[Q] SIM Locked vs Unlocked

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So reading the Beat Buy FAQ, they make it sound as if there are two different versions. A SIM locked one for $199 with two year contract from T-Mo and an unlocked one for $529. I believe this is misrepresentation but wanted to hear your thoughts.

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personally id get the T-Mobile version for $199.99 bc im pretty sure a unlock code method will come up somehow and if it doesnt, then u can just ask T-Mobile for the code and get it in a week or so.

Hi,

I dont know for sure -- but my guess is all the Nexus S phones are unlocked.

According to this thread, the Nexus One was unlocked with a contract:
talkandroid.com/android-forums/nexus-one/3426-subsidized-nexus-one-carrier-locked.html

I wouldn't take the Best Buy FAQ as gospel. For example one of the question is:

Are there two different versions of the Nexus S, locked and unlocked?
No, there is only one Nexus S. It is available locked with a 2-year T-Mobile contract or unlocked with no contract.

The answer is no, but then they go and say there is locked and an unlocked version. Did a 10 year old write this or what?

there are no locked nexus s devices just like there were no locked nexus one devices. Some are just sold with a contract.

I see in some videos that theres a T-Mobile tab in the Market giving T-Mobile recommended apps.
So is there 2 version? Will the Sim Free version have no T-mobile branding in it?