Staff Techdrunk 
One of that the most eagerly anticipated Handsets in recent years, the iPhone 3G is quite an advanced, sophisticated and elegant piece of work There has been much hula and hype over the price, features and availability of the Phone. Now the latest buzz on the hand set is that, along with AT&T stores nationwide, Apple Retail Stores will begin selling the Apple iPhone 3G at 8 a.m, friday 11th July onwards.
A recent update posted on Apple’s Web site stated the “iPhone 3G will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and sales will start at 8:00 a.m. Arrive early to get in line as daily quantities are limited by stock on hand.” The company expects long lines and long wait times, as customers will receive one-on-one service from an Apple store employee to get their phones activated and run. Reportedly, lines have already started forming outside the Apple’s flagship New York City store, which is also known as the Glass Cube.
The Apple Retail Store is an ideal place for purchasing the iPhone 3G. The store has a team of experienced and specially trained staff who offers free Personal Setup services. The Specialist will help you select your phone, choose from the rate plan options, have your new iPhone 3G ready to make calls, browse the web and receive email right on the spot. They also provide hands-on technical support and repairs, and face-to-face personal training to help you get the most out of your purchases. The company Concierges usually recognizable from their orange colored shirts will help you get to know the products better, provide you with details and answer all your queries.
The iPhone 3G comes in both an 8GB and 16GB format and will be available at the rate of $199 and $299 respectively. To purchase and activate an iPhone 3G at an Apple Store, customers will need their credit cards, Social Security numbers, a valid government-issued photo ID, and their current wireless account number or PIN, if they are new to the AT&T services. For business users who wants services under a corporate account, will have to contact AT&T directly. The company also recommends that corporate users check with their IT manager before using their iPhone to access business e-mail accounts.
Previous original iPhone users will have to pay more if they wish to upgrade – $399 for the 8GB iPhone 3G and $499 for the 16GB model. The pricing structure is also accompanied with a new 2-year agreement, the term of which is applicable for first time buyers also. And a new No-Commitment version or without the 2-year Agreement, the handset prices will then be raised unto $599 for the 8GB model and $699 for the 16GB model.
Customers can also logon to the company’s official website for a quick guide, information and introduction to the purchasing experience .
