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Why Buy a white iphone?

i'm getting it even though i would much rather wait for the iphone 5. The reason for getting it is so i can receive the unlimited data plan for vzn since it's a possibility the unlimited plan may be gone during summer (and iphone 5 will most likely be released after). Also this way i have a chance to grandfather the unlimited plan.
Of course since the white iphone 4 is being released, i'm technically buying the latest iphone :D
 
I've always liked white iPhones. I might sell my black and use the cash to get a white one. Also, there are still people out there (majority of public) that are not like us techies and still buy iPhones. Walk into any apple store and you'll still see people purchase iPhones.
 
I desperately need a smartphone before I move to New York next month, so waiting for the iP5 is out of the question. I can wait for my mid-May upgrade, though, and when that comes, why not get the white iP4? At least I can have the latest and greatest for a few months... :(

Also, any tips on getting them to push up your upgrade date? Of course May 14th isn't long to wait, but earlier is obviously more desirable.
 
Ryan Of Seattle said:
Why would anyone buy a white iphone 4 now when iphone 5 will almost certainly launch with white?
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why would anyone buy a black iphone 4 now when iphone 5 will almost certainly launch with black?

why would anyone buy any piece of technology ever when something else will eventually supersede it?

what a stupid question.
 
mattlol said:
why would anyone buy a black iphone 4 now when iphone 5 will almost certainly launch with black?

why would anyone buy any piece of technology ever when something else will eventually supersede it?

what a stupid question.
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when eventually means a few months, you tend to weigh the value of such a decision a bit more.
 
Legion93 said:
I prefer pepsi to coke. Anyone?
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Coke goes better with higher quality whiskey, while pepsi is better with the cheaper stuff.

But... Mt. Dew > Coke > Pepsi

As I doubt I will bother with an iPhone 5, I don't plan to upgrade until my apple care expires, I have considered upgrading my wife to a white iPhone 4 with a pink bumper. Her cell phone is a 2 year old flip phone, and frankly the camera on the iPhone is better than the one on the 3.2 MP camera we share.
 
FSMBP said:
"why would you buy an iPhone 4 now if the 5th is coming soon"... With that logic, you would never buy anything since something better is going to come out.
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If the time frame was one year to 6 months.. sure.. but IF the updated iphone whether it be ip4s or ip5 in just couple of months away, then it's a different story.
 
BlindMellon said:
when eventually means a few months, you tend to weigh the value of such a decision a bit more.
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It's rumoured September, so it will be at least 5 months (if those reports are correct). That's a while to wait for something. If people want a white iPhone then now buy it and enjoy it. Life is too short to wait for something you want.
 
Ryan Of Seattle said:
Why would anyone buy a white iphone 4 now when iphone 5 will almost certainly launch with white?
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Because my FIRST gen iphone is dead (actually just the phone feature) but everything else is fine and SLOW.

Not everyone upgrade their phone annually ESPECIALLY it didn't change much in its look. Yes the HARDWARE and Processor got updated but why waste $$ on phone every year?
 
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eldo33 said:
Ryan Of Seattle said:
Why would anyone buy a white iphone 4 now when iphone 5 will almost certainly launch with white?
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Because my FIRST gen iphone is dead (actually just the phone feature) but everything else is fine and SLOW.

Not everyone upgrade their phone annually ESPECIALLY it didn't change much in its look. Yes the HARDWARE and Processor got updated but why waste $$ on phone every year?
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First, because the older models don't get to take advantage of the new software. I still love my original iPhone, but no iOS 4 is a deal breaker.

Second, if you sell the old model, it pretty much pays for the new one. Sure you're always on contract, but if you're ok with that, the actual out of pocket cost is close to zero.
 
Kupp said:
Coke goes better with higher quality whiskey, while pepsi is better with the cheaper stuff.

But... Mt. Dew > Coke > Pepsi

As I doubt I will bother with an iPhone 5, I don't plan to upgrade until my apple care expires, I have considered upgrading my wife to a white iPhone 4 with a pink bumper. Her cell phone is a 2 year old flip phone, and frankly the camera on the iPhone is better than the one on the 3.2 MP camera we share.
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Why would you ruin a high quality whiskey by putting coke in it? Sip it on the rocks!!!
 
Hook'Em2006 said:
Why would you ruin a high quality whiskey by putting coke in it? Sip it on the rocks!!!
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Bad choice, pepsi owns :d

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Hook'Em2006 said:
Why would you ruin a high quality whiskey by putting coke in it? Sip it on the rocks!!!
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Yes I perfer my good Irish Whiskey on the rocks and my Scotch straight.

However, aside from having High Quality varieties, at the bar with Whiskeys or Bourbons, my rule of thumb is, if the whiskey is above the bar and they display the label, mix it with Coke. If the whiskey is under the bar and they don't display the brand, mix it with Pepsi.

Mixing a fine whiskey is like buying a fully tweaked out Mac Pro and just using it to run seti at home.
 
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