Thread: Should I upgrade my Iphone 3g to 3GS?

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.

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!

As a person lurking, I agree, very anti-iphone. Not you Scott.
In any case, as a non-smart phone person having been with sprint for years, I also, have finally made the decision to give up my reliable sprint service and go with the 32gb 3GS. I've pre-ordered it this past Tuesday.

I bought a 1st gen ipod touch to play with a little over a month ago for the apps and to get used to it and make sure I would be an iphone person. I love it. So besides having to go to AT&T, nothing out there can even CLOSELY rival the app store. I'm sorry, but nothing can and I'm sorry for those of you who think there is.



For that reason alone, I cannot resist anymore . If there was the limitless apps for the pre, blackberries (one of which I have for work), or all those HTCs, I would have to make more second guesses.

So from a total "PC Guy" here, Apple has won me over with this.

On another note, because this isn't a "Major" upgrade from the 3G is why I feel that at&t/apple isn't making it super easy for you 3G people to upgrade. So I can understand why some of you will wait, and that's exactly what they want....at least that's what it looks like to me.

I can't wait to get my hands on it and do some video recording and some good quality pictures and send to my friends and all. To be honest....I don't think I've been feeling like a kid waiting for christmas about anything for years. It's fun and I'm getting caught up in it.

Now if I only had the extra money to get my first Mac and see if it sucks me in lol.

Originally Posted by thowe21

I'm still have the original iPhone and I'm still on the fence about upgrading. I wouldn't have a problem if I could keep my $20 data plan, but the thing that I most want is the stereo bluetooth so I can sync it with my car stereo and keep it cable free. The original iPhone doesn't have the chip like the 3G currently has which will be "switched on" with the 3.0 software. Decisions, decisions....

Hey, just so I'm clear, what will be "switched on" with 3.0? Stereo Bluetooth?
I've heard nothing about this...so if this is the case.....well...WOW.
Now I'm even super happier!

Edit: Wow wow wow, they are enabling after a quick google. Man, I'm so glad I read this thread to find that out, I hadn't heard about it. The iphone is one cool device.

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.

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!

I'm definitely not bashing the iPhone. I'm a proud owner of two 2G and two 3G iPhones!

1. I'm bitter at ATT sucking
2. Just don't think the new iPhone is worth it unless you can get it for $199 (no upgrade charge)

The upgrades in general are great... but lackluster. It kinda makes me happy so I don't kick myself too hard to upgrade... yet again. I'd imagine the next phone will have to have a better screen and HD. I'll wait... probably... maybe.

Originally Posted by james_k_p

..... So besides having to go to AT&T, nothing out there can even CLOSELY rival the app store. I'm sorry, but nothing can and I'm sorry for those of you who think there is.

For that reason alone, I cannot resist anymore . If there was the limitless apps for the pre, blackberries (one of which I have for work), or all those HTCs, I would have to make more second guesses.

So from a total "PC Guy" here, Apple has won me over with this.

On another note, because this isn't a "Major" upgrade from the 3G is why I feel that at&t/apple isn't making it super easy for you 3G people to upgrade. So I can understand why some of you will wait, and that's exactly what they want....at least that's what it looks like to me.....

I agree. Those that don't - well, maybe they also steam their crabs & shrimp instead of boiling them!

Yes, AT&T 3G needs work. And they ARE working on it. I've seen improvements over the last few months.

Yes, I grew up in NOLA!

I bought a refurb 16gb iPhone for $249 last Saturday with a new AT&T 2 year contract, then on Monday they announce the new phones and price drops. I'm assuming I can return that phone because I'm within the 30 day return policy and pick up abrand new 16gb 3Gs for $199 and actually get $50 back, is that right?? Thanks for the advice.

Originally Posted by musikman29

I bought a refurb 16gb iPhone for $249 last Saturday with a new AT&T 2 year contract, then on Monday they announce the new phones and price drops. I'm assuming I can return that phone because I'm within the 30 day return policy and pick up abrand new 16gb 3Gs for $199 and actually get $50 back, is that right?? Thanks for the advice.

I would think so but I am not sure on the policy regarding refurb phones.

Originally Posted by navychop

Yes, AT&T 3G needs work. And they ARE working on it. I've seen improvements over the last few months.

AT&T is spending a buttload of money on their network right now.

Who here is planning on upgrading from the 3G to 3G-S?

Not I. Too recent a convert to iPhone. Maybe when my contract is up. Of course, there may be yet another model out then.