Actually Apple IS selling unlocked iPhones in Australasia from both their b&M and online stores and they're still selling like hotcakes. As of last week, the Apple Stores (retail) in hongkong and australia couldn't keep their stocks in longer than a day or two after replenishment and online orders have 2-3 weeks lead time.

But, these are markets that are already used to buying full priced phones without subsidies. With the iPhone 3GS prices of $750 (16GB) and $850 (32GB), I doubt they'd make any significant dents to the US cellular cartels if they were sold unlocked.


@tso: ipod nano -> iphone nano?