Ditto, although the retina display and improved camera/flash are tempting. Let's see what the iPhone 5 looks like.
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Did You Pass on the iPhone 4 and keep your 3G/S?
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Ditto, although the retina display and improved camera/flash are tempting. Let's see what the iPhone 5 looks like.
I have my iPhone 3G from the first day released in '08.
The iPhone 3G was running fine, so i didn't think i needed to upgrade to a iPhone 3GS. Then it was still running fine so i didn't think about upgrading to iPhone 4, but i upgraded to iOS 4.2.1 and that killed my phone, so now i'm waiting for the iPhone 5.
The iPhone 3G was running fine, so i didn't think i needed to upgrade to a iPhone 3GS. Then it was still running fine so i didn't think about upgrading to iPhone 4, but i upgraded to iOS 4.2.1 and that killed my phone, so now i'm waiting for the iPhone 5.
You're right, i even downgraded, but those in-Phone notifications were just too important for me.
Then you skipped the most significant annual improvement in the history of iOS. The 3GS is under appreciated mainly due to the lack of an external redesign, but it was a massive improvement over the 3G. Even after two years it feels just about as fast as an iPhone 4.
Don't get me wrong, I did the same thing and upgraded from a 3G to a IP4, but in hindsight my ideal upgrade path should have been:
2G -> 3GS -> IP5...
I completely agree. I wish i had done the same, that's why i'm sticking on with my iPhone 3G and then i'll get into the cycle with the 5.
Because I think the iphone 4 was ugly and I didn't qualify for upgrade. I love the way the iphone 3GS feels in my hand with the curved back. So smooth and the buttons are just great. But I lost the volume button so an upgrade is due and please no ugly giant android phones.
Was waiting for white
Was eligible to upgrade and wanted to on day one, but decided to wait for the "soon-to-be-released" white version. Waited some more, and some more and some more...then thought, "Well, I'll just upgrade this summer."
Now that's looking like a slim chance.
So yeah, waited foolishly for the white iPhone 4. That's my reason.
Was eligible to upgrade and wanted to on day one, but decided to wait for the "soon-to-be-released" white version. Waited some more, and some more and some more...then thought, "Well, I'll just upgrade this summer."
Now that's looking like a slim chance.
So yeah, waited foolishly for the white iPhone 4. That's my reason.
My decision was a pretty interesting one and something as simple as color actually prevented me from getting the iPhone 4.
I woke up early and got online to preorder, only to find that the white iPhone 4 wasn't going to be available. Rather than making a quick decision and buying the black, I decided to wait it out.
What really happened is this gave my wife more time to talk me out of it...which she did. I'm still on my 3GS and she's still on her 3G.
I recently jailbroke and I have to say, it feels like I have a whole new phone. There are a few slight dings and scratches on the back, but everything works flawlessly so I'm fine waiting it out until the next iPhone...whenever that may be. I've thought about going Android, but I'm not about to waste my upgrade without seeing what Apple has up their sleeve.
I woke up early and got online to preorder, only to find that the white iPhone 4 wasn't going to be available. Rather than making a quick decision and buying the black, I decided to wait it out.
What really happened is this gave my wife more time to talk me out of it...which she did. I'm still on my 3GS and she's still on her 3G.
I recently jailbroke and I have to say, it feels like I have a whole new phone. There are a few slight dings and scratches on the back, but everything works flawlessly so I'm fine waiting it out until the next iPhone...whenever that may be. I've thought about going Android, but I'm not about to waste my upgrade without seeing what Apple has up their sleeve.
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I upgraded to the iPhone 4 from my 3G but missed being able to make calls. I know it wasn't bad for most people, but I literally could not hold a call for more than 4 minutes. So I returned it.
My secretary upgraded from his iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 4 - so I gave him my 3G and fifty bucks for his 3GS. I'll upgrade to the next generation though.
I upgraded to the iPhone 4 from my 3G but missed being able to make calls. I know it wasn't bad for most people, but I literally could not hold a call for more than 4 minutes. So I returned it.
My secretary upgraded from his iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 4 - so I gave him my 3G and fifty bucks for his 3GS. I'll upgrade to the next generation though.
Nope.
Went from the original to the 4. This version was everything I wanted the original to be. I will likely skip iPhone 5 and maybe 6. Perhaps use 4 until it really breaks or can't hold a charge anymore.
Lately, I've been eating healthier and regaining more of my spirituality. From lifelong carnivore to becoming a pescetarian (like Steve Jobs) and churchgoer. I'm skinny already, but my family is known for high blood pressure and diabetes from their meaty diet. So changing bad habits was needed while I'm still a "young 30" since our 40's and 50's is when our body starts to really break down. Start now. My grandpa lived up to 97, and I inspire to live that long now. My obsession for phones has lessened. None of it is "forever", so my attachment to material things is fading. Finding more meaningful goals and accomplish things in my bucket list like traveling, skydiving, and riding motorcycles than obsessing over a phone with a temporary, hollow feeling.
If I do upgrade, it might be more carrier-based than phone/OS-based. LTE speed and tethering plans interest me more than what the phone looks or offers.
Went from the original to the 4. This version was everything I wanted the original to be. I will likely skip iPhone 5 and maybe 6. Perhaps use 4 until it really breaks or can't hold a charge anymore.
Lately, I've been eating healthier and regaining more of my spirituality. From lifelong carnivore to becoming a pescetarian (like Steve Jobs) and churchgoer. I'm skinny already, but my family is known for high blood pressure and diabetes from their meaty diet. So changing bad habits was needed while I'm still a "young 30" since our 40's and 50's is when our body starts to really break down. Start now. My grandpa lived up to 97, and I inspire to live that long now. My obsession for phones has lessened. None of it is "forever", so my attachment to material things is fading. Finding more meaningful goals and accomplish things in my bucket list like traveling, skydiving, and riding motorcycles than obsessing over a phone with a temporary, hollow feeling.
If I do upgrade, it might be more carrier-based than phone/OS-based. LTE speed and tethering plans interest me more than what the phone looks or offers.
Thanks - that's just what I did. 2G at launch day; 3GS at launch day; waiting for iP5. I was very happy with my 3GS at the time the iP4 came out. Yes, I marveled at the retina display, but my 3GS was working great and couldn't see why I should use the early upgrade ATT was offering me. Then as I began to discover some of the strengths of the iP4, I wished I had but by then, I didn't want to do so until the update. (My iPad2 showed me that the signal strength on my 3GS really needs the newer technology - among other things). So I'll be waiting hoping it's a really significant upgrade so I can be happy for another 2 years when LTE roll-out will be widespread and all the bumps eliminated.
I got my 3G nearly two years ago and it worked perfectly for a year and a half. Unfortunately the power button sank, until it was flush with the phone. The genius bar was kind enough to bump me to 3GS, which is fantastic!
My contract ends in June, so I'm hoping foolishly for a white 4 by then.
My contract ends in June, so I'm hoping foolishly for a white 4 by then.
My first iPhone was the 3G on launch day July 2008. I got a 3GS as soon as I was eligible in Dec 2009. I will be eligible for another upgrade in Aug 2011. At that point, I will just wait and upgrade to the next iPhone (whenever it actually comes out).
My wife has a 3GS and I have a 4. I frequently will grab which ever is closer so I am very familiar with both side by side. The result is that they perform shocking similar. The only significant difference is the RD screen.
Basically the 3GS changed the essence of what apps can do by giving devs more then x4 the free RAM after the OS is loaded. While the 4 made the same tasks look more clear.
(individual A4 apps are generally built around 256MB RAM due to the touch and iPad not having 512)
That is my upgrade path. I went from annual upgrades on various smartphones and high end featurephones to the iPhone 2G and was so happy with it that I've dropped to a 2 year replacement cycle. It wasn't difficult to skip the 3G because I hated the design, even now that I have the same design in the 3GS. That plastic shell was a serious step down from the original and current models.
That said, the 3GS doesn't get the respect it's due. It was a great handset and still feels plenty fast next to the iPhone 4. The only really compelling feature of the iPhone 4 (aside from the beautiful design) is the display. Looking at my sister's iPhone 4 almost made me cave, but I resisted because of the marginal speed improvement.
3GS to 4 was a major upgrade so IMO you made the wrong call. 4 to 5 may be smaller and the 6 in 2012 bigger again. I change phones every year so doesn't matter to me.
My wife also has a 3GS (she got one shortly after I got the 4, which was my first iphone). besides the retina display, there is the camera(s), battery life, and RAM.