How many iPhones will come out in the future?

[Saffron Thea]

i'm planning to get an iPhone 3G S, but then i thought maybe a new and better iPhone will probably come up soon. so does anybody know if another iPhone or how many more are going to come out?

[Youngbinks]

I'm pretty sure Apple will release a new iPhone. Most likely many new iPhones.

[styfle]

They will probably release a new iPhone every summer until there is some kind of iPocketPlasmaTV. Basically it will keep coming out until it can be replaced by something similar and right now, there doesn't seem to be anything to take its place.
I think the iPods will eventually be replaced by the iPhone though.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

iPocketPlasmaTV/ToothpasteDispenser, damn it.

[styfle]

iPocketPlasmaTV/ToothpasteDispenser, damn it.
http://www.pomegranatephone.com/

[ADDam]

I sure there will be a new one every summer, what gen iPod are we on now?

http://prozune.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/firstgenipod.jpg

[iphonewarrior]

I heard that there bringing out a 173Gb iPhone 6G. It will be released in 36days. You don't have to worry about signal as it uses satellite's as well. It comes in a variety of different colours. The camera is 12.3MP with a OLED screen pumping out 1080p with Dolby 9.2 surround sound. It is linked to the owner via there DNA fingerprint, added to stop petty criminals stealing your phones. You can theme as standard and there's no need for MMS anymore as it has holographic video calls, so you feel as if your actually there...

Information found here: www.iphonewarriorstalkingcomplete****.com

It's a good site, it's updated every 7-14months, there are currently 2 followers.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I heard that there bringing out a 173Gb iPhone 6G. It will be released in 36days. You don't have to worry about signal as it uses satellite's as well. It comes in a variety of different colours. The camera is 12.3MP with a OLED screen pumping out 1080p with Dolby 9.2 surround sound. It is linked to the owner via there DNA fingerprint, added to stop petty criminals stealing your phones. You can theme as standard and there's no need for MMS anymore as it has holographic video calls, so you feel as if your actually there...

Information found here: www.iphonewarriorstalkingcomplete****.com (http://www.iphonewarriorstalkingcomplete****.com)

It's a good site, it's updated every 7-14months, there are currently 2 followers.

That's the biggest bunch of newbie-baiting, misleading crap I've heard in quite some time!

Why do you even bother to do this?!

It's 180Gb, not 173Gb!

[iphonewarrior]

That's the biggest bunch of newbie-baiting, misleading crap I've heard in quite some time!

Why do you even bother to do this?!

It's 180Gb, not 173Gb!

My bad.

I was in such a rush to give something back to the world. I must have pressed the wrong keys in a mad typing frenzy. I will endeavor to provide up to date factual detailed information on this wonderful internet website.

[Europa]

42 new iPhones will be released. One each spring/summer until we __________________________________________________ ____?

[mr.reggaeton72]

as long as apple keeps getting suckers to spend 700 dollars on a new iphone just because they cant wait for the upgrade when there contract expire, apple will be launching phones until the end of days,

and NO, the 3GS is not worth upgrading, i dont think 700 dollars for a faster processor and a video camera is DEFENETLY NOT WORTH IT,


just wait for the next gen iphone, and of course, if its worth upgrading

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

That's your opinion, of course.

[mr.reggaeton72]

That's your opinion, of course.


yes of course, my opinion:dft009:happy

[firewire]

yes of course, my opinion:dft009:happy
And I happen to agree with it. :dft012:wink

I am waiting for summer 2010. We already know there's a prototype iphone out from the Chinese suicide story. I expect more changes than just Ram upgrades and a fancy video camera (one of two features of which have been available on the iphone for a long time to the jailbroken community.) Give me video conferening, extended battery life, a revamped look, an oled screen and a 4 inch display (yes, it can be done) and it will become the hottest selling phone ever.

[mr.reggaeton72]

And I happen to agree with it. :dft012:wink

I am waiting for summer 2010. We already know there's a prototype iphone out from the Chinese suicide story. I expect more changes than just Ram upgrades and a fancy video camera (one of two features of which have been available on the iphone for a long time to the jailbroken community.) Give me video conferening, extended battery life, a revamped look, an oled screen and a 4 inch display (yes, it can be done) and it will become the hottest selling phone ever.

wow i agree completly with you, ram upgrade its nothing to me, the video camera has been in Cydia FOREVER, i dont see the point and interest that people see in the 3GS, it looks like they dont know what to do with there money or they dont have a life to spend that much on a cellphone, for me, the S stands for SUCKS

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

To be fair, the video recording apps for the non-3GS models don't come close to the native app on the 3GS.

And, the 3GS is much faster than the 3G. It's obvious that you haven't spent much time with the 3GS. I could never go back to my old dog of a 3G now.

[Europa]

as long as apple keeps getting suckers to spend 700 dollars on a new iphone just because they cant wait for the upgrade when there contract expire, apple will be launching phones until the end of days,

and NO, the 3GS is not worth upgrading, i dont think 700 dollars for a faster processor and a video camera is DEFENETLY NOT WORTH IT,


just wait for the next gen iphone, and of course, if its worth upgrading
What a foolish statement. It is well worth it. You didn't include all the upgrades and it's 4x faster. It does not cost $700 to upgrade every year. It costs $400/$500. I know because I bought a 3G in July 08 and then I upgraded to a 32 GB 3GS in June 09 and it cost me $500. You get a partial subsidization. I'm not paying over $100 a month either, my bill is $70 a month. Anyway, the reality is that you can upgrade for free, or really close to it, every year by selling your old one for around $400. IMO, you're the sucker for not upgrading for free.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

I got your back, Europa! :ok:ok

[acosmichippo]

That's the biggest bunch of newbie-baiting, misleading crap I've heard in quite some time!

Why do you even bother to do this?!

It's 180Gb, not 173Gb!

and he forgot the Tazer.

[iNinja]

I got your back, Europa! :ok:ok

Ditto.... your comments really grind my gears Mr R. :dft007:angry

[mr.reggaeton72]

To be fair, the video recording apps for the non-3GS models don't come close to the native app on the 3GS.

And, the 3GS is much faster than the 3G. It's obvious that you haven't spent much time with the 3GS. I could never go back to my old dog of a 3G now.

well as i said before, a camera upgrade and a much faster processor is not enough for me to upgrade,...i respect ur opinion, i hope u respect mines

[mr.reggaeton72]

What a foolish statement. It is well worth it. You didn't include all the upgrades and it's 4x faster. It does not cost $700 to upgrade every year. It costs $400/$500. I know because I bought a 3G in July 08 and then I upgraded to a 32 GB 3GS in June 09 and it cost me $500. You get a partial subsidization. I'm not paying over $100 a month either, my bill is $70 a month. Anyway, the reality is that you can upgrade for free, or really close to it, every year by selling your old one for around $400. IMO, you're the sucker for not upgrading for free.

wow, please tell me all the upgrades, voice control, a compass, an a video camera, and do you think i CARE about a 4x faster processor,

i dont see the rush that people have for getting the 3GS, a huge upgrade was the 3g iphone compared to the 1st gen iphone,

everything upgraded, the speakers, the network, EVERYTHING, and ur saying that the iphone 3GS is a HUGEE upgrade,

and the best part is, that YOU wasted $500 on a phone that doesnt even change that much, wow, i understand is your money,


but looks like YOU ARE APPLES SUCKER, because im not some dumb kid that has unlimited money to waste EVEN 500 on a phone, u really know how to show apple how much you love them

[mr.reggaeton72]

Ditto.... your comments really grind my gears Mr R. :dft007:angry


oh please, do something about it...

[iphonewarrior]

Dear Mr.R

I'm not trying to start another argument, but, the 3GS is an absolutely fantastic update. I fully understand that there isn't a major change in the way of functions, but the hardware change is one of the main reason why peole got the 3GS.

I've just got mine and I will never go back to the 3G.

So please.. DONT start a hate campaign about something you know little about. Maybe if you owned a 3GS then you would have a decent leg to stand on.

[mr.reggaeton72]

Dear Mr.R

I'm not trying to start another argument, but, the 3GS is an absolutely fantastic update. I fully understand that there isn't a major change in the way of functions, but the hardware change is one of the main reason why peole got the 3GS.

I've just got mine and I will never go back to the 3G.

So please.. DONT start a hate campaign about something you know little about. Maybe if you owned a 3GS then you would have a decent leg to stand on.

im not trying to start anything, but hey, maybe you should figure out what your going to talk about before you do, because i have had a 3GS for the past 3 weeks and a couple of days, although its not mine, ive seen it, ive tested it, and everything, i saw the speed, i saw the video camera, the compass, and the voice control, and thats it cause thats all it got, and i dont think its worth upgrading,

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

im not trying to start anything, but hey, maybe you should figure out what your going to talk about before you do, because i have had a 3GS for the past 3 weeks and a couple of days, although its not mine, ive seen it, ive tested it, and everything, i saw the speed, i saw the video camera, the compass, and the voice control, and thats it cause thats all it got, and i dont think its worth upgrading,

It sounds to me as if you're more interested in cosmetic upgrades. You just want the iPhone to look different?

[mr.reggaeton72]

It sounds to me as if you're more interested in cosmetic upgrades. You just want the iPhone to look different?

no my good friend, i want more stuff, i know that apple could have implimented more stuff into the 3GS, like be able to transfer files over bluetooth, a camera flash, a video conferencing camera, i would like more features like that, i really dont care about it been more faster, i know YOU DO, and dont worry i totally respect that, but i want more features like this, and i really dont mind about the iphone been ugly, which its not, but looks on a phone its not a big deal to me, the nokia N95 its a beast, it has everything, but its horrible and i was going to buy it,(if it wasnt for been so expensive), if the iphone 4th gen has more features like this, IM BUYING IT DEFENETLY, and of course if its not to expensive, because i dont think that ANY iphone is worth more then 500 dollars, no matter what it has, if im available for upgrade when the 4th gen comes out, then i dont mind paying 200 dollars for it, 200 bucks for a phone is a very reasonable price...

[Europa]

wow, please tell me all the upgrades, voice control, a compass, an a video camera, and do you think i CARE about a 4x faster processor,

i dont see the rush that people have for getting the 3GS, a huge upgrade was the 3g iphone compared to the 1st gen iphone,

everything upgraded, the speakers, the network, EVERYTHING, and ur saying that the iphone 3GS is a HUGEE upgrade,

and the best part is, that YOU wasted $500 on a phone that doesnt even change that much, wow, i understand is your money,


but looks like YOU ARE APPLES SUCKER, because im not some dumb kid that has unlimited money to waste EVEN 500 on a phone, u really know how to show apple how much you love them
Selling your old one would pay for a new one, which is what most smart people do. You can't do a simple math equation that equals a free phone (or no more than $100) and you're calling me a sucker? If you can't afford to spend $100, then just admit that, rather than bashing the new model, which is highly rated by owners.

[iphonewarrior]

The design is pratical, it's easy on the eyes and comfy in the hand.

Regardless whether you think it's worth it or not, it's down to personal preference. Your pushing the boat out with this. You need to think about what the 3GS stands for.....

and seriously, if you think Apple's going to release another phone with a cheap pricetag, then your absolutely crazy.
Looking at todays Market, with all the new phone/mobile media devices, there's too much competition. Apple will be building something right now. Look at the new Vuze HD, do you think Apple will add this technology to the iPhone- most certainly.

If the 3GS makes you this angry then why don't you look at or buy something different.

[Europa]

mr. reggaeton72, don't forget that the 3GS also has double the RAM. You say you don't care about a faster processor but you want video conferencing. It would not work well with the 3G processor and RAM. I think the 3GS could handle it alright, but running on the 3G, I think it would crash often and be choppy. Hopefully next years model will have it because that is a feature I would like to have as well. You can't have everything at once and expect to pay $200.

[iphonewarrior]

mr. reggaeton72, don't forget that the 3GS also has double the RAM. You say you don't care about a faster processor but you want video conferencing. It would not work well with the 3G processor and RAM. I think the 3GS could handle it alright, but running on the 3G, I think it would crash often and be choppy. Hopefully next years model will have it because that is a feature I would like to have as well. You can't have everything at once and expect to pay $200.

Well said. Couldn't agree more :ok:ok

[mr.reggaeton72]

Selling your old one would pay for a new one, which is what most smart people do. You can't do a simple math equation that equals a free phone (or no more than $100) and you're calling me a sucker? If you can't afford to spend $100, then just admit that, rather than bashing the new model, which is highly rated by owners.

i dont care if the 3GS costs me 50 bucks, im not buying it because i dont see any improvements for me, and i repeat again, FASTER PROCESSOR IS NOTHING FOR ME, AS WELL AS A VIDEO CAMERA OR A COMPASS..

[iphonewarrior]

i dont care if the 3GS costs me 50 bucks, im not buying it because i dont see any improvements for me, and i repeat again, FASTER PROCESSOR IS NOTHING FOR ME, AS WELL AS A VIDEO CAMERA OR A COMPASS..

Then please refrain from telling everyone how much you don't you like it, after all this topic is, i quote 'How many iPhones will come out in the future?' :ok:ok

[mr.reggaeton72]

mr. reggaeton72, don't forget that the 3GS also has double the RAM. You say you don't care about a faster processor but you want video conferencing. It would not work well with the 3G processor and RAM. I think the 3GS could handle it alright, but running on the 3G, I think it would crash often and be choppy. Hopefully next years model will have it because that is a feature I would like to have as well. You can't have everything at once and expect to pay $200.

is true, but why does it have the faster processing without the video conference, or any other cool feature like a camera flash, you see, i know for sure apple could have added more stuff to the 3GS, but they didnt, thats why i didnt buy it, and i hope to that next years model could have more features, now if im eligable for upgrade and it would be 200$ then its ok for me, the thing is that im trying to say, its dat im not hating on the iphone 3GS, but is that how can people pay 700 bucks for a phone, its insane, i know its there money, but there paying the money like its a tremendous upgrade, when for me, its not...i know you like your faster processor, but for me, a faster processor its not something to go crazy over, but then again its my opinion, i think ima hold off until nexts years model, of course if it has some big upgrades and if im eligable for upgrade..

[mr.reggaeton72]

Then please refrain from telling everyone how much you don't you like it, after all this topic is, i quote 'How many iPhones will come out in the future?' :ok:ok

indeed, i dont like it, but i know future iphones will come out...i hope they do, i overheard that there going to make it with a camera flash, now thats something worth upgrading, at least for me :ok:ok

[Europa]

i dont care if the 3GS costs me 50 bucks, im not buying it because i dont see any improvements for me, and i repeat again, FASTER PROCESSOR IS NOTHING FOR ME, AS WELL AS A VIDEO CAMERA OR A COMPASS..
Yeah, I know, you want video conferencing without the other upgrades, BUT IT WILL RUN LIKE CRAP AND CRASH without them. You want a camera flash BUT YOU DON'T WANT A CAMERA WITH BETTER OPTICS & HIGHER MEGAPIXELS. That's brilliant.
is true, but why does it have the faster processing without the video conference, or any other cool feature like a camera flash, you see, i know for sure apple could have added more stuff to the 3GS, but they didnt, thats why i didnt buy it, and i hope to that next years model could have more features, now if im eligable for upgrade and it would be 200$ then its ok for me, the thing is that im trying to say, its dat im not hating on the iphone 3GS, but is that how can people pay 700 bucks for a phone, its insane, i know its there money, but there paying the money like its a tremendous upgrade, when for me, its not...i know you like your faster processor, but for me, a faster processor its not something to go crazy over, but then again its my opinion, i think ima hold off until nexts years model, of course if it has some big upgrades and if im eligable for upgrade..
Because they can't add everything at once and keep the $200/$300 pricing and also because they would have nothing to add the following year. You want things for free, life doesn't work that way.

Are you not listening to me? If you play your cards right and get a new one each year on release day, you will never have to pay $700. You will have to pay $400/$500, but you could have sold your iPhone 3G for as much as $420 last June. They only cost $600/$700 if you try to get a new one a month or two after buying the old one or get one that is contract free.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Mr. R. will wait until 2010, and the new iPhone won't have every imaginable upgrade, and he'll end up waiting for the 2011 model.

[iphonewarrior]

Mr. R. will wait until 2010, and the new iPhone won't have every imaginable upgrade, and he'll end up waiting for the 2011 model.

Who's taking bets?

I'll put £20 on July 2012 to upgrade. It may even incorporate a toothpaste dispenser :dft010:smiling

[iNinja]

Ive given up arguing with people who think they have to pay a heap load of money for "not a lot of upgrades". How many times will people have to be told that they can sell their 3g and then buy a 3gs? I sold my 3G a while before the 3GS was due out as I knew that's when id get the most for it.

As for the upgrades, Apple have upgraded almost every aspect of the phone. OK, it doesnt have any cosmetic upgrades, but I care much more about whats under the hood ;) . Personally I chose to upgrade, if I didn't I wouldn't spend al my time *****ing about how not worth it it is. Lets just get on with things...

P.s. OT - IPW, I completely didnt expect you to look like you do ha

[mr.reggaeton72]

Mr. R. will wait until 2010, and the new iPhone won't have every imaginable upgrade, and he'll end up waiting for the 2011 model.

who knows, if it has a lot of new upgrades, im a buyer for sure

[iphonewarrior]

P.s. OT - IPW, I completely didnt expect you to look like you do ha

First off- Couldn't agree more. It's annoying and this topic has gone so off topic, it's unbelievable. I have lost any interest in trying to defend a reputation that speaks for itself

Secondly- What did you think I would look like, an overweight spotty 22 year old?

Here's a better photo:

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af163/johnnuttall1/IMG_1423.jpg

I'm the one in the middle, surrounded by Irish women ;) ...with hotdogs on my vest. :ok:ok

[iNinja]

Secondly- What did you think I would look like, an overweight spotty 22 year old?


haha yea, I guess so. No idea why. :dft009:happy

[mr.reggaeton72]

First off- Couldn't agree more. It's annoying and this topic has gone so off topic, it's unbelievable. I have lost any interest in trying to defend a reputation that speaks for itself

Secondly- What did you think I would look like, an overweight spotty 22 year old?

Here's a better photo:

http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af163/johnnuttall1/IMG_1423.jpg

I'm the one in the middle, surrounded by Irish women ;) ...with hotdogs on my vest. :ok:ok

i think ill take a trip to ireland,..to hang out with you of course, probably introduce me to some of your irish friends..

[iphonewarrior]

and there was me, going to give you a thanks as well.

Nice to have you back on here, you've been hiding for a bit, especially since you changed your name..... ;)

How many more people think I'm fat and spotty? (saying that, I did buy two BigMac meals today, I was hungry)

[iphonewarrior]

i think ill take a trip to ireland,..to hang out with you of course, probably introduce me to some of your irish friends..

One of the best holidays I've ever had. It was a complete riot. The ladies... erm, were very nice :dft003:coolkid

[psylichon]

Europa, Napoleon, Warrior, Ninja.... why do you guys feel the need to campaign so hard for the 3GS? The phone speaks for itself. If someone tries it and doesn't feel it's a worthwhile upgrade for them, why get up in arms about it?

I just don't understand the motivation. 99% of the people here think the 3GS was a worthy upgrade... just let it go...

[iphonewarrior]

.... I have lost any interest in trying to defend a reputation that speaks for itself


End quote.

[mr.reggaeton72]

and there was me, going to give you a thanks as well.

Nice to have you back on here, you've been hiding for a bit, especially since you changed your name..... ;)

How many more people think I'm fat and spotty? (saying that, I did buy two BigMac meals today, I was hungry)

One of the best holidays I've ever had. It was a complete riot. The ladies... erm, were very nice :dft003:coolkid

even me would have the best holiday ive ever had, with ladies like that..:dft003:coolkid

[iphonewarrior]

even me would have the best holiday ive ever had, with ladies like that..:dft003:coolkid

There all around, you've just got to know where to look :dft012:wink

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

and there was me, going to give you a thanks as well.

Nice to have you back on here, you've been hiding for a bit, especially since you changed your name..... ;)

How many more people think I'm fat and spotty? (saying that, I did buy two BigMac meals today, I was hungry)

You look exactly how I'd expect a British submariner to look.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Europa, Napoleon, Warrior, Ninja.... why do you guys feel the need to campaign so hard for the 3GS? The phone speaks for itself. If someone tries it and doesn't feel it's a worthwhile upgrade for them, why get up in arms about it?

I just don't understand the motivation. 99% of the people here think the 3GS was a worthy upgrade... just let it go...

And why did you feel the need to post this twice in a row? :dft010:smiling

Anyway, what does it matter to you? We're not violating any forum policy, as far as I know, and unless you're threatening to exercise your power as a moderator, we'll probably continue.

I'm not trying to be rude, but you've been in several threads lately, seemingly trying to shut people down.

[psylichon]

And so have you guys. Every time someone says the 3GS is not a worthwhile upgrade, you swoop in. Hey, be my guests... of course you're not breaking any rules.

I still think you're wasting your time. Just be happy with your own purchase, innit.

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Well, it's our time to waste.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion, though.

[iNinja]

Sorry dave but I agree with naps. In the thread about music piracy you were expressing your opinions over and over about why you thought it was wrong (legally and morally) although 99% of people here agree with you - piracy is bad. Yet when someone discusses piracy you give your views. It's the same here, someone is saying something we disagree with and were are just discussing it.

[psylichon]

As I said, carry on. I think you come across a bit as fanboys, though, when you push so hard. Mr. Reggaeton is not new here and neither is this debate.

[iNinja]

Nice to have you back on here, you've been hiding for a bit, especially since you changed your name..... ;)


yea, I've been away for a few weeks on holiday, so back now. Name change just coincided coincidently. :-)

[iphonewarrior]

You look exactly how I'd expect a British submariner to look.

Is this how we all look? :dft002:amazed

[iNinja]

As I said, carry on. I think you come across a bit as fanboys, though, when you push so hard. Mr. Reggaeton is not new here and neither is this debate.

Fanboy? Moi?? I take offence! Lol :dft012:wink

[iphonewarrior]

I popped out for a carry-out and some pasta salad, I get back people are getting called 'Fanboys'

I'm ordering some popcorn for this.... :)

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Is this how we all look? :dft002:amazed

No. I was born in Britain and I look more like the submarine itself!

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

Okay, then. Let's carry on, Gang of Four.

Or is it five? Six?

[iphonewarrior]

No. I was born in Britain and I look more like the submarine itself!

...long, black and scary? :dft006:unhappy

[mr.reggaeton72]

sigh...........

[firewire]

What a foolish statement. It is well worth it. You didn't include all the upgrades and it's 4x faster. It does not cost $700 to upgrade every year. It costs $400/$500. I know because I bought a 3G in July 08 and then I upgraded to a 32 GB 3GS in June 09 and it cost me $500. You get a partial subsidization. I'm not paying over $100 a month either, my bill is $70 a month. Anyway, the reality is that you can upgrade for free, or really close to it, every year by selling your old one for around $400. IMO, you're the sucker for not upgrading for free.

Is it really worth shelling out that much cash for upgraded RAM and video software? I can buy a 17 inch laptop with the works for 700 bucks (of course, not an Apple laptop; we all know the plastic casing they use automatically adds a 200% markup to the price :dft003:coolkid.) Thanks, but no thanks.

[Europa]

Great plan firewire, I hope you enjoy your new 17 inch computer :)

[Napoleon_PhoneApart]

...long, black and scary? :dft006:unhappy

No, but I am full of seme...

Uh, never mind...

[seanwes]

Is it really worth shelling out that much cash for upgraded RAM and video software? I can buy a 17 inch laptop with the works for 700 bucks (of course, not an Apple laptop; we all know the plastic casing they use automatically adds a 200% markup to the price :dft003:coolkid.) Thanks, but no thanks.

Honestly, if I had to pay several hundred dollars to upgrade to the 3GS, I would have passed. But the fact is, I broke even when upgrade. No, actually made money upgrading by selling my 3G. So it was a no-brainer.

[firewire]

Great plan firewire, I hope you enjoy your new 17 inch computer :)

I already have one actually, so I'll save it for a rainy day. :dft009:happy When I am eligible for the upgrade next summer, trust me, I'll be getting the new iphone.

Honestly, if I had to pay several hundred dollars to upgrade to the 3GS, I would have passed. But the fact is, I broke even when upgrade. No, actually made money upgrading by selling my 3G. So it was a no-brainer.

I am curious, how did you wind up with a profit? I have the 3G, and thought about selling it. But I can't realistically get more than 300 for it (alright, maaaaaybe 400 tops, but I can't rely on that.) So I would have to cover the other 300 or 400 to get the 3GS since I am still under contract.

[iphonewarrior]

No, but I am full of seme...

Uh, never mind...

There's always one... :dft012:wink

[mr.reggaeton72]

Is it really worth shelling out that much cash for upgraded RAM and video software? I can buy a 17 inch laptop with the works for 700 bucks (of course, not an Apple laptop; we all know the plastic casing they use automatically adds a 200% markup to the price :dft003:coolkid.) Thanks, but no thanks.


Indeed....

[Europa]

I already have one actually, so I'll save it for a rainy day. :dft009:happy When I am eligible for the upgrade next summer, trust me, I'll be getting the new iphone.



I am curious, how did you wind up with a profit? I have the 3G, and thought about selling it. But I can't realistically get more than 300 for it (alright, maaaaaybe 400 tops, but I can't rely on that.) So I would have to cover the other 300 or 400 to get the 3GS since I am still under contract.
Timing it right really helps. You'll maximize your profit, or at least break even, if you get a new one on release day every year. The people that sold their 3G iPhones in June got as much as $420. It's several months later now, and you might not get quite as much. Anyway, if you can sell your old one for $400, you can use that to pay for a new one, even if you aren't eligible for full subsidization pricing. The full discount pricing is $200/$300, but if you buy one every year, you'll only get that full discount on the first one. The subsequent ones that you buy every release day will be partially subsidized at $400/$500.

So see, if you play your cards right and keep your phone in good condition, you can upgrade to a new iPhone every year for free. You do have to pay and $18 upgrade fee every time, but it is very, very easy to get that waived. Just say your account is in good standing and you're wondering if they will waive that fee.

So, even if you don't think the upgrades are worth upgrading to (and trust me they are), you must admit they are worth upgrading when you can basically trade in your old one to get a new one (and possibly make money on the deal), right?

You just put the old one up for sale on eBay or Craigslist. People are willing to pay a lot for them because that's the actual value for a contract free phone. We are getting low prices because we are willing to lock ourselves into contracts (even if we only get partial subsidation, it's still a discount. Full price contract free iPhones cost $600/$700.

[mr.reggaeton72]

i migth be getting a 3GS, but later, because rigth now the 32GB is for 500 dollars for the early upgrade and thats too much for any phone, but i think i migth only get the 3GS, is because my 3G cant take any more, and a phone thats not working for me, its not a phone at all, its scrathed up, its slowing down , it shuts down randomly, apps are erased and i dont even know,(my asphalt 4 got erased and i didnt even notice)..MY 3G HAS THE WORST BUGS EVER, THE MUSIC PLAYS BY ITSELF like at 3am in the morning, and dats kinda annoying, The camera app crashed, the app stores always says UNABLE TO DOWNLOAD, PLEASE TRY AGAIN, but most importantly, ITS CRACKED IN THE BACK, IM TALKING ABOUT A HUGE CRACK..the sleep/wake button is loose(lol)..the sim card slot is damaged, and a whole lot of stuff,

i need a phone, now, but a cheap one cause im still not eligable for upgrade, any ideas ?


i dont think ima get a lot of money for it, probably 100 bucks, maybe less..

[Europa]

That's another thing. The less time you have them, the less time they have to get beat up. For this to work (a new one for free each year) you need to keep it in good shape and sell it as close to release day as possible (so it's only 1 year old). Maybe you can get the new one this coming summer and get on track with that plan? A screen protector and case help, but some people just get their phones replaced (for some random problem like you described) right before selling it, so they can sell it as a brand new mint condition phone. Stick around here long enough and you'll learn all the loop holes so you can always have the latest and greatest and never pay a dime for an iPhone again.

[mr.reggaeton72]

That's another thing. The less time you have them, the less time they have to get beat up. For this to work (a new one for free each year) you need to keep it in good shape and sell it as close to release day as possible (so it's only 1 year old). Maybe you can get the new one this coming summer and get on track with that plan? A screen protector and case help, but some people just get their phones replaced (for some random problem like you described) right before selling it, so they can sell it as a brand new mint condition phone.

lol yea, i bougth a cover for it, but after all the damages, and now, it has a horrible damage, i was at my house at my farm, and i dropped it from the balcony which is 3 stories high, but i had the cover, but when it dropped, the home screen button, got kinda loose, and like, really loose, i dont think ima get any buyers, cause if i sell it, im not going to lie, i have to say what the phone has, but i think ima get, not more then 100 bucks, and if im lucky, maybe 150..but hey, who knows


another bad damage is, the headset jack, its really damaged, and like really damaged, sometimes you stick in the headphones and the phone wont recognize it, i have to pull it out and in again, for it to work, but then again, i dont think ima get a lot of buyers..i hope a do,

[Europa]

Is it still under warranty? If so, Apple might replace it for the all the software/firmware problems. If you have an Apple Store close to you, it can't hurt to give it a shot.

[mr.reggaeton72]

Is it still under warranty? If so, Apple might replace it for the all the software/firmware problems. If you have an Apple Store close to you, it can't hurt to give it a shot.

i dont know if its still under warranty, how can i check it ?

[Europa]

If it isn't under warranty, check this, I just got a quote for $230 for your phone. Your screen isn't cracked or defective is it? If so, it drops to $110 :(
http://www.cashforiphones.com/estimator_step1


i dont know if its still under warranty, how can i check it ?
You can put the serial number in somewhere on Apple's site and it will tell you. I'd have to look that up.
When did you buy it? If you bought it used, when did the original purchaser buy it?

[mr.reggaeton72]

no, i dont think the screen is cracked...:023:nothappy

[mr.reggaeton72]

If it isn't under warranty, check this, I just got a quote for $230 for your phone. Your screen isn't cracked or defective is it? If so, it's only $110 :(
http://www.cashforiphones.com/estimator_step1



You can put the serial number in someone on Apple's site and it will tell you. I'd have to look that up.
When did you buy it? If you bought it used, when did the original purchaser buy it?

i bougth it completly new, but i cant remember when, but on the apple website it said, IM ELIGABLE for an early upgrade, meaning that it has been around 6 month, so that means im still under warranty, but ill have to double check

[Europa]

Try to find out when you bought it. The easiest way might be to call AT&T or Apple, but you could also look through credit card statements. The warranty is good for one year from the date of purchase.

[firewire]

Timing it right really helps. You'll maximize your profit, or at least break even, if you get a new one on release day every year. The people that sold their 3G iPhones in June got as much as $420. It's several months later now, and you might not get quite as much. Anyway, if you can sell your old one for $400, you can use that to pay for a new one, even if you aren't eligible for full subsidization pricing. The full discount pricing is $200/$300, but if you buy one every year, you'll only get that full discount on the first one. The subsequent ones that you buy every release day will be partially subsidized at $400/$500.

So see, if you play your cards right and keep your phone in good condition, you can upgrade to a new iPhone every year for free. You do have to pay and $18 upgrade fee every time, but it is very, very easy to get that waived. Just say your account is in good standing and you're wondering if they will waive that fee.

So, even if you don't think the upgrades are worth upgrading to (and trust me they are), you must admit they are worth upgrading when you can basically trade in your old one to get a new one (and possibly make money on the deal), right?

You just put the old one up for sale on eBay or Craigslist. People are willing to pay a lot for them because that's the actual value for a contract free phone. We are getting low prices because we are willing to lock ourselves into contracts (even if we only get partial subsidation, it's still a discount. Full price contract free iPhones cost $600/$700.

Ok hold on, let me see if I understood you correctly. I can walk into an AT&T store whenever I feel like and extend my contract and receive a partial subsidy on the iphone (400/500 as opposed to 600/700 contract free) ?

[iphonelegend]

wow! what a blast from the past. It looks ancient and that is only about 5 years old.

[Watcher]

I'm betting that next year they will release two different model iPhones and I'm not just talking differences in storage capacity. One possibly for the casual phone/internet person and the other for the hardcore - something to that effect.

[mr.reggaeton72]

I'm betting that next year they will release two different model iPhones and I'm not just talking differences in storage capacity. One possibly for the casual phone/internet person and the other for the hardcore - something to that effect.

and the reason you say that is becauseeeee........

[Europa]

Ok hold on, let me see if I understood you correctly. I can walk into an AT&T store whenever I feel like and extend my contract and receive a partial subsidy on the iphone (400/500 as opposed to 600/700 contract free) ?
No. It depends on how long you've had your current iPhone. They aren't going to sell you a subsidized phone and then sell you another one the following month. I got one in July 08 with full subsidization and then the new one 11 months later with partial subsidization. They only release iPhones once a year, I got both mine on release day. Each time you get a new one, it extends your contract to two years from the purchase date.

[adambodkins]

One thing no one has mentioned is that the 3GS comes with a better camera than the 3G I guess not alot of people notice it but between my wifes and mine own (she has 3G I have 3GS) the pics are much better on mine.

[mr.reggaeton72]

One thing no one has mentioned is that the 3GS comes with a better camera than the 3G I guess not alot of people notice it but between my wifes and mine own (she has 3G I have 3GS) the pics are much better on mine.

of course...

3GS = 3.0 megapixels, autofocus
3G = 2.0 megapixels, and dats it

[closlisir]

Time to update my forums soon :P :dft007:angry

[jsntrenkler]

I kind of like the fact that a new iPhone comes out every summer. Makes it easier for people to get used to a upgrade path. Nothing is worse than buying new gear only to see the next best thing released 31 days later.

[jarofclay73]

One thing no one has mentioned is that the 3GS comes with a better camera than the 3G I guess not alot of people notice it but between my wifes and mine own (she has 3G I have 3GS) the pics are much better on mine.

I've certainly adjusted my shooting style to get the most out of my iPhone 3G. And I think I've taken some very decent pictures. Check out the Flickr link in my signature to see my iPhone 3G pictures.

[dbhauruth]

Ok hold on, let me see if I understood you correctly. I can walk into an AT&T store whenever I feel like and extend my contract and receive a partial subsidy on the iphone (400/500 as opposed to 600/700 contract free) ?

I only hope that now Telus and Bell are carrying the iPhone here in Canada, Rogers/Fido will be more competitive about it and offer sweeter deals. We get screwed on the upgrade path at the best of times. I'm amazed you can start buying phones off contract now...they never did that for the longest time.

I would have bought a 3GS, but I'd rather wait and see what the next upgrade will be...Plus I'll be giving my old 3G to either my fiancee or brother...one of them will get to enjoy it and I can't really charge them. :dft006:unhappy