I currently have an android phone and want to get an iPhone.
Should I wait for iPhone 5 or get the iPhone 4S now?
Should I wait for iPhone 5 or get the iPhone 4S now?
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Wait for iPhone 5? or get iPhone 4S
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Presumably the same time frame the 4S was released as the latest rumors point to a Fall release for future iPhones.
Go for it. I bought mine last month. The next phone may not have a new/improved feature you're interested in.
Droid Charge.
It's great, but I plan on getting a new MacBook Pro as well for college so i'd like to have both integrated.
https://buyersguide.macrumors.com//#iPhone
It says neutral - that means that you should flip a coin, and either decision will be good.
It says neutral - that means that you should flip a coin, and either decision will be good.
Decided on the iPhone 4S now, and will probably see about selling it and getting the 5 later down the line.
If your contract is up for renewal get a 4s now. It's a great phone, and even better when integrated into other Mac products. As Zachnelson says, the re-sale on Iphones is very good. When the 4 came out last year, my wife sold her Iphone 3g (not 3gs) for $150.
Probably a good idea. We can't know for sure if the iPhone 5 will be released in June or October.
You guys beat me to my suggestions.
The Macrumors buyer's guide is generally a good place to check first when trying to decide whether or not to buy an Apple product (of course that shouldn't be your only deciding factor! Just a starting point).
Since the rumours are saying a fall release, I think this would be best for you. Apple devices hold their value so well, you won't have to pay very much out of pocket to upgrade after selling the 4S.
The Macrumors buyer's guide is generally a good place to check first when trying to decide whether or not to buy an Apple product (of course that shouldn't be your only deciding factor! Just a starting point).
Since the rumours are saying a fall release, I think this would be best for you. Apple devices hold their value so well, you won't have to pay very much out of pocket to upgrade after selling the 4S.
You should get a 4 and then screw around with Spire proxies 4 hrs a day for 8 months to help pass the time -
So u know have a iphone 4 again, congrats on ur 4yr committment
Since that thread was locked.. I had to reply somehow.
Anyways, I don't have a contract since I'm on an employee line. Therefore, there isn't a commitment on my end. Just saying.
Back on topic, get the 4S. Who knows when or if the "5" comes out. Live life now. Don't wait for something that might not even happen.
Just got my 4s last weekend. Upgraded from a 3G, which is a huge leap. With >6 months to go before the next upgrade, I didn't really want to wait longer.
Buying in iPhone 4S now might be a bad idea for two reasons:
1) It's only approx. 6 month until the iPhone 5 is released.
2) Prices for the 4S will drop after the release.
So, either care about money and buy a 4S after iPhone5 is released to save money,
or wait for the iPhone5. Paying the full price now is not wise in my opinion.
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You have a Droid Charge? it's not bad smartphone, i'd wait for iphone "5"
Or...you might do as this guy and call it!
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Well, we need to know what we're calling it for here.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0477348/quotes
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Buy now! Why wait? Enjoy life and it's toys while you can.
This.
Don't see why people keep waiting for things especially when they are most likely to be 7/8 months away plus the wait of getting the phone after its announced.
If you want a new iPhone get the 4S, it's a very good phone.