Comments on: iPhone 3G S (Finally!) Available via Apple Retail Canada

By: TheOneEclypse

TheOneEclypse — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:59:12 +0000

Alright, questions still havnt been answered yet.

Im planning on getting the iPhone 3G S this friday, but all my Roger and Fido stores are sold out. Now, if you know the answer, please reply, otherwise dont waste your time.

CAN YOU BUY THE IPHONE 3G S AT THE APPLE STORE AND THEN ACTIVATE IT ON A CONTRACT WITH ROGERS/FIDO?

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:22:27 +0000

Right on Reality Check - thanks very much for posting that link.

I've been hoping something like this would be happening - I want the new 3G S, and when I phoned the local dealer they were quite adamant that I would "have to wait a year" - phooey! Life is too short - I want my toys NOW! haha.... video, voice stuff, compass and more speed is going to be great! Yay! Now I just hope they don't sell out before I get to the dealer.

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:02:46 +0000

http://bit.ly/VBp0m

GAWD this link is a pain...hope this works!

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:59:49 +0000

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/18/canadianiphone3gsbuyersgetlatediscountapplestoreoption.html

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:58:02 +0000

Sorry guys...I stand corrected! The Eaton's Apple Rep gave me incorrect info. Here's some big news for us early adopters of the 3G link...http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/06/18/canadianiphone3gsbuyersgetlatediscountapplestoreoption.html

By: Appleman

Appleman — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:38:10 +0000

Just called the Apple Store Yorkdale, there seems to be some confusion about no-contract pricing. When I first asked if they were available no-contract the representative said no, upon pressing she stated that I could buy the device outright at $699/$799 but i would still have to use rogers. The point being, if you say “no-contract” they sometimes think “unlocked” just letting you know, Yorkdale WILL be selling unsubsidizaed phones. See you guys there at 7am

Also, i booked an 11am appointment, will they hold a phone for me, or should i go in the morning to be sure?

By: Reality Check

Reality Check — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:08:15 +0000

I called Apple at Eaton Centre and the rep said they will not be selling an non-subsidized version! Also Rogers and Fido have stripped away the info that DEVICE ONLY PRICING WILL BE AVAILABLE. BOO!

By: brian

brian — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 06:59:29 +0000

will you have to go rogers or fido at the Apple Store? Will you have to start a new contract or can you upgrade? - (if eligible of course)

By: Rene Ritchie

Rene Ritchie — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:51:03 +0000

I should be in line at the St. Catherine Street Apple Store if all goes well. Anyone else?

By: Moonir

Moonir — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:16:17 +0000

I got an 8am appointment, but, I'm surprised that there are still spaces available, but all the early ones are taken. I called Apple Store, they said they will be able to take new contracts, as well as sell then non-subsized.

By: ich bin ein iPhoner

ich bin ein iPhoner — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:50:07 +0000

Great! Maybe next year they will let us pre-order online with delivery, then instead of having to Square One this Friday I could be enjoying my two favourite activities: not moving and getting stuff.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:44:30 +0000

32GB is gonna be $800 so.... I'm gonna say I won't be buying it anyway. But I will be working full-time soon so I guess my financial situation is going to change drastically.. so hmm.. mebbeh!

By: melwan

melwan — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:12:54 +0000

neither, cause i aint paying $800 for it :/

By: WYSE

WYSE — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:10:50 +0000

so if i go to an apple store i can buy an unsubsidized iphone with no contract?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:06:55 +0000

you probably need a contract, which is non negotiable, unlike talking to a rogers rep, and getting a better deal. I wont be happy unless I can purchase an iphone 3G S without a contract.

By: the dude

the dude — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:59:17 +0000

whats the pricing like? $600 for a 16gb?

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:53:41 +0000

Apple needs more retail locations in Canada for this to be any kind of effective. They have them in major cities and that's it. In US, every city has an apple store almost.