...Or, Why I Might Not Get An iPhone This Weekend

ATT and Apple, at least initially, are only selling the new iPhone 3G in their retail stores.  I have only heard one reason as to why.  ATT wants to make sure you activate your new iPhone before you leave so they can lock you into a two year contract.  I am not opposed to signing up for a two year stint with ATT to get an iPhone.  I also understand that ATT wants to reduce the number of iPhones that are unlocked and used on another carriers.  ATT is in business to make money after all.  What sticks in my craw is that you can't buy one online!