So now that us 3G owners are still in a position where we can upgrade without an extra fee (most of us until at least October), what do you plan on doing in terms of iPhone 3GS? Upgrade now, later, never? Answer the poll!
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3G Owners: Plans for not/upgrading to 3GS?
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I am upgrading now using the upgrade eligibility of another line on my FamilyTalk plan. (My iPhone 3G is eligible for update on July 12, so it was a fair trade )
An extra $200, on top of upgrade fee of $18.
So, 399/499 + 18
And some 3G owners have to pay 599/699 + 18
I am personally waiting until people start selling them on craigslist or ebay, I don't mind paying the extra $200 but I don't want to extend my contract.
They prices are dropping like CRAZY on eBay.
I saw a BRAND NEW 16GB 3G sell for $305 yesterday.
Upgrading Now! This is the iphone that truly meets ALL of my needs. I don't think I'll need to upgrade again for a while after this.
I don't see the point in paying so much for such a minor update, when the 2010 will have a dual core CPU and significantly improved internals over the 3GS.
My contract isn't up for renewal until after WWDC next year so I'm not even going to bite on this update. I bought one of the 99 dollar refurbs back in March to replace my original iPhone so I'm happy regardless of what happens. I'm glad I didn't wait for WWDC.
Why buy this one when my contract will be up when there could/should be a new iPhone that may prove to be significantly better than what is out.
My 3G will serve me well.
Why buy this one when my contract will be up when there could/should be a new iPhone that may prove to be significantly better than what is out.
My 3G will serve me well.
If I was eligible, I would strongly consider uprading. We got our 3Gs in October. However, since I am not, I don't think it's worth the extra $200 right now.
It's gonna suck for a year, listening to you all talk about the exciting new 3GS features, etc... but...
Next summer, I'll be thankful I waited!!! Who knows what's in store for the next iPhone. And if there isn't a new iPhone, then perhaps I'll get the 3GS depending on everything I hear throughout the year.
So, yeah, I'm gonna wait, but part of me wishes I could get the 3GS... oh well...
It's gonna suck for a year, listening to you all talk about the exciting new 3GS features, etc... but...
Next summer, I'll be thankful I waited!!! Who knows what's in store for the next iPhone. And if there isn't a new iPhone, then perhaps I'll get the 3GS depending on everything I hear throughout the year.
So, yeah, I'm gonna wait, but part of me wishes I could get the 3GS... oh well...
I'm waiting until I'm eligible for an upgrade in September of 2010, at that time I will buy whatever iPhone is currently available and once again wait through the next one and buy the one after that. I'm not going to bend over for ATT and Apple especially after I paid $400 about 7 months ago for a phone that is now only $100. I'm certainly not going to be in a rush to throw them more of my money....
Just open another line
I have two lines on a family plan account, each of which has the contract expire in alternating years. That way I can get a new phone each year at the subsidized price, and it only costs an extra $9.99 per month. I use the second line as my business number so I do get use out of it, but it seems to me that the $120 per year this would cost is the cheapest way to get a subsidized iPhone 3G S.
I have two lines on a family plan account, each of which has the contract expire in alternating years. That way I can get a new phone each year at the subsidized price, and it only costs an extra $9.99 per month. I use the second line as my business number so I do get use out of it, but it seems to me that the $120 per year this would cost is the cheapest way to get a subsidized iPhone 3G S.