If at&t carried it with a subsidy: -they'd rape the OS with their customizations -neuter the bluetooth capabilities -disable java applications -charge $30 for data
An unlocked and unbranded E71 can use the $15 media net unlimited data plan
Think about this:
iPhone 3G $200 $40 for voice + $30 for data $70 x 24 = 1680 total cost is $1880 (minus taxes)
E71 $500 $40 for voice + $15 for data $55 x 24 = 1320 total cost is $1820 (minus taxes)
Of course, you could subsidize the cost of the e71 by buying an iPhone 3G and then selling it on ebay.
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If at&t carried it with a subsidy:
-they'd rape the OS with their customizations
-neuter the bluetooth capabilities
-disable java applications
-charge $30 for data
An unlocked and unbranded E71 can use the $15 media net unlimited data plan
Think about this:
iPhone 3G
$200
$40 for voice + $30 for data
$70 x 24 = 1680
total cost is $1880 (minus taxes)
E71
$500
$40 for voice + $15 for data
$55 x 24 = 1320
total cost is $1820 (minus taxes)
Of course, you could subsidize the cost of the e71 by buying an iPhone 3G and then selling it on ebay.