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06-09-2009, 12:08 PM
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Over the past 24 hours I have been looking at the new iphone 3GS that comes out in about a week. But the only major differences between the 3G that I have and the new 3GS aren't as numerous as I had hoped. Mainly the hardware is faster, 3mp camera, and a video camera. The new update for the iphone will bring all the bells and whistles.
So with that being said, should I even bother getting the new iphone or not?
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06-09-2009, 12:09 PM
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06-09-2009, 12:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cornwall, UK. | | When they sort out the camera on the iphone (minimum of 5mp, even better 8mp and have either a very very bright LED light or a decent xenon flash) then I might think about it, till then there is no way 
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06-09-2009, 12:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waco, TX | | The camera is autofocus, it has a built-in compass/magnetometer, it has voice command feature and it's going to be significantly faster in both processing and internet (7mbps download). Maybe the voice command will also be available on 3.0 OS for the 3G, I don't know. The processing speed alone makes me wish I were getting one. Only drawback is that according to AT&T you have to pay $700 for the 32GB model if you're not due for an upgrade. At least that's what someone passed along to me via email:
" For non-qualified customers, including existing AT&T
customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G, the price with a new
two-year agreement is $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB). Visit www.wireless.att.com for eligibility information."
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06-09-2009, 01:10 PM
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06-09-2009, 01:19 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, NJ | | | I'm skipping over this incarnation of the iPhone. Not that much of a difference, IMO. OS 3.0, I think will make more of a difference than the new hardware. We'll find out next Wednesday.
Not to mention, you'd have to pay FULL PRICE.
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06-09-2009, 02:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Waco, TX | | | On paper the difference between 3G and 3Gs is at least as big as the difference between 1st gen and 3G.
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06-09-2009, 02:44 PM
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06-09-2009, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DigMe On paper the difference between 3G and 3Gs is at least as big as the difference between 1st gen and 3G.
bc | I suppose... but you're not unlocking 3G net access. So the only thing you're buying is a faster processor and more memory... not worth $600, IMO. Quote:
Originally Posted by Hollow Man I'm holding out for the hopefully-in-2010 Verizon version..... | Me too, hopefully. My contract is up in August 2010, and hopefully they'll be with more carriers than AT&T by then... can't wait to get back to Verizon.
I'm very let down by the way AT&T is handling this whole thing... no rush to give us features we want like tethering, even though Apple has made it work. And the MMS feature... yes, I understand that there will be a significant increase on AT&T's infrastructure, but it doesn't seem like they're in a rush to make things perfect.
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06-09-2009, 04:21 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Millcreek Township, UT | | I wish they had a camera-free iPhone, as cameras aren't allowed in my workplace. 
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06-09-2009, 04:53 PM
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Of course, I don't have an old iPhone to upgrade from. I am still rocking the RAZR. |
06-09-2009, 04:59 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC | | | I'm debating on this. Have a crappy old bb. Think its worth it for someone iphone less. |
06-09-2009, 05:26 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, NJ | | | Yes, it's worth it if you're coming from something other than the iPhone 3G.
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06-09-2009, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Atoz I wish they had a camera-free iPhone, as cameras aren't allowed in my workplace. | For the most part, does that limit you to phones from a few years ago? |
06-09-2009, 05:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Dakota | | | We can't have them here yet. No provider. I want one. My contract is up in June of 2010 so hopefully... |
06-09-2009, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveC We can't have them here yet. No provider. I want one. My contract is up in June of 2010 so hopefully... | Are you saying AT&T isn't available in North Dakota?
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06-09-2009, 06:03 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central New Jersey | | According to the coverage viewer, North Dakota has almost no AT&T coverage. I never would have imagined that. Only three cities are covered by their service. Most of the state's AT&T service is considered "partnered." http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/ |
06-09-2009, 06:10 PM
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I agree it's not worth paying $600! However it IS akin to going from edge to 3G as the download speeds will be 2x faster than current 3G. From what I understand it's a new 3G hardware tehnology that increases download bandwidth to 7mbps.
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06-09-2009, 06:22 PM
| | | | I still have an original 2G. Hopefully my battery lasts long enough to where I can wait until next year's update, I'm unimpressed by the hardware features.
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06-09-2009, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DigMe Tplyons,
I agree it's not worth paying $600! However it IS akin to going from edge to 3G as the download speeds will be 2x faster than current 3G. From what I understand it's a new 3G hardware tehnology that increases download bandwidth to 7mbps.
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b | Yes, it's going to be much faster... no dispute there... just not worth $600 to go that much faster. These phones are incredible machines, but I can't afford to update every generation/year. This is my computer year, next year I replace the cell phone.
I can't afford to have the two land on the same year 
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