8GB iPhone to cost Rs 31,000, 16GB for 37,000

strider21 · 12-08-2008, 02:31 PM

The 8 GB version of the iPhone 3G will cost Rs. 31,000

, while the 16 GB version will cost between Rs. 36,000

and Rs. 37,000.

These prices are not inclusive of the plan these phones will come bundled with.

Customers buying the iPhone will have a choice of plans to choose from, so stay online with us to get those details soon.

SOURCE:- Tech2.com

shashank_re · 12-08-2008, 02:49 PM

What a joke!!!!!!! What are those guys thinking about Indians??!!

Rs.37000 for a phone which doesnt have even basic features like Video Recording and MMS.

This is iJoke or iCrap

Pat · 12-08-2008, 02:58 PM

Its not official yet. I still have some hopes. But if it is actually going to be so expensive, its bye bye iPhone for me

Faun · 12-08-2008, 03:19 PM

I saw some really cool news on that website for this month. YAY killing time for me.
Btw website's design sucks. underlining the comments on hover is sick.

Pat · 12-08-2008, 03:28 PM

I guess some people are going to be really happy reading this

raksrules · 12-08-2008, 03:32 PM

The wait is finally over. The pricing of the most-awaited gadget Apple iPhone, to be launched in India on August 22, is out.

Reports indicate that the 8 GB version of the 3G iPhone will cost Rs 31,000, while the 16 GB version will cost between Rs 36,000–37,000.

The prices are not inclusive of the plan the phone will come bundled with.

Last week Bharti Airtel and Vodafone announced that they will launch iPhone on August 22.

In a statement, Bharti said that millions of Airtel subscribers will be able to purchase the iPhone at Airtel's Relationship Centres from August 22.

"iPhone has been an iconic technological revelation of this year and Airtel has been at the forefront of innovation and customer delight in the Indian telecom sector," Sanjay Kapoor, President, Bharti Airtel mobile services, said.

iPhone is embedded with all 3G features and is twice as fast as the existing mobile phones. The phone also has in-built GPS system, which facilitates as navigation and positioning tool.

Source: http://infotech.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3356155.cms
http://www.tech2.com/india/news/mobi...ng-out/44621/0

Hitboxx · 12-08-2008, 03:33 PM

I can't be sure enough if this is trolling or just hype, let some Mac user show up and then I will say.

Edit: Both threads merged!

Faun · 12-08-2008, 03:33 PM

not me, i was talking about S.T.A.L.K.E.R : Clear Sky
http://www.tech2.com/india/topstuff/...t-2008/44591/0

zomg I cant believe the time has passed swiftly and its nearer day by day. What awaits you in the zone this time Stalker ?

Am least bothered abt iphone, simply it doesn't suit my need.

Sumeet_naik · 12-08-2008, 03:34 PM

I'm not..But is 3g package going to be included in da plan?

raksrules · 12-08-2008, 03:42 PM

3G.... where is 3G in India. These operators will take another 1 yr to just start 3G services. Till then kya fayda. I already have a 3G enabled nokia 6630 but cannot use its 3G capabilities.

naveen_reloaded · 12-08-2008, 03:45 PM

coollll... please i ask the person of incharge for price to raise it to say 60k for 8 gb and 1 lakh for 16 gb .. so that we people of india can buy in dozens...

wht a crap....

tell them to ........^%$@%#$!@#@~#~!@!@!

gxsaurav · 12-08-2008, 04:00 PM

LOLZ......31K for 8GB

I can buy Nokia N82 & Nokia N73 ME for 33k total. The got more features & ease of use compared to iPhone.

I can buy a entry level laptop for this prise.....WTHthe hell is Airtel thinking, 31k for a phone...even the filthy rich will think twice about it.

Arya's next years birthday gift from his dad - iPhone 3G, just cos he can buy one....

enticer86 · 12-08-2008, 04:11 PM

Alright, where is the official iPhone salesman here?
Let them officially advertise these rates - I wanna see the reaction.
Those ppl who wanted iPhone for the "showoff" factor, hav already got them. Now who is gonna buy a crappy over-hyped thing for 31k?

btw, does it have multi channel support?

gxsaurav · 12-08-2008, 04:20 PM

Let us see...

iPhone Subsidized in USA = $ 200 which comes to about Rs 8,000

iPhone unlocked in USA $ 600 = Rs 24,000

iPhone in India = Rs 31k for 8 GB....with contract...

That's the most expensive phone in the history of India I guess. Even Nokia N95 8 GB wasn't that much at launch

So, whose buying iPhone from Airtel/Vodafone

I just called my roommate who booked it with Vodafone thinking it is for Rs 12k maximum. He was sleeping, yelled & woke up to go online at home to check the prices. Lolz...I am buying Nokia N82 for 19k & he was mocking me for wasting so much money....

First they quote it at 31k and people bash it like anything. Then they actually price it at 25k and people think its not so expensive so lets buy it. What a strategy man!

Faun · 12-08-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gx_saurav

First they quote it at 31k and people bash it like anything. Then they actually price it at 25k and people think its not so expensive so lets buy it. What a strategy man!

people fall for it like sale in the bazaar...lolz

a_k_s_h_a_y · 12-08-2008, 04:38 PM

37k + Say 10k Contract, over all price of 50k.
Price Justified if iPhone was only for the rich and affluent. The new status symbol.
I see many guys own a N95.
So this iPhone Thing should really be priced 1 Lac

Pat · 12-08-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gx_saurav

Let us see...

iPhone Subsidized in USA = $ 200 which comes to about Rs 8,000

iPhone unlocked in USA $ 600 = Rs 24,000

iPhone in India = Rs 31k for 8 GB....with contract...

That's the most expensive phone in the history of India I guess. Even Nokia N95 8 GB wasn't that much at launch

So, whose buying iPhone from Airtel/Vodafone

Dude you really need to take a chill pill. The news about rates/plans/contracts is not official yet. Also iPhone without contract is $599 plus taxes which is nearly around 27k in INR.

Quote:

First they quote it at 31k and people bash it like anything. Then they actually price it at 25k and people think its not so expensive so lets buy it. What a strategy man!

Dude I cant believe you actually copied my comment from tech2 user comments. Are all your posts a copy of someone or the other ?

gxsaurav · 12-08-2008, 04:56 PM

^^^ that was one funny statement which I couldn't help myself from copy pasting

..why type again

apoorva84 · 12-08-2008, 05:03 PM

sucks man...

hellgate · 12-08-2008, 05:08 PM

there r lots of better fones to choose from in 31k.so why buy the iPhone when u hav better choices.

raksrules · 12-08-2008, 05:29 PM

Agar iPhone ke hi daam me usse aacha phone mile to koi yeh kyun le.... woh na le...

Maan gaye.... aapki parki nazar aur Nirma Super dono ko

iMav · 12-08-2008, 05:34 PM

Kalpik, I guess so. The price has to be around 22k. Else, the gray market will kill Airtel & Vodafone.

dd_wingrider · 12-08-2008, 05:51 PM

Really it cant be that much, Actually It SHOULDN'T be that much

tarey_g · 12-08-2008, 05:52 PM

^^ No way iphone will be coming out for these impossible price. May be some kind of marketing trick, preparing ppl to handle the real cost of the phone.

Whatever info we have till now the phone cost will be between 9k - 31k , wtf haha. Thats some range.

nikhilpai · 12-08-2008, 05:56 PM

Tech2 has posted in this article: http://www.tech2.com/india/news/mobi...ust-18/42711/0 that :

"So after much digging, we've got information on the official date for the India launch of the iPhone 3G. Vodafone will launch the iPhone 3G first on the 18th of August. "

We all know now that the 18 August date was a hogwash.

So how can we believe Tech2's latest pricing news??

nvidia · 12-08-2008, 05:58 PM

Thats insane..

Ethan_Hunt · 12-08-2008, 06:06 PM

Must seriously be some kind of goof up.31k for a freaking phone is way above insane.Did anyone contact Vodafone care to confirm about this or are they still tight lipped about the Iphone?