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For many people, an iPhone was out of the question because they were either in a contract with a provider other than AT&T or didn?t care to use AT&T. Considering how widespread the unlocked phones are and how easy it is to unlock them, would you give the iPhone a second look?
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probably not
apotheon 29th Jan 2008
"Considering how widespread the unlocked phones are and how easy it is to unlock them, would you give the iPhone a second look?"

There wouldn't be much point in it.

1. I don't like the software running on it.

2. I don't like the physical interface.

3. I don't like the service provider.

4. I don't like the hardware vendor.
This is like asking where is the remote control for my TV? Deep and mysterious, the answer, according to TV commercials I've seen is that Bigfoot is hiding behind a curtain, ready to snatch it the moment your back is turned.

As for the iPhones, the Taelons from Earth Final Conflict liked sleek technology. It is certain that they beamed the missing iPhones away and apple afficionados, afraid to admit to paying for a phone they can't find, keep quiet about it. (A giant conspiracy of course happy
No. Even if I was a cell phone user, $400 is more money than I care to spend for a unit that offers too many features I would not use, and apparently performs what I consider to be the primary function (voice telephone) no better than less expensive equipment.
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nope
Jaqui 29th Jan 2008
I'll not be buying a cell phone until one particular model is available.

the motorola w156
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=207

anything else is just garbage that has way to much bloat in and on it.
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Found One!
Ed Woychowsky 30th Jan 2008
Three words:
Does it blend?
Seen some in Nigeria...unlocked!!!!
I have an unlocked phone which I got here in China and There are 2 things here-
1. The provider agreement has not been reached here and also it is legally I am told, not an option because its against the law to work under a revenue share model under PRC law-
2. If the option was available to me to use a locked phone I would not have used it and if it was the "only" option I would never have bought the phone in the first place.

As far as I am concerned Mr Jobs can have my money as I like the product but he will have it on My Terms -Not on his or AT&T's or China mobiles-

If he deosn't want it- thats fine too but, Last word -IPhone is the single most greatest product of the last 5 years -
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