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So why are you buying the iPhone 3g

1) I love getting new Apple products. Always love staying up to date.

2) The real reason- cracked screen on current iPhone.

3) GPS - Hopefully usable for geocaching with a few third party apps.

4) 3G. I'm out a lot, and EDGE is fine. However, 3G is faster, and who can complain about that?

5) Louder speakers. I hope they are much louder.

Besides that, there isn't much else. I think it looks nice, and it is not as bad looking as everyone says. Also, I want the official SIM ejector tool. Plus another iPhone box!! :p:p
 
1) I don't have one yet. I didn't think it was worth the money at the time.... read apps.

2) GPS - more for my wife than me.

3) Push email and syncing calendars on me.com with my wife so she can't say she didn't know about my softball, golf, football league schedules.

4) So I can bring pics of our kid (due early Sept) out to show everyone

5) I can't wait to see what the app store brings!!!

6) My contract with Verizon ends mid-September that was the main thing holding me back. Free at last, free at last.
 
I am getting one because of 3G, Search feature, screen, most of all MOBILE ME!!!! I am a road salesman and Mobile Me will be a life saver.
 
Prior to buying my first iPhone, I was operating on a TDMA Nokia 8860, which was Mr. Indestructible.

Since I hadn't gotten with the times, I figured I'd take the chance on the first generation iPhone. And I'm glad I did. It's flipped what I used to know about cell phones and has made them that much more exciting.

Since my brother is joining AT&T anyway, he's taking my old one off of me, and in turn I'll be purchasing two, an 8GB for my Father, and a 16GB for myself. I'm excited with the new features and functionalities.

I've got a floater vacation I've used solely for July 11th, and I could not be as excited as I am.
 
I am getting the 16GB Iphone On PAYG because

I don't call people they call me.

I only Really texts people

I need the 3G for work/ look at e-mails

I need the Google maps to find out were people are.

Put all my music on it

Looks fantastic

The only downside for me is the blue tooth as i like to send my friends stuff but i am sure i can live out that.
 
Because I am an information freak and I like to be connected at all times. I wanted to get the original iPhone, but was under contract with Verizon. By the time my contract ended, I knew there was a new one in the works, so I waited. Even thought I don't have 3G in my area, if the FAN codes apply I'll be coming out even. Can't wait to have access to the web whenever I want.
 
- i can

- my coverage in the uk sucks. Im on GPRS 90% of the time. not much EDGE for me. 3g coverage is much much better.
 
Because my original iPhone is a bit bashed up now (a few scratches on it), and it will only cost me £59.00 for a new one with O2 :D
 
This is the first iPhone release for the Netherlands and that alone is a reason to finally get one :) Good thing I never got one from the States and be stuck with a slow Edge machine.
 
1. Ive been with T-Mobile since '06, when I bought the then-decent but now-extremely crappy sidekick 3. I really hate this phone right now. REALLY hate it.

2. T-Mobile for some reason is waiting until Armageddon to release their 3G service, and I'm so tired of waiting. They also have the worst smartphone selection known to man. When the Wing is your most advanced smartphone, YOU HAVE PROBLEMS.

3. Ever since I sold my ipod touch a couple months ago, Ive been in withdrawl for an apple product. I really miss that thing.

4. I'm tired of carrying a thick ass sidekick 3 AND a music player. It occupies pocket space and looks like i'm carrying bricks in my pockets.

5. It looks fantastic.
 
1) cause' its 3G
2) im partly materialistic (deal with it)
3) i need a new phone because my current one is broken.
4) i like the interface of the iPhone + require a phone with a decent screen size + web browser
5) and BECAUSE IT CAN... and its Apple :apple: :D
 
1) My phone broke.
2) I have a crappy KRZR and I think I should move to the smartphones.
3) I love my iPod Touch.
4) I want both Camera, iPod and Phone in the same device.
5) I love Apple.
6) I use Safari A LOT.
7) I love every feature.
8) Because it's FINALLY out in Canada.
 
1. 3G/GPS/App Store
2. Apple products are slick
3. I think my current phone (SE K750i) knows it's on the way out so it's freezing and shutting down frequently.
 
superspy said:
1. 3G/GPS/App Store
2. Apple products are slick
3. I think my current phone (SE K750i) knows it's on the way out so it's freezing and shutting down frequently.
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i have a K750i as well..
the camera stopped working on it.. and i keep getting the white screen of death :p
 
why am i buying it?
for those special bags that apple has for iphones. .duh. lol

im getting it for 3G :)
 
1) I need a new phone...nope
2) 3G is a necessity...nope
3)GPS...no again

It's going to be the coolest phone available in the Netherlands, just like my MPB is the coolest notebook I have ever owned. Not getting it is not an option. :p
 
If I do upgrade it'll be because it's effectively free and it'll stop voice calls being blocked when I'm using Edge. The wife shouts at me quite a lot about that.

Phazer
 
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