Iphone 3gs @ 9999 only....

Aircel is giving this gr8888 deal grab it guyzzz

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Any link? Is the offer real?

Its true, too good an offer, if theres no hidden costs I might get one.

did you see the number of *** in tweet by Aircel?

btw Yea its real deal.

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only for postpaid users

we can always stop the connection.....

here is the link....
Aircel iPhone 3GS | Delhi, Aircel Plans for iPhone 3GS

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coolest111 said:
we can always stop the connection.....

here is the link....
Aircel iPhone 3GS | Delhi, Aircel Plans for iPhone 3GS

thanks

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worthwhile just to get the iOS experience.

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Add 3k to that ....9999 (for the advanced rental)

Kshitij said:
Add 3k to that ....9999 (for the advanced rental)

Also add 3k more to that, cause you have to top up with 3k to get 3G data.

Cost comes @ 10k+500 per month for 12 months, then 399/- per month.

So 16k down payment for 12 months use, if someone loses the phone he just lost 6k(apart from phone price).

Skipping :-?

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just ordered one. Total cost works out to a little more than 13k (iphone and Aircel SIM with unlimited 3g for 12 months).

Planning to use the phone with my BSNL SIM for voice calls. Going to use the Aircel SIM in my datacard - purely for mobile internet.

Pretty good deal IMO.

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You guyz crazy or what?!! I can't believe people are actually ordering this. I mean a 3GS???!!! If it were a iPhone 4 at least I would've considered but 13k for a 3GS is just too much. You can get plenty of good phones for the same price.

does not date like other models, in fact phones dont date like that any more at all, the SII is a great deal, forget thinking about individual phones, it's your entire ecosystem that will thrive or go down, if and when it gets dated, it's still at least a great ipod
but a refurbed 3GS has been available at 14999 for months now, if the shop purchases second hand phones then you can get the a new 3GS for about that much, (new one being 19999 for months now) wondering why people are waking up to this deal now, looks like a further price drop made the difference

gz to those who got it

ece2k2 said:
just ordered one. Total cost works out to a little more than 13k (iphone and Aircel SIM with unlimited 3g for 12 months).

Planning to use the phone with my BSNL SIM for voice calls. Going to use the Aircel SIM in my datacard - purely for mobile internet.

Pretty good deal IMO.

I think it will be locked to Aircel Sim only, just like in USA.

Anorion said:
does not date like other models, in fact phones dont date like that any more at all, the SII is a great deal, forget thinking about individual phones, it's your entire ecosystem that will thrive or go down, if and when it gets dated, it's still at least a great ipod
but a refurbed 3GS has been available at 14999 for months now, if the shop purchases second hand phones then you can get the a new 3GS for about that much, (new one being 19999 for months now) wondering why people are waking up to this deal now, looks like a further price drop made the difference

gz to those who got it

Your post seems a bit jumbled up, doesn't make clear sense.

Trolling?

SunE said:
You guyz crazy or what?!! I can't believe people are actually ordering this. I mean a 3GS???!!! If it were a iPhone 4 at least I would've considered but 13k for a 3GS is just too much. You can get plenty of good phones for the same price.

For example?

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^^ Any other android or windows phone of the same price range is much more VFM than the limited and extremely dated 3GS.

SunE said:
^^ Any other android or windows phone of the same price range is much more VFM than the limited and extremely dated 3GS.

Just give an example.

Also note iPhone 3GS is still supported by software updates from apple.

Here's a complete post of the phone, details of plans and WHERE TO BUY ONLINE

Aircel iPhone 3GS for Rs. 9,999 - Buy it online now

ok will try to organize that better
the logic that "this phone is dated" does not apply to some models, because having compatible models across the ecosystem is a vital part of the phone's design
when you buy an android phone, you think about what future releases the model will support
3GS is still getting updates, ofc not all the updates for the features of the 4 and 4S, and it is next in line to become obsolete after the iPhone 3G, but it's not there yet, and there is some time to go, enough to experience and enjoy the benefits of the iOS platform

hmm look at phone ranges offered 2-3 generations ago, before touchscreens became the norm, many of these phones are better than the newer generation phones simply because not everyone was running behind a touchscreen and making the rest of the phone cheaper

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tkin said:
I think it will be locked to Aircel Sim only, just like in USA.

Atleast the spec doesn't say so - "The handset is not locked for any specific operator. However, the plan benefits worth Rs.3000 will be applicable only if you use the Aircel SIM card & take the specific bundled plan"

Others who are wondering about the reason behind my purchase, there are quite a few of them:

- I did try my best to find a nice phone (with reasonable battery life and manufacturer warranty) for 10k but couldn't find one.

- though I can afford to get 30-40k phone, I believe in reasonably priced phones because of two reasons - they depreciate very fast and my usage is pretty limited

- mandatory 3k plan purchase (3g data plan for 12 months) is useful for me and is not going to go down the drain

- I got a samsung galaxy R for my wife a few months back and I don't want a similarly spec'ed phone either. If I need a change, I can always swap the phone to experience the Android. I think that having an iphone helps in adding some variety here.

- I use the phone just for calls, internet and navigation. I just don't get time to tweak the phone, play games or try out different apps.

- I am very sure that this phone is going to retain its value for some more time - atleast better than the other 10k phones can manage. So, I "might" get a better price for apple iphone 3gs during my next upgrade.

ece2k2 said:
Atleast the spec doesn't say so - "The handset is not locked for any specific operator. However, the plan benefits worth Rs.3000 will be applicable only if you use the Aircel SIM card & take the specific bundled plan"

Others who are wondering about the reason behind my purchase, there are quite a few of them:

- I did try my best to find a nice phone (with reasonable battery life and manufacturer warranty) for 10k but couldn't find one.

- though I can afford to get 30-40k phone, I believe in reasonably priced phones because of two reasons - they depreciate very fast and my usage is pretty limited

- mandatory 3k plan purchase (3g data plan for 12 months) is useful for me and is not going to go down the drain

- I got a samsung galaxy R for my wife a few months back and I don't want a similarly spec'ed phone either. If I need a change, I can always swap the phone to experience the Android. I think that having an iphone helps in adding some variety here.

- I use the phone just for calls, internet and navigation. I just don't get time to tweak the phone, play games or try out different apps.

- I am very sure that this phone is going to retain its value for some more time - atleast better than the other 10k phones can manage. So, I "might" get a better price for apple iphone 3gs during my next upgrade.

You better ask aircel store salesman to explain the terms, they are selling the 3GS for 17k to prepaid users, why would they sell it to postpaid users @ 13k?

SunE said:
You guyz crazy or what?!! I can't believe people are actually ordering this. I mean a 3GS???!!! If it were a iPhone 4 at least I would've considered but 13k for a 3GS is just too much. You can get plenty of good phones for the same price.

I think you are the crazy one brother!
Name a single sub 15k half decent android phone!

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^^ Hey I never mentioned android. Oh and for the uses that OP mentioned in his last post, a Lumia 710 would've been a better option for him. Anyways I don't have the time & energy to argue with iOS fanboys so be happy with what you have and leave the rest of us alone. Peace!

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tkin said:
You better ask aircel store salesman to explain the terms, they are selling the 3GS for 17k to prepaid users, why would they sell it to postpaid users @ 13k?

I did ask for the T&C - but I don't see any catch as far as I can understand. All I have to do is to cancel the postpaid plan at the end of the 12th month as the billing would start from 13th month. According to the Aircel salesman, this is just a stock clearance sale. Not sure why this offer is not open to prepaid customers though.

Thanks!

SunE said:
^^ Hey I never mentioned android. Oh and for the uses that OP mentioned in his last post, a Lumia 710 would've been a better option for him. Anyways I don't have the time & energy to argue with iOS fanboys so be happy with what you have and leave the rest of us alone. Peace!

Isn't Lumia 710 about 18k? I think you mean 610, that's cr@p.

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Nokia Lumia 710: Price in India, Reviews, Specification: Flipkart.com

@tkin do your research buddy.

Not a bad deal...
What sort of Postpaid plans are available?
btw, Aircel's Network is not good. (Currently Using it)

SunE said:
Nokia Lumia 710: Price in India, Reviews, Specification: Flipkart.com

@tkin do your research buddy.

Dropped I see.

tkin said:
Dropped I see.

The price is dropped since long.

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tkin said:
I think it will be locked to Aircel Sim only, just like in USA.

It will be unlocked. Source : Probably the cheapest iPhone in the world: On India's Aircel | NDTV Gadgets

But not sure if the Aircel 3g Plan can be accessable from datacards. But you can use other SIM cards in that phone. :wink:

oh nice deal..

Decent android around 15k ?
Xperia U . Pwns iphone 3gs in any comparison possible.

daksh said:
Decent android around 15k ?
Xperia U . Pwns iphone 3gs in any comparison possible.

No. It doesn't. I know that the Xperia U is a Dual Core 'PowerHouse' as compared to the 3GS with better Camera, RAM etc. But what you must realize is that iPhones are never about the specs. The 3GS with its 600MHz Processor is still buttery smooth and more stable than many of its Android Counterparts with better specs and that is what makes it a great buy even after it being 3 years older.
Whether you accept it or not, iPhones age much slower than their Android Counterparts.

I am not a fanboy(myself an Android User) and I am not trying to start an iOS vs Android Debate here. Just expressing my views.

Days are close when we'll have a hexa core An...blah blah and Windows 95 to run on it.

ithehappy said:
Days are close when we'll have a hexa core An...blah blah and Windows 95 to run on it.

Indeed.

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Guys, lemme clear all of your doubts...
I've bought 2 of them, one in Punjab where Aircel has 3G services and another one in Delhi where Aircel doesn't have 3G services.
Forget about Prepaid plan...
Postpaid plans are as follows...
##Delhi (2G Circles)
*Handset cost Rs. 9999/-
*Advance rental for 6 months of Rs. 499/- plan i.e. Rs. 3000/- with new connection.
*Plan includes 1000 minutes of Local/National/roaming calls, 2GB 2G Data and 2500 SMS local/national.
*Total Cost Rs. 12999/-

##Punjab A(3G Circles)
*Handset cost Rs. 9999/-
*Advance rental for 2GB per month 3G data for 12 months Rs. 3000/-. But here is a problem, you either have to have an Aircel postpaid connection or you've to buy it separately.
*A new connection will cost Rs. 950/- i.e. Rs. 450/- advance rental for 3 months of cheapest Rs. 150/- plan and Rs. 500/- security.
*Total Cost Rs. 13950/-

*Phone is factory unlocked and you can use any simcard the moment you get the phone so its upto you whtehther you use Aircel sim or not as you've already paid Rs. 3000/- for that.. I would prefer to use 3G data or 1000 mins calls may be by inserting sim into some other handset.

Guys go buy and enjoy....

I've seen few of my friends here quoting that you can buy another good handsets in this price range.
Will you please be specific, which phones?

Well, lemme guess.... Android....

Please don't compare android with iPhone... Specially don't literally compare specs.
Yesterday one of my friend came to my place and watched "Cut the Rope" on my iPhone4 and got it downloaded on his new Galaxy S Plus (1.4GHz and 512 Ram). And to my surprise, it didn't run properly on Galaxy. Kind of lagging we see during online gaming.
Then I pulled out an old iPhone (Ist Gen iPhone, 412MHz and 128MB ram) installed the same game on it and further surprise, it Ran flawlessly.

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SunE said:
^^ Any other android or windows phone of the same price range is much more VFM than the limited and extremely dated 3GS.

iPhone >
Land phone > Typewriter > 2
cans and a string > Message in a
bottle > Pigeon with a note >Android.. Happy?

some quality ios apps list "ios only" as a feature

and most of the good cross platform apps still work on the 2nd generation ipods (even older than 3GS)
in fact, future releases of apps list 2nd gen support in ads

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Why iPhone 3GS is a better buy than Rs. 10K Android smartphones | NDTV Gadgets

daksh said:
Decent android around 15k ?
Xperia U . Pwns iphone 3gs in any comparison possible.

sorry to disappoint to you mate.. 3gs pawns your xperia u in every aspect!
when apple says iphone is an iphone it aint wrong!

name one app which runs better on xperia???

sameer0306 said:
Why iPhone 3GS is a better buy than Rs. 10K Android smartphones | NDTV Gadgets

Jesus! Now they need to release an article for that :what:

Is an article needed for 2+2=4 also?

Under 10k is fine but I dont see how 3gs would be better then a 15k xperia u ?
Resolution is double with same screensize that means 4 times the pixels . Dual core novathor on which I havent seen any app lag , A much better camera with flash and just fyi sony only makes camera sensors for apple .
Better Screen
Better processor
Better Camera

And Now objectively a better OS .
iOS is completely dumbed down and locked .
You cant create hotspots .
You cant transfer files via bluetooth .
You cant change how the effin app drawer looks and have to bare with a grid of icons throughout .
No widgets .
Absolutely no Customizablity .
App support is as good if not better for android now .

Every now and then in this forum whenever an "iPhone" caomes in thread ppl start critiquing n trolling in the thread....i kno u got that freedom to speech....n android-ios war starts......95% of the time when ppl buy phone they know what they r buying....this thread was started just to aware ppl abt the deal n not to suggest them abt the alternatives....for example those who have mac mite like buying 3gs over other alternatives as everything feels so connected...those who dont mite neglect it as they think xperia u etc r better optn them.....itz all abt wat u need n not abt 'Apple' 'Samsung' all the tym just b rational.....

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Having used 3gs 6 months ago, galaxy s 1 year ago and atrix 4g now.. I can say that 3gs is just not worth that much money. Firstly the display is very poor compared to what you can get for the same price, there are plenty of new apps that does not work properly on 3gs. Android was laggy before gingerbread, but after gingerbread it's at least on par with 3gs. Search for androids which has good hardware and stable software.