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Call me crazy but I bought an iPhone 4 a week ago

Dandrews524 said:
the iphone 5 will not have LTE, i think that is what most people would consider major
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I definitely dont feel LTE is an upgrade (if anything its currently a downgrade) since it degrades the battery life so heavily.

Have you seen the battery life on a phone with LTE? disaster...

Another reason not to get a 2 year contract with the iPhone 4? You will be stuck in a 2 year contract when the iPhone 6 comes out... an absolutely terrible idea :(
 
ap3604 said:
I definitely dont feel LTE is an upgrade (if anything its currently a downgrade) since it degrades the battery life so heavily.

Have you seen the battery life on a phone with LTE? absolute disaster...
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that is why apple doesnt give its iphones LTE yet, BECAUSE its so terrible on the battery. when they decide to use it they will do it right, which means using a battery that can withstand that type of power
 
The 4 is a great phone - you'll enjoy it. I'm still amazed by the screen. For me that was the most noticeable difference coming from the 3Gs. However, I'm hoping there are more folks like you around my area - my iPhone 4 is going on Craigslist (or eBay) later this week in order to maximize my resell value prior to the iPhone 5 arriving later this fall. Dont know why but I hoping to see an A5 in there. Till then I'll be rocking my old 3Gs or an android handset.
 
Not surprised I know a few people who will buy iPhone 4 next year after the price decreases with iPhone 5.
 
To the OP, I'm glad you don't have any regrets, and I don't either. I got mine back in March after letting my Sammy Focus go. I couldn't deal with its snotty build anymore. Now I'm a proud owner of an iPhone 4 and I'll be in a prime location to cop an iPhone 6 or whatever it's called with LTE once the technology has evolved to include good battery life (which I'm sure Apple will make sure of) and AT&T actually rolls out an LTE network. I'll have to keep a GSM carrier for the GSM unlocked phone.

I had a iPhone 3G and I'm so glad I was able to skip the iPhone 3GS because, although I know it's a fine phone, it wasn't worthy an upgrade after just a year on the early upgrade pricing, when some of the features I could get with the 3GS sans the speed and processor I had with my jailbroken 3G. Staying on 3.1.3 with the 3G allowed me to buy time and still enjoy my device while I explored WP7 (it'll finally be ready with Mango) and get the iPhone 4 when ready. I don't think us happy iPhone 4 owners will skip a beat the next several months...
 
Chocolatemilty said:
I don't think us happy iPhone 4 owners will skip a beat the next several months...
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I hope your right since that seems like mere wishful thinking ;)

I can guarantee that there will be a bunch of iPhone 4 owners on the forums will be making threads screaming "Why didn't I wait for the iPhone 5?!?! aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh!!!"
 
chrono1081 said:
Not crazy at all. Its an amazing phone. Just because something newer comes out doesn't make it any less amazing.
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This

Ive had my 4 since dec last year and I still love it and I won't be upgrading until the 6 comes out

I will not be getting the 5

Enjoy your phone
 
Hmm...

It might constitute a lot of work but you could return your iPhone, then rebuy it at Target for $50 less... Then you can always sell it for like $450 on eBay and get the newer iPhone when it comes out later this year. If you have an early upgrade on a family account it'll be an easy pill to swallow. Best luck to you, though!
 
I bought the iPhone 3G three months before 3GS came out. At first I was very happy, but sad when the 3GS came out.

But I was happy again a year later when I was eligible for early upgrade to iPhone 4!
 
I bought a used one about a month ago, (no contract) and I love it, seeing that the iPhone 5 will probably have a larger screen, I just decided to go ahead and get the iPhone 4, because I like the smaller screen. I don't want my phone to be a tablet, I have my iPad for that. Also, the iPhone 5 is looking to be one fugly phone. I love the glass and steel of the iPhone 4, I don't like the curved back, I upgraded my 3GS for a reason!!!!
I also got a killer deal for mine on craigslist!! :p
 
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I have had My iphone4 for less than a month . my blackberry died and i had to wait 2 months for my iphone. I love it. I know that the new one is just around the corner but it would take a while to come down here and but i needed a phone the, i could not wait
 
Bought mine yesterday after my 3GS died. I was eligible for upgrade much sooner, but held off on the 4 before I had to because my 3GS was fine. I will likely hold onto this one until it dies.

You buy when you need/want, regardless of the release date. You ignore the naysayers who upgrade with every release...some people just live to p**s on someone else's parade. Enjoy your purchase.
 
The iPhone 5's probably not going to be released until next year. A lot of sources are claiming it'll be the iPhone 4S. I don't think it's going to be a major major upgrade.. regardless, the iPhone 4 is a beautiful device, and it'll be a classic long after the iPhone 5 comes out :D can't stand phones that are too big anyways:apple:
 
If you really, really, regret it just sell your iphone 4 on craigslist a week or 2 before the announcement. I've done this every year and I have never sold it for less than 300.

Take that 300 cash and apply it to a brand new Iphone 5. Obviously you'll be paying some out of pocket but not a hell of alot.
 
Djs621 said:
If you really, really, regret it just sell your iphone 4 on craigslist a week or 2 before the announcement. I've done this every year and I have never sold it for less than 300.

Take that 300 cash and apply it to a brand new Iphone 5. Obviously you'll be paying some out of pocket but not a hell of alot.
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- $200 for iPhone 4 with contract
- $50 tax for iPhone 4

+ $300 for iPhone 4 sold on Craigslist

- $600 for iPhone 5 unsubsidized (since you used your upgrade on the iPhone 4)
- $50 tax for iPhone 5
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A loss of $600 because someone can't wait a month or so for the iPhone 5?

Sounds like a terrible idea to me :(
 
it's a loss of 350 actually.

Yeah its alot but unfortunately he already made the mistake. If he reeeeealy has to have an IPhone 5 right away then this is the least painful route
 
I had 3 Android phones before my iP4... I felt so disappointed in myself, that I lost so much money buying those hunks of crap.

The iPhone is where it's at
 
The only evidence to the iPhone 5 being a minor update is the fact that the iPhone 3G to 3Gs was a "minor update".
 
LoganT said:
The only evidence to the iPhone 5 being a minor update is the fact that the iPhone 3G to 3Gs was a "minor update".
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Was the 3gs really a minor update though?

2x faster processor
More ram
Video recording
Better camera + autofocus
Bigger battery
Voice controls
Compass

Seemed like a brand new phone to me ;)
 
ap3604 said:
Was the 3gs really a minor update though?

2x faster processor
More ram
Video recording
Better camera + autofocus
Bigger battery
Voice controls
Compass

Seemed like a brand new phone to me ;)
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Exactly, that's why I put minor update in quotes. :)
 
Only reason I'm waiting is because I'm hoping the new chipset will be HSPA+ capable.

I honestly hate the new speculated design (I love the solid glass brick feel the current one has) and I see no point in most of the new features added. I have a DSLR that will always take better pictures than an iPhone, the iPhone 4 already has enough processing power for a phone and a bigger screen just means it'll eat up more battery life.

Though, a better antenna does sound nice.

Really, the only reason I even want an iPhone is so I can just have an iPod and phone in one stupid device. My current nano is only 8GBs and I've already filled that way up...

I'm honestly getting tired of waiting, especially since now they're speculating we'll have to wait until October..
 
If it makes you happy and you are not hurting anybody, there is no madness in that.

I am enjoying the Pixi Plus. I admit it lags and the apps do NOT compare to iOS right now. I tried Symbian a few years ago, and it was the same thing. The quality of the same apps just wasn't there. Only game on my Pixi Plus is Angry Birds which is only updated to 1.5.3. When it comes to gaming, iOS is on another level and will get catered to first. But I got it FREE from a repository, so I can't complain. :D Saved $1.99 since I don't really want to pay for a game that I already bought for 99 cents on my iPhone and it isn't even the latest update.

You start to appreciate the many things iPhones can do that others can't do or do worse. And iPhones just does them more efficiently. Being a phone enthusiast, it doesn't bother me too much collecting phones and seeing all their flaws. Might even pick up the Xperia Play next Feb if I can get it FREE with contract. iPhone 4 really is a great device. Perhaps my all-time fav gadget and hands-down my all-time fav cell phone. I even was at the Apple Store earlier today to let my kids play the games there, and compared the 3GS and 4. The build of the 4 is so much better. 3GS felt like a cheap toy.

If I can choose just one phone, stick with iPhone and be happy with the ecosystem you are already familiar with. Stick with what works for you.
 
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