Should I upgrade my Iphone 3g to 3GS?

**tbenning** · 06-08-2009 08:51 PM

I thought about upgrading since I am still on the iPhone 2G. I could get the 32GB one for $299. But, the switch to the 3G data plan would raise my monthly bill by $15. So, the switch would cost me $299+$180+taxes for the first year. I was planning on upgrading, but for now I'll hold onto the cheaper 2G data plan...Just like I'm holding on to Dish HD Absolute package for as long as I can.

If AT&T allowed tethering (without increasing the monthly cost further) I'd consider it. I won't upgrade to the $70/month data plan just for tethering. For now I think this 2G model does everything I really need. I am tired of AT&T fighting Apples progress(Tethering, MMS, slow 3G speeds, no 3G Slingbox support...) By next year AT&T's agreement will be ready to expire...either AT&T will have to improve or Verizon might get a deal with Apple. I'd love it if iPhone were available for both networks. I'd be really happy with a Verizon 4G model...

**digiblur** · 06-08-2009 09:01 PM

I was expecting more of an upgrade. It seems like the same phone. From what I read they are still using the old school screen. Get with the program Apple...I was expecting them to at least go with 480x640 screen and a 4 megapixel camera.

**JAG72** · 06-08-2009 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by digiblur

I was expecting more of an upgrade. It seems like the same phone. From what I read they are still using the old school screen. Get with the program Apple...I was expecting them to at least go with 480x640 screen and a 4 megapixel camera.

I was to but after thinking about it, Apple would do more harm to themselves if they came out with a major upgrade every year. People would get really sick of upgrading every year to get the latest and greatest. I can see a little bump one year and then a larger one the following.

**DodgerKing** · 06-08-2009 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by digiblur

I was expecting more of an upgrade. It seems like the same phone. From what I read they are still using the old school screen. Get with the program Apple...I was expecting them to at least go with 480x640 screen and a 4 megapixel camera.

Even though the resolution is less and the screen is larger, the PQ still looks amazing.

**JAG72** · 06-08-2009 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by DodgerKing

Even though the resolution is less and the screen is larger, the PQ still looks amazing.

**digiblur** · 06-08-2009 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by DodgerKing

Even though the resolution is less and the screen is larger, the PQ still looks amazing.

I've put the Touch Pro 480x640 screen next to the iPhone and the higher resolution screen is easily the winner.

I still don't understand why they don't let you change the battery and add a micro SD card.

**JAG72** · 06-08-2009 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by digiblur

I still don't understand why they don't let you change the battery and add a micro SD card.

I don't understand the battery either but this seems to be the way Apple is going on all of their products.

**Neutron** · 06-08-2009 09:53 PM

My iPhone will be a year old this August. I'm getting concerned about the battery as t seems like it doesn't want to hold a charge as long as it used to.

**DodgerKing** · 06-08-2009 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by digiblur

I've put the Touch Pro 480x640 screen next to the iPhone and the higher resolution screen is easily the winner.

I still don't understand why they don't let you change the battery and add a micro SD card.

Don't get me wrong. There are a lot of things I cannot stand about the iPhone, the fact that they are trendy is the top of my reasons to hate the iPhone list. The lack of a keyboard and the battery are also high on that list as well. At the same time, there are things that annoy me about the fuze as well.

I wish I can design my own phone with the hardware and software that I will use, like I do with all of my desktops