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Apple Announces iPhone 3G S, Launching June 19th

16GB Black ordered. I'm upgrading from a 8GB original iPhone. I was tempted to go with the 32GB, worrying primarily about how big any turn-by-turn apps will be, but figured I'd manage with "just" twice what I have now. It'll be good enough for two years. 🙂
 
Gah!

In my case, they want $400 over the subsidized price: $699 for the 32 GB 3GS. 😡

I call BS on AT&T. I've been a loyal iPhone customer since the beginning, bought each phone the day it launched, and they pull THIS on me? No way in hell am I shelling out $700 for a phone.
 
jmorrison0722 said:
I didn't want a cheaper iPhone, I want a cheaper iPhone plan.
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That is the question, now isn't it.

The iPhone 3G cost a lot less than the iPhone... but after two years of paying for the higher 3G rates, it ended up costing a lot more.

So does anyone know what the 3G S will cot per month?
 
Odd. Just got my confirmation e-mail, and whereas throughout the ordering process shipping was marked for "Delivery by June 19," it now says "Ships June 19, Delivers June 24."

Still free and all, but I would've ate an extra 10 bucks to get it eariler. Unless this is just a mistake in the system, since same-day delivery for free is a special case for those who reserve?
 
Furgster said:
i cant believe the price is higher for current customers! this is ridiculous, i was going to get one, but i guess im waiting another year...
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I can't believe current customers got a $400 subsidy on their iPhone last year and I didn't! Oh the injustice!
 
There is some bad blood with Apple with AT&T. AT&T doesn't look like they will survive when it is time to renew the contract.
 
chewietobbacca said:
AT&T... yet AGAIN the weak link! /sigh
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No kidding!

This company is terrible. MMS limitations (for now) and no tethering capabilities, while other countries move ahead? No tiered data plans? 😕

WTH is going on? I'm getting out of this contract, once and for all. It's actually gotten embarrassing, to be paying for this unreasonable plan. Here I come T-Mobile.
 
sweet, I am definitely upgrading to 32GB iPhone 3GS once its comes over here to Europe, hopefully soon. I have one of the early 8GB 2G models, so I'm due for an upgrade 🙂

BTW, there is a mistake in the article 🙂:

MacRumors said:
Launches in additional countries will one week later in an additional six countries, with many more launches around the world coming over the next few months.
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iMacoo7 said:
I was told the same exact thing. If I wait until July I can get the subsidized price, if I tried to do it before then , I will have to pay the outrageous price.
I can wait... no big deal.
Really not too impressed but then again never had my hopes too high.
What I am really curious about is the way video recording will work.
On Apples website shows that only the new 3Gs will be able to video record and not the 3G.
At any rate , waiting will show what is inside the device after someone dismantles it!lol
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brn2ski00 said:
Since I bought the 3G on launch - it looks like I will again be eligible to an upgrade (at the subsidized price) in July.

Thoughts?
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did either of you go to the apple store's iPhone thing and put in your info? i also bought mine in July but my eligibility for subsidized price is December according to the site.
 
cp2222 said:
I hope everyone realizes Apple is screwing everyone that was nice enough to be day 1 upgraders every time. We have to pay an extra $200 to upgrade!!! That is crazy!! 499 instead of 299. Hopefully someone at apple realizes this is really unfair to the loyal fans of apple products.
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It's not Apples doing it's AT&T. Man and I just sold my 3G for $490. I guess I have to eat the sales tax = $18 fee for the upgrade.
 
coasterswim said:
Has anyone been able to reserve a new phone through Apple's site? I keep getting:

"We experienced an error in processing your request. Please try again later."
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Yeah I just finished placing an order for an iPhone 3G-S 16GB black. They claim it will be delivered to my door June 19th.

I had to refresh the browser constantly, as it kept timing out. You just have to be patient.

With iPhone releases in the past, have they actually shown up at your door on the promised date? If so, that's got to be better than going to an Apple Store or AT&T store.....
 
Wait....I am an existing ATT customer with a iPhone 3G and I have to pay an extra $200 for this? Not right at all....
 
From a couple of things quoted from o2's Twitter feed:

" The iPhone 3GS 16Gb will cost up to £184.98 depending on which tariff you take - the 32Gb up to £274.23"

"To tether you need an Internet Tethering Bolt On: 3Gb for £14.68/month, 10Gb for £29.36/month. Both include The Cloud's Wi-Fi."
 
TheMasin9 said:
how did you swing this? I got my 3g on launch day and it shows that i will only be able to get one for $399 upgrade pricing (16gig). How did you get the $299 (32gb im assuming) pricing on a 3g upgrade?
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What shows you that? AT&T? Apple's iPhone page is not designed to tell when you can upgrade early.

You'll need to call AT&T.
 
cp2222 said:
I hope everyone realizes Apple is screwing everyone that was nice enough to be day 1 upgraders every time. We have to pay an extra $200 to upgrade!!! That is crazy!! 499 instead of 299. Hopefully someone at apple realizes this is really unfair to the loyal fans of apple products.
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Did you really expect AT&T to sell you a new 3GS to you at the cheaper price, from the goodness of their own hearts? Next thing you'll be telling me is that AT&T is going to give us free tethering. 🙄
Anyone who didn't expect higher pricing for 3G users is naive. As for me, I'm waiting on the 128GB iPhone.
 
andiwm2003 said:
what is the upgrade price for owners of the 2G iPhone?

I would say this is more important because that are the people most likely to upgrade. If I had a 3G i would definately not upgrade for just a video camera.
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airlights said:
I'm definitely getting the 16GB white iPhone for my birthday present this year. It's time to upgrade from my 1st Gen, and I still use my iPod nano so I don't need a 32GB phone. This is what the iPhone 3G should have been, btw. But I am happy to be getting it now. <3

ETA: I still have my upgrade from last year's 3G lanch, does that mean I can still pay the cheaper 3GS price and not the lame early upgrade price.
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The iPhone prior to 3G was a special agreement b/w apple and att.. the phone was not subsidized so the owners of original iPhone who never upgraded are all eligible to upgrade to the new iPhone 3Gs (or 3G) for the discounted price.

The iPhone 3G on the other hand was like any other device (smart phone) on att. It was subsidized by att, so you will need to wait at least 16 months into your 24 month contract to be eligible to upgrade to 3Gs at the discounted price. However, I think att is allowing everyone to upgrade to new iPhones at a reduced discount. I believe the price is $200 more than the actual discounted price... so $299 for 8Gb 3G, $399 for 16Gb 3Gs and $499 for 32Gb 3Gs...

Hope this helps clear some of your doubts...

pal 🙂
 
$700 for AT&T Users!? WTF!??

So, now that the iPhone is getting close in features to every other smart-phone (but still sans front camera for video calls, and with only 3meg camera, when others get up to 12megs,) they are asking $700 for the 32megs version for existing AT&T users!?

Oh, and plus being locked into anoter 2 years contract with AT&T!

Is this a joke?

No another iPhone for me, at this price. I'll be looking at the new HTCs with Android. F... Apple and f... AT&T!
 
Get ready...

...for the deluge of whining from those disappointed about the lack of front video camera/black bezel/etc/etc.
FWIW, the 32Gb suits me just fine. And, in one of those spooky coincidenses, my six month old 16Gb has developed a h/ware problem which will need a replacement phone...
He he he! 😀
 
coasterswim said:
Has anyone been able to reserve a new phone through Apple's site? I keep getting:

"We experienced an error in processing your request. Please try again later."
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Getting the same thing my friend 🙁

Now I just got this e-mail...

Dear CHRISTOPHER,
Thanks for starting your iPhone purchase online. To finish the process, come to the store you selected and look for a Concierge in an orange shirt. We'll help you complete your purchase, activate your new iPhone, and set it up for you. Find a storeFind a store

I never setup an instore pickup. WTF Apple.
 
Satori said:
Anyone heard anything about the upgrade price on O2 (UK) yet? I can't see anything on the 02 or Apple UK website.
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There is no UK upgrade price.

You have to pay off the remainder of your contract plus the standard price of a new iPhone if you want the 3G S.

The iPhone 3GS 16Gb will cost up to £184.98 depending on which tariff you take - the 32Gb up to £274.23
 
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