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Am I the only one happy with my 3G?
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Can you jailbrake your iPhone for this configuration? No, you cannot.
256 MB of Ram
600 MHZ processor
32 GB hard drive
3 MB camera with autofocus
7.2 MBits
Bluetooth 2.1
Video camera (30fps)
Voice Control
What can that configuration do that a jailbroken 3g can't?
A compass and loading SMS in 1 second instead of 2? Oh and a clearer video! If I wanted a nice video I'd use my HD camera, not an iPhone. The camera on the iPhone will be used just like any other cell phone camera. It will do in a pinch to catch your friends antics.
Ha. Just the flip side, I think the people upgrading are trying to justify their $200-700 upgrade....I get it. But make no mistake, Apple will yet come out with another upgrade next year. It's either 2G users bummed about the nice 3G upgrade from last year, or 3G upgraders trying to justify their outrageous purchase.
Next year:
Dual core processor
More advanced GPU
512mb ram
hd oled screen
fm radio transmitter built in
....only on the iPhone Pro
I'm sure if you were eligible for the 199/299 upgrade you'll get the new 3GS. Its funny how people downgrade the 3GS when its significantly better internally than the 3G iPhone. But to each its own.
I'm excited about my [faster] 3GS iPhone. You have fun with your 3G! Don't complain when the new app store applications come out and they don't run as smoothly on the 3G.
Wow. You must not own the 3G that the rest of the world has. You must have a special one since you've decided to bash the one we all have.
I am satisfied with my 3G. I find it a stretch to say I am happy with it. It works 9 times out of 10, wish it would work 100% of the time, but lock ups when calls come in and random restarts are minor frustrations when I put everything into prospective.
I do not see any reason to upgrade, The only things I like about the 3Gs is the faster processor and larger storage, but until I get a 120G iPhone storage will be an issue, so what would be the point.
I do not see any reason to upgrade, The only things I like about the 3Gs is the faster processor and larger storage, but until I get a 120G iPhone storage will be an issue, so what would be the point.
I did infact have the 3G iPhone and I'm okay with paying $399 for the new one. I don't see why most of y'all complaining, when you can do like the rest of us, and sell your 3G on eBay and break even by getting the new one. How hard is that to do?
It's just someone who was stuck with EDGE on an old 2G phone. Trying to make the 3GS seem like its as good as the 3G upgrade.
Yes, because the developers are going to leave behind the 40,000,000 consumer base to create tons of killer apps that will only work on the 3GS. So naive.
What can that configuration do that a jailbroken 3g can't?
A compass and loading SMS in 1 second instead of 2? Oh and a clearer video! If I wanted a nice video I'd use my HD camera, not an iPhone. The camera on the iPhone will be used just like any other cell phone camera. It will do in a pinch to catch your friends antics.
Ha. Just the flip side, I think the people upgrading are trying to justify their $200-700 upgrade....I get it. But make no mistake, Apple will yet come out with another upgrade next year. It's either 2G users bummed about the nice 3G upgrade from last year, or 3G upgraders trying to justify their outrageous purchase.
Next year:
Dual core processor
More advanced GPU
512mb ram
hd oled screen
fm radio transmitter built in
....only on the iPhone Pro
Pure speculation. Just like it was with this one and Apple didn't give us all the things that we thought were suppose to be there. Next year, we are not guaranteed a MAJOR update.
And next year, I'll be paying $399 again for the new iPhone.
It's just someone who was stuck with EDGE on an old 2G phone. Trying to make the 3GS seem like its as good as the 3G upgrade.
Yes, because the developers are going to leave behind the 40,000,000 consumer base to create tons of killer apps that will only work on the 3GS. So naive.
Ugh no. I sold my 3G iPhone two weeks ago on eBay. I had the first and second generation iPhone. Now, its time for the third one. I'm loyal to Apple.
With the new App Stores application coming out, you will probably regret not upgrading. I'm sure they'll work on the 3G iPhone, but not as well. DO NOT complain when you start using PUSH on your 3G iPhone and complain that the battery life is horrible.
are you kidding?.. please how do you get voice control.. and the video recording with cycorder doesnt even compair to the new iphone with better camera
do you understand that your entire iphone will be SOOOO much faster with every single application.
the camera is NOT the only major difference do you even know anything about the new iphone/?
You must be very loyal to AT&T too. It's not about the money for me. I just don't think the 3G S is worth signing on with AT&T for another 2 years. They have proved over-and-over that they do not value the iPhone customers' cellphone experience.
If that's the case, I sure hope you don't own a Mac. They constantly lag in the spec department (compared to PCs). You would probably quickly assume they are inferior computers.
It's probably best we get some hands-on testing before we exagerate the actual "speed" of the 3G S vs 3G. There may not be much of a difference. No one knows right now. I will admit though, the camera is nice. As for the compass...this really excited you, really??
you do realize that by doing this every year, you are signing a new 2 year contract? What if the inevitable happens? Apple decides to dump AT&T, and you are stuck with a 2 year contract. I dont think people realize even though they sell their iphones and essentially it pays for a new one, they still have to add 2 MORE years onto their contracts?
Now if the iPhone actually had more of a speed bump and more/new hardware features, i would upgrade, but i dont game on my iphone, and i dont take pictures with the camera. Oh and i dont need a compass, but if i did, i would look on cydia.
Happy with my 3g. The new OS 3.0 seems to solve the issues I had with the 3g (mms). When I can I'll get the nexxt iphone when my contract expires.
Happy with att also. I get better reception than my friends with T-mobile.
Happy with att also. I get better reception than my friends with T-mobile.
In This Thread: Watch as people try to rationalize their "decision" not to upgrade, even though we all know "decision" should be replaced with "inability" because they don't have the money or aren't eligible...
Seriously, what is the point of these threads? To make the poor people feel better about themselves?
For a device I use constantly every day I wouldn't settle for last year's version unless I were a cheapskate or flat broke.
Seriously, what is the point of these threads? To make the poor people feel better about themselves?
For a device I use constantly every day I wouldn't settle for last year's version unless I were a cheapskate or flat broke.
LOL at your post as its utterly redicoulous
true but we will see if it is 2x as fast. apple has a history of overstating their claims, whether it be batt life to how much faster the new macpro is to the prior one and so on.
as for me, my phone works well and does everything i ask of it. in fact it does so much more than i need i propbably wont get another iphone after this one as i simply dont need it. it not a matter of affording it at all
i own a mac and have never used a mac that has Laged at ALL.. in no way are they inferior to PCs.. i have a macbook white.. my girlfriend has a1300$ HP pc laptop
you cant Even compair.. my macbook runs 2343% smoother faster better and all around easy to use interface awesome applications.. i could not ask more out of my computer.. also customer service is SOO much better
with macs you have macs you have AMAZING cusotmer service
her PC which she has had to take in 3 times for repair..Faulty hardware
she has to take it in.. wait 2 weeks to get it back. and still has bad experiance.. her computer is SOO slow loading everything.. it lags and has soo many problems.. so i have no idea what you are talking about
Well next year when you get the "Major Update" and apple decides to go to verizon or whoever in 2011 you will be stuck for a year and we won't because our contract will be over.
Now if the iPhone actually had more of a speed bump and more/new hardware features, i would upgrade, but i dont game on my iphone, and i dont take pictures with the camera. Oh and i dont need a compass, but if i did, i would look on cydia.
Is the phone app all you use? And the compass is HARDWARE not software so therefore it will never be in cydia.
I'm happy with my 3G but to that end, I'm also very curious about the new features of the 3GS. I'm not going to preorder, nor am I going to go buy it on launch day. I didn't go from the 1st gen to 3g on launch day.
I'm going to do what I believe is the best route and wait 30 days. I figure that is enough time to see some in depth reviews and comparisons. That will also be enough time for the crowd to die out mostly and I will actually be able to spend some time with a demo and do my own side by side comparison. I had no trouble selling my first gen for $300 last year to fully cover the upgrade price a month after release anyway so I'm not really in a rush.
If there isn't enough in this new model to sway me then I'll be using my trusty 3G for another 12 months until the next iPhone is inevitably announced. I may consider purchasing apple care for it though in the meantime, which I have 60 days or so now to contemplate.
When it all comes down to it, it's just a newer phone. Everyone seems to be in a panic to get it. Some people are even throwing down $400+ for a phone they have yet to even see in action or use. Remember how deceptive some of the earlier iPhone TV ads were? There was no way the current gen model could keep up with the awesome editing Apple did on those ads. That in mind, if the 3GS is running at those speeds in real life then that will be awesome. I do, however, remember reading that an Apple rep told one of the blogging sites that the end user may not notice much of a speed difference doing day to day things but it will definitely be noticeable in more demanding applications.
I don't want to chug on too long here, but I just don't see what the panic is about or the confusion on pricing. I mean, maybe ATT didn't fully explain your contract but it is on their website in detail. It's not like there will be a limited supply. They didn't even run out of the 3G ones at launch in the Apple stores and I'm sure they will still be producing and selling them for the next 12 months or so.
A price conscious person would notice one very often overlooked item here as well. The 3G is still on sale, albeit for $99 and only in 8gb. Anyone want to make bets the 3GS will be $99 a year from now and offered in 16gb. This may be the ultimate deciding factor in my upgrade. $99 vs $400 is a big difference. Anyway, I'm not trying to incite anything here, just throwing in my $.02. My advice to those who are considering one is sit back, wait, see how things pan out, let your friends buy them first and then compare, you may find it irresistible or you may find that your content with your plain old 3G. No one can really make an honestly smart decision about this until we see the product. You wouldn't pre order a car on a company's promise before you test drove it.
I'm going to do what I believe is the best route and wait 30 days. I figure that is enough time to see some in depth reviews and comparisons. That will also be enough time for the crowd to die out mostly and I will actually be able to spend some time with a demo and do my own side by side comparison. I had no trouble selling my first gen for $300 last year to fully cover the upgrade price a month after release anyway so I'm not really in a rush.
If there isn't enough in this new model to sway me then I'll be using my trusty 3G for another 12 months until the next iPhone is inevitably announced. I may consider purchasing apple care for it though in the meantime, which I have 60 days or so now to contemplate.
When it all comes down to it, it's just a newer phone. Everyone seems to be in a panic to get it. Some people are even throwing down $400+ for a phone they have yet to even see in action or use. Remember how deceptive some of the earlier iPhone TV ads were? There was no way the current gen model could keep up with the awesome editing Apple did on those ads. That in mind, if the 3GS is running at those speeds in real life then that will be awesome. I do, however, remember reading that an Apple rep told one of the blogging sites that the end user may not notice much of a speed difference doing day to day things but it will definitely be noticeable in more demanding applications.
I don't want to chug on too long here, but I just don't see what the panic is about or the confusion on pricing. I mean, maybe ATT didn't fully explain your contract but it is on their website in detail. It's not like there will be a limited supply. They didn't even run out of the 3G ones at launch in the Apple stores and I'm sure they will still be producing and selling them for the next 12 months or so.
A price conscious person would notice one very often overlooked item here as well. The 3G is still on sale, albeit for $99 and only in 8gb. Anyone want to make bets the 3GS will be $99 a year from now and offered in 16gb. This may be the ultimate deciding factor in my upgrade. $99 vs $400 is a big difference. Anyway, I'm not trying to incite anything here, just throwing in my $.02. My advice to those who are considering one is sit back, wait, see how things pan out, let your friends buy them first and then compare, you may find it irresistible or you may find that your content with your plain old 3G. No one can really make an honestly smart decision about this until we see the product. You wouldn't pre order a car on a company's promise before you test drove it.
you do realize that by doing this every year, you are signing a new 2 year contract? What if the inevitable happens? Apple decides to dump AT&T, and you are stuck with a 2 year contract. I dont think people realize even though they sell their iphones and essentially it pays for a new one, they still have to add 2 MORE years onto their contracts?
Now if the iPhone actually had more of a speed bump and more/new hardware features, i would upgrade, but i dont game on my iphone, and i dont take pictures with the camera. Oh and i dont need a compass, but if i did, i would look on cydia.
I plan on being on AT&T forever, that's why I'm fine with adding an extra 2 years to my contract. If it comes to the point when I have to get rid of AT&T, I'll pay the fee to get out of my contract. AT&T has served me well, and works exceptionally great in my area. I have no complaints, whatsoever.
As I said earlier, to each its own. Don't get the new iPhone if you don't like it; I like it and I'll be getting it. Regardless if 40-50% of the board don't upgrade, I will. I like to have the latest iPhone, so thats why I keep upgrading every year.
I am. AT&T works great in my area. I have no problem with them at all. I am willing to pay the price for the best cellphone that AT&T has to offer.
My cellphone is important to me. Its not something I use a few times and forget about it. The latest iPhone is better than the 3G, and I need to latest and greatest to keep up with my busy lifestyle.