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1st Gen Owners Rejoice

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touchyphone

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We have the same phone(minus 3g and GPS), a way more attractive phone, because the current is sexier than the new(you can debate). We get all the exchange support and app store. Plus as things are churning out minute by minute, it now appears as if our plan is cheaper. I would say we got the good end of the deal, yeah the upfront cost is cheaper for the 3G, but hey, we pay less over two years. Edge isnt bad at all here in Los Angeles, so I am satisfied.....anyone else wanna join the happy dance with me?

Looks like I wont have to upgrade afterall!
 
touchyphone said:
We have the same phone(minus 3g and GPS), a way more attractive phone, because the current is sexier than the new(you can debate). We get all the exchange support and app store. Plus as things are churning out minute by minute, it now appears as if our plan is cheaper. I would say we got the good end of the deal, yeah the upfront cost is cheaper for the 3G, but hey, we pay less over two years. Edge isnt bad at all here in Los Angeles, so I am satisfied.....anyone else wanna join the happy dance with me?

Looks like I wont have to upgrade afterall!
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It's a certainty that the plan is cheaper.. right now the cheapest data plan for the new phone is $30 for 3G access and if you want Text, they're starting at $5 for 200, $20 for unlimited..

I'm paying $20 for unlimited data and text.. :D No upgrade for me!! :p

Plus, I'm in Ft. Lauderdale, so there's more than enough Wi-Fi that I can access if need be...
 
Looks like you should know what you're talking about.

-New iPhone looks more stylish. How can you tell though? You haven't even SEEN one in person.
-The plan is the same if you have an iPhone now and upgrade
-The plans stay the same, so we spend less and get more while you spend more and get less.
 
I totally agree. No major improvements, cheaper parts, less origional looking than the origional, no month long wait, the list goes on.
 
nickspohn said:
Looks like you should know what you're talking about.

-New iPhone looks more stylish. How can you tell though? You haven't even SEEN one in person.
-The plan is the same if you have an iPhone now and upgrade
-The plans stay the same, so we spend less and get more while you spend more and get less.
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Wrong, if you buy a new iPhone, even if you already have one, you have to sign a new contract at the new prices.
 
swiftaw said:
Wrong, if you buy a new iPhone, even if you already have one, you have to sign a new contract at the new prices.
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No, you don't. Your contract gets extended for 2 years, but you pay the same price as you do now if you already own an iPhone.
 
nickspohn said:
Looks like you should know what you're talking about.

-New iPhone looks more stylish. How can you tell though? You haven't even SEEN one in person.
-The plan is the same if you have an iPhone now and upgrade
-The plans stay the same, so we spend less and get more while you spend more and get less.
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Where does it say the plan is the same if you upgrade to the new one? I'd like that link to prove me wrong....

And as for paying less and getting more, how does that makes sense, you pay additional for texts and seperate data, and a voice plan, lets say you get unlimited texting $20, unlimited data $30 and a minimum voice of 450 for 39. ummmm isn't that 89? Or am I wrong, and I have seen it, pictures speak a thousand words, I am sure you can google and tell if it sexy or not, but I guess ever board needs a debater, even a master debater!
 
nickspohn said:
Looks like you should know what you're talking about.

-New iPhone looks more stylish. How can you tell though? You haven't even SEEN one in person.
-The plan is the same if you have an iPhone now and upgrade
-The plans stay the same, so we spend less and get more while you spend more and get less.
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Hate to tell you bud, but when you get the new phone, you automatically have to reup for the new prices... so no, the plans don't stay the same... you're spending more...
 
FSUSem1noles said:
It's a certainty that the plan is cheaper.. right now the cheapest data plan for the new phone is $30 for 3G access and if you want Text, they're starting at $5 for 200, $20 for unlimited..

I'm paying $20 for unlimited data and text.. :D No upgrade for me!! :p

Plus, I'm in Ft. Lauderdale, so there's more than enough Wi-Fi that I can access if need be...
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how are you paying 20$ for unlimited data and text? are you on some special plan no one knows about?
 
Simply nonsensical thread. Why rejoice about not "having" to upgrade? A new product does not change your current product. It is great that all iphones will benefit from the new stuff of course, I just never understood the mentality of this thread. Yay, there isn't something better than i have so i don't have to upgrade. Isn't it always better to have more choices? You don't HAVE to upgrade. Why does someone else having something cooler make you feel less good about what you already have?

I agree, there is no reason for many iPhone owners to upgrade, but for those who want to, I think they will be really happy with the updates. Everybody wins.

Sorry for the rant, but this attitude always strikes me as curious in every product category. "Yay, the new version of my car isn't any better than mine so i don't have to buy a new one. Ha ha to those hoping for a 400hp engine since it doesn't have one." Just an odd response.
 
I'm curious to see the screen quality on the new model. Apple have shaved a few corners to cut costs but retain their margins. Have they cut one too many and gone for a lousy screen?
 
MacsAttack said:
I'm curious to see the screen quality on the new model. Apple have shaved a few corners to cut costs but retain their margins. Have they cut one too many and gone for a lousy screen?
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Screen is the same quality, as it is the same screen.
 
It worked out kinda perfectly for me...

I have had my iPhone unlocked and working in canada for 10 months. I love everything about it.

In July i'm moving to Israel for a year, where there is no iphone yet, and if there was, i wouldn't be able to sign into a two year contract.

So this means that if i would have waited for 3g, with its in store activation process, i would not have been able to take the phone with me, or even have one at all.
 
nickspohn said:
No, you don't. Your contract gets extended for 2 years, but you pay the same price as you do now if you already own an iPhone.
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I think youre wrong, I keep reading, and more and more it points to you being wrong, unless I am just tired and reading everything wrong....get it, you dont?
 
nickspohn said:
Enjoy, for everyone thinking i'm wrong.

http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/06/09/att.iphone.3g.plans/
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I assume you are referring to this passage:

All iPhone 2G users will be grandfathered and won't be required to pay more per month for as long as they choose to use the service, including past the end of their contract.
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All that means is that if you keep your current iPhone the price will not change, even though that plan does not exist anymore. Buy a new 3G iPhone though, and you start a whole new contract with the current price structure.
 
nickspohn said:
Screen is the same quality, as it is the same screen.
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If you're referring the the "grandfather" passage, that just means current IPhone users won't experience price increases to reflect the price increases of the new plans..

Your plan does NOT carry over to a new phone..

New phone = New Plan = New Rates..
 
mark34 said:
Simply nonsensical thread. Why rejoice about not "having" to upgrade? A new product does not change your current product. It is great that all iphones will benefit from the new stuff of course, I just never understood the mentality of this thread. Yay, there isn't something better than i have so i don't have to upgrade. Isn't it always better to have more choices? You don't HAVE to upgrade. Why does someone else having something cooler make you feel less good about what you already have?

I agree, there is no reason for many iPhone owners to upgrade, but for those who want to, I think they will be really happy with the updates. Everybody wins.

Sorry for the rant, but this attitude always strikes me as curious in every product category. "Yay, the new version of my car isn't any better than mine so i don't have to buy a new one. Ha ha to those hoping for a 400hp engine since it doesn't have one." Just an odd response.
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Im saying rejoice because usually in the end older users of technology get shafted, but we still have many of the great features the new phone will. It has nothing to do with not making my current phone 'not cool'(you hipster), it has to do with that our current phones are just as capable as something new. I enjoyed your rant, you need a hug.
 
Yay I Have The Same Phone As Before The Keynote But Now That They Are Coming Out With A Upgraded Version One My Old Phone Magically Became Better!!! Rejoice!!!
 
SUPERSTEVE9219 said:
Yay I Have The Same Phone As Before The Keynote But Now That They Are Coming Out With A Upgraded Version One My Old Phone Magically Became Better!!! Rejoice!!!
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It did magically become better, I now have thousands of apps coming to me, just like the new phone. I also get exchange support too, sounds like an awesome magical upgrade to me....
 
So here is the interesting part:

My company has a ATT discount for 17% which doesn't apply for the iphone. I see my corporate fan number but i know im not getting the 17% discount.

If att is treating this phone like anyother phone from att. (which is why the prices are standardized). then you should be able to apply any type of discount.

So hopefully my 17% will take effect and offset the bogus 30/month data plan.
 
touchyphone said:
Im saying rejoice because usually in the end older users of technology get shafted, but we still have many of the great features the new phone will. It has nothing to do with not making my current phone 'not cool'(you hipster), it has to do with that our current phones are just as capable as something new. I enjoyed your rant, you need a hug.
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Ha! thanks for the hug.

As you know, i just mean that your iphone is as excellent now as it was yesterday regardless of the 3G iphone. You would not have been shafted in any case. Fortunately, it gets even better with 2.0.

Enjoy, and thanks for having a sense of humor. I will try to have one now :)

I will buy a 3G iPhone.. I waited for a few things and these announcements deliver for me.
 
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