If you have always wanted to own a legally unlocked iPhone 3G in the US, it is now possible to get one right away. Buy.com is offering legally unlocked iPhone 3G at $799. The unlocked device can be used on any of the GSM networks operating in the US.

I am sure, AT&T is not very happy about this latest development. Apple would be launching a new iPhone 3G this summer and the offering of never locked iPhones suggest that the company is trying every possible means to finish selling the iPhone 3G in stock.

The legally unlocked device can also be used on any GSM networks around the world. The best deals with these unlocked iPhones are you have Apple product warranty intact even if you use it on other networks, you can go for software upgrades the moment they are released without the fear of the device getting bricked. 

If you are to buy a locked iPhone, in order to unlock it you need to download/purchase softwares from hackers, follow a rather long procedure, worry about upgrading to new firmwares released by Apple, etc.  If you have $799 to throw away, you at least have the option to avoid all the risks and headaches.  during this tough and sucking times, I feel $799 is a bit hefty Buy.com.