Germans lined up to buy Apple's iPhone as it made its European debut Friday.

Apple hopes to sell 10 million iPhones in 2008, helped by the launch of the iPhone in Europe, then in Asia next year. Apple has already sold more than 1.39 million since it debuted in the United States on June 29.

In Germany, the phone went on sale at more than 700 T-Mobile shops. One store in Cologne opened just after midnight to some 350 would-be buyers already lined up. however the price tag drew some complaints. In Germany the phone costs 399 euros (about $587), and contracts through T-Mobile start at 49 euros ($72) a month, along with a 25 euro ($37) activation fee.

"It's absurdly expensive," said Christian Kiew, 20, who said the device was aimed more at professionals than young buyers.