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Wal-Mart Sells iPhones

by Michael on December 28, 2008

Wal-Mart on began selling the Apple iPhone 3G on Sunday. The?8GB model costs?$197 while the 16GB model will be priced at $297 on a two year contract.?

Also,?AT&T is selling refurbished iPhones for $99 (8GB version) with a two-year service contract through the end of the year.?

Related articles around the web:

Engadget -?Yes, the iPhone went on sale at Walmart today

Information Week -?Wal-Mart Sells Apple iPhone, $99 Models Available

3Screens -?iPhone Display at WalMart in San Antonio

Ben X

Am I the only who thinks that the iPhone will lose its "hipster" appeal the second it shows up in a Walmart. To add insult to injury, Walmart can't even offer it for a steep discount; it's only like two bucks off. This seems like a lose lose situation for both companies -- iPhone degrades its own brand image by selling in Walmart, and Walmart can't even wield its power to buckle the phone into a lower price.