If you wanna buy used unlocked Iphone, try Ebay or craigslist. Don't buy locked iphone from US carrier as 4s is still not unlockable. Used Iphone are still selling for more than 600 bucks on ebay. Pretty expensive for a phone. Maybe you can get good bargain on craigslist.com

rahashya · Feb 19, 2012 11:37 AM

Since the iPhone will be used in Nepal, I would advise to buy an official unlocked iPhone 4s direct from apple online store. It will cost 649+tax. Buying locked phone and then unlocking is not a good idea (you buy it for around 450-500 from craiglist) because once you update it (even mistakenly), you will have to wait for another jailbreak or unlock to be released which may take months.

pepsi · Feb 19, 2012 11:42 AM

 Do you guys know how much it will cost to ship it via fedex or ups? 

internalconflict · Feb 19, 2012 11:49 AM

YOu can get the quote from their websites. Just enter all the information like weight, dimension, destination etc., you will get the idea how much it gonna cost you to ship a iphone to Nepal.

rahashya · Feb 19, 2012 12:26 PM

If ur friend is in nepal then I would say u buy him a iphone 4 because siri is useless in nepal and its doesn't really come handy. And iphone 4 ko 5meg camera is I think good enough. So try craiglist and u can find it under 400 easily. If u really hav to get 4s then I would say try craiglist also. The lastest 5.0.1 unlock is out so don't worry about unlocking it. Just make sure u don't buy the cdma one ie. Verizon or sprint. Go for the att 4s. Best of luck!!

pirka · Feb 19, 2012 12:46 PM

@Pirka.. There is not unlock method for ios 5.0.1. Thats only jailbreak. Unlocking the iphone depends upon Baseband. Iphone 4s or iphone with baseband 4.11.08  is  not unlockable . That said I agree with you that its better to send iphone 4 rather than 4s as it comes cheaper.

rahashya · Feb 19, 2012 1:24 PM

Well said pirka (about the iPhone 4). I don't think it is a good idea to spend money for iPhone 4S if it will be used in Nepal. The best feature of iPhone 4S is Siri. The 8MP camera is also awesome. But I am sure Siri will have a hard time understanding a Nepali accent. Another thing, Siri needs data to operate. In Nepal, there is not a good and reliable internet service and speed and hence, I think it will be more hard to use Siri there. Other than these, iPhone 4S is pretty much same as the iPhone 4. I would advise to go for an iPhone 4 and better go for an officially unlocked iPhone 4 from an Apple online store (it will cost 549 + tax).

pepsi · Feb 19, 2012 1:43 PM

 Hello Pirka and Rahasya, thank you so much for your inputs. My friend is actually in Delhi for studies. He wants iPhone 4S though. Saathi haru ko demand le pani garnu garyo yaar..yati dherai kura uni haru le bujhdaina ani khali paisa pathai dinchu bhancha...hahaha..i dont think i can spend time researching all these for him..i dont know man..they dont believe it will cost $600 or $700...they think its way cheaper...

internalconflict · Feb 19, 2012 2:36 PM

Intern bro...I have been in your position many times..only difference is its relative in my case....You cant even ask for money as they are relatives...why Nepalese want iphone badly....simple get Andriod...its cheaper, more feature and up par with iphone.

rahashya · Feb 19, 2012 3:02 PM

 tehi bhanya..i myself chose htc over iphone..tara uni haru lai ta apple nai chahincha...

internalconflict · Feb 19, 2012 3:10 PM

 By the way, fedex bata pathauda VANSAR lagdaina ra bhanya. I thought that electronic good haru ko vansar rate lastai dherai huncha RAY? Anybody has any info on that?

tensonbho · Feb 19, 2012 3:59 PM

 khai k k ho yaar...i need to learn how to say 'NO' to people in the nicest way..

internalconflict · Feb 19, 2012 4:46 PM

^^ Easiest way would be waving the middle finger...just kidding....send them link of iPhone selling on eBay ...ask them if they r reeady

rahashya · Feb 19, 2012 5:31 PM

 yeah i was also thinking of the same...lets see

internalconflict · Feb 19, 2012 5:39 PM

If ur in school in india or nepal...iphone4s or other highend device hav one more functionality. Its called pussy magnet!! :D

pirka · Feb 20, 2012 3:04 AM

If it work as magnet then definately being proud owner of iPhone 4s in kathmandu worth it tatally worth it

intelligentguy · Feb 20, 2012 2:11 PM