Using 3G iphones after upgrading to the iPhone4

I have upgraded the family to the iPhone4,
I now have three 3G iP's, in boxes.
Can the 3G be used as ipods and mail account over the wifi. since the Sim cards have been deactivated.
is it safe to resell the 3g after you reset the iphone. as fare as I can tell none of our personal info is on the phone. Is there some hidden file that might have our data on it.
Message was edited by: MajorMatt

You can use a no longer activated iPhone as an iPod Touch, but in order to install a firmware update on a no longer activated iPhone or restore a no longer activated iPhone with iTunes if wanted or needed, the no longer activated SIM card must be inserted in the iPhone - the SIM card that was used with the iPhone when it was activated.
Performing an erase all contents and settings reset option on an iPhone is a secure erase. When selling an iPhone, remove the SIM card since the buyer will need to use a different SIM card when activating the iPhone.

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