Should I upgrade my Iphone 3g to 3GS?

**stimpson** · 06-09-2009 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski

As I said I will give the new 3.0 software a spin first and see how that works and then after the new phone comes out I will go to the apple store and work with the new phone to see if its worth spending the money on.

When does 3.0 release?

**JAG72** · 06-09-2009 06:52 AM

Originally Posted by stimpson

When does 3.0 release?

June 17

**stimpson** · 06-09-2009 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by JAG72

June 17

TY sir.

**digiblur** · 06-09-2009 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by DodgerKing

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

If Apple would upgrade the display and camera to today's standards, include a micro SD slot, include a slide out keyboard, allow you to swap the battery, and stop the stupid certification crap of apps, they would have quite simply the best phone on the market!

**ClevelandRob** · 06-09-2009 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski

I was going to upgrade... but now I think I am going to hold off.

For me to upgrade to the 32GB version it will cost me $499.

While I am willing to spend the money what do I really get for $500?

I have decided to hold off and load the new 3.0 software and see how I like that. The 3.0 software update is free and it gives you all the features of the new phone except for the video camera, compass and faster net speeds. To me the new battery life really isn't that impressive and I already have a Mophie battery pack so battery life is not an issue for me.

I would like the faster internet and the 7.2 mbps sounds great, but honestly AT&T can't support the current 3G model and speeds.

The faster processor would be nice but again my current iPhone works fine.

If I want video I can load Cycorder on my phone and have video now. The new camera is a disapointment to me as its only a 3 megapixel camera, I was hoping for at least a 5 mexapixel unit.

For voice dialing (a feature which should be in the 3.0 software and not the new iPhone) there are a number of free apps in the app store which allow you to do voice dialing.

So I will sit it out and try the new iPhone after it comes out and see if the speed and features are worth $500 and a new 2 year commitment.

As I said I will give the new 3.0 software a spin first and see how that works and then after the new phone comes out I will go to the apple store and work with the new phone to see if its worth spending the money on.

Couldn't have said it better myself, Scott.

Current iPhone is supposed to do 3.6Mbps or something and I don't think I've ever seen half that...

AT&T really dropped the ball. Word is that they have to manually switch all current iPhone users to MMS. How asinine is that?!?

**parp** · 06-09-2009 09:42 AM

This kinda sounds like an anti-iphone thread, which is fine. If it's not for you, it's not for you.

I ordered my 32 Gb 3GS last night to replace my original 2G iPhone, and I'm very excited!

Seriously, maybe some of you should look at the Pre, the OS sounds pretty sweet. I hope the Pre makes it... The competition will make all smartphones better!

**Scott Greczkowski** · 06-09-2009 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by ClevelandRob

AT&T really dropped the ball. Word is that they have to manually switch all current iPhone users to MMS. How asinine is that?!?

Couldn't they write a script that could change all the iphone flags in one step?

Damn ... if customer has iphone then turn MMS block flag off...

How simple.

**Scott Greczkowski** · 06-09-2009 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by parp

This kinda sounds like an anti-iphone thread, which is fine. If it's not for you, it's not for you.

Not an anti iPhone thread. I love my iPhone.

But again what are you getting that the current iPhone does not do? A compass and a faster processor (where no specs are known)

Everything else that the iPhone 3GS can do the old 3G can do as well with the proper software including video.

Now I am not ruling out getting one but I am holding off until I can go and hold one in my hand and compare the two side by side to see if the differences are worth shelling out $500 for.

I do have a feeling that there are a few features in the new iPhone that have not been advertised yet. Rumor has it that the new chipset has a FM tuner and FM transmitter built in. It would not surprise me to see then turn those features on somewhere down the road. The reason for not advertising them now is they rushed this one oout and didn't have time to complete the software for these features.

**parp** · 06-09-2009 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Scott Greczkowski

Not an anti iPhone thread. I love my iPhone.

But again what are you getting that the current iPhone does not do? A compass and a faster processor (where no specs are known)

Everything else that the iPhone 3GS can do the old 3G can do as well with the proper software including video.

Now I am not ruling out getting one but I am holding off until I can go and hold one in my hand and compare the two side by side to see if the differences are worth shelling out $500 for.

I do have a feeling that there are a few features in the new iPhone that have not been advertised yet. Rumor has it that the new chipset has a FM tuner and FM transmitter built in. It would not surprise me to see then turn those features on somewhere down the road. The reason for not advertising them now is they rushed this one oout and didn't have time to complete the software for these features.

It's a good upgrade for me, because I still have a 2G and I am getting the "good" pricing. I was in your same boat one year ago when the 3G came out... It wasn't worth it for me at that time. For me, the time is right.