How Much Does an IPhone Cost?
December 30, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Omair Haneef asked:
The Apple iPhone first took launch during the month of June in the year 2007. The iPhone is a remarkable device with many capabilities. The iPhone is a camera phone, a media player, and an internet device. There are currently two generations of iPhones. The original being the first generation, and the new version (iPhone 3G) is the second generation. The second generation adds 3G data capability that allows for faster 3G data speeds and also assisted gps. Yes, GPS is supported in the iPhone!
Each generation of iPhones comes in two models: 8GB and 16GB. The only difference between the two models is the amount of memory supported. The cost of the iPhone depends on the generation and also the model (either 8GB or 16GB). The newest iPhones are of course the 3G versions.
So now the main question is how much does an iphone cost? To answer that question one must consider if they are looking to purchase a locked or unlocked iPhone 3G. Locked iPhones are ones that are locked to cell phone carriers (e.g. Cingular) and can only be used with that specific carrier. For example, if you buy an iPhone that is locked to Cingular Wireless then you can only use that iPhone with Cingular and not with say another carrier such as AT&T.
Locked iPhone 3G 8GB and 16GB can cost around $600-$700 CAD. On the other hand, if you are looking to purchase an unlocked iPhone the prices are noticeably different. Unlocked iPhones can be used with any gsm carrier. You must be aware that there are three different versions of unlocked iPhone 3Gs. There are software unlocked, turbo sim and officially unlocked (never locked) versions direct from apple. Software unlocked iPhones are ones that are taken out of their packaging and are manually unlocked by use of some unlocking software.
Turbo sim unlocked iPhones are ones that are also removed out of their packaging but instead of software they are unlocked by a device called a turbo sim. The problem with iPhones that are software or turbo sim unlocked is that they have problems when it comes to upgrading the iPhones firmware. For instance, after upgrading these iPhones would go back to locked mode, meaning they would be locked back to a carrier.
Officially unlocked iPhone 3Gs or also known as the “never locked versions” are iPhones direct from apple that are unlocked (never locked). These legally unlocked versions do not experience any problems at all when it comes to upgrading firmware. The cost for an officially unlocked iPhone 3G 8GB is a little over $900 CAD and the 16GB is a little over $1000 CAD. The cost is higher because these versions are rare and are not easily obtained.
Sure, the cost is higher but it is worth it because these versions are directly unlocked by apple and will not experience any upgrade problems. In the end it all comes down to personal choice, which do you prefer?
The Apple iPhone first took launch during the month of June in the year 2007. The iPhone is a remarkable device with many capabilities. The iPhone is a camera phone, a media player, and an internet device. There are currently two generations of iPhones. The original being the first generation, and the new version (iPhone 3G) is the second generation. The second generation adds 3G data capability that allows for faster 3G data speeds and also assisted gps. Yes, GPS is supported in the iPhone!
Each generation of iPhones comes in two models: 8GB and 16GB. The only difference between the two models is the amount of memory supported. The cost of the iPhone depends on the generation and also the model (either 8GB or 16GB). The newest iPhones are of course the 3G versions.
So now the main question is how much does an iphone cost? To answer that question one must consider if they are looking to purchase a locked or unlocked iPhone 3G. Locked iPhones are ones that are locked to cell phone carriers (e.g. Cingular) and can only be used with that specific carrier. For example, if you buy an iPhone that is locked to Cingular Wireless then you can only use that iPhone with Cingular and not with say another carrier such as AT&T.
Locked iPhone 3G 8GB and 16GB can cost around $600-$700 CAD. On the other hand, if you are looking to purchase an unlocked iPhone the prices are noticeably different. Unlocked iPhones can be used with any gsm carrier. You must be aware that there are three different versions of unlocked iPhone 3Gs. There are software unlocked, turbo sim and officially unlocked (never locked) versions direct from apple. Software unlocked iPhones are ones that are taken out of their packaging and are manually unlocked by use of some unlocking software.
Turbo sim unlocked iPhones are ones that are also removed out of their packaging but instead of software they are unlocked by a device called a turbo sim. The problem with iPhones that are software or turbo sim unlocked is that they have problems when it comes to upgrading the iPhones firmware. For instance, after upgrading these iPhones would go back to locked mode, meaning they would be locked back to a carrier.
Officially unlocked iPhone 3Gs or also known as the “never locked versions” are iPhones direct from apple that are unlocked (never locked). These legally unlocked versions do not experience any problems at all when it comes to upgrading firmware. The cost for an officially unlocked iPhone 3G 8GB is a little over $900 CAD and the 16GB is a little over $1000 CAD. The cost is higher because these versions are rare and are not easily obtained.
Sure, the cost is higher but it is worth it because these versions are directly unlocked by apple and will not experience any upgrade problems. In the end it all comes down to personal choice, which do you prefer?
INSTALL THE LATEST FIRMWARE ON YOUR IPHONE OR IPOD TOUCH – BE ABLE TO USE IT WITH ANY CELLPHONE OPERATOR – DO IT FOR FREE
June 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Stig Kristoffersen asked:
There are several ways to restore, unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch device.
You can either use the Redsn0w software or the Pwnage tool. Both are made for both Mac and Windows OS.
Below you will find links to all files and tools you need to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
You do not need to send away your gadget to a service shop and pay money to get it done. You can easily make the changes yourself within 30 minutes and for FREE.
First of all you need to download iPod and iPhone Firmware, and you will find the files you need here;
http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
Then you need the jailbreaking/unlocking tool, and you will find one of them here – Redsn0w or Utrasn0w software from Devteam. These are Multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G/3GS and the iPod Touch (1st and 2nd generation). It is available for Linux, Mac OSX and Windows.
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
An alternative link for firmware
Can be found in the link below. In addition there are links for the Pwnage tool.
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
On the link above you will also find links to bootloaders versions 3.9 and 4.6 which you need in order to jailbreak your gadget.
If you need some visual aid on how to unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch , then you can see the video below on how to Jailbreak 3.0 iPod Touch 1G, 2G, and iPhone 2G, 3G (Unlocks iPhone) Mac/Windows, then go to youtube and write jailbreak iphone and you will find lots of tips makers presenting their methods to you fro FREE.
Ok, so you have all the files and software downloaded. Then install the jailbreakinh tool of your choice, either its redsn0w, ultrasn0w or Pwnage tools.
You will be prompted to give the software the firmware, the bootloaders, and then just follow the instructions in the programs and you are set to go.
After few minutes of clicks and touch, you have the new software installed and the gadget is jailbreaked and can be used by any cellphone operator in the world.
Best of all, it was for FREE !
Just a couple of warnings.
Please do a syncronisation of your gadgets before do this restore, because you will loose all data on your gadget through this process.
After you have done this restore, do not – I repeat – DO NOT update your gadget on iTunes as this will undo all the work you have done here and the gadget will only accept SIM cards from Apple authorized re-sellers.
I wish you the best of luck with your new gadget, and hope you will have lots of fun with it, and a problem free existense.
There are several ways to restore, unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch device.
You can either use the Redsn0w software or the Pwnage tool. Both are made for both Mac and Windows OS.
Below you will find links to all files and tools you need to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone and iPod Touch devices.
You do not need to send away your gadget to a service shop and pay money to get it done. You can easily make the changes yourself within 30 minutes and for FREE.
First of all you need to download iPod and iPhone Firmware, and you will find the files you need here;
http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
Then you need the jailbreaking/unlocking tool, and you will find one of them here – Redsn0w or Utrasn0w software from Devteam. These are Multi-platform, multi-device jailbreaking and unlocking tool for the iPhone 2G (original iPhone), the iPhone 3G/3GS and the iPod Touch (1st and 2nd generation). It is available for Linux, Mac OSX and Windows.
http://blog.iphone-dev.org/post/126908912/redsn0w-in-june
An alternative link for firmware
Can be found in the link below. In addition there are links for the Pwnage tool.
http://iphonefreakz.com/iphone-firmwares/
On the link above you will also find links to bootloaders versions 3.9 and 4.6 which you need in order to jailbreak your gadget.
If you need some visual aid on how to unlock your iPhone or iPod Touch , then you can see the video below on how to Jailbreak 3.0 iPod Touch 1G, 2G, and iPhone 2G, 3G (Unlocks iPhone) Mac/Windows, then go to youtube and write jailbreak iphone and you will find lots of tips makers presenting their methods to you fro FREE.
Ok, so you have all the files and software downloaded. Then install the jailbreakinh tool of your choice, either its redsn0w, ultrasn0w or Pwnage tools.
You will be prompted to give the software the firmware, the bootloaders, and then just follow the instructions in the programs and you are set to go.
After few minutes of clicks and touch, you have the new software installed and the gadget is jailbreaked and can be used by any cellphone operator in the world.
Best of all, it was for FREE !
Just a couple of warnings.
Please do a syncronisation of your gadgets before do this restore, because you will loose all data on your gadget through this process.
After you have done this restore, do not – I repeat – DO NOT update your gadget on iTunes as this will undo all the work you have done here and the gadget will only accept SIM cards from Apple authorized re-sellers.
I wish you the best of luck with your new gadget, and hope you will have lots of fun with it, and a problem free existense.
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