Yearly upgraders who were waiting for white ip4... buy black, or skip this year?

[bunnicula]

Okay, I know that not everyone spends enough on their monthly AT&T bills to qualify to get a yearly upgrade. I do know that a good many of us do, though.

I have upgraded yearly since Gen 1.

Now, I'm in the position of wondering if I want to even bother.

The trickle of phones, the long waits, the whole "antennagate" ordeal...

I'm starting to think that I should just hang on to my 3GS and wait patiently for iPhone 5.

Anyone else (who usually upgrades each year) having similar thoughts?

I do love the new retina display, though. That's about all I think I'm going to miss out on this year if I don't upgrade.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[bunnicula]

Okay, I know that not everyone spends enough on their monthly AT&T bills to qualify to get a yearly upgrade. I do know that a good many of us do, though.

I have upgraded yearly since Gen 1.

Now, I'm in the position of wondering if I want to even bother.

The trickle of phones, the long waits, the whole "antennagate" ordeal...

I'm starting to think that I should just hang on to my 3GS and wait patiently for iPhone 5.

Anyone else (who usually upgrades each year) having similar thoughts?

I do love the new retina display, though. That's about all I think I'm going to miss out on this year if I don't upgrade.

Decisions, decisions.

Am I the only one who upgrades yearly for the subsidized price?

 

[illutionz]

For me, the best time to get iPhone is between Launch day - September... Otherwise might as well wait for the next generation.

That said, the best move is probably to just go ahead and get the black iPhone 4 or going all out and wait it out until iPhone 5 is out next year

 

[bunnicula]

For me, the best time to get iPhone is between Launch day - September... Otherwise might as well wait for the next generation.

That said, the best move is probably to just go ahead and get the black iPhone 4 or going all out and wait it out until iPhone 5 is out next year

Yeah... that's pretty much my situation. I dunno that I want to wait for the next model, but waiting until the end of the year for a white ip4 isn't really something I'm willing to do. I'd rather buy the black now and see if they have a white one with the next model.

 

[illutionz]

Yeah... that's pretty much my situation. I dunno that I want to wait for the next model, but waiting until the end of the year for a white ip4 isn't really something I'm willing to do. I'd rather buy the black now and see if they have a white one with the next model.

Yup, I've placed reservation with my local Apple store for the black one.... Ending my months of waiting

 

[bunnicula]

Yup, I've placed reservation with my local Apple store for the black one.... Ending my months of waiting

I'm thinking I will g'head and do that soon.

I just need to figure out how to cover the thing.

Bumpers and some sort of screen/back protectors that don't show smudges.

I've had good luck with the non-glare ones in the smudge department.

 

[Snowman3459]

My guess is that the white iPhone 4 will be released when the iPhone 5 launches. Sort of like the 8GB 3GS when the iPhone 4 launched.

 

[bunnicula]

My guess is that the white iPhone 4 will be released when the iPhone 5 launches. Sort of like the 8GB 3GS when the iPhone 4 launched.

Interesting theory.

Eh... that'd be fine. Maybe they will have the thing sorted out by then.

 

[UCF-ENG]

Having owned the iPhone 4, and currently using my 3GS again, I would say wait. The proximity sensor issue renders the phone completely useless. The 3GS is a superior "phone", even if the 4 is a nicer device.

 

[LordOBoogie]

Having owned the iPhone 4, and currently using my 3GS again, I would say wait. The proximity sensor issue renders the phone completely useless. The 3GS is a superior "phone", even if the 4 is a nicer device.

I have no issues with my proximity sensor. None at all.

 

[bunnicula]

Having owned the iPhone 4, and currently using my 3GS again, I would say wait. The proximity sensor issue renders the phone completely useless. The 3GS is a superior "phone", even if the 4 is a nicer device.

See... part of me is thinking you're right on this... I do use the phone quite a bit.

If I didn't use the phone too much, I would just go for the black.

I'm not inclined to wait too long because of the upgrade issue. Soo... maybe I will just wait.

Then again, there's also the "buy one, see if I like it" thing... if I don't, I can sell on craigslist or something after I've tried it out.

And keep my 3GS.

I'll still be able to upgrade in a year.

 

[RR1818]

How do you qualify to upgrade every year at the subsidized price? And do you have to sign another 2 year contract every time you do?

 

[GamecockMac]

Having owned the iPhone 4, and currently using my 3GS again, I would say wait. The proximity sensor issue renders the phone completely useless. The 3GS is a superior "phone", even if the 4 is a nicer device.

Despite the fact that only a tiny fraction of users experience this problem, it renders the device "useless" and not even worth buying.

Looks like logic courses at UCF are sorely lacking.

 

[esadb]

I have no issues with my proximity sensor. None at all.

Apple fans living in denial.

 

[illutionz]

I'm thinking I will g'head and do that soon.

I just need to figure out how to cover the thing.

Bumpers and some sort of screen/back protectors that don't show smudges.

I've had good luck with the non-glare ones in the smudge department.

As with my previous iPhones, I bought total body protection (3 piece) and as well along with free bumper, I think i'm set.

 

[bunnicula]

How do you qualify to upgrade every year at the subsidized price? And do you have to sign another 2 year contract every time you do?

I have to renew... so basically, they cancel my old contract and sign me up for another 2 year contract.

I am eligible because the amount I spend on my main line (data plus voice) is over 100 a month... or is it 110? I forget.

 

[illutionz]

Apple fans living in denial.

Some people genuinely have no problem... Who are you to determine whether they're in denial or not.

Even with antenna issue, I have been playing with my friend's iPhone 4 and I cannot recreate the death grip issue at home and office for the life of me. Once I stepped into crappy coverage area, however, I finally reproduced the problem.

 

[illutionz]

I have to renew... so basically, they cancel my old contract and sign me up for another 2 year contract.

I am eligible because the amount I spend on my main line (data plus voice) is over 100 a month... or is it 110? I forget.

Yeah with that plan you're eligible to upgrade every 12 months

 

[bunnicula]

As with my previous iPhones, I bought total body protection (3 piece) and as well along with free bumper, I think i'm set.

I've never used one of those... I always use cases. With this phone, if I buy, I think I'd go with one of those shields, though. The phone is quite pretty.

 

[bunnicula]

Some people genuinely have no problem... Who are you to determine whether they're in denial or not.

Even with antenna issue, I have been playing with my friend's iPhone 4 and I cannot recreate the death grip issue at home and office for the life of me. Once I stepped into crappy coverage area, however, I finally reproduced the problem.

This is why I think I might get one... we have great coverage around here.

 

[esadb]

Some people genuinely have no problem... Who are you to determine whether they're in denial or not.

Even with antenna issue, I have been playing with my friend's iPhone 4 and I cannot recreate the death grip issue at home and office for the life of me. Once I stepped into crappy coverage area, however, I finally reproduced the problem.

God.

 

[illutionz]

I've never used one of those... I always use cases. With this phone, if I buy, I think I'd go with one of those shields, though. The phone is quite pretty.

Unfortunately, I don't think there is any "matte" or "anti glare" type for these full body coverage.

What I usually do is to use the back (and side) from the glossy one but replace the screen protector with the matte version to reduce fingerprint.

 

[dvrmstrng]

I was waiting for white...the minute i heard this new ordeal i called my local apple store and reserved my black....ill upgrade again when the ip5 comes out...just trying to decide on bumper color.

 

[illutionz]

I was waiting for white...the minute i heard this new ordeal i called my local apple store and reserved my black....ill upgrade again when the ip5 comes out...just trying to decide on bumper color.

The only color available from the free bumper program is black...

 

[ARF900]

Thats a tough decision you have there OP, but just to contribute I dont have any problems with my proximity sensor (Third batch), I can produce the deathgrip problem if I am in an area with 3 bars and can get it to go to one, I havent gotten it down to no service though.