Will you be getting the 16 gig iphone

[mad_vtak]

Or are you satisfied with your 8 gig iphone?

[__DorkSterr]

I'm good with the 8Gb.

[Ezekiel2517]

yeah.... if ALL it has 16gb, i dont think i really need it. im good with 8 at least for now...

[minivini]

I think I'll wait it out a few months and see what happens with the SDK before upgrading. Mine is pretty beat up, so I am tempted based solely on that, but I'll be getting a case for the next one!

[greenjbhsd]

Not getting the 16gig and not satisfied with my 8gig as a phone. ATT is really showing its true colors here in Salt Lake City with the reliability of their service - sadly.

[tyoung]

8 works for me. I have 3 movies, 5 TV shows and a few hundred songs and I still have room.

[powersrus]

staying with my 8gb for now and waiting for the next gen.

[PhilipJohn]

I'm good with the 8g. I'd hate to buy the 16g, and then have to upgrade to the 3g version, whenever that happens to be.

[cubbie5150]

I need to see more than a mere memory upgrade before I buy a new iPhone... My 8GB is just fine for me right now.

[aggieman]

I think I'll stick with the 8gb and wait for the new 3g version. I've still got almost 5gb on my iPhone so space isnt really an issue to me.

[mad_vtak]

For current owners of the 4 and 8 gig. There really is no real reason you should get the 16 gig unless you actually want it. Later on this year they should be releasing the 3g version. I guess i will wait for that release.

[mittenman]

I'll be pickin' one up as soon as I can pawn off my 4gig on someone!!

[chris]

Admin note: Added a poll this thread.

[Mr. Peepers]

if one decided to "upgrade" their iPhone from a 8 GB to a 16 GB, do you have to pay for a new phone or is apple offering some type of deal?

[greenjbhsd]

Apple does not do this kind of "upgrade". For them you just buy a new phone. I am not even sure if they offer a service to make your old phone usable since it would no longer be active on the ATT network. So you might have to sell that one or something.

[macgirl]

my initial thinking is that i will not upgrade - while 16gb is nice, it's not enough of a reason to sell my 8gb and go buy a new iphone. however, i'll reserve final judgment until the SDK is released and we see some apps - if the apps are fabulous but also memory hogs, i would consider upgrading just for more memory even before a 3G version is released...

[mad_vtak]

Admin note: Added a poll this thread.

Thanks, i dont know how to make a poll :o

[Keagle]

Hmm, I might get the 16GB version as I don't have an iPhone at the moment.

[Mr. Peepers]

it seems a bit absurd that apple wouldn't offer their customers some type of upgrade package so that they could disregard the old hardware and obtain the new without having to pay full price. i won't be buying the new 16 GB because 8 seems plenty. hell, my music library is at 5 GB and that still leaves me an extra 3 for movies, applications, and whatever else i want on the phone.

[umbrabellator]

I have an 8-gig and wouldn't even have it if Apple had had a 4-gig in stock the day I exchanged it many months ago.

I was perfectly happy with the 4-gig; I don't put any music or movies on it, as I don't use it as an iPod.

I'll wait until the second generation iPhone comes along and upgrade then, if the features make it worth doing so.

[deac]

8's been plenty for me ... never even had an iPod until getting the phone

[budjev]

ya definitly going to stick with the 8g till gen2 comes out with a 32g and 3g! At least I hope it will come with a 32g by then.

[tyoung]

It's cool that they are offering more space, but I'll wait for the next gen iPhone before upgrading.

[fury]

Nope. 8's fine for me. I haven't filled it up yet, though I've tried. The movie watching on it is less than stellar now that the novelty wore off. Anywhere I could watch a movie, I have my tablet PC. So I only have podcast videos on it. My music library only ever contains my latest favorites, everything that I don't mind playing only once in a great while can remain for future access on the computer.

[Staszek]

it seems a bit absurd that apple wouldn't offer their customers some type of upgrade package so that they could disregard the old hardware and obtain the new without having to pay full price. i won't be buying the new 16 GB because 8 seems plenty. hell, my music library is at 5 GB and that still leaves me an extra 3 for movies, applications, and whatever else i want on the phone.


Why?

Name one cell phone distributer that gives you an upgrade if a new version of your phone comes out. When you get discounts to upgrade on phones its always from the carrier not the maker.

Secondly when you buy an ipod and they come out with a new one do they let you trade it in?

I dont think it makes sense for people to upgrade from 8-16 unless you really need the space. I am getting the 16 because my sister wants an iphone so she will just get mine, but if it wasnt for that I wouldnt bother till V2 comes out.

[Mr. Peepers]

i just feel that it's ridiculous that apple releases changes in its hardware every few months. it doesn't give consumers a chance to catch up or stay current with the latest technology. no word was given about the hardware change at macworld and i'm sure there are others that feel the same way i do. i'm not bashing apple's marketing strategy or staszek's logic and a hardware update for the phone was expected, but personally i think it was too early.

[Dave T]

I just bought an 8GB. I'm going to try to exchange it. I have been loading up my phone with music videos -- I will need more space, once I start moving my CD library over to my phone.

[kylegod]

waiting for v2. Like others said a capacity upgrade doesn't justify getting a new one

[Staszek]

i just feel that it's ridiculous that apple releases changes in its hardware every few months. it doesn't give consumers a chance to catch up or stay current with the latest technology. no word was given about the hardware change at macworld and i'm sure there are others that feel the same way i do. i'm not bashing apple's marketing strategy or staszek's logic and a hardware update for the phone was expected, but personally i think it was too early.

I understand what you are saying, but if you already have an 8gb iphone are you not happy with it? I mean I understand that many people want the latest and greatest at all times but that is personal choice, and Apple cannot be held at fault if a buyers psyche is bruised by a newer product coming out almost 8 months after the original.

The 16gb iphone is no different then the 8 just more memory. It doesnt make the 8gb obsolete, and they didnt even lower the price of the 8 so its not even worth less.

Apple is not the only company that does this, and actually the companies that dont do this usually end up losing marketshare or going bankrupt.

Look what is happening to Motorola currently, they stuck with the Razr for so long not really changing anything that they are considering selling off the handset business all together. They lost a considerable amount of marketshare from not changing.

As we all know the electronics market is very fickle, and the cell phone market is even worse, you almost need an update every 6months to keep up with what every other company is doing.

I dont agree with everything that Apple does, but I dont see this move as a big deal, I mean they still have to make a profit or we wouldnt have any of their products.

[Keagle]

Hmm. I haven't got an iPhone yet, as I said earlier, so I'm thinking of the 16GB one. I would like to put a couple of movies on, some tv, some music. Might take up a bit of space :s

[aggieman]

I'm just curious how large of a file the average 3rd party app will be once the "official" 3rd party apps hit the street. I'm trying to justify getting the 16gb iphone but having a hard time doing so.

[dturner]

If all V2 has to offer is more memory and maybe 3G, I will be using my 8Gig.

[KeKe]

I'm pretty content with my 8gig i still have plenty have capacity. The 16gig doesn't even have new features but unless you want more capacity, so I'll be waiting for v.2

[Youngbinks]

Wow, it's amazing what I miss when I go to class for a change. I've got my 8gb iPhone in addition to my 160gb Classic that I carry around with me for ocassions when I don't have enough room on my phone, so a mere memory upgrade isn't as enticing as it could be. I'll wait it out for 3G and 32gb possibly.

[jjvaldez]

yes yes yes and yes again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lincoln]

Aw man! This blows. I'm still stuck with the 4GB. I'll upgrade eventually...

- John

[Spikefood]

Definitely not, $500 for 8 more gigs, I'll manage with the current 8gigs. If it was 32gigs, then maybe.

[Lincoln]

Definitely not, $500 for 8 more gigs, I'll manage with the current 8gigs. If it was 32gigs, then maybe.

Right. Most current iPhone users will be sticking with what they have until version 2 releases. The 16GB is mainly targeted at new users.

- John

[Spikefood]

Right. Most current iPhone users will be sticking with what they have until version 2 releases. The 16GB is mainly targeted at new users.

- John

A 32gig, 3G, copy/paste, MMS, flash, ect iPhone would get me running to the nearest apple/att store.

[kylegod]

If i didnt have one yet id definitely go for the 16gb

[jjvaldez]

yea now that I have calmed down I think that I'll wait till v2 too

[mythrowbacknikes]

How will this work for those who have an iPhone already and want to sell their and get the 16GB model? I mean.. do i get the 16gb and activate again? what? explain in details someone please. thanks

[dturner]

How will this work for those who have an iPhone already and want to sell their and get the 16GB model? I mean.. do i get the 16gb and activate again? what? explain in details someone please. thanks

You can almost be sure it will require a new 2yr contract. It will also require activation. Not sure if you could use your old sim card. Of course that would make it hard to sell your old one.

[chris5468]

I will upgrade to the 3g when it comes out, but not just for more storage.

[jjvaldez]

Is 3g all that good I mean I think that edge is prety fast as it is what is 3 g that much faster ??? Are all areas even covered by 3 g ??? What is the deal with that ..... ?

[dturner]

Is 3g all that good I mean I think that edge is prety fast as it is what is 3 g that much faster ??? Are all areas even covered by 3 g ??? What is the deal with that ..... ?

3G is fast, but it is very spotty coverage right now. That's why 3G would not be enough to get me to upgrade. There would have to be more features.

[mythrowbacknikes]

You can almost be sure it will require a new 2yr contract. It will also require activation. Not sure if you could use your old sim card. Of course that would make it hard to sell your old one.


what..! that's retarded man..

so i cant really even sell my current iphone?...

damn..

[dturner]

what..! that's retarded man..

so i cant really even sell my current iphone?...

damn..

No, you can sell you current phone. I am just thinking if someone goes to get this new one, I can see ATT requiring you to a new 2yr contract. Is the fair? No, but when did cell carriers worry about fair? This is just my thought and hopefully I am wrong and if you have an iphone you could upgrade on your current contract. This to me would be the fair way.

[amiroo79]

3G is fast, but it is very spotty coverage right now. That's why 3G would not be enough to get me to upgrade. There would have to be more features.

I live just north of Los Angeles and we just barely got 3G (still somewhat spotty)... even if the service will be good, I am not gonna pay more than $20/month for it. I have the $6 TZones plan and that works fine on EDGE.

[MundoGrande]

Dang, I just ordered mine from my apple employee friend. He told me repeatedly "no refunds though, even though you get 25% off."

Could have let me know the new one was coming out, I'm sure he knew a few days before today. Oh well, giving this to my girlfriend when v2 comes out anyway.

[wrhutch]

A 32gig, 3G, copy/paste, MMS, flash, ect iPhone would get me running to the nearest apple/att store.

Add GPS and I'm right behind you.

[mythrowbacknikes]

i just talked to the rep.. the rep said that they allow existing iphone members to buy the new 16gb iphone and when you activate it, u can use ur current number (which will automatically stop ur current 8gb iphone's service).. at when you can sell your current iphone..


ONE THING THOUGH... Let's say if i buy a new 16gb iphone i know it would cancel my 8gb iphone service, but is there a way i can stop the service right now (so i can sell it before i get the 16gb)

[Spikefood]

i just talked to the rep.. the rep said that they allow existing iphone members to buy the new 16gb iphone and when you activate it, u can use ur current number (which will automatically stop ur current 8gb iphone's service).. at when you can sell your current iphone..


ONE THING THOUGH... Let's say if i buy a new 16gb iphone i know it would cancel my 8gb iphone service, but is there a way i can stop the service right now (so i can sell it before i get the 16gb)

If you try to cancel it now you will be hit with a cancellation fee. Buy the iPhone first then sell your old one. Bit harder but still works fine, just get your money later.

[mythrowbacknikes]

Hmm.. I risk in losing money though.. I bet I can pull of $400+ for my current iphone.. no scratches, great condition, with box and everything..

[dturner]

i just talked to the rep.. the rep said that they allow existing iphone members to buy the new 16gb iphone and when you activate it, u can use ur current number (which will automatically stop ur current 8gb iphone's service).. at when you can sell your current iphone.

Does the mean you don't have to have a new 2yr contract? If so that would be great.

[Spikefood]

Hmm.. I risk in losing money though.. I bet I can pull of $400+ for my current iphone.. no scratches, great condition, with box and everything..

If you expect $400+ you better have that phone unlocked and jail broken.

[dturner]

If you expect $400+ you better have that phone unlocked and jail broken.

Yea, you can get a new one for just a little more.

[mythrowbacknikes]

Jailbroken iPhones are going $500+.. Some regular iPhones at 1.1.3 are reaching around 410... I just got done putting my iphone up at a 5 day auction with no reserve, started the bid at $0... Let's see how it plays out. BTW If anyone is interested in the ebay link, please pm me.. I am a long time trusted paypal/ebay member.. Thank you.

[Indy]

The 16GB is mainly targeted at new users.

- John

I believe it's also targeted for the release of SDK, more memory= more apps. Either the apps are gonna be memory hogs or maybe they are just excited about apps being made they've already seen and figure people will want this and this and that and so on....they're gonna need more space!

Still I think if I had the money right now, I'd have an iphone already anyhow...:tounge: but I'm not shocked or still even interested in this memory upgrade, hopefully by the time my time comes around (like many above have said) the phone will be 32+gb with 3G etc..etc..etc..


p.s. John quit blowin' your cash at starbucks and go get you a 16gigger, ....oh wait you can't use cash....hmmmmm mocha latte with whip cream, that'll be 7 bucks...:tounge:

[x666x]

Blast, I hit Preview instead of Post this morning... No wonder my response isn't here.

YES, I am going to upgrade provided there is some kind of trade offer. If I am credited at least 100 bux I'm going for the switch.

I'd much rather use my iPhone for removable storage than my current Nano. Sure I can't dock with USB yet, but WiFi is gravy for now.

I was never happy with 8gigs to begin with :)

[dturner]

Blast, I hit Preview instead of Post this morning... No wonder my response isn't here.

YES, I am going to upgrade provided there is some kind of trade offer. If I am credited at least 100 bux I'm going for the switch. :)

Sorry, but there are not any deals.

[x666x]

Sorry, but there are not any deals.

Thanks, good to know.

My sister just got an iPhone last week, I think I will trade her mine and return hers for the 16g version.

Does anyone know if all we have to do is swap SIMS to effectively trade phones? I know I'll have to resync the data accordingly.

[AWY]

The extra storage alone is not enough for me to swap phones. I hope that with this newest upgraded version of the iPhone, that Apple will have more updates for all.

[dturner]

Thanks, good to know.

My sister just got an iPhone last week, I think I will trade her mine and return hers for the 16g version.

Does anyone know if all we have to do is swap SIMS to effectively trade phones? I know I'll have to resync the data accordingly.

There was a thread like this some time back and I forget how it turned out. I remember my take was you need to activate the 16g with your number and then take your phone to an ATT store and have them port her number to your old phone. I don't remember if anyone had a different answer. I am pretty sure you can't swap sims.

[a noobstar]

I have a question. I have an 8 gig and I plan to upgrade when "iPhone 2" aka 3g 32 gig comes out this summer(hopefuly, iPhone 1 year anniversary) so when I do get my new phone, do I just switch my sim card and keep using my 2 year plan I got when I bought the orginal phone or do I have to activate and start a whole new plan or is there some other way?

[dturner]

I have a question. I have an 8 gig and I plan to upgrade when "iPhone 2" aka 3g 32 gig comes out this summer(hopefuly, iPhone 1 year anniversary) so when I do get my new phone, do I just switch my sim card and keep using my 2 year plan I got when I bought the orginal phone or do I have to activate and start a whole new plan or is there some other way?
I don't think anyone knows for sure how this will work, but right now I would say you will not be able to switch sims. I think the interesting part will be the new 2yr plan. I think you will have to start a new one, but that is just my thinking.

[jdmarino]

I bought my 8Gig 3 weeks ago. I wish I had waited, but I won't be switching. I've got 4 full length movies, days worth of music (but not all of it), 100 pix, my contacts/calendar. It's really an amazing device.

[gary88]

Apple needs to include a lot more that just extra storage for me to justify upgrading. I mean it is a phone after all, and spending about $1000 in a year between two cell phones isn't a good thing IMO.

[mad_vtak]

I wonder if that means the 3g version will be 32 gigs...hmmmmm

[kylegod]

No, you can sell you current phone. I am just thinking if someone goes to get this new one, I can see ATT requiring you to a new 2yr contract. Is the fair? No, but when did cell carriers worry about fair? This is just my thought and hopefully I am wrong and if you have an iphone you could upgrade on your current contract. This to me would be the fair way.

if you buy a 16gb you dont need to sign up another 2 years...

[aggieman]

if you buy a 16gb you dont need to sign up another 2 years...

Correct. I had a change of heart and went ahead and got the 16gb today and I didn't have to extend my contract. Returned my 8gb and had to pay the restock fee.

[kylegod]

ah so you had it less than 14 days. Lucky

[wrhutch]

ah so you had it less than 14 days. Lucky
I wonder if Apple is waiting for 15 days to release the 32Gig version :wink:

[aggieman]

I wonder if Apple is waiting for 15 days to release the 32Gig version :wink:

16 gig is plenty for me. Only way I'll switch again is if a 3g version comes out. I've never filled a 30gb media player before so space alone won't be enough to upgrade. I went ahead and switched to the 16 gb only bc I was within the return window. Figured the extra space may come in handy if I go app crazy when the sdk hits

[Spikefood]

At first I thought the extra 8 gigs might help when the apps come out. But until I see just how much space the apps take up, I'll wait.

[a noobstar]

I still congrat you on the 16, but apps take up mb nothing ussualy over 100, sometimes as low as 20, I would be suprised if anyone ever filled up even 1 GIg of apps. Still enjoy those movies and all that roomy space, happy to see apple didnt screw you over and you were able to return

[Runamuck]

All the buzz on the forums is that the Flash plugin for Safari alone takes up almost a gig.

[Spikefood]

All the buzz on the forums is that the Flash plugin for Safari alone takes up almost a gig.

To me that would be well worth it.

[kylegod]

To me that would be well worth it.

oh my god absolutely

[Spikefood]

oh my god absolutely

Great minds think alike lol.

[raguilar]

I would like the additional space of the 16GB. My 8GB is always out of space with pictures, music and audiobooks. I am going to wait because they just came out with the 32GB Ipod Touch and I think that the next Iphone will be be 32GB and maybe 3G. Well here is to hoping.

[Spikefood]

I would like the additional space of the 16GB. My 8GB is always out of space with pictures, music and audiobooks. I am going to wait because they just came out with the 32GB Ipod Touch and I think that the next Iphone will be be 32GB and maybe 3G. Well here is to hoping.

Just hope the V2 iPhone is released this year before christmas. Because I know what I'll be getting. :laugh2:

[a noobstar]

You do not want flash on safari. As a new iPhone user I expect you have not had this happen a lot... But safari crashes...a lot...whenever it loads a big site it cripples and dies and will boot you back to home, flash would be disastorious, there's more than apple just wants you using QuickTime, flash sites can not run on iphone hardware, safari will crash and burn even more. My two cents: a flash plugin will never ever work decently on the current iPhone.

[Runamuck]

You do not want flash on safari. As a new iPhone user I expect you have not had this happen a lot... But safari crashes...a lot...whenever it loads a big site it cripples and dies and will boot you back to home, flash would be disastorious, there's more than apple just wants you using QuickTime, flash sites can not run on iphone hardware, safari will crash and burn even more. My two cents: a flash plugin will never ever work decently on the current iPhone.

Considering how stable Safari is on my Mac with a Flash plugin, this only serves to further reinforce to me how badly flawed the iPhone's software applications are in many respects. Safari on the iPhone is largely touted as being the most "complete" browser on any convergence device. If it can't handle Flash animations, which represent a web-based standard, then Apple needs to fix Safari.

So yes, in fact, I DO want Flash on my iPhone. I want it now. If it can't handle it, Apple needs to fix their bugs to keep Safari on the iPhone stable.

[aggieman]

You do not want flash on safari. As a new iPhone user I expect you have not had this happen a lot... But safari crashes...a lot...whenever it loads a big site it cripples and dies and will boot you back to home, flash would be disastorious, there's more than apple just wants you using QuickTime, flash sites can not run on iphone hardware, safari will crash and burn even more. My two cents: a flash plugin will never ever work decently on the current iPhone.

I do want flash on iPhone. The safari crashes are unacceptable on the iPhone in its current state and it *should* be something Apple can alleviate with firmware upgrades. But I see no reason why Apple cant incorporate a flash plugin. There are Nokia phones that are getting Flash Lite and there is no reason the iPhone couldn't handle that. As far as processing power and memory go I believe the iPhone is superior to my N95 and the N95 has the ability to run flash lite 3. My thoughts are that Apple is not willing to play nice with Adobe. They want everything run thru itunes/quicktime

[hexonxonx]

I bought a 16GB less than two hours after finding out they were being made. Been happy with my decision ever since. :smile:

[cosmo420]

same here, I am satisfied with my 8 gigger, have almost 600 songs and still have about 3/4 memory left, other than my shiney edges are scratched up due to the condom I bought for it, I won't get a 16 gigger.

[a noobstar]

I do want flash on iPhone. The safari crashes are unacceptable on the iPhone in its current state and it *should* be something Apple can alleviate with firmware upgrades. But I see no reason why Apple cant incorporate a flash plugin. There are Nokia phones that are getting Flash Lite and there is no reason the iPhone couldn't handle that. As far as processing power and memory go I believe the iPhone is superior to my N95 and the N95 has the ability to run flash lite 3. My thoughts are that Apple is not willing to play nice with Adobe. They want everything run thru itunes/quicktime

Fool! " The safari crashes are unacceptable on the iPhone in its current state and it *should* be something Apple can alleviate with firmware upgrades." THEY CANT! THE HARDWARE THE IPHONE RUNS RIGHT NOW CANT STOP THE CRASHES AND FLASH WOULD MAKE IT UNBEARABLE, NO SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS GOING TO FIX IT. Flash will never happen on a current gen iphone, and all that garbage about flash lite will make safari crash more. its hardware not software. iphone 2 will be faster and be able to handle more, untill then dont expect flash and dont expect a fix on the crashes and if you look into on apple they ignore this issue since they dont want to admit theres nothing they can do. good day to you sir.

[Runamuck]

Fool! " The safari crashes are unacceptable on the iPhone in its current state and it *should* be something Apple can alleviate with firmware upgrades." THEY CANT! THE HARDWARE THE IPHONE RUNS RIGHT NOW CANT STOP THE CRASHES AND FLASH WOULD MAKE IT UNBEARABLE, NO SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS GOING TO FIX IT. Flash will never happen on a current gen iphone, and all that garbage about flash lite will make safari crash more. its hardware not software. iphone 2 will be faster and be able to handle more, untill then dont expect flash and dont expect a fix on the crashes and if you look into on apple they ignore this issue since they dont want to admit theres nothing they can do. good day to you sir.

Wow...who peed in your Cheerio's this morning?

Where does this "fact" of hardware issues causing Safari crashes come from if I may ask? Source?

[wrhutch]

Wow...who peed in your Cheerio's this morning?

Where does this "fact" of hardware issues causing Safari crashes come from if I may ask? Source?

I agree, Can you point out specifically which part of the hardware you believe is the cause?

[reas0n]

its strange i see all these posts about safari crashing since the 1.1.1 update (I'm on 1.1.3 now) I've VERY rarely encountered a safari crash even with the limit of pages reached on edge i don't have this problem my phone was jail broken for a while and still didn't have this problem...i don't see how so many people can have this issue...i don't think its the hardware causing the crashes either... but hey I'm not the pro here i just no my safari doesn't crash... maybe I'm just lucky...

[dturner]

if you buy a 16gb you dont need to sign up another 2 years...

That is very good to hear. Maybe when V2 comes out it will be the same deal.

[justahsquirrel]

I think I'll wait it out a few months and see what happens with the SDK before upgrading. Mine is pretty beat up, so I am tempted based solely on that, but I'll be getting a case for the next one!

SDK....waiting....I think that took too long.....
probably by the end of the year....a new model iPhone or one with just 3G..gps....my guess.....
their( apple ) and my biggest concern are always on battery life...yeah.....3g and gps are a drain on phones....

[divabimbers]

No, absolutely not. I'll wait until there's an iPhone with 3G and ideally 32 GB. It'd be nice if GPS was also thrown into it but I'd want 3G and more storage the most. Otherwise, it's not worth it to me.

[Spikefood]

its strange i see all these posts about safari crashing since the 1.1.1 update (I'm on 1.1.3 now) I've VERY rarely encountered a safari crash even with the limit of pages reached on edge i don't have this problem my phone was jail broken for a while and still didn't have this problem...i don't see how so many people can have this issue...i don't think its the hardware causing the crashes either... but hey I'm not the pro here i just no my safari doesn't crash... maybe I'm just lucky...

I have had 1 crash on safari on edge since I updated to 1.1.3. Then again I do live in the bay area where cell service is perfect.

[williamrob42]

Really trying to make the decision whether to spend the money for the 16GB iphone or stay with my trusty 8GB. Decisions, Decisions..

[dturner]

Really trying to make the decision whether to spend the money for the 16GB iphone or stay with my trusty 8GB. Decisions, Decisions..

I really don't need the extra space. I will wait and see what V2 brings. I wonder about 3G and battery life, but I'm sure Apple will have that worked out.

[williamrob42]

yeah, i believe your correct. Not really any advantage to upgrading from the 8gb to the 16gb. Its just so tempting. I could probably get 400.00 out of my 8gb on Ebay. But I dont know..

[mittenman]

Uhhhh, want so bad. 4gigs too small:angry:. What to do?????? I've got a few people interested in my 4gig for $250, so I'll have me a $650 16gig iPhone:foot:.

$499 4gig - $100 super special rebate + $499 16gig iPhone = #*%$!@#

A wise investment:tounge:.

[williamrob42]

Thats me. I am so tempted to go to my AT&T store and buy one right now. But I may have to wait and hang on to my 8gb..

[mittenman]

Thats me. I am so tempted to go to my AT&T store and buy one right now. But I may have to wait and hang on to my 8gb..

I'd be ok with 8gig, but 16 would be even better. Only had 5 notes to spend when it came out (bought it week 1). See what 500 gets ya now!!!

[justahsquirrel]

Really trying to make the decision whether to spend the money for the 16GB iphone or stay with my trusty 8GB. Decisions, Decisions..

stay...........

[justahsquirrel]

I'd be ok with 8gig, but 16 would be even better. Only had 5 notes to spend when it came out (bought it week 1). See what 500 gets ya now!!!


thats just the way things are......:2cool:

[williamrob42]

I will probably stay with the 8GB. Right now I really do not need the extra space..

[g35driver]

Staying with my 8GB!!!!

[vinnyatbellsouth]

I Think Im Going To Stay With My 8gb Unless This One Breaks And My Insurace Will Pay Me For My 8 Gig That Would Be Nice Then I Only Have To 100 Bucks Fot The New One....

[dimensiondvdrob]

i just upgraded to the 16GB from the 8GB. So, that means that my 8GB is now for sale (in case anyone is interested in a mint 8GB iphone - make me an offer). I am happy now that I have more storage; this became my version of a MacBook Air for me! Now I have 25% of the storage of a MacBook Air with a SSD for $500! hehe

[rcrush]

Will any of the new Iphones have more office type PDA features? I dropped the Iphone and got me a HTC Tytn and bought a Ipod touch so I can still have movies and stuff. But I would love it if Apple made a business Iphone and maybe a SD card slot.

[aggieman]

Will any of the new Iphones have more office type PDA features? I dropped the Iphone and got me a HTC Tytn and bought a Ipod touch so I can still have movies and stuff. But I would love it if Apple made a business Iphone and maybe a SD card slot.

there will be business apps soon with the release of the sdk but doubt we will ever see a microsd slot unfortunately.

[aknightstale41]

Damn, tough decision for me, do i spend the wifes birthday money to upgrade(maybe give her some cubit zirconia crap that looks real) or do i wait till the end of the year for possibly v2 ?
Hmm
Upgrade, or wife
Upgrade, or wife
Maybe upgrade the wife?....naa better not
Upgrade, or wife
Death, or life...
I dont know, I"ll sleep on it.

[Imahottguy]

I will not upgrade. There is no new hardware in the 16GB model, so why do it?

I must say that apple has marketed this phone brilliantly. They keep adding more features, more memory- instead of just dropping it all at once. I'm still doubtfult that there is going to be a 2G this soon- not this year.

[stewcp]

I just bought a new iPhone on the 1st Feb when O2 made their iPhone price plans more attractive (they wouldn't allow me activate my US model?)!!! a few days later the 16GB model came out and I was not happy... no sir I was not... little did I realise O2 offers a 14 days returns policy - so today I returned my litttle 8GB and have a nice new 16GB instead... all I had to pay was the difference (£60) :2cool:

The new price plans and model have now made me a happy legit iphone user :laugh2:

[jgirt]

Happy with mine. I wont be upgrading until I see new features in the phone, not just an upgrade in memory.

[The Toddfather]

Picked up one yesterday, my wife couldn't wait to my used 8GB.

[philhh]

Like most of us it seems, there isn't anything too enticing about 16gb vs 8gb, especially for the price. I'll wait to see what the next gen iPhone has in store for us, but probably won't jump on the bandwagon on that one either as I'm still feeling the sting of the price drop. I'll probably just wait for a refurb...

[The Toddfather]

Like most of us it seems, there isn't anything too enticing about 16gb vs 8gb, especially for the price. I'll wait to see what the next gen iPhone has in store for us, but probably won't jump on the bandwagon on that one either as I'm still feeling the sting of the price drop. I'll probably just wait for a refurb...

Sting of the price drop? Those bastards, lowering their price.

[dimensiondvdrob]

Sting of the price drop? Those bastards, lowering their price.

I'm with you man, I don't understand this 'sting' everyone is so bitter about. That's technology!

[DUKEL]

I bought my current iPhone 12 days ago but I don't really see any reason to switch it out. Still got like 4gb left on it. We want version two, not this lame 16gb refresh gimmick. C'mon apple.:embarrassed:

[DUKEL]

I will not upgrade. There is no new hardware in the 16GB model, so why do it?

I must say that apple has marketed this phone brilliantly. They keep adding more features, more memory- instead of just dropping it all at once. I'm still doubtfult that there is going to be a 2G this soon- not this year.

Oh, it's coming this year. Beleive it or not. That you can be sure of.

[DUKEL]

I'm with you man, I don't understand this 'sting' everyone is so bitter about. That's technology!

It just made the iPhone feel cheaper. Less exclusive, more pedestrian.

[scandalex]

Right. Most current iPhone users will be sticking with what they have until version 2 releases. The 16GB is mainly targeted at new users.

- John

Not me; I just sold my 8GB for $500 to someone that had been salivating over it. Oddly enough, I dont miss it.

I'll still be hanging aroung the forums.... Who knows, one day I might actually miss it and buy the 16, but for now.....

[DUKEL]

Not me; I just sold my 8GB for $500 to someone that had been salivating over it. Oddly enough, I dont miss it.

I'll still be hanging aroung the forums.... Who knows, one day I might actually miss it and buy the 16, but for now.....

Yes you may. I've tried leaving the iPhone several times. Sold it, buy a new phone but always end up missing it and come running back.:tounge:

[scandalex]

Yes you may. I've tried leaving the iPhone several times. Sold it, buy a new phone but always end up missing it and come running back.:tounge:

Understandable. Although, in my case, the iPhone wasn't a need- just another toy I had to have. Eventually, it just became a glorified iPod. Thats one of the reasons why I dont see myself missing it as opposed to someone whose life-blood runs thru the thing.

[DUKEL]

Understandable. Although, in my case, the iPhone wasn't a need- just another toy I had to have. Eventually, it just became a glorified iPod. Thats one of the reasons why I dont see myself missing it as opposed to someone whose life-blood runs thru the thing.

It's not like my life blood runs thru the thing. But the iPod features are probably one of the least used features for me. Actually for me, I'm one of those people that hate to love the iPhone. I try to live w/o it because there are so many things that make me want another phone(form factor, no 3G, silver color etc.) but it just seems to be the most fun and the only thing that syncs well w/ my macbook.

[Runamuck]

and the only thing that syncs well w/ my macbook.

Primary reasons I went to iPhone from Blackberry right there. You can synch the Blackberry to your Mac with the right software, but having iTunes do music/video/contacts/calendar all in one swoop was sooooo friggin easy compared to what I had to do with the Blackberry.

[minivini]

it seems a bit absurd that apple wouldn't offer their customers some type of upgrade package so that they could disregard the old hardware and obtain the new without having to pay full price. i won't be buying the new 16 GB because 8 seems plenty. hell, my music library is at 5 GB and that still leaves me an extra 3 for movies, applications, and whatever else i want on the phone.

Hmm, I wish they would offer discounts/rebates/trade-ins for their computers, too :rolleyes:

Seriously, I don't know of any company that takes trades for out-dated equipment. Nice concept, but I can't imagine a shareholder board that would stand for it! They are in business to make money...

[minivini]

Hmm.. I risk in losing money though.. I bet I can pull of $400+ for my current iphone.. no scratches, great condition, with box and everything..

Wow, the misinformation here is staggering!!
Just remove your SIM, factory reset your iPhone and sell it! Or, you may need to reset it BEFORE you remove the SIM...
Put the SIM in any phone you want until you get your new iPhone.
Pop the old SIM in the new iPhone and sync with iTunes.
You may have to jump through a hoop or two during activation, but really, it should be just about that simple!!
And you WILL lose money. Nobody's going to pay you retail for your current iPhone no matter how like new it is. Second, the 16GB version is more expensive.
=lost money.

[minivini]

Fool! " The safari crashes are unacceptable on the iPhone in its current state and it *should* be something Apple can alleviate with firmware upgrades." THEY CANT! THE HARDWARE THE IPHONE RUNS RIGHT NOW CANT STOP THE CRASHES AND FLASH WOULD MAKE IT UNBEARABLE, NO SOFTWARE UPGRADE IS GOING TO FIX IT. Flash will never happen on a current gen iphone, and all that garbage about flash lite will make safari crash more. its hardware not software. iphone 2 will be faster and be able to handle more, untill then dont expect flash and dont expect a fix on the crashes and if you look into on apple they ignore this issue since they dont want to admit theres nothing they can do. good day to you sir.

meh, funny when these people get called out and they disappear :tounge:

I have been having a much more satisfactory Safari experience, too, since the last upgrade. It's only gone down two or three times - usually when I have lots of them open simultaneously. This thing ISN'T a Core2 Duo, after all!!

Even though the apps made available by the impending SDK will likely have a small footprint, those of us who keep their iPhones pretty well loaded will need more space. Because of all the pocasts I have on mine, it stays between 6-7GB. My biggest reason for wanting to wait it out a little longer is to see what credible rumors pop up soon about the V2. Meanwhile, I guess I'm hanging on to my 8 until there's a V2 release date in sight - or around mid summer. UNLESS I finish killing my current one first (well on my way!)...

[aknightstale41]

Oh, it's coming this year. Beleive it or not. That you can be sure of.
You might want to reconsider Dukel, because you will find a way to fill up that 4 gs pretty fast, and for only 1 C note, your doubling your memory.
Have 2 days left to think about it.
But this is only an opinion as of course every iphone users needs are different.

[DUKEL]

You might want to reconsider Dukel, because you will find a way to fill up that 4 gs pretty fast, and for only 1 C note, your doubling your memory.
Have 2 days left to think about it.
But this is only an opinion as of course every iphone users needs are different.

Plus restocking fee & tax I'm sure.

[Runamuck]

Plus restocking fee & tax I'm sure.

Tax absolutely.

Restocking fee is a "probably" but not a "definitely." AT&T waived mine, requires some kind of supervisory override code however. The manager had to call "up the chain" to get one to waive mine.