The 8GB iPhone 3G is the kids model, so you're fine. But you are definitely not old enough for the 16GB. 21+ for that.
I wasn't trying to make an argument on guns (or cars for that matter) being right or wrong for XX age people to own, use, etc. I was trying to point out that people usually get into heated debates over these topics, and there is usually a better ultimate reason behind it all (people can get hurt if the kid acts irresponsibly), but this isn't such a case. It's a freaking phone. People make it out to be more than it is.I am 14 today and i have an 8GB 3G iPhone. I pay for the contract by myself, and have never had to loan money from anyone. The reason why I have an iPhone is because I am an iPhone Developer. I have one app under review at the moment, hoping for it to go on the App store soon. Another question, is 14 too young to be an iPhone Developer?
Oh, and in response to the post above, I currently do rifle shooting as a school sport and I have a firearms license. I have represented my school in competitions many times as well.
This isn't a poke or a jab at anyone, but merely curiosity. What kind of jobs are you teenagers working which allow you to pay for an iphone yourself. Are jobs paying more nowadays or what?
They can afford to pay for the iphone because they don't have any other bills to pay.
FAIL
Could the mods please close this crap down?
these forums are getting clogged up with "what would you do if...." and "my iphone saved my life" threads.
Its getting silly now
I actually agree with you, but there's also the chance that such a device could fuel his love for gadgets, possibly interest him in how they work, and since he's got nothing better to do (kids have a ton of time) he can spend countless hours researching it, learning to program, maybe even developing for it, and all of these skills will help him through school and give him a jump start on a great career. All hypothetical, but not too far fetched.I could possibly see rational arguments for giving your kids a basic cell phone for texting and calling. However, I can not on any level understand why on earth a child would need any smartphone (not just an iphone) that costs at least $70 a month if not more.
If you are not completely independent financially you have no business spending $70+ a month on a phone. You should be out of high school or college, living on your own, and able to pass your own credit check to even consider it. If you are not in the above categories at the minimum, you have better things to spend your money on and save for.
If your parents are footing the monthly bill, then they are nuts and they are doing you a huge disservice by not teaching you about financial responsibility and the value of money.
The iphone is a luxury gadget! If you're sacrificing necessities or not saving for your future or mooching off your parents you should not even think about anything more than a basic cellphone and service plan.
Just my 2 cents.
They can afford to pay for the iphone because they don't have any other bills to pay.
I actually agree with you, but there's also the chance that such a device could fuel his love for gadgets, possibly interest him in how they work, and since he's got nothing better to do (kids have a ton of time) he can spend countless hours researching it, learning to program, maybe even developing for it, and all of these skills will help him through school and give him a jump start on a great career. All hypothetical, but not too far fetched.
His parents could be doing far worse for him is all I'm saying.
Ok, so I waited in line July 11 at 3 AM for one and didn't get it. So I ordered one off eBay for $630, without contract, which saves money by using your current sim instead of paying $80+per month. It's my iPhone 3G, not my parents. And I got the 3G for my 13th birthday.
I'm not some dumb little brat that knows nothing about Apple or 3G and just wants some "cool new stuff", I know as much about this phone as everyone here, which is why I'm on this site in the first place.
So the real question: I just turned 13, am I too young to be an iPhone 3G owner?
Ps I'm typing this from my iPhone
They can afford to pay for the iphone because they don't have any other bills to pay.
if you're too young to know sarcasm, you're too young for an iphone
my proposed solution is to change the entire classification system of humanity...from now on there are babies and adults
babies are under 17, adults are 17+
then you are allowed or not allowed to do things like drive, see movies, buy phones, credit cards, etc. period.
I wouldnt say young I would say Spoiled, Precocious, Delusion, and probably a loner. Plus it doesnt make you cool to us cuz u have a "3G" (It's In Mommies Name). U Have nothing to prove. Get offline b4 ur the 40 Year Old Virgin.
Thats the best advice youve ever got.![]()
Dude, you have "boy" in your nickname...I've got to admit that I love these juvenile threads; it's makes keeping the Ignore List up-to-date that much easier.![]()
Dude, you have "boy" in your nickname...
Hah, I have "salad" in mine, yes I know.
Hah, I have "salad" in mine, yes I know.