How Much Will It Cost To Switch To A Verizon iPhone From AT&T

There will be an estimated 2.5 million customers wanting to switch from AT&T to the Verizon iPhone when it comes out. And there's no doubt that those people are trying to figure out exactly how much that will cost.

There are a number of factors that can influence the cost of change. Things like data usage and when you bought your iPhone are things that can have an impact on how much you have to shell out.

First off, if you don't want to buy a new iPhone then you won't be able to switch. Because of technical differences between the two networks, any current iPhone out there will not work on Verizons network. Do right off the bat, it'll cost ya $200 for a new iPhone.

How much data do you use? Depending on how much you use per month means you could pay less, or more, with Verizon. Customers with AT&T pay $15 a month for 200 MB of data, or $25 for 2 GB, plus an additional $10 for each GB of monthly data usage that goes over the allotted 2 GB limit.

Verizon is offering unlimited data for $30 a month, but there are loopholes you have to jump through to get it. The major one being that you have to already have had unlimited data with Verizon previously.

Believe it or not, if your old iPhone is in good condition it may cost you less. If you trade in, for example, a 32GB iPhone 4 it could get you a $285 Verizon gift card. Even older iPhones can get you a little cash. A 16GB 3GS could get you upwards of $116.

The bottom line is that it's going to cost you to switch. It's just a matter of what kind of deal you can get.

The Focus Of Macworld 2011

The Macworld expo floor officially opened yesterday in San Francisco. This year, there will be more of an emphasis on third party companies.

Since Apple reps won't be at the show or unveiling any new products, the focus can shift onto other things. Namely the little guys that may not get any attention when the computer giant casts a huge shadow over the weekend.

Estimates of around 250 vendors pitching their products to an increased attendance of over 21,000 people should set the stage for some really cool new products for Mac users.

Because there will be no new hardware revealed, there will be a lot more attention on things like software and products centered around the Apple mobile products like the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The iPad should get most of the focus because of the products potential.

It will be interesting to see recaps of the show and some of the cool new products that surface.

Verizon Could See 25 Million iPhone Subscribers In 2011

With Verizon coming out with the iPhone just around the corner it will be interesting to see what kind of chunk they take out of the pie. Some seem to think it will be fairly large.

William Power, an analyst with RW Baird & Co., has said he figures that the potential number of Verizon iPhone users could reach 25 million in 2011. Those numbers aren't a prediction as much as they are a directional number, based on eligibility and would be constrained by Apple's ability to produce enough handsets.

Another number that is a bit of a surprise is that only 5.6 percent of AT&Ts existing customers said they'd be interested in switching over to Verizon. Many thought that a good chunk of Verizons customers would be former AT&T customers jumping ship.

Some Info On Google Androids Honeycomb

The Android has a new OS called Honeycomb that is apparently looking quite amazing. Google's vice president of engineering in charge of Android had this to say in a recent blog post:

Honeycomb is the next version of the Android platform, designed from the ground up for devices with larger screen sizes, particularly tablets. We've spent a lot of time refining the user experience in Honeycomb, and we've developed a brand-new, truly virtual and holographic user interface. Many of Android's existing features will really shine on Honeycomb: refined multitasking, elegant notifications, access to over 100,000 apps on Android Market, home screen customization with a new 3D experience, and redesigned widgets that are richer and more interactive. We've also made some powerful upgrades to the Web browser, including tabbed browsing, form auto-fill, syncing with your Google Chrome bookmarks, and incognito mode for private browsing.

CNET did a really good overview of Honeycomb that's definitely worth the read. Check it out here. This new Android OS, and whatever tablet runs it, may wind up giving the iPad a run for it's money.

AT&T Gives Some Unlimited Data

Verizon is releasing the iPhone 4 very soon to it's customers and this will no doubt strike fear in AT&T. For a while, AT&T was the only show in town as far as iPhone 4 carriers went. But now that there's a new gun in town, AT&T has to up the ante.

In a move that signals AT&Ts fears, the company is allowing those who had unlimited data plans in the past to be able to have them again. The policy is no good for new AT&T customers who have never had the unlimited data plan.

AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel wouldn't confirm the option to return to an unlimited plan. "We handle customers and their situations individually, and we're not going to discuss specifics," he said.

Regardless of what the reasoning is for AT&T to make this possible, the bottom line is that the consumer wins. This gives customers much more leverage than they had before. And this, my friends, is why monopolies are no good for anyone but the person that is doing the monopolizing.

Get a Free iPad - How You Could Get a Free iPad in 3 Steps

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So here's your chance to get an iPad and not have to pay anything for it. All you have to do is complete 3 simple steps for your chance to cash in. This is a great offer so don't miss out:

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Complete 3 Simple Steps and You Could Get a Free iPhone 4

The new Apple iPhone 4 is one of the hottest products available right now. It broke sales records for Apple upon it's release, beating the previous records held by Apples other release this year the iPad. Now is your opportunity for a chance to get a free iPhone 4.

The iPhone 4 has been selling like crazy and with good reason. The new features like Facetime and multitasking make this a huge step up from the previous model, the 3GS. Now you can use multiple apps of functions at once without having to close one down and open up another. The Facetime feature is a truly great innovation and gives a whole new dimension to cell phone usage.

The iPhone 4 isn't cheap, as most Apple products usually aren't. Not to mention the fact that they're quite hard to get. But this is your opportunity to forget about all that because you could get one for free. All you have to do is follow 3 easy steps and the iPhone 4 could be yours for free:

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