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Buy 2 New iPhones Now or Wait?

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Xiteer

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Hey guys!

Just wanted to see what the community thinks about my situation. I am currently a proud owner of an older model iPhone (2G I guess, with EDGE). My wife has a regular flip phone but thinks she is ready for an iPhone.

I recently accepted a new position at work and they are going to subsidize the majority of my cellular bill so I was thinking that I should go ahead and make an investment and get a new 3G iPhone so I can more effectively keep up with email when I am out of the office... and I can't just get a new one for myself, have to pick one up for the wife too this time.

So here's my problem.. do I go ahead and drop the $400 now for two 3G iPhones or should I wait until the next generation comes out (hopefully soon) and be an early adopter on that model?

Thanks in advance!!
-Xiteer
 
+1 on the wait.
I think that one will be announced in June then released in July.
If you don't wait you may end up wishing you did.
 
Theaser said:
So again, if you really need it....
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If he can't stand his 2G iPhone for another 3 - 4 months then yes, he should get an iPhone 3G now, along with one for his wife if she can't stand to use her flip phone for those months.
 
iParis said:
If he can't stand his 2G iPhone for another 3 - 4 months then yes, he should get an iPhone 3G now, along with one for his wife if she can't stand to use her flip phone for those months.
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Thanks for all the comments! We can definitely stand to wait longer before we upgrade.. I could see us waiting 5 or 6 months if need be so maybe we should wait.

I wonder what the price model will be when the new one drops.... you know tough economic times and all :)
 
Xiteer said:
Thanks for all the comments! We can definitely stand to wait longer before we upgrade.. I could see us waiting 5 or 6 months if need be so maybe we should wait.

I wonder what the price model will be when the new one drops.... you know tough economic times and all :)
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I wouldn't expect the price to go up unless a 32GB model is also introduced.
Also, I can't see the price going down.
 
iParis said:
I wouldn't expect the price to go up unless a 32GB model is also introduced.
Also, I can't see the price going down.
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Ok.. here is my uneducated, unfounded and completely hopeful prediction. They will release a 32GB model, it will cost the same as the current 16GB 3G model.. they will also have a 16GB model that will cost the same as the current 8GB model and do away with the 8GB option.
 
Xiteer said:
Ok.. here is my uneducated, unfounded and completely hopeful prediction. They will release a 32GB model, it will cost the same as the current 16GB 3G model.. they will also have a 16GB model that will cost the same as the current 8GB model and do away with the 8GB option.
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That is a very good point and I thought of the same thing right after I hit "Submit Reply" on my previous post.
 
Mr. Giver '94 said:
Wait. The current version is nothing special.
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well thats if you count 3G and GPS not being special. lol. however I must agree, the 2g feels like a rock, way better built, vs the flimsy 3g and its cracking case, i can squeeze mine with my hand it squeeks and makes noise becuase the screen was put on unevenly....
 
Xiteer said:
Ok.. here is my uneducated, unfounded and completely hopeful prediction. They will release a 32GB model, it will cost the same as the current 16GB 3G model.. they will also have a 16GB model that will cost the same as the current 8GB model and do away with the 8GB option.
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small possibility of a better camera, too, but ya, they have too much going on with the app store to make HUGE leaps in hardware upgrade right now.

This is the reason why the neutered the phone by holding simple features back, to so they can ride the hardware out for as long as possible.

Im thinking bigger capacity, and hopfully a return to metal case, stainless steel would be wonderfull.
 
Xiteer said:
Ok.. here is my uneducated, unfounded and completely hopeful prediction. They will release a 32GB model, it will cost the same as the current 16GB 3G model.. they will also have a 16GB model that will cost the same as the current 8GB model and do away with the 8GB option.
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I agree with this with some hardware improvements. Since we're all guessing here, I read on another forum where they were speculating they would keep the 8GB with only edge capability and lower the monthly rates to around $15 a month. This would be for most people in the U.S. who live no where near a 3G area.
 
I upgraded to a 3G about a month ago and don't regret it at all, even if something new and better comes out in June. I was bothered by low call volume and low ringer volume, and those are both taken care of for me with the 3G. I wouldn't have upgraded just for 3G or GPS, but both are nice to have.

So, it depends on one's needs. If you can wait and don't feel the need for the features in the current model, then I'd also wait for the next version. That was what I originally planned to do, until I had a chance to hear the 3G.

I know that I now am locked in to this model for two more years, but that was something I thought about and accept.

Incidentally, I was able to sell my orginal iPhone on eBay for almost $300, Buy It Now. It sold in an hour.
 
iFerd said:
Incidentally, I was able to sell my orginal iPhone on eBay for almost $300, Buy It Now. It sold in an hour.
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Wow, I didn't realize that they were such hot items on ebay.. hopefully they will stay that way until the next models come out and I upgrade :)
 
Xiteer said:
Wow, I didn't realize that they were such hot items on ebay.. hopefully they will stay that way until the next models come out and I upgrade :)
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I didn't mention that the price was for an 8GB. If I had been willing to be more patient, I think it might have gone for as much as $350. Remember that the service terms are better for the first generation phone. $20 instead of $30 for data, and 200 text messages are included vs. $5 for that many with the 3G.

Also, they can be unlocked more conveniently that the 3G, or so I recall.
 
Xiteer said:
Hey guys!

Just wanted to see what the community thinks about my situation. I am currently a proud owner of an older model iPhone (2G I guess, with EDGE). My wife has a regular flip phone but thinks she is ready for an iPhone.

I recently accepted a new position at work and they are going to subsidize the majority of my cellular bill so I was thinking that I should go ahead and make an investment and get a new 3G iPhone so I can more effectively keep up with email when I am out of the office... and I can't just get a new one for myself, have to pick one up for the wife too this time.

So here's my problem.. do I go ahead and drop the $400 now for two 3G iPhones or should I wait until the next generation comes out (hopefully soon) and be an early adopter on that model?

Thanks in advance!!
-Xiteer
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with the time running and new phones being launced in the market daily i think u can afford to wait for the new iphone. it will be launced soon.
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I'm in the same situation, my GF wants iphone and i want a new one cuz my 2g is almost dead (screen cracked, the back is kind of popping out, its crazy how much this phone can withstand) anyways, Id wait till June, i'm quite sure they will release new Iphone, not just upgrade memory. in fact i don't think they will upgrade memory because then ipod touch would have to go up and etc.

I think they will release new iphone higher rez 720x480(or whatever it is) and MAYBE upgrade camera (add maybe cheap video recording option) then also add copy paste with firmware upgrade.

So I'd wait 100%. I think it'll be worth the wait.
 
I feel your pain, except I don't have the 2G to tide me over. I've been waiting for my upgrade eligibility date of Mar 23. But now I'm thinking I'll stick it out another 3 months and wait for the next iPhone model.
 
I vote wait. Will your company still subsidize the bill of the newer model (dont think it will be more expensive actually)
 
Buy one new 3G now, give the Mrs. the 2G. Then come July, if a new iphone is released, buy one new (4g) iPhone. Sell the 2G and gain some money back. That is, of course if your wife wants the 2G, then the 3G eventually.
 
GetAudiHere said:
I vote wait. Will your company still subsidize the bill of the newer model (dont think it will be more expensive actually)
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They subsidize a flat rate per month regardless or carrier or plan, basically compensation for on call time. I think I am going to take the advice of the majority of this thread and just wait then get two new ones when the new model drops..

Then again if you guys are willing to take up some sort of collection I will get a 3G now because I'm confident that as soon as I buy a 3G a new model will be released within weeks :)
 
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