Retailer offering up to $300 with for trade-ins

Best Buy has begun accepting online and in-store preorders for the iPhone 4S. As with orders through Apple and its initial carrier partners, the retailer is promising availability on October 14th. One difference is the company's trade-in program, through which people can get a gift card worth up to $300 with the sale of an old phone in good condition. The card can be used towards a 4S purchase.

In the United States, pre-orders for the 4S so far seem to be much slower than for the iPhone 4, which quickly became unavailable in the country until after its official launch date. Apple may have stepped up production for this generation, but the 4S has also been labeled a comparatively modest update, which may be putting off some buyers. Some anticipation is already being directed toward the 2012 iPhone, which will likely support 4G networks and NFC payments.

By Electronista Staff