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Originally Posted by Majost
If it turns out to be a Cingular phone, there's a chance you may be able to get an unlocked version.
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Something tells me that if this is true, and not some sort of Moto Rocker 2.0, then the deal would mean it'd be Cingular/ATT exclusive for a period of time before any "unlocked" versions start popping up.
I'm a Cingular subscriber and I'm not sure how I feel about this. I've always been in the camp that, if the "iPhone" were ever to arise, it should be some sort of unlocked, non-carrier linked phone. It makes sense for both parties in that Cingualr get's an exclusive and Apple get's a sure integration into the market with a guarantee that the features they put in said phone work with the carrier. On the other hand, an exclusive deal locks out a large number of potential customers. Like I said, I have mixed feelings.
All that said, who knows if it's all for real.