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Buying the iPhone 3G now?!

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iamamac

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Hi guys,
I sold my iPhone 2G Wednesday and I feel like I can't take it anymore without it.. I mean, where's my e-mail, facebook, web.. Where's all the stuff that I need?
I want to buy the iPhone 3G with a plan that's 19€/month (Vodafone - Italy) but I don't know if I'm taking the right decision.. Do you?
Do you think Vodafone will offer me an upgrade option to the new iPhone if I buy it right now?
I don't know if I can wait until July :(
 
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They may. Was it offered last year when the 3G came out? That will be the only thing that you can base it on. Here in the US AT&T allowed you to pick up a 3G if you bought the Edge model the month before the release. I believe it was allowed in most of the other countries that it was offered but I don't really know for sure.

Personally, I'd grit my teeth and wait to be for sure.
 
kornyboy said:
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They may. Was it offered last year when the 3G came out? That will be the only thing that you can base it on. Here in the US AT&T allowed you to pick up a 3G if you bought the Edge model the month before the release. I believe it was allowed in most of the other countries that it was offered but I don't really know for sure.

Personally, I'd grit my teeth and wait to be for sure.
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I think I'll die until July!! The iPhone 2G wasn't offered in Italy :(
BTW, upgrading it's an option of Vodafone? I mean, they decide this? Not Apple?
 
If you think you can make do without in return for possible new features, then make do.

If you'd rather go without then go for it...

This is the dilemma I'm in too. I don't have an iPhone yet but after being exposed to them increasingly over the last month (two friends and my cousin), I want one of my own. I've been thinking of snagging the 8gb one on O2s £34/m plan since the handset is free (or the 16gb for £54). Or I could wait to see if the rumours are true. My main concern is the handset price and plans going up in price if I wait for the new model so I might just go for the current model...
 
Domanic said:
Or I could wait to see if the rumours are true. My main concern is the handset price and plans going up in price if I wait for the new model so I might just go for the current model...
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The rumors ARE true and the new iPhone will be announced next month. Whether it will be released in WWDC (i.e. available for purchase) is still not clear but it is definite that a better and more capable iPhone will be available in a matter of weeks.
 
Domanic said:
If you think you can make do without in return for possible new features, then make do.

If you'd rather go without then go for it...

This is the dilemma I'm in too. I don't have an iPhone yet but after being exposed to them increasingly over the last month (two friends and my cousin), I want one of my own. I've been thinking of snagging the 8gb one on O2s £34/m plan since the handset is free (or the 16gb for £54). Or I could wait to see if the rumours are true. My main concern is the handset price and plans going up in price if I wait for the new model so I might just go for the current model...
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You're in UK.. They'll ofer an upgrade 99,9%.. In Italy I don't think so but you can buy it.. I would..
I don't know, 32GB means too much or me, my iTunes library = 6GB.. :) But features like 3MP camera, radio, Apple logo illuminated made me think about this purchase..
 
Also what's this 99.9% upgrade you talk about?

The iPhone would be my first time on contract so I'm not well versed in upgrade eligibility yet.
 
Domanic said:
Also what's this 99.9% upgrade you talk about?

The iPhone would be my first time on contract so I'm not well versed in upgrade eligibility yet.
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I said that if you buy the iPhone 3G now and the new iPhone comes out after xx days, I'm sure O2 will offer you an upgrade to the new iPhone so you can buy it.. :)
 
iamamac said:
I said that if you buy the iPhone 3G now and the new iPhone comes out after xx days, I'm sure O2 will offer you an upgrade to the new iPhone so you can buy it.. :)
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Not sure if upgrading instore is different to doing it on the web

I have just checked my o2 account online and for online upgrades you can only do it in the last month of your contract
 
paulsalter said:
Not sure if upgrading instore is different to doing it on the web

I have just checked my o2 account online and for online upgrades you can only do it in the last month of your contract
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They should, they will I think offer an iPhone upgrade program or something like that..
 
Call them (O2) and find out. Anything here will be speculation at this point.

If you know you will probably want to upgrade then wait. If you bought something from me knowing I was going to release a new model then wanted to change it after using it for a week to a month I wouldn't change anything for you. You knew what were doing.
 
iamamac said:
They should, they will I think offer an iPhone upgrade program or something like that..
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I agree that they will offer some upgrade option, but what will be the cost

The 3g is subsidized, the carriers need to get the money back (which is usually done over the life of the contract), so i would expect a fee to upgrade early
 
paulsalter said:
I agree that they will offer some upgrade option, but what will be the cost

The 3g is subsidized, the carriers need to get the money back (which is usually done over the life of the contract), so i would expect a fee to upgrade early
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The fee I think it will be the price of the new iPhone + something, I don't know.. I don't even think that VDF will offer this here in Italy.. In UK yes..
 
Dude, I know it sucks - but your best bet is probably to wait. May's almost over, it will be WWDC before you know it.

Unfortunately, these companies don't necessarily care whether or not you get the latest stuff at the best price, so I'm hedging my bets that we'll have different prices again depending on how much fees they can charge you, i mean 'eligibility'. So, if you get a 3G now, when the new one comes - you may be out of luck.
 
JPIndustrie said:
Dude, I know it sucks - but your best bet is probably to wait. May's almost over, it will be WWDC before you know it.

Unfortunately, these companies don't necessarily care whether or not you get the latest stuff at the best price, so I'm hedging my bets that we'll have different prices again depending on how much fees they can charge you, i mean 'eligibility'. So, if you get a 3G now, when the new one comes - you may be out of luck.
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I think you're right.. And I'll see what's the best company for me, TIM or Vodafone, both are currently offering the iPhone 3G, we'll see which will offer an upgrade that matters the most.
Maybe (even if I think I'm dreaming) Apple will offer the iPhone right after the WWDC :D:D
Until then, I'm stuck with my N70 :(
 
iamamac said:
I think you're right.. And I'll see what's the best company for me, TIM or Vodafone, both are currently offering the iPhone 3G, we'll see which will offer an upgrade that matters the most.
Maybe (even if I think I'm dreaming) Apple will offer the iPhone right after the WWDC :D:D
Until then, I'm stuck with my N70 :(
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Yeah, the N70 isn't terrible. I'd also hedge my bets that anyone waiting will be rewarded by a significantly updated iPhone.
 
Yes it will come

Compile 'em all said:
The rumors ARE true and the new iPhone will be announced next month. Whether it will be released in WWDC (i.e. available for purchase) is still not clear but it is definite that a better and more capable iPhone will be available in a matter of weeks.
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Yes, rumors are true. In fact, the new Palm Pre release date seems to be scheduled a couple of days earlier just to beat them to the punch.

Nonetheless, I'd still go with the iPhone 3G and then move forward.
 
JPIndustrie said:
Yeah, the N70 isn't terrible. I'd also hedge my bets that anyone waiting will be rewarded by a significantly updated iPhone.
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I hope so.. It's terrible for me that I'm used with my iPhone :D But I guess that will worth the waiting :)
 
Another thing guys, about the price, do you think that Apple will add some extra $ for the upgrades?
 
It's true that Apple will no longer allow purchases of the iPhone 3G when the next version is announced? And that this thing isn't an option for the Operator (VDF in my case)? :confused:
 
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