It's definitely an upgrade, but it's certainly not a "pro" version. Sorry, you're not that elite. It would be like buying a MBP one year and then buying another MBP the very next year.
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iPhone 3G[S] not a significant upgrade?
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It's definitely an upgrade, but it's certainly not a "pro" version. Sorry, you're not that elite. It would be like buying a MBP one year and then buying another MBP the very next year.
Yes, that is true. But, it's come to the point where if the asthetics arn't upgraded then the upgrade in insignificant.
A 'downgrade' is you ask me.
Yea I know, I know, reception is supposedly better through plastic.
It's still a major upgrade, Indy.
That's okay - I thought it meant Quite F**king True. I learned a new acronym tonight!
To me, it seems that the 3GS "upgrade" is more like the Apple II GS Woz Edition...glad I skipped that one!
I'm sticking with my 3G until I get a better read on what the 3GS can do better.
ummm Video, Video Editing, Better Navigation, Nike +, Voice Control, Accessibility, Better Camera, Better Processing power, more memory...... Why do people insist on saying this is a minor upgrade!?!?!
If you want a fairly noticeable set of new features that really feels like you're getting value for money, when it comes to Apple, it's usually best to skip a generation.
e.g. 2G -> 3GS
Tiger -> Snow Leopard
iLife 06 -> iLife 09
Get the 3GX when it comes out
e.g. 2G -> 3GS
Tiger -> Snow Leopard
iLife 06 -> iLife 09
Get the 3GX when it comes out
If you want a fairly noticeable set of new features that really feels like you're getting value for money, when it comes to Apple, it's usually best to skip a generation.
e.g. 2G -> 3GS
Tiger -> Snow Leopard
iLife 06 -> iLife 09
Get the 3GX when it comes out
Ok the Tiger-Snow Leopard doesn't make sense... Leopard had over 300 + new features
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/the-unkn...ac-os-x-leopards-300+-feature-list-311244.php
and snow leopard has some new features and a lot of refinement
Haha... yes, well... what Apple define as a "New feature" can be somewhat generous. Most of them are what people would normally call unimportant minor tweaks/improvements.
A less aggressive marketing department would list the new features as:
Quick Look
New visual style
Boot Camp
Stacks
Snow Leopard has basically 0 new features, however has quite a few tweaks that, when combined with Leopard's ~296 tweaks, probably does make it worthwhile.
A less aggressive marketing department would list the new features as:
Quick Look
New visual style
Boot Camp
Stacks
Snow Leopard has basically 0 new features, however has quite a few tweaks that, when combined with Leopard's ~296 tweaks, probably does make it worthwhile.
I couldn't agree with you more. I have been saying this on countless threads since the 3G S was announced. Too many people saw that it looked the same and wrote it off as a 'minor' update.
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A matte finish!!!!111!!ONE!!!!
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They won't be obsolete because a very, VERY large portion of the app audience uses iPod Touch devices, and dev's who want to get their apps out there do target the touch as well.
Truth. The moaning over Apple not including the matte casing, and the drooling over the matte leaks was sad. Thats all people care about in a phone it seems, what the back looks like. Double the speed? That means nothing to these people if it looks the same.
Exactly, I am with you. Faster hardware > different look.
Face it, the 3G didn't need a new look, it was already sleek and professional looking. If you want a rubbery matte lint magnet in your pocket, get a case. The shiny back of the 3G looks sharp, its not my opinion, its science, and its a fact.
You need to consider how much more funtional Maps is going to be with the compass function. I'll agree that the compass app in itself is quite useless for most but the map you're looking at rotating to reflect which direction you're facing is extremely useful.
This is definitely one of the bigger reasons I'm excited about this new phone.
iPhone 2G = 1,1
iPhone 3G = 1,2
iPhone 3G S = 2,1.
A minor upgrade would be 1,3.
/thread
lol... there we go this thread can be closed now!
while I agree with all of this, the one that has me most interested is what will developers do with all that extra hardware? as has been debated before, they won't take lightly to excluding the huge base of 2G, 3G and ipod touch owners.
iPhone 2G = 1,1
iPhone 3G = 1,2
iPhone 3G S = 2,1.
A minor upgrade would be 1,3.
/thread
I like this. Well said.
I disagree about
I have to disagree. My HTC 8525 died about 3 weeks before the iPhone launch so I researched available or upcoming phones... the reason I picked the iPhone wasn't for looks. I was carrying a cell phone and a Zune at the time and the iPhone was a good choice for a couple of reasons. It allowed me to consolidate a cell phone and an MP3 player into one device. It's also a fairly solid web browsing device as well. Those were the real selling points for me.
However, I don't believe that many people think to themselves, "I want the fugliest device that is on the market" when they go to purchase a phone. I personally wish that the iPhone wasn't as wide and long as it is, but it's a balancing act because I definitely appreciate the real estate for web browsing and movie viewing, etc.
No phone is going to be perfect, but I and I'm sure that there are others like me aren't stuck on looks since we happen to be Apple consumers.
I have to disagree. My HTC 8525 died about 3 weeks before the iPhone launch so I researched available or upcoming phones... the reason I picked the iPhone wasn't for looks. I was carrying a cell phone and a Zune at the time and the iPhone was a good choice for a couple of reasons. It allowed me to consolidate a cell phone and an MP3 player into one device. It's also a fairly solid web browsing device as well. Those were the real selling points for me.
However, I don't believe that many people think to themselves, "I want the fugliest device that is on the market" when they go to purchase a phone. I personally wish that the iPhone wasn't as wide and long as it is, but it's a balancing act because I definitely appreciate the real estate for web browsing and movie viewing, etc.
No phone is going to be perfect, but I and I'm sure that there are others like me aren't stuck on looks since we happen to be Apple consumers.
Like I said, I guess it's cool, but it's hardly a reason to upgrade (in my mind). Turn-by-turn navigation is a way better "upgrade" and that's software-based.