iPhone 3G Finally Here / STEEP Price

Vodafone beat Airtel to send it's first round of announcements, the iPhone3G is finally here, and will be available from Vodafone as promised on the 22nd August. So what does it cost

Rs. 31,000 for the 8GB Version
Rs. 36,100 for the 16 GB Version
No Contracts
Advance Payment Rs. 10,000 to confirm Booking

Below is the Mail from Sanjay Sawhney, AVP - customer service, Vodafone for confirm of launch

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Hello Gagandeep,

Thank you for registering for your Apple iPhone 3GTM with us.

We are delighted to announce that the iPhone 3G will be available in India from August 22, 2008
It will be available in 8GB & 16GB models, priced at Rs 31,000 and Rs 36,100 respectively.

Be the first to get the iPhone

We have received a large number of registrations. As there are limited stocks, make sure that you get yours first, by paying an advance of Rs 10,000 to confirm your booking.

Where can you make this advance payment?

The iPhone 3G will be available at select Vodafone Stores. All you need to do is drop in at any select Vodafone Store between August 20 and 21 and make the advance payment by cash or credit card. Don´t forget to show the iPhone booking SMS, which you would have received from us, when you visit the Vodafone Store to pay the advance. To find a Vodafone Store near you, click here

Get an appointment now. No queues for you.

Once you pay the advance, we will immediately give you an appointment date and time, starting
August 22 when you can come and experience a full demonstration and collect your iPhone, all ready to use with your contacts and settings, by paying the balance amount.

Hurry! Limited stocks.

Remember, the sooner you confirm your booking, the earlier you´ll get your iPhone. We have limited stocks and it will be on first come, first serve basis.

Buy a Vodafone connection now!

As you are not a Vodafone customer, you will need a Vodafone connection for your iPhone 3G.
We recommend that when you come to confirm your booking, please do get yourself a Vodafone connection too. Remember to carry a passport sized picture, photo ID proof and address proof as these are required for activating your Vodafone SIM card.

Happy to help

If you have any queries, log on to www.vodafone.in/iphone or call us on 9811098110 and we´ll be happy to help.

Hurry and be one of the first to make the iPhone 3G your own.

Regards

Sanjay Sawhney
AVP - Customer Service
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Do I want one ? YES
Will I take it ? NO
Why ? Have you seen the Cost, 3G not here, no contract, long term support available


So, Do you want one ? Yes
Will you Take it ?

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