>will i be able to switch over without having to extend my
>contract?
>and will the price be 199 straight up, or is that just the
>price that is subsidized by AT&T?
>also, can the old one be given away/sold without reneging on
>the contract?

that if you buy a new one, it will extend your contract 2 years from that date.
the old one, you can do whatever you want with.
question i have is, if/when you sell your old one; will the next person have to sign a 2 year?
i could be wrong, but i think the above is correct.