create a Wifi-only (in other words, non-3G) iPhone? This would still be highly useful, and would likely persuade millions of cheaper folk to get iPhones.
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#2That's an iPod Touch isn't it?
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#3If you buy your iPhone directly from Apple it cames with no plan (you need to find yourself a telephony provider) and you can use the iPhone with your home Wifi. I suppose you want one for programming and you don't plan to use it as a real phone, no monthly fee for you ...
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#4They have one: it's called the iPod touch.
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#5That's an iPod Touch isn't it?
agreed on this end, especially with all the new voice solutions?
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#6The sweet spot for me would be a normal iPhone outfitted with an iPad data plan. (You can do this now if you buy both gadgets and swap the sim. It's a lot of money though.)
Have they added a real gps to the touch yet? I think that's one of the best parts of having an iPhone.