US iPhone 3G gets unboxed and handled

Continuing this day of iPhone 3G impropriety, the Boy Genius has somehow secured himself a brand-spanking-new iPhone 3G, and has unboxed it for all the world to see. First off, our condolences to the AT&T or Apple employee who will probably lose their job over this one, and then a tip of the hat to BGR for pulling off such a daring stunt. The pictures, however, should be less exciting (since we've been seeing a lot of these today) -- still, nice to know what you're about to get into! We've included a few more shots after the break.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 6:45PM]

been trying and trying to cost justify this phone.. it's very difficult to do on a tight budget, especally with my wife under contract on her phone.

[carcomptoy Posted Jul 8th 2008 6:48PM]

Think about it this way: an iPod Touch would cost the same anyway. It just depends on whether you need one or not.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 8:53PM]

iPod touch starts at 299.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 6:52PM]

BG - " help....help...neeeeed....more......banddddwith.....ecchhh " lol

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 7:11PM]

its tempting to get one. i love the black and white bodies and also the GPS feature. I'd also love to up my 4gig iphone to a 16 gig, but for $10 more a month and take away my text?! no way i will switch until they released a reasonably priced, contract free unit.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 8th 2008 7:43PM]

BG, two things:

- Any way you can try ZiPhone to activate and/or unlock this?
- Any way you can try it with a generic MEdia Net SIM card?

Please report! Thanks... Oh and congrats :)

[this is boris Posted Jul 9th 2008 1:26AM]

ehh...looks better than the first one ..by a smidge

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 9th 2008 5:17PM]

now watch the video
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1078673067/bclid686964029/bctid1655754359

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 11th 2008 3:24AM]

Selling at USD1999 without contract??

http://www.plemix.com/phone-apple-iphone3g-phone

[carcomptoy Posted Jul 14th 2008 1:40AM]

Is this for real??