Why are you not upgrading?

I'd rather use the upgrade on a better phone.

 

The new iPhone is primarily meant for two types of consumers: (1) those upgrading from iPhone 4 or earlier and (2) those without iPhone. It is for this reason that iPhones are in tick-tock model, where a major revision is followed by spec bumped version with few new features.

My wife has iPhone 4S still under contract with AT&T, so paying ETF doesn't make much sense. But I have iPhone 4 (out of contract and therefore unlocked) and it can be sold at break even or for little profit. So I am essentially upgrading to new iPhone for free.

 

My thoughts.

 

I'm not upgrading purely because I just got the 4S at launch. I don't have a subsidy, and I'm not big on selling this phone. I'm going to want to hang onto this one even after I get the next one i'm eligible for (5S?).

Not to mention, the 4S will get every feature of iOS 6 minus whatever is revealed on Wednesday.

i can wait

 

I continue to find it both amazing and idiotic how many people are so certain that they will or won't upgrade - when we don't even know anything (official) about the phone.

Is it really that difficult to wait 2 more days before making any decision?

 

I truly have my iPhone4S set up perfectly, exactly they way I want it and don't want to give all that up for something new- right now.

Admittedly, when my renewal kicks in with AT&T I am sure I'll be singing a different tune.

 

If it looks exactly like the leaks, I'm contemplating on not upgrading. My 4S is fine. I want something different, not just a tad longer.

 

I'm not upgrading because I would lose unlimited on Verizon. I'm also going to let my family's phone contracts run out and switch to Sprint.

 

There you go again.

Being sensible.

Logical.

Reasonable.

Non emotional.

Financially Responsible.

geez

 

Said I wouldn't upgrade to the 4s, but did on launch day.

Looking back I'm glad I did. No regrets.

Guessing at the form and function so it's all about emotion.
Will just have to wait and see

 

I was just thinking the same thing. Do people feel they will be criticized for not upgrading and have to explain their thoughts?

No one cares.

 

How't thou contradict thyself?

 

Because it's Apple, duh.

 

Because there are now much better phones to upgrade to.

 

probably not upgrading because I'm not due for another upgrade right now and don't feel like paying 250 more.

 

This^^^^

 

Because of the supposed new look. The longer look is just not attractive.

 

Just plain ugly w the stretch look

 

I have an upgrade I could use, but with no job, the wife will flip. My 4S is in perfect condition. I'm sure I could sell it and upgrade for basically free, but until its released its not worth the argument.

 

1. They're not going back to the 30 pin connector---ever. So unless you plan on your current iPhone being the last mobile phone you ever use, not sure how this is relevant.

2. See my response to 1.

3. See my response to 1.

And these are specific to upgrade to the next iPhone, they apply to upgrading to ANY new device. What you're basically saying is the 4s is phone perfection and you'll never need to change. Hey, whatever floats your boat.

 

I bought the 4S on launch and don't have an upgrade till May. My parents are both probably going to get the new iPhone as they both have 3GS. If I like their 5 enough in I might get it for myself when my upgrade is available but if not I'll wait till next fall to see what the 5S(?) is like.
I'm happy enough with an iOS update.

 

These threads are hilarious. You've already decided you're not getting it based on rumors and conjecture.

can't just wait 12-13 more hours and discuss it then?

 

I probably won't because I'm not due for an upgrade until May 2013 and will probably wait for the next generation after tomorrow's announcement.