzel
Actually made the public paper over here, kinda exciting to hear. Apparently the guy (a 17 y.o. kid!) who figured out how to unlock the carrier on the iPhone said that while it works, it takes a couple of hours to do, so I guess it isn't for the faint of heart. Now it's just a matter of time before China starts importing a slew and releases them on eBay at a fat profit (maybe, I know the iPhone is overly expensive as it is, can't imagine how much this will add to their charges).
|
My understanding of the way that expensive devices such as these are funded is that they are sold at an artificially low price, because the "real" cost is then recouped via the phone contract. It's surely in nobody's interest to have a phone "cracked" like this - the inevitable consequence is going to be higher prices for the consumer. It beats me why someone would even try to do something like this - whom does this person think he's benefitting?