I'm eligible for an upgrade, and I've wanted an iPhone for 4 years. This is the first time I could get one on Sprint, so there was no reason NOT to get the 4S. 
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What is the Reason you Bought the iPhone 4S
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Because it's better in just about every way than my 2+ year old iPhone 3GS -- but I'm particularly looking forward to the camera. I've been using my phone's camera a lot more in the past six months or so, even though the 3GS's camera is pretty poor; I'm looking forward to something better.
FIRST freaking iPhone for me on verizon dudes...
I don't care for waiting for 5(we all know we will come up w/ some way to upgrade annually).
But on more detail notes: (besides the fact that I had to make the jump to iphone(this is a first legitimate chance) after owning everything apple.
1)need camera and video shooting device. Not a huge fan of doing those but time to time I need to and needed up to date device
2)faster cpu means faster browsing. Which I do a lot around the house or wherever wifi
3)iOS iOS iOS.... games.. air video.. etc.. overall smooth feel.. KNOWING apps are written for IOS and available.. hello
4)who can resist white iPhone 4.. (i meant 4s).. still BEST looking phone out there.
5)i currently own droid X... do I need to say more???
ps:btw, I did want 4 inch iPhone 5.. but for now.. it will do .. as when I need serious work, I go to my macbook anyway(or iMac) and even bypass iPad 2.. so.. what's the point?
I don't care for waiting for 5(we all know we will come up w/ some way to upgrade annually).
But on more detail notes: (besides the fact that I had to make the jump to iphone(this is a first legitimate chance) after owning everything apple.
1)need camera and video shooting device. Not a huge fan of doing those but time to time I need to and needed up to date device
2)faster cpu means faster browsing. Which I do a lot around the house or wherever wifi
3)iOS iOS iOS.... games.. air video.. etc.. overall smooth feel.. KNOWING apps are written for IOS and available.. hello
4)who can resist white iPhone 4.. (i meant 4s).. still BEST looking phone out there.
5)i currently own droid X... do I need to say more???
ps:btw, I did want 4 inch iPhone 5.. but for now.. it will do .. as when I need serious work, I go to my macbook anyway(or iMac) and even bypass iPad 2.. so.. what's the point?
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I've been gimping along on my cracked 3G for over three years. Cracked it the first month. I've held out for the verizon iphone, then decided to wait for the 5, delayed till now and just 4S. I wait no longer.
Because I have the 3GS. Like someone else mentioned, I'm hoping the technology in the phone has improved over the last ~16 months so that I can get better service in my freaking cubicle.
Ibought mine to get the 64 GB of storage. I am also going to enjoy the faster processor, but I wouldn't have bought one without the 64 GB drive.
in order of importance:
1) my 3gs 32gb has randomly run out of battery twice now, has <1gb free space left, and the camera occasionally has a blur spot, so I want to replace it.
2) 64gb storage
3) better camera
4) retina display
5) twice the max d/l speed
6) voice transcription of notes and reminders with Siri while I drive
7) facetime
8) faster processor
1) my 3gs 32gb has randomly run out of battery twice now, has <1gb free space left, and the camera occasionally has a blur spot, so I want to replace it.
2) 64gb storage
3) better camera
4) retina display
5) twice the max d/l speed
6) voice transcription of notes and reminders with Siri while I drive
7) facetime
8) faster processor
Ibid. My 3G has been the scourge of my existence for over a year, and needs to be put down.
Camera & HD Video with Stablization are my primary justifications for the 4S.
I've owned every iPhone from the 3G to 4 then I did something...I switched to Android...hated it, switched to Blackberry...hated it more. Hate on me, but I see it as a positive because I realised "iPhone is the phone for me. Save up and when the new one comes out, buy it." That's what I did.
Using an Android/Blackberry is just too...complicated. I miss being able to organise my music, apps, books, movies all in one place and just simply plug in my phone and everything's ready to go.
I loved the iPhone 4's camera and video recording, and the iPhone 4S will be better. It will be faster, and with a new OS.
I've missed using an iPhone. This time next week I'll be enjoying it again
Using an Android/Blackberry is just too...complicated. I miss being able to organise my music, apps, books, movies all in one place and just simply plug in my phone and everything's ready to go.
I loved the iPhone 4's camera and video recording, and the iPhone 4S will be better. It will be faster, and with a new OS.
I've missed using an iPhone. This time next week I'll be enjoying it again
