I believe that the phones have a high street value as stand alone units=20
but they are obtained for much less if purchased as part of a "plan."

Sort of like Satellite TV......the money is made on the plan, not the phone=
..

Google for an "unlocked" phone and you will see what I mean.

Although I do not believe I have seen one for $700.

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On 11/12/2010 9:04 AM, alan.b.pearce@stfc.ac.uk wrote:
>>> Yes, I'm going to experiment with voltage on my $700 phone.
>> 1: $700!?  Is it gold plated with diamond studded keys?
> That was sort of my reaction as well, especially as my understanding is
> that this person asking the original question (and replied with that
> quote that Olin answered) is our friend solarwind, who is at university
> in Canada. Have I got my connections wrong ???
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