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ugh I just felt a little gross holding my iPhone while reading this. Are flea markets next?

Yuck, I just felt a little gross for posting on the same website as "BT". Unlike BT, I am not a snob SOB.

Nov 19, 08 - 12:18 pm Comment from: Dasgeek

As long as Apple does not start selling the iPhone in the bottom dwelling AT&T;dealer locations.

Nov 19, 08 - 12:30 pm Comment from: Cascadians

I'm hoping January 5 sees an iTablet or at least a new iPhone. Until then I won't chomp even though tempted. If, however, I were out and about a lot I would have already bought the iPhone 3G.

that's next. iPhones will be ubiquitous!

Nov 19, 08 - 01:10 pm Comment from: MacBill

Wal-Mart is evil. check out the Wal-Mart documentary "Wal-Mart: The High Price of Low Cost" at http://www.walmartmovie.com

I hear you MacBill, I've been boycotting Wal-Mart for years.

Funny... I just realized that I feel the same way about Microsoft as I do W-M! Rock bottom of the barrel!

Sorry Jake, not a snob SOB (aren't there TOS against calling other posters SOB??), just have ethical problems with Wal-Mart. Maybe you would too, if you educated yourself on the subject.

I also expect Apple products to be accompanied by a higher end retail and customer service experience than that associated with Wal-Mart.

Nov 19, 08 - 02:01 pm Comment from: deepdish

I don't care where Apple sells iPhones as long as the quality stays where it is at. I don't imagine Apple allowing much variation in pricing between outlets. So it the cost is the same, I go to the Apple store.

But there is only one Apple store in a 200 mile circumference where I live. Before it opened, where was I suppose to go to get an iPhone. If Wallymart had them, I would go there is a second.

There are a lot of places in this country where a Apple store is still a long drive.

Agreed deepdish if Apple stores were the only ones selling the iphone. However, AT&T;company stores have been selling them since day 1 and they are quite plentiful and do provide a good customer service experience in their store, at least from my experiences.

Now that Best Buy is in the arena, I can't see any reason for Wal-Mart to be selling the iphone.

Nov 19, 08 - 02:48 pm Comment from: Predrag

you gave us a quiz, deepdish, didn't you? 200 mile circumference, that would be how many miles in radius? Let's see:

c = 2π xr

thus200 = 2π x r

therefore r = 200 / 6.28 = 31.8 miles

So, what you are saying is, your Apple store is within 32 mile radius? Under normal conditions, shouldn't that be just a bit over 1/2 hour ride?

Nov 19, 08 - 03:04 pm Comment from: deepdish

dang,

you guys are right.

I think I mean 200 mile radius?

Looking for the term that means no Apple store within a 200 mile drive of me.

And yes, ATT stores sell iPhones. But going to an ATT store is like going to a Dell store. Yawn. At least at Wallymart I get greeted by an old fart and get to look at nascar tatoos on over weight people. There is a certain amount of entertainment value in that alone.

Nov 19, 08 - 03:10 pm Comment from: 84 Mac Guy

Seeing the iPhone on display in a Walmart store will be like seeing a shiny diamond laying in a mound of dog crap.

Nov 19, 08 - 03:20 pm Comment from: Predrag

After having lived in the US for 17 years, I am looking forward to my first Wal-mart experience. They still haven't been able to build one in Manhattan (big surprise there); even K-Mart only arrived here just a few years ago.

Judging by the testimony of Deepdish, it sure sounds like fun (especially the part about NASCAR tatoos...)!

The release date is clever. Will take advantage of gift cards given by lazy Christmas shoppers like me.

Nov 19, 08 - 03:30 pm Comment from: Ugh.

@Predrag- Kmart is still in business? They're about as useful as Radio Shack.

With regards to Walmart, if you go to one of their "superstores", you won't get the true experience. Find an older store and visit that one instead.

I don't care where I can BUY it, I care where I can use it -- and AT&T;ain't happ'nen where I live. Whither Verizon?

Nov 19, 08 - 03:45 pm Comment from: deepdish

Lovin' those "muffin tops" at Walmart!

Something to grab a hold of

I saw the ipods in their jewelry case! I liked it. be snobs if you like... it's more people with safari.

Nov 20, 08 - 03:11 pm Comment from: TheConfuzed1

Actually, this is fantastic news! Sam's Club has a lifetime satisfaction guarranty--if you are ever dissatisfied with a purchase, for any reason, they will replace the item or refund your purchase.

In other words, if your iPhone ever stops working correctly, this will guarranty its replacement with whatever happens to be the latest model! (Not that I would abuse this.)