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Firmware 3.0 will be released with the version 3 iphone this summer...and that is when we will be able to download firmware 3.0 for the 1st gen and 3g iphones.
 
So does anyone think the hardware upgrade is worth waiting for or is now a good time to buy (a 3g )?

What could the do besides add a video camera & a wet bar? 😀
 
I personally think that there will be one, I know that I drain the battery on mine very quickly, so it wouldn't surprise me at all to see a update that speeds up the processor, and improves battery life. But hey I would be just as happy if they waited a year so I could afford to get the new one.
 
I still believe at the most they'll make a 32GB iPhone or maybe some new color backing.

I more believe they're going to hold out on a massive hardware update until the exclusivity contract runs out. Come on...if you had a hot new product and in a year you can put it out on ALL carriers, wouldn't you wait?
 
There will for sure be a refresh to the hardware line this summer.

As I said in the another thread -

- New matte body. Though generally the same size and shape
- 32 gig model is very likely
- new colours is very likely
- maybe better camera
- maybe better battery
- maybe 'invisible' upgrades to the memory and clock speed to match the 2nd gen Touch
 
I still believe at the most they'll make a 32GB iPhone or maybe some new color backing.

I more believe they're going to hold out on a massive hardware update until the exclusivity contract runs out. Come on...if you had a hot new product and in a year you can put it out on ALL carriers, wouldn't you wait?

NO. They must keep it with one carrier or they lose control aspects of price control. Iphone will remain with only AT&T in this country. Hardware will be coming this summer. 32-64 GB, new camera (video), battery upgrade, maybe new case design. Just my 2 cents worth.
 
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