Apple to Launch 8 GB iPhone 3GS?

[Target362]

Yes. Write them down. Your comparison shopping can't be so life-critical that you have to have the entire internet at your disposal every time you go to the store.

Thats what I do. Plus, I have a printer, so i print out ads, take ads out of the paper.

Plus, how often do you "comparison shop"

"should I buy that milk or this milk?"

It must be terrible that I want to pay for some convenience in my life. I already pay for a cellphone that I never use, for convenience, and I'm not complaining about that.

no comment.

 

[AidenShaw]

He would have KILLED for the 8gb Touch back then

You mean 8 GB, right? Although a 1 GB Touch would have seemed outrageous then...

(the distinction is that "b" means "bits", and "B" means "bytes" - 8 GB is 8 times bigger than 8 Gb)

ps: Tell your dad that I used to keep the assembler in the upper 4Kw - so I didn't have to load it from paper tape when I wanted to compile.... (The PDP8 had banks of 4K words, where words were 12 bits.)

 

[MacInTO]

What are you people storing on your phones anyway?

Good question. I have 13.1GB free out of 14.3GB total. 0 songs, 0 videos, 200 photos, 15 apps. I guess I keep all my music on my 30GB iPod so I have lots of free space.

Wow, you have even less than me. I've got 200 songs, 1200 photos and 25 apps and about 11GB free of 14.6GB total. I could have more, but I can't be bothered to remove the music (that I don't listen to) from the phone. There's a small minority of us that don't use this as a music player.

I had an 8GB 3G before and got a deal on a 16GB 3G and sold my 8GB 3G. Maybe I can 'downsize' to a 8GB 3GS. What's a mint 16GB 3G worth?

 

[Takuta-Nui]

Once I get an iPhone, I would be going for maximum capacity simply because I would want that extra space "just in case." 8 GB isn't all that much, but 32 GB I'm definitely more comfortable with. If they're selling fine and continue to do so with the 3GS, then who are we to criticize those buyers? =)

 

[tommyhonda92]

I just called Rogers customer service tonight and inquired about if I was eligable right now for a hardware upgrade. To my surprise, the lady said yes(I had just been at Wireless Wave and they informed me that I was only eligable on August 12th...7 days short of right now). The reason I had called CS in the first place was to inquire if I could upgrade early, as per the info that I got from Wireless Wave. So I asked her what my options were for hardware upgrade on the iPhones. She replied with the following configurations and prices for me:

8gb 3G was $49.
16gb 3G was $99.

8gb 3GS was $299.
16gb 3GS was $399.
32gb 3GS was $499.

8gb 3GS???? I asked her when this became available, and she didn't have an answer to when. The only thing she could tell me, based on the info she had there, was "On this list I have in front of me, all that it says is what's available, and the prices. That's all". I then told her that I already had the 8gb 3G and was interested in upgrading to the 16gb 3GS, as I was about to go on a vacation and wanted the video capability, but I was not interested in upgrading at those prices. She then immediately told me to call back again during daytime hours and ask to talk to Retentions and see what they could do for me on pricing. So that is what I'm going to do tomorrow(today). Hopefully I can get the 16gb 3GS for a reasonable price.

But the interesting thing here is that Rogers does infact have an 8gb 3GS in their system and is available for purchase right now.

Just to let everyone know.

 

[Thex1138]

Stock Run-Out

I suspect the 8GB was simply being 'run-down' until stock was gone ... then the 8GB s was to be rolled out as the 'entry-level' iPhone 3Gs.

 

[ascender]

A cheaper, but fully-functioned iPhone is definitely going to sell. The thing about storage is that for me, the battery life is so poor that my iPhone is docked most nights, so its not a pain for me if I want to refresh the music on it for example. Bigger would be nicer, but 8GB is still a reasonable amount of storage space for most people, for this sort of device imo.

 

[tommyhonda92]

Bigger would be nicer, but 8GB is still a reasonable amount of storage space for most people, for this sort of device imo.

Agreed. But once you start putting video on it, it eats that space up like CRAZY! If you don't have video, then no problem. Ah, but now that the 3GS can record video, that instills the need for a bigger-is-better device. And the 8gb just won't cut it. So basically, the 8gb 3GS has a limited market really, once you think about it. Unless you just really won't have any video whatsoever of any type on the device. To each his own.

 

[Bjohnson33]

Will this be a Rogers only deal or will this be widespread? Also I wonder if it will be $99 or something higher...

I would guess its price at $149, midway between the 8GB 3G and the 16GB 3Gs.

 

[shanec2008]

Meh?!

I don't think there will be an 8GB 3GS, It could just be a typo, but then what else would Rogers be releasing, or maybe it's all fake?! I'm just hoping for new iMacs! ha ha

 

[fabianjj]

$99 for a smart phone is a good price there buddy



Thats you, most jsut want one device for everything.



+1 on the "you can never have to much horsepower or storage"

but when was this 6GBs? 1993?


We all know congress, along with the EU are run by 65-90 year old men who know nothing about technology or the way TODAYS world works. they are better off sitting at hokme watching CNN and kniting

99$ is definately a good price for a smartphone, but that is however not the price of the iPhone, simply the initial upfront fee. AT&T could probably give away iPhones for "free" with only a slightly raised initial fee.

 

[haraya]

Trust me, 8GB fills up fast.


Apple should just do two storage: 16Gb and 32GB. No need to add more bloat and confusion.sure some may not need all that space, but its there when you will need it.

Hope this rumor is false. (hence, my "negtive vote" on the FP)

There are people who can fill a 16GB/32GB iPhone, but there are also people who can't. The market should not be closed to only those who can. Some people wouldn't want to spend the extra cash on something that they won't even be able to use.

 

[uberamd]

Wow, you have even less than me. I've got 200 songs, 1200 photos and 25 apps and about 11GB free of 14.6GB total. I could have more, but I can't be bothered to remove the music (that I don't listen to) from the phone. There's a small minority of us that don't use this as a music player.

I had an 8GB 3G before and got a deal on a 16GB 3G and sold my 8GB 3G. Maybe I can 'downsize' to a 8GB 3GS. What's a mint 16GB 3G worth?

Probably around $350+.

I would have gladly gotten an 8GB 3GS if it was available at the time, I just don't keep much on my phone. I never watch podcasts on anything but my Apple TV or laptop, I use pandora, etc.

 

[pilot76103]

Boy Genius Report has received several tips that Rogers Wireless, Apple's Canadian iPhone partner, is in the process of shipping an 8 GB version of the iPhone 3GS to its retail stores. BGR has also received several photos of what appear to be an internal memo in Rogers' retail computer system announcing the transition to the new model to staff members.According to the screenshots, it appears that Rogers is attempting to sell through its existing inventory of the 8 GB iPhone 3G before transitioning to the iPhone 3GS as a replacement at the 8 GB level.

Article Link: Apple to Launch 8 GB iPhone 3GS?

This is OLD news. For Rogers in Canada this might be totally new but it is to my knowledge that when I purchased my iPhone 3G S a month ago Best Buy and AT&T were carrying a 8GB iPhone 3G S for $99 on a 2-year contract. I personally opted to get the 16GB model for $199 on a 2-year contract. A 8GB model is OLD news as far as I'm concerned. I would suggest a update in the title to specifically say something like "Rogers (Canada) to Stock 8GB iPhone 3G S".

 

[ViViDboarder]

This is OLD news. For Rogers in Canada this might be totally new but it is to my knowledge that when I purchased my iPhone 3G S a month ago Best Buy and AT&T were carrying a 8GB iPhone 3G S for $99 on a 2-year contract. I personally opted to get the 16GB model for $199 on a 2-year contract. A 8GB model is OLD news as far as I'm concerned. I would suggest a update in the title to specifically say something like "Rogers (Canada) to Stock 8GB iPhone 3G S".

Wrong... Just wrong...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat160500050022&type=category

 

[VPrime]

I just got a job as a rogers CSR, and on the knowledge center with promo codes and stuff there is a product number for another 8gb iPhone.
I don't remember the code off the top of my head, but it looked like the 3GS product numbers..
There was also one section where it had a price tag of 99 dollars for a 3 year contract.

 

[macjock]

Only real attraction to the iPhone 3GS was the 32GB of storage. I want more, not less.

I see no other reason to upgrade other than to get the storage. Speed isn't that big a deal for me - I'd rather have lots of storage than a slightly faster CPU.

The beauty of these things is that everyone has different needs. I didn't ever fill my 1st gen 8 gig and the speed of the 3gs was the main attraction for me. I just know an 8 gig version will come out free on the tariff I have just signed up for

 

[Target362]

The beauty of these things is that everyone has different needs. I didn't ever fill my 1st gen 8 gig and the speed of the 3gs was the main attraction for me. I just know an 8 gig version will come out free on the tariff I have just signed up for

EXACTLY. Who are we to tell jimmy joe over there that he can't have 32GB because we think "its too much" or "you'll never fill it up"

Plus thats besides then point. Just because you have a 32GB iphone/ipod touch, does not mean you need to fill the whole 32GB (well, 29.5, given the apps, and OS take up space)

Its there when you need it. Buy what ever you want. What does it matter to us?

 

[shabbasuraj]

wow another dirty scheme by ROBBERS to scam you from your money.

 

[zahidraf]

I think it is available with at&t ins Usa

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

You mean 8 GB, right? Although a 1 GB Touch would have seemed outrageous then...

(the distinction is that "b" means "bits", and "B" means "bytes" - 8 GB is 8 times bigger than 8 Gb)

Your fanatical adherence to capitalization is commendable but when has anyone offered anything in the past 20 years measured in 'bits'? The 'b' or 'B' has always meant 'bytes' since I was new to this industry over 25 years ago.

To seek to trounce someone for not capitalizing the 'b' is ridiculous. Aren't there more important things to comment on then to ridicule people for this kind of stuff?

 

[Bjohnson33]

I'm guessing it will be announced in September around the time of the new iPods. Announced with little or no fanfare, I might add.

And probably the same price point.

That makes sense. I've been tempted to pick up my first iPhone lately, but I think I'll wait until September to see what's announced. I could do just fine with 8GB, but I'd hate to miss out on the speed if it's going to be included at the same price a month from now.

 

[AidenShaw]

...but when has anyone offered anything in the past 20 years measured in 'bits'? The 'b' or 'B' has always meant 'bytes' since I was new to this industry over 25 years ago.

Would you rather have a 5 Mbps network link or a 5 MBps network link?

I hardly think that I "ridiculed" the other poster - I pointed out the terminology mistake, and even added an anecdote for his father.

 

[ViViDboarder]

I think it is available with at&t ins Usa

Did you look at the website? http://wireless.att.com/ Or no?

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Would you rather have a 5 Mbps network link or a 5 MBps network link?

I hardly think that I "ridiculed" the other poster - I pointed out the terminology mistake, and even added an anecdote for his father.

Quit while you are behind. Networks aren't measured in 'mega bytes' per second, they are measured in 'mega bits' per second. No network that I've ever heard of is measured in 'bytes per second' over 'bits per second'. Network speeds are likely to always be measured in BITS and not BYTES per second. If you think about it, it makes sense too.

The most widely used are 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet), running at 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s (also Mbps or Mbs-1), and 1000 Mbit/s (1 Gbit/s) respectively.

Normally I charge $125 per hour (125dph?) for this kind of basic education. You get it free. Enjoy.

An anecdote for you: The kilobyte is practically worthless in today's state of technology for the average user when referring to storage. It's all about gigabytes and terabytes and probably in 2 years, petabytes. (Next will be exabytes and then zettabytes and then yottabytes. Each is another power of 1000. (Kilo = 1000^1, megabyte = 1000^2, gigabyte = 1000^3, terrabyte = 1000^4, petabyte = 1000^5, exabyte = 1000^6, zettabyte = 1000^7 and yottabyte = 1000^8 ) My first computer had 16K of memory, out of the box. I did assembler for the 8080 and the Z-80 back in the days.