Apple has updated its website featuring a special holiday gift card that can be acquired towards the purchase of an iPhone 3G handset.

The card, aimed at potential iPhone buyers, or those who wish to make the iPhone 3G a Christmas gift, allows customers to load any value between $25 and $2,500.
The service also allows the buyer to add a personalized message, while Apple's store offers a free introduction and more customization of the device with an Apple Specialist.

As soon as the card is received, it can be redeemed at either an Apple retail store, or by setting up an account (through an online process) and visiting the store later. A message greeting visitors on the company's official website goes,

iPhone 3G Gift Card.

Give someone an iPhone 3G Gift Card, and when the lucky recipient comes in to redeem it, an Apple Retail Store Specialist will take care of every detail. The Specialist will get your recipient's iPhone 3G up and calling, set up email, and help customize the Home screen, choose some great iPhone applications, personalize ringtones, and find favorite songs.

Buy an iPhone 3G Gift Card online.

Buy an iPhone 3G Gift Card at the Apple Online Store and your recipient can stop by an Apple Retail Store to redeem it and get free Personal Setup.


Apple doesn't forget to mention just how great its smartphone is, noting that “iPhone 3G is a lot of amazing things -- a revolutionary phone, widescreen iPod, breakthrough Internet device, and home for thousands of applications.” Now, Apple says, “with an iPhone 3G Gift Card, it's also the perfect gift. Give one in any amount starting at $25 toward the cost of a new iPhone.”

Interested parties can visit Apple's online store here for more information on how to make the perfect Christmas gift this year. Customers are also offered means of choosing their nearest Apple Retail Store, to buy an iPhone 3G Gift Card.