tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46818766664771702942026-08-19T22:30:59.178-07:00This blog space is for availability of the refurbished iphoneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-89950583476784782482026-08-18T03:54:17.212-07:002026-08-18T03:54:17.212-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1592890288564-76628a30a657?w=1200&q=80" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1592890288564-76628a30a657?w=1200&q=80" width="640" /></a></div><p>These three terms get used loosely — sometimes interchangeably — by sellers, but they mean different things, and the difference affects both price and how much risk you're taking on.</p><h3>Refurbished</h3><p>A refurbished iPhone has gone through a formal inspection and repair process: diagnostics, replacement of worn parts (commonly the battery), cosmetic cleanup, a factory data wipe, and functional testing before resale. The seller stands behind that process, usually with:</p><ul><li>A grading system (like "Excellent," "Good," "Fair") describing cosmetic condition</li><li>A warranty, typically 90 days to 1 year depending on the seller</li><li>A stated battery health minimum</li></ul><p>Apple's own <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished">Certified Refurbished program</a> is the gold standard here — units come with a new battery and outer shell, a full one-year warranty, and the same accessories as a new purchase, usually at 10–15% off retail. Third-party refurbishers (Back Market, Gazelle, Decluttr, and similar) are typically cheaper but vary more in quality — check their specific grading and warranty terms.</p><h3>Used</h3><p>A used iPhone is sold as-is by an individual or a marketplace like eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace, with no guaranteed inspection or repair process. What you see is what you get — the seller may or may not disclose battery health, screen condition, or repair history accurately. Prices are usually the lowest of the three categories, but so is your protection if something's wrong.</p><p>If you go this route: insist on the seller showing you Settings → Battery → Battery Health live (see our <a href="https://refurbiphone.blogspot.com/2026/08/how-to-check-battery-health-before.html">full guide to checking battery health</a> for what the numbers mean), confirm carrier-lock status with the seller before paying, check the device's warranty status through Apple's <a href="https://checkcoverage.apple.com/">Check Coverage</a> tool, and use a payment method with buyer protection.</p><h3>Open-Box</h3><p>An open-box iPhone is technically new — it was purchased, then returned unused or barely used, often because the buyer changed their mind rather than because anything was wrong with it. Retailers resell these at a discount even though the phone itself has full or nearly full battery health and no wear. Open-box is usually the best value of the three if you can find it, since you're getting near-new condition without near-new pricing — but availability is inconsistent since it depends entirely on what gets returned.</p><h3>Quick comparison</h3><table border="1" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><th>&nbsp;</th><th>Inspection Process</th><th>Typical Warranty</th><th>Battery Condition</th><th>Price vs. New</th></tr><tr><td>Refurbished</td><td>Yes, formal</td><td>90 days–1 year</td><td>Often replaced</td><td>20–40% off</td></tr><tr><td>Used</td><td>No</td><td>None (marketplace-dependent)</td><td>Unknown/unverified</td><td>30–50% off</td></tr><tr><td>Open-Box</td><td>Minimal (returns check)</td><td>Often full original warranty</td><td>Near-new</td><td>10–20% off</td></tr></tbody></table><p>The right choice comes down to how much you value certainty versus price. If you want the lowest possible cost and are comfortable doing your own verification, used marketplaces can work. If you want a guarantee behind what you're buying, refurbished — ideally Apple Certified or a reputable third party — is the safer bet.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-13054479920154749392026-08-18T03:38:14.440-07:002026-08-18T03:38:14.441-07:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_U9BLHDoOZbhdGF3CVEIavIYg-aQ-RY54SJIo5E0tnqoVsygQ57fmlilVctbr0gk_aCbMmmQLm4NqpgMpIl12W4DBpr7IaPt2BfKLLWQ2JEW9VTEksbrJ44Wp1PSoI4dqrgbAS65cEEo08pRG5kKY_t6iKcLkAZA-YExKeAmimyiEmu3smDRimUn/s1280/battery_health_illustration.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji_U9BLHDoOZbhdGF3CVEIavIYg-aQ-RY54SJIo5E0tnqoVsygQ57fmlilVctbr0gk_aCbMmmQLm4NqpgMpIl12W4DBpr7IaPt2BfKLLWQ2JEW9VTEksbrJ44Wp1PSoI4dqrgbAS65cEEo08pRG5kKY_t6iKcLkAZA-YExKeAmimyiEmu3smDRimUn/s320/battery_health_illustration.png" width="188" /></a></div><br />Battery health is the single most important number to check on any refurbished iPhone — more important than storage size, more important than cosmetic condition. A phone that looks flawless with a worn-out battery will disappoint you within a month; a phone with a few scratches and a strong battery will serve you well for years.<p></p><p>Where to find it</p><p>On any iPhone running a reasonably current iOS version:</p><p>Settings → Battery → Battery Health &amp; Charging (on iPhone 15 or later, it's just "Battery Health")</p><p>This shows a percentage labeled "Maximum Capacity" — this is the battery's current capacity compared to when it was new. Apple's own support guide walks through <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/check-battery-health-and-usage-iphd453d043a/ios">where to find battery health and usage details</a> if your menu looks different from what's described here.</p><p>What the numbers mean</p><ul><li>90–100%: Excellent. Battery is in great shape, close to original performance.</li><li>80–89%: Good, and typical for a well-maintained refurbished phone. Apple itself considers 80% the threshold for "normal" battery condition.</li><li>Below 80%: Noticeably degraded. You'll likely notice faster drain and possibly unexpected shutdowns under heavy use. Not a dealbreaker if the price reflects it and you plan to replace the battery, but factor in a $70–100 battery replacement cost.</li></ul><p>Apple explains exactly how this measurement works, and what triggers its built-in performance management, in its <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/101575">iPhone battery and performance</a> support article — worth a skim if you want the full technical picture.</p><p>If you're buying in person</p><p>Ask the seller to open Settings and show you the Battery Health screen directly — don't take their word for a percentage listed in an ad. Screenshots can be faked or outdated; walk through it live if you can.</p><p>If you're buying online</p><p>Reputable refurbishers (Apple Certified Refurbished, Back Market, Gazelle, and similar) typically guarantee a minimum battery health percentage (often 80%+) and will replace the battery before shipping if it doesn't meet that bar. Read the specific listing — "tested" and "guaranteed minimum" are not the same thing, and cheaper marketplace listings from individual sellers often don't disclose battery health at all unless you ask directly.</p><p>A quick red flag to watch for</p><p>If a seller can't or won't tell you the battery health percentage, or the listing has no return window, treat that as a warning sign rather than an oversight. A legitimate refurbisher has this number on hand instantly — it's one of the first things checked during refurbishment.</p><p>One more thing worth checking: if the phone shows "Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple battery" on the Battery Health screen, that's a sign of a non-original replacement battery, and Apple explains what that means in its guide to <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/103269">genuine iPhone batteries</a>.</p><p>Battery health aside, it's also worth knowing exactly what "refurbished" means versus "used" or "open-box," since sellers use those terms inconsistently — that's next.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-87141897048237798452026-08-18T03:11:03.328-07:002026-08-18T03:11:03.329-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1511707171634-5f897ff02aa9?w=1200&q=80" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1511707171634-5f897ff02aa9?w=1200&q=80" width="640" /></a></div><p>If you're shopping for a refurbished iPhone this year, timing actually works in your favor. Apple's current lineup tops out with the iPhone 17 family (iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and Pro Max) alongside the budget-friendly iPhone 17e, which means older flagships have been trading down in price for a while now — and refurbished units from a few generations back are hitting a genuine sweet spot of price versus performance.</p><p>Here's how to think about which generation to target.</p><p>The sweet spot: iPhone 13 and 14</p><p>For most buyers, a refurbished iPhone 13 or 14 is the best value on the market right now. You can see how these generations stack up against current models on Apple's own <a href="https://www.apple.com/iphone/compare/">iPhone comparison tool</a>. Both still get iOS updates, both handle everyday use (browsing, photos, streaming, social apps) without any hiccup, and both have dropped enough in price that a certified refurbished unit often costs less than half of a new flagship. The 14 adds a slightly better camera system and Crash Detection; the 13 is usually the cheaper of the two and still excellent for anyone who isn't chasing the latest camera specs.</p><p>If you want a few more years of support: iPhone 15 or 15 Pro</p><p>The iPhone 15 lineup was the first to move to USB-C, which matters if you want one charging cable across your devices going forward. The 15 Pro and Pro Max are also the starting point for Apple Intelligence support, so if on-device AI features matter to you, that's the generation to aim for. Refurbished 15-series units cost more than 13/14 but still undercut anything current.</p><p>If budget is the top priority: iPhone 12 or SE (3rd gen)</p><p>Both are still supported with security updates and perform fine for calls, texts, and light app use. Battery life and camera quality are the main trade-offs versus newer models. These are a reasonable pick for a second phone, a kid's first phone, or a backup device — just don't expect them to feel fast for more than a couple more years.</p><p>What to actually check before buying</p><p>Regardless of generation, the model number matters more than the marketing name. A quick gotcha with refurbished phones: sellers don't always specify whether a unit is carrier-locked, and a locked refurb from a carrier you don't use is effectively a paperweight until you switch. Always confirm carrier status before paying, and once you have a device in hand, you can check its warranty and coverage status directly through Apple's <a href="https://checkcoverage.apple.com/">Check Coverage</a> tool.</p><p>If you want the lowest-risk option, Apple's own <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/iphone">Certified Refurbished store</a> sells directly refurbished models with a full one-year warranty — worth comparing against third-party sellers before you decide where to buy.</p><p>We'll cover exactly how to check battery health — arguably the single most important number on a refurbished phone — in the next post.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-36434650812328965232013-09-16T11:25:00.004-07:002013-09-16T11:25:49.224-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">With the launch of the iphone 5s and the iphone 5c slated on Sept 20 2013. The question again arises on the availability of the refurbished iphone 5s and the refurbished iphone 5c. Also what will be the price of these refurbished iphones ?</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is a quick feature glance of the 5s</span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px;">The new physical addition to the iPhone 5S is the TouchID ring built into the home button. This silver ring acts as a fingerprint reader for enhanced security. It can read in any orientation and scans below the epidermal skin layers. To avoid scratches, the home button is now made from sapphire crystal.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px;">The rear camera&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px;">sensor is around 15% larger than the outgoing model, and uses 1.5 micron pixels for improved low-light shooting. The f/2.2 aperture is larger too, and is paired with a twin-LED flash for even more light when shooting in dark conditions. Apple calls it "True Tone", with one cool white flash and a second warmer amber LED that automatically adjusts depending on lighting conditions for the best picture. Image stabilisation and best shot selection are both automatic. There's also a burst shot mode and 120fps slow motion video recording at 720p, along with the new filters found in iOS7.</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">It is paired with an M7 Motion Coprocessor, which handles accelerometer, compass&nbsp;and gyroscope duties. It can tell whether you're walking, driving or stationary, and app developers will be able to tap into it in combination with GPS. Despite the presence of two processors, it should still manage 10 hours of 3G or 4G browsing, or up to 250 hours of standby on a single charge.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">It also supports global LTE bands, apparently more than any other smartphone in the world, so will have no trouble working on 4G networks in every country it launches in.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">The iPhone 5S will launch with&nbsp;<strong>iOS 7</strong>, the latest version of Apple's mobile OS.&nbsp;It's a major visual departure for the software, with a pastel colour scheme, flattened icons and no more skeuomorphic elements (the way the notes app looked like real lined paper).</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #464646; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Multitasking</strong>&nbsp;has been improved so apps update through push notifications, not just when you switch back to them from other apps.&nbsp;<strong>Notification Sync</strong>&nbsp;will please owners of multiple iOS devices, as swiping a message away from an iPhone 5S will also dismiss it from an iPad.</span></div> <div style="background-color: white; color: #464646; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;"> <br /></div> </div> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-68332450005103925852012-10-21T10:45:00.000-07:002012-10-21T10:48:21.193-07:00<br /> <span style="color: #1f1f1f;">The refurbished Apple iphone 5 has a brilliant 4.0 inch LED-backlit IPS TFT capacitive touchscreen with resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels and capacitive touchscreen combination.</span><br /> <span style="color: #1f1f1f;">It has a superb 8 MP camera with resolution of 3264x2448 pixels having features LED flash, autofocus, Face Detection, Geo Tagging, and also a secondry 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, videocalling over Wi-Fi and 3G/4G.</span><br /> <span style="color: #1f1f1f;">It runs on a Quad-core 1.2 GHz and 1 RAM internal memory is 64.</span><br /> <span style="color: #1f1f1f;">It supports connectivity options like Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN.</span><br /> <span style="color: #1f1f1f;">It also supports Photo editor, TV Out features.</span><br /> <span style="color: #1f1f1f;">Apple iphone 5 available in Black/Slate, White/Silver colours.</span><br /> <span style="color: #1f1f1f;"><br /></span> <span style="color: #1f1f1f;">Looks like Apple is not currently carrying the refurbished iphone 5 anymore. Does anyone have more information on this?</span><br /> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-52278429270029945852010-12-21T14:16:00.000-08:002010-12-21T14:16:24.341-08:00ATT is now carrying the Refurbished iphone 4 for $149 and the Refurbished iphone 3GS for $29. Thats not the greatest deal considering the iphone refurbished 3G was offered free last year.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/refurb-phones.jsp">Check them out here</a><br /> <br /> For Deals on the Refurbished ipad <a href="http://refurbipad.blogspot.com">Click here</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-32594476935511796562010-06-24T20:42:00.000-07:002010-06-24T20:42:46.557-07:00Every time Apple launches a newer version of the iphone, the immediate speculation is the cost of the refurbished iphone models. So whats the iphone 4 refurbished going to cost and when will it be available.<br /> <br /> Here are the features at a glance:<br /> Video calling - Facetime<br /> HD video recording<br /> 5-MP camera<br /> <br /> <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone?mco=MTgyNjM3NDU">Click here for full details</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-73402427186196095822010-04-13T18:13:00.000-07:002010-04-13T18:19:16.116-07:00Latest refurbished iphone Information:<br /><br />With activation of a new account and a 2-year data plan, AT&T Wireless offers deals on refurbished Apple iPhones, as listed below. With free shipping via 2-day delivery, each is $50 under the cost of a similar package with a new, factory-sealed model. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each iPhone features compatibility with AT&T's 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5" touch screen, at least 5 hours of talk time, and more.<br /><br />The deals: <br /><br /><a href="http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/refurb-phones.jsp">Refurbished Apple iPhone 3G 8GB for $49 </a><br /><a href="http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/refurb-phones.jsp">refurbished Apple iPhone 3G 16GB for $99 </a><br /><a href="http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/refurb-phones.jsp">refurbished Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB for $149</a> <br /><a href="http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/refurb-phones.jsp">refurbished Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB for $249 </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-37385599299869702342010-04-03T07:01:00.000-07:002010-04-03T08:14:45.151-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppsV7uU8_ZsAa7mk_1HD7MaykQUp2QhhylczL0hSRuN-RuTY2B8HBEff42V7-t7ulh1GmoK4pdia8mn9bFU4PNxiBZQs6-KZ0oxQLaB5-YVWGWiTcS4Cu67XNqQH2qsiruSw7Daa9/s1600/ipad.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppsV7uU8_ZsAa7mk_1HD7MaykQUp2QhhylczL0hSRuN-RuTY2B8HBEff42V7-t7ulh1GmoK4pdia8mn9bFU4PNxiBZQs6-KZ0oxQLaB5-YVWGWiTcS4Cu67XNqQH2qsiruSw7Daa9/s400/ipad.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455912599292549186" /></a><br />The iPad. With a 9.7 inch touch screen, and new apps, is now available at the Apple Store Online. Starts at $499.<br /><br /><a href="http://refurbipad.blogspot.com">Click here for the full coverage on the Refurbished ipad</a><br /><br /><a href="http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?aid=AIC-WWW-NAUS-K2-BUYNOW-IPAD">Click here to check one out at the Apple Store</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-83086970445901696692010-01-27T10:49:00.000-08:002010-01-27T10:50:56.324-08:00Apple has introduced its latest product ipad. We all know the great demand for the refurbished iphones as soon as the revolutionary iphone hit the market in 07. How will the demand for the refurbished ipad be and what will be its cost? <br /><br /><a href="http://refurbipad.blogspot.com">Follow the refurbished ipad blog here . </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-15691807376752703392009-08-10T18:29:00.000-07:002009-08-10T18:37:20.244-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5g3S3W6nw0Mj7LCqhyphenhyphen6PagvQMOfumlE3n2Dfk2qSxeKVujE527ivYzdrPAsEMzdjeIvI4GieXIbseNXzmG7Oo2mYx07ctpftYj10XE3Ph1t5PEc50SCTOOdAx8tsogs2CLqbWSeP/s1600-h/3G_iphone.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368514186883813394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip5g3S3W6nw0Mj7LCqhyphenhyphen6PagvQMOfumlE3n2Dfk2qSxeKVujE527ivYzdrPAsEMzdjeIvI4GieXIbseNXzmG7Oo2mYx07ctpftYj10XE3Ph1t5PEc50SCTOOdAx8tsogs2CLqbWSeP/s400/3G_iphone.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Just when we thought that the refurbished iphone couldn't get any lower AT&amp;T puts the latest 3G refurbished iphone at just $49. There is much speculation that the refurbished iphone will be available free by the time we get to the holiday season!!! ofcourse there is still no getting out of the dreaded contracts. So when are you getting aboard?</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-38922053388115961082009-04-13T06:59:00.000-07:002009-04-13T07:01:55.739-07:00Apple (AAPL) will likely announce a new iPhone at its Worldwide Developers Conference on or around June 8. The new phone will probably be faster and more powerful than the current iPhone -- think video, better camera, faster Internet, etc. -- around the current price. (It's possible the current iPhone will also get cheaper -- perhaps $99.) New iPhones might not be available for purchase until July. But it's worth waiting at least until Apple shows off what they're going to offer this year. The iPhone will still probably be an AT&amp;T (T) exclusive this year.<br />Wonder what the refurbished iphone scene will look like then. Watch this space...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-27438277913961082672008-12-29T10:31:00.000-08:002008-12-31T12:05:14.647-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFIcdct5Ppn_L5HNMnCrHCs9s5DIzEdAq9bjHg0U1Ixpi8ZAnxAVvUSDaw8t7JXBxVnOW5SjecPv_B8QlFa4BGos7qnSe40_d6m3BgHTECW95hP_W8kFajYgFhBEivY5R3ISBHA0W/s1600-h/iphone.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285287705168383842" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFIcdct5Ppn_L5HNMnCrHCs9s5DIzEdAq9bjHg0U1Ixpi8ZAnxAVvUSDaw8t7JXBxVnOW5SjecPv_B8QlFa4BGos7qnSe40_d6m3BgHTECW95hP_W8kFajYgFhBEivY5R3ISBHA0W/s400/iphone.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dp9F7lTXwH_L-Uw0Bp0bAF6J-DnenSwzc-g-3LYpfBvqHtzGU-Tl56oMFHsTVG3k_3ObOypeULdqRTNqQlwtMPP5Zb94t812sIVajl6s6AgMaPppVChoG1Pso2yjKGdPT2EPTMSc/s1600-h/iphone.JPG"></a><div><br />The refurbished iphone deals are just getting hotter!!!<br /><br />The hottest deal right now is just $99.99 , the 8 GB refurb iphone is available for sale only till 31st December and you also get the advantage of free shipping during this holiday season. The dark lining is still the 2 year contract! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>WHAT AT&amp;T DOES NOT MENTION IS THIS APPLIES FOR NEW LINES ONLY!!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/cell-phones/refurb-phones.jsp">Click here to view/buy a refurbished iphone 3G 8GB for $99.99!!<br /></div></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-58344934351323950732008-12-17T17:56:00.000-08:002008-12-26T13:02:11.465-08:00AT&T is now carrying the refurbished 8GB iPhone 3G for $149.99 with free overnight shipping. The refurbished iphone 3G 16GB model, in either black or white, is $249.99.<br /><br />Of course there is the for a 2-year contract to live with, which costs $70 per month at a bare minimum. Going the refurb route saves 50 bucks.So is it really worth it?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-57439693397370367712008-09-04T23:56:00.000-07:002008-09-05T00:51:16.162-07:00<strong>Top iphone 3G app review sites for your available refurbished iphone in no particular order</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.iPhoneapppodcast.com">www.iPhoneapppodcast.com</a> - Video reviews of the iPhone apps--perfect for viewing on your iPhone/iPod Touch before you buy or download.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iphonetoolbox.com">www.iphonetoolbox.com</a> - iPhone Toolbox Apps Page is actually very cool in that it displays what the app looks like on the phone. When visitors scroll over, they get a quick blurb about the app. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.iPhoneappreviews.net">www.iPhoneappreviews.net</a> - With a clean and straightforward look, this site features quick blurbs on app updates, medium length app reviews, and comparisons against other apps that provide similar services. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.appletell.com/apple">www.appletell.com/apple</a> - Appletell's iPhone App Review page features app updates and decent sized reviews for apps, Appletell boasts great pictures. In addition to quick reviews, it offers news on the App Store.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iphonealley.com">www.iphonealley.com</a> - iPhone Alley offers tons of quick reviews and what other iPhone app review sites amazingly don't seem to have: pros, cons, and the bottom line. Ideal for those us that just want the facts without the sugar-coating.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Top iphone Wall papers sites for your available refurbished iphone in no particular order</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.freeiphonewallpapers.com">http://www.freeiphonewallpapers.com</a> - good site for (320x480) Themes, and Wallpapers! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.thememyphone.com">http://www.thememyphone.com</a> - Wallpapers for your Apple iPhone and iPod Touch<br /><br /><a href="http://iPhone-Wallpapers.us">iPhone-Wallpapers.us</a> - Newest and most popular iPhone Wallpapers <br /><br /><a href="http://iPhoneBackgrounds.com">iPhoneBackgrounds.com</a> - decent resource for high quality iPhone Wallpapers online. User is free to add to the collection.<br /><br /><a href="http://InterfaceLift.com">InterfaceLift.com</a> - Free High-Resolution Widescreen Wallpapers.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Most popular games avaialable for your refurbished iphone in no particular order</strong><br /><br /><strong>Texas Hold'em</strong> - Poker games are always hugely popular, and now fans of Texas Hold'em can enjoy playing this iPhone game with 9 other players linked through Wi-Fi. Its low cost of $5 and realistic gameplay males it popular.<br /><br /><strong>Sudoku</strong> - Another highly popular game brought to the iPhone by Electronic Arts.<br /><br /><strong>Platinum Solitaire</strong> -Solitaire has been a standard game application on computers for over a decade.<br /><br /><strong>Critter Crunch</strong> - This iPhone game is a fun puzzle game that has already won several awards for its addictive and adorable gameplay and graphics.<br /><br /><strong>Scrabble</strong> - Everybody knows how to play Scrabble, and know you can play against the computer or with other players on your iPhone.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-77354179192984087632008-05-23T20:26:00.000-07:002008-05-23T21:51:27.824-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OawOwLdRpPwtOhywXdbG9uaLtXKv0VOzrcOEIFJ2ZU5Nu4aOp_ZYZg4yrOQCjLEDX32iAX_bExuBN3XKyvT14x0T-PojiiHliAczBbOsVGzUDmOVFQfHL9TuzK8rU4bBrBdkMsj-/s1600-h/iphone32.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OawOwLdRpPwtOhywXdbG9uaLtXKv0VOzrcOEIFJ2ZU5Nu4aOp_ZYZg4yrOQCjLEDX32iAX_bExuBN3XKyvT14x0T-PojiiHliAczBbOsVGzUDmOVFQfHL9TuzK8rU4bBrBdkMsj-/s320/iphone32.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5203802388071416242" /></a><br />The 3G iPhone could be available as early as June 2008. The 3G iPhone would have live video-conferencing capabilities, browse much faster than the current EDGE based iPhone, video recording may still not be possible. Apple is also contemplating a 32GB iPhone release during the same time frame (June 2008). Now the question is what will happen to the 8GB model?. 4GB and 8GB Refurbished iPhones used to be available on a regular basis(mostly on Tuesdays, See the Poll results on this blog) but now refurbished deals are rare to find. The 16GB refurb has also not appeared thus far.<br /><br /><a href="http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?node=home/specialdeals/iphone">Click here to check 4GB, 8GB, 16GB refurbished iPhone availability now!!!</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-35065773960040457822008-02-11T03:29:00.000-08:002008-02-11T03:46:00.195-08:00<a href="http://www.apple.com">Apple</a> recently announced the 16GB "Talk big" model when really it should "Store big".<br />However what will be interesting for refurbished iphone buffs is when will the refurb iphone be available and what will it cost?<br />When apple launched iphone on June 29th 2007, the refurbished iphones became available as early as 1st week of August 2007, so we can expect the 16GB refurbished iphone to be available as early as 1st week of April 2008.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-5807949616269534542007-12-10T04:33:00.000-08:002007-12-12T19:08:15.827-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFssO0tFW1cfQalzY6TCaW2Wid5244Y7LtUaAc-EPREHT4OY4tK6z3iqaZmJbclwOITkjDWdhvUxxIZatKRzR_CNbG74k0DAuykQceiyWdDv6PayqxnS6iPhnMX9BonaBIwhG-hFSO/s1600-h/iphone.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFssO0tFW1cfQalzY6TCaW2Wid5244Y7LtUaAc-EPREHT4OY4tK6z3iqaZmJbclwOITkjDWdhvUxxIZatKRzR_CNbG74k0DAuykQceiyWdDv6PayqxnS6iPhnMX9BonaBIwhG-hFSO/s320/iphone.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142323624934780626" /></a><br />You decide that the refurbished iphone is a good deal and head straight to the <a href="http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?node=home/specialdeals/iphone">online apple store</a> but to your disappointment the iphone is not available. So when is it available. A close analysis reveals that 7 out of 10 times it was available on a tuesday. So if you are intent on getting hold of a refurbished iphone then visit the online apple store on tuesday. So what is it with the refurbished iphone and Tuesdays?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-19543359456775232112007-12-07T11:45:00.000-08:002007-12-12T19:08:30.323-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW5WtM9bvprz3yOJqdtTzrvwScVgyYUpLrhAxH1S3xN3rtAqvbl_TqtP1xnLypDivjEha7DsWu0P8r6VH9yKUIjVBnFsRI9BI3nVg4mZfIZCi2NoSpgFBzbOXkNKGVdkJ4HKmNaMQ/s1600-h/IMG_2042.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIW5WtM9bvprz3yOJqdtTzrvwScVgyYUpLrhAxH1S3xN3rtAqvbl_TqtP1xnLypDivjEha7DsWu0P8r6VH9yKUIjVBnFsRI9BI3nVg4mZfIZCi2NoSpgFBzbOXkNKGVdkJ4HKmNaMQ/s320/IMG_2042.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141323271216967362" /></a><br />There is a very disgusting NSFV(Not suitable for viewing) video about 2 Girls and a cup that has been popularised by the youtube community. Certainly we are not going to post the link to that video here , however if you are intent on spoiling your day you may use search to find that video and related news. This picture on the other hand is an interesting combination of 2 refurbished iphones and an apple cup on the background of Leopard skin. There surely are better ways of using the cup!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-78196071251800148772007-12-01T12:42:00.000-08:002007-12-12T19:08:23.190-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfXPCGx15UM2bzwjjBuOHN7NSCWqrMNOMDrjuvl3z2JAvWEPtVftfT_w-IjBJCtRrOy0CYPjDLmA-ZHfbRV4LshLAulQgamStQ973XlbHOiOG-ZVDDrIS8Chmt3CtyUVaP0jr4WY7b/s1600-r/untitled.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFLvQscahLG-bPuHgLzHM7sTp9t3VuUYSdivNH7FqcDSGQs538SCKkJvVwk5GRDBEfYyQ1VEHyKKwXxNtuLGWCCWM7RM36mTi57AlcGb0Jo-5RwLLcZ1ySUVj1nOAAnOHD11EWWvEc/s400/untitled.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5139196287447871106" /></a><br />Now you can replace your Refurbished iphone or new iPhone’s battery on your own. Though possible it appears to be a tough surgical procedure and if you are willing to perform this operation at your own risk the <a href="http://video.gearlive.com/video/article/q407-replace-iphone-battery-tutorial/">guys over at Gear Live have posted a video</a> showing how you can replace your very own iPhone battery. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/battery/">Apple will repair your iPhone for a service fee of $79, plus $6.95 shipping </a>with the caveat that service may not be available if your iPhone has been damaged due to accident or abuse therefore when you open up the iPhone, there’s a chance of something going wrong, so you could end up paying a lot more than it would have cost you to just get the battery from Apple in the first place. <br /><br />So the question is how long will the iphone batteries last? iphone owners hope the batteries last long enough that you won’t be doing this very often, but the phones are still pretty new, so we haven’t really found out yet.<br /><br />The video shows that it is beyond the average user to perform this kind of surgery sucessfully therefore the refurbiphone blog does not recommend this as a try it at home kindof stuff!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-58767843986894936912007-11-24T09:29:00.000-08:002007-12-12T19:08:23.191-08:00iphone refurbished Front Screen Flip tip video.<br /><br />Have you ever wondered what to do if you have more than 16 applications on your iphone dashboard? Well your curiosity ends here.<br />This is an interesting never before posted video in youtube that shows how to flip the front screen when you have more than 16 applications on the front screen of your refurbished or new iphone. In this video the refurbished iphone has 17 applications.<br /> <br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/24UpSU2Hyts&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/24UpSU2Hyts&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-29741847692209633662007-11-19T07:11:00.000-08:002007-12-03T15:25:10.843-08:00Frequently Asked Questions on the refurbished iphone:<br /><strong>(1) What are Apple Certified Refurbished iphones? </strong><br /><br />Apple Certified Refurbished iphones are pre-owned Apple iphones that undergo Apple's stringent refurbishment process prior to being offered for sale. These refurb iphones have been returned under Apple's Return and Refund Policies. While only some units are returned due to technical issues, all units undergo Apple's stringent quality refurbishment process. <br /><br /><strong>Each Apple Certified Refurbished iphone: </strong><br />is fully tested (including full burn-in testing). <br />is refurbished with replacement parts for any defective modules identified in testing. <br />is put through a thorough cleaning process and inspection. <br />is repackaged (including appropriate manuals, cables, new boxes, etc.). <br />includes the operating software originally shipped with the unit and the custom software offered with that system and is placed into a Final QA inspection prior to being added to sellable refurbished stock. <br />Refurbishment procedures follow the same basic technical guidelines as Apple's Finished Goods testing procedures. <br /><br /><strong>(2) What should I expect when I purchase an Apple Certified Refurbished iphone? </strong><br />Substantial savings<br />A fully functional refurb iphone unit with complete documentation <br />The assurance that the refurbished iphone meets Apple's premiere quality standards, and that its defective components have been replaced by genuine Apple components.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-81521074937512544362007-11-18T19:46:00.000-08:002007-12-03T15:25:26.243-08:00Welcome back to the home of the refurbished iphone !!! As posted earlier we are trying to experiment a new concept(Patent Pending) in online auctions.<br />This is how it works. (However this is not an iphone refurbished but a brand new one).<br /><br />1) We set a start price for the iphone (Say $100).<br />2) You bid a price higher than $100 say $110.<br />3) Others keep bidding higher for a 1 week listing.<br />4) After 1 week the auction ends and We look at all the bids.<br />5) Lets say 3 bidders bid $110 , $120 and $ 130.<br />6) Then bidder who bids $130 wins the auction. but the amount paid for iphone is average of all bids which is $120.So even though the bid was $130 the price paid is $120. <br />7) The only catch being that We consider only the highest bids of each of the bidders and the bidder must have bid more than once during the auction to be considered for winning.<br /><br />Why are we doing this?<br /><br />We are testing the effectivity of a business idea in the market and want to make sure that it is viable. This method can be very effective when there are huge promotional sales or holiday discounts going. <br /><br />Here is a sample of products auctioned at ebay.com , Amazon.com , yahoo.com ,ebidz and what price we project you will get here.Also shown is the in-store price at apple/at & t.<br /><br />iphone cost @ my webstore : $ 359<br />Apple Store /AT & T new iphone : $ 399<br />iphone Cost Ebay/Amazon/yahoo : $ 399<br /><br />We arrived at the $359 number because when we did an extensive test with the ipod We found that we had a consistent 10% discount on ebay or store prices. In some cases it could be much lower even upto 40% discount it all depends on the other bidders.<br /><br />Ready to place bid? How to do it?<br />Our webstore is still being setup so in order to place your bid just reply to this post and state your quote. We are currently running auction for brand new unlocked iphone.<br />Product Brand New unlocked 8GB apple iphone<br />Our Bid open start bid price is $200.<br /><br />To start bidding just reply to this post with your quote (Ex $201.50). You are guaranteed to get the lowest price ever on the Net. <br />Happy Holidays!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-47531533869724764952007-11-18T09:29:00.000-08:002007-12-12T19:08:26.242-08:00Apple announced it will provide a development kit to let independent programmers create new applications for the device, a move that could eventually open the music player-phone to new games and link it to corporate e-mail systems.<br /><br />"We are excited about creating a vibrant third-party developer community around the iPhone and enabling hundreds of new applications for our users," Jobs said. "We believe we have created the best mobile platform ever for developers."<br /><br />But code writers will have to wait until February 2008 to get the software tools, Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs said in a statement posted on Apple's Web site.<br /><br />Independent software writers are sure to write applications allowing the iPhone to sync with corporate e-mail systems.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4681876666477170294.post-50266645939296829862007-11-17T09:15:00.000-08:002007-12-12T19:08:18.736-08:00Apple on Monday officially released iPhone 1.1.2. <br /><br />The update is available through iTunes and will show up when the iPhone is connected. Apple only says the update includes “new features and bug fixes.”<br /><br />There are a few noticeable changes, mostly for international users. With the new version you can change the language to French, German or Italian and change the keyboard layout to English (UK), French, German and Italian.<br /><br />Other smaller changes are also included with iPhone Update 1.1.2. The phone’s battery charge now shows up in iTunes, next to your phone icon. Apple changed the sorting of ringtones, too — tones from Apple or applications like iToner now show up in a section labeled “Custom,” while ringtones that came with the phone are listed under “Standard.”<br /><br />The widely reported TIFF exploit has also been fixed with this update. It fixes a critical security vulnerability with the way that the phone renders TIFF images, that flaw had been used by iPhone developers in the unauthorized Jailbreak software that is used to run third-party applications. The update makes it difficult for users of brand-new iPhones to install Jailbreak.<br /><br />The iPhones’s unauthorized software developers have already found a way to stay ahead of Apple's latest software update.<br /><br />Users with Jailbreak on their iPhone 1.1.1 systems are being advised to first install an application called OktoPrep, according to a post on the Unofficial Apple Weblog. This allows them to update to 1.1.2 without compromising their ability to run unauthorized software on the device.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0