<p>Let's start with the good stuff. Best Buy just announced that it has knocked $50 off the price of all versions of the iPhone 5 and 4S. That means you can snag the 16GB version of the iPhone 5 for $149.99, the best price I've seen. If you're willing to settle for the older iPhone 4S, you'll pay just $49.99 for the 16GB version.</p><p>There are no strings attached to this offer -- beyond the usual requirement that you sign up for a two-year contract with AT&amp;T, Verizon or Sprint. The sale starts right now and will continue through January 5. Best Buy is throwing in free shipping, but if you look closely, you'll notice that many models are only available in the stores, so you'll have to brave the bargain-crazed shopping hordes to take advantage. Still, fifty bucks is fifty bucks and if you've been thinking of buying an iPhone, this is a good way to go.</p><p>One reminder: The iPhone 5 has the new Lightning connector, which means it will not work with any of your existing accessories unless you spend more to buy an adapter. You'll also have to contend with the wretched Apple maps that are part of iOS 6. The 4S, on the other hand, has the standard 30-pin connector and is loaded with iOS 5, which includes the built-in Google Maps app. That's not to say the iPhone 5 isn't a better device; it is, but just be aware of the issues before you decide which one to buy.</p><p>Ok, that's the good news. Next is Apple's announcement that it will sell an unlocked iPhone 5 you can buy without a contract. First off, this is an expensive way to go, because buying without a contract means you're paying the real, unsubsidized price for the phone.</p><p><a href="http://blogs.cio.com/mobilewireless/17628/weeks-best-and-worst-iphone-5-deals">Keep reading...</a></p>