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

I was thinking if I should go ahead and buy the 3GS, I love the new features...faster on opening apps and the internet seems much faster.

My question is, do I have to buy the 3GS full price again or is there an option to trade in your current IPHONE to get the 3GS?

I wouldn't mind paying 200$ to get a better product, but it seems like I better hold off...Apple might come out with newer Iphones every year.

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.

Great Scott, please keep me updated.
I am still locked in a 2 years plan, so that means I am out of luck right? Unless do I get to trade in my old iphone 3g for the new one and have to suck up another 2 year contract?
You do make some great points there.
I'd love to have the better processor and they also said the new GS has a better video card in it.

I might also hold off on this.
I am sure Apple will come out with Iphone 3G HD in the next year or so....there were rumors about it on Engadget.
Hopefully by then I will no longer be locked in a contract.
I will get a 30% employee discount with Verizon...if I ever switch to them.
I wish the Iphone was on Verizon...less restriction and I think we would have the best 3G+coverage here in Reno.

I am locked in too, they will let me upgrade but for $499 and it extends my contract another 2 years.

The specs on the video card is the same according to the spec sheet published at Gizmodo

iPhone 3G vs. iPhone 3G S: the tale of the tape

I really am starting to think the 3.0 software will do me well without upgrading the hardware.

I totally agree with your opinion on this one Scott. The new iPhone was a total disappointment and really not worth the upgrade right now. This was not nearly the jump from the original iPhone to the 3G model. All the new features could and should be added to the 3G model without having to upgrade to the new phone. The only one that might be difficult is the auto focus on the camera but that might even be possible.

It is for those of us not under contract and venturing into the smart phone arena for the first time.

Originally Posted by DodgerKing

It is for those of us not under contract and venturing into the smart phone arena for the first time.

Your big choice (if going with the iPhone) will be if you need the few extras that are in the new phone for an extra $100. The 8GB for only $99 is really a good price. They also have the 16GB for $149 until they are sold out.

Originally Posted by JAG72

Your big choice (if going with the iPhone) will be if you need the few extras that are in the new phone for an extra $100. The 8GB for only $99 is really a good price. They also have the 16GB for $149 until they are sold out.

Will there be a 16gb 3GS (a new 16g phone)?

Originally Posted by DodgerKing

Will there be a 16gb 3GS (a new 16g phone)?

Yes for $199 and a 32GB for $299

They are just dropping the 16GB 3G model