iPhone 3GS - is it worth an upgrade from the 3G?

mrpacs · #1 06-08-2009, 06:31 PM

I'm going to try my very best to not upgrade. I'm very happy with my 3G but I always like having the latest & greatest technology.

iPhone 3G S announced: $199 16GB, $299 32GB, June 19th

iPhone - Apple Store (U.K.)

MM · #2 06-08-2009, 07:51 PM

My guess is no. I am disappointed in the new iPhone. Not really any hardware changes, just software. I guess I expected a little different looking phone.

I still have my "new" 1st Gen (Apple care rules) that I got a week ago.

I will upgrade my software on the 17th like everyone else.

I am pretty sure that I will be moving to Verizon in July.

Jon · #3 06-08-2009, 08:01 PM

I'll probably be keeping my phone as it is and just upgrade to 3.0 since it'll cost me $499 to get a new phone. I'll be eligible for a discount on 6/17/2010. Maybe then.

I WILL however, be buying a Macbook pro since they've dropped the price. Probably the upgraded 15" or the 17".

MM · #4 06-08-2009, 08:02 PM

I have a 13" Black MacBook from late 2007. The new 13" MBP looks nice and with an ed discount and free iPod, it is looking much better!!!

Jon · #5 06-08-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MM

I have a 13" Black MacBook from late 2007. The new 13" MBP looks nice and with an ed discount and free iPod, it is looking much better!!!

I've got that same computer. I won't buy mine until October so I doubt I'll get the free iPod Touch, but my old iPod 80GB needs replacing. I'll probably go for the 120GB Classic, unless they have some higher capacity by then.

mrpacs · #6 06-08-2009, 08:47 PM

3MP camera is nice.

**DAB** · #7 06-08-2009, 09:47 PM

Well if I decide to go with an iPhone naturally I would get the 3Gs 32gb. For me my local is eventually going to be AT&T anyway... so my contract is up and it really wouldn't matter if I jump over now or wait to get migrated over. This new phone looks good and I get A+ signal for AT&T in my home. Since I don't have a home phone that is important.

I was kind of thinking they'd do some changes to the iPod Touch, but I guess not. So, that makes my decision a little more easy.

I really didn't expect them to change the look of the iPhone, I mean the design really couldn't be much better, so I can't imagine what other form factor they come up with and keep the nice display and sleekness.

Verizon is no option for me because in my area they have no coverage other than through AllTel, which I hate and they have terrible coverage way worse than AT&T.

Also the $99 8gb iPhone is a smart move.... I think there were be a lot of new iPhone owners in the coming weeks!

MM · #8 06-08-2009, 09:50 PM

Go for it DAB. Since you have good service now.

I can't remember if I mentioned this before, but I talked to an AT&T engineer about my area. It will not change for me for at least 18 months. This is why I'll probably get the Storm on VZW.

BTW, the iPods will probably change in September (they usually do).

**DAB** · #9 06-08-2009, 09:55 PM

Just a word of caution I will hook you up with a guy that is here on the forum that works for Verizon and he has told me the Storm is horrible and he says he would recommend folks stay clear of it big time. I'll let him tell you his reasons why. I just want to ask him if he is okay with me giving you his info.

I understand that not having coverage with a great iPhone doesn't mean a whole lot which is why I returned mine original first generation iPhone. You got to go with a service that can provide you coverage, I think for you adjusting to something other than the iPhone will likely be hard. Still there are many other great phones out there. For a long time now I've just done the iPod Touch with my great little Motorola Razr 2 V8 and its been a great phone for me.

mrpacs · #10 06-08-2009, 10:10 PM

Storm 2 is set to drop Fall 2009 I think?