3G iPhone Mega-Thread

coco_m3 · 05-21-2008, 12:14 PM

anyone planning on upgrading?
i am?
anybody have any updates?
:thumbup:

ScottyGams · 05-21-2008, 12:14 PM

yeah, i have 16gig, and im going to be buying the new one and selling mine for jack-diddly

it will be coming sometime after jobs makes an announcement

john970 · 05-21-2008, 12:17 PM

I'll be getting it if they have haptic feedback on the keyboard so I can tell when I press a button. I miss my blackberry keyboard.

RobLS · 05-21-2008, 12:18 PM

I plan on it, doubt I'll get it right away since I will be in my saving period til my 135i arrives. I might just pop it on the credit card, but I'm also planning on getting a new dslr. I have the current iPhone, hacked n all, plus the release of the new iPhone means new software for me. I will probably just hold over for awhile. But who knows, Apple just might get that impluse sparked for me to get it right away hehe.

coco_m3 · 05-21-2008, 12:21 PM

when is that developer convention?

RobLS · 05-21-2008, 12:32 PM

6th or there about, maybe 9th. Beginning of June hehe.

john970 · 05-21-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbullet135i

when is that developer convention?

June 9-13, jobs' keynote is 10am pacific on the 9th (two weeks from monday)

RobLS · 05-21-2008, 12:37 PM

See I was close, 9...6...just had the 9 upside down is all.

coco_m3 · 05-21-2008, 12:46 PM

^

you were too close.
at least you kinda knew when it was.

RobLS · 05-21-2008, 12:52 PM

Hehe yeah, I'm more exact with their products, dates get a little hazy until last minute, in my mind I know its 'soon'. Unless I've been waiting to get one for awhile, then its like 'SOON!!! not fast enough!"

JB135i · 05-22-2008, 09:09 AM

Check this site out-

http://weblogs.redeyechicago.com/iphoneblog/

He is usually up on things iPhone. He inserts his liberalism in at times which is unfortunate in a tech column, but otherwise it's good reading.

I wouldn't want him to promote conservatism either, politics have no place in this context imo. He obviously has access to those types of outlets/blogs for those types of opinions.

I am hoping to give my wife my current 8 gig iPhone and get the 3g for myself since I will use the enhanced capabilities far more than she will in our respective jobs.

1EuroDelivery · 05-22-2008, 10:21 AM

^ like to check 1addicts multiple times a day?:biggrin:

J/k, that's what I'll use mine for when I pick it up tho.

Brandon26pdx · 05-22-2008, 05:42 PM

Only if you really need the extra bandwidth would 3G data transfer be useful. It's the other upgrades to the phone that might be interesting...iPhone is far from flawless.

Bullitt · 05-22-2008, 11:25 PM

I plan to pick one up. According to several rumors, the new iPhone is expected to debut at Apple's keynote address with Steve Jobs or on the anniversary date of the iPhone's first release.

imported_saturn · 05-23-2008, 12:37 PM

Everything known now is a rumor, but it's quite likely the new one will have GPS, 3G, and possibly a front mounted camera. It will also likely be a tad thicker and may sport a rounded back comprised of black glossy plastic.

Those features are all well and good, but the real problem I have is the rumor of a subsidy for the new phone. That means new customers may be paying $200 for a new iPhone and contract. Since I'm under contract already for another year or so I'll have to pay full price. Not only that, but my current iPhone will be worth less because of the influx of new, subsidized phones. I'm not really complaining since it was always possible that they'd do this, but it's still unfortunate.

I may just wait for the next version which will probably be out in another year. Too early to call.

ScottyGams · 05-23-2008, 12:52 PM

yes, the 2009 model will include no touch screen, but instead it will read thoughts

RobLS · 05-23-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyGams

yes, the 2009 model will include no touch screen, but instead it will read thoughts

Dont think I like this one, I already think too much.

imported_saturn · 05-23-2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyGams

yes, the 2009 model will include no touch screen, but instead it will read thoughts

So, what you're saying is that it will constantly be displaying porn all day, every day -- and even during a good chunk of the night too. Makes sense.

Brandon26pdx · 05-23-2008, 07:23 PM

iPorn?

RobLS · 05-23-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dclee1

^ like to check 1addicts multiple times a day?:biggrin:

J/k, that's what I'll use mine for when I pick it up tho.

One of the things I use it for now. Soon I'll have no need to hack it anymore. Maybe I'll just keep the old one so I can continue doing so.

InsaneSkippy · 05-27-2008, 05:48 AM

So far I think I'll stick with my jailbroken iPhone. If the next generation one is worth getting, I'll wait till the uber-high "introduction gotta have it or you're not one of the cool kids" price goes down.

Dan203 · 05-27-2008, 05:58 AM

While I do think the iPhone is a very cool toy, I don't use my cell phone nearly enough to justify the cost of the phone or the monthly plan required to operate it. I know that, for me, it would be one of those things I buy, play with for a week, and then never really use much after that.

Dan

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john970 1er 74 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I'll be getting it if they have haptic feedback on the keyboard so I can tell when I press a button. I miss my blackberry keyboard.
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	I plan on it, doubt I'll get it right away since I will be in my saving period til my 135i arrives. I might just pop it on the credit card, but I'm also planning on getting a new dslr. I have the current iPhone, hacked n all, plus the release of the new iPhone means new software for me. I will probably just hold over for awhile. But who knows, Apple just might get that impluse sparked for me to get it right away hehe.
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	6th or there about, maybe 9th. Beginning of June hehe.
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	Hehe yeah, I'm more exact with their products, dates get a little hazy until last minute, in my mind I know its 'soon'. Unless I've been waiting to get one for awhile, then its like 'SOON!!! not fast enough!"
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JB135i Lieutenant 17 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW burbs iTrader: (0)	Check this site out- http://weblogs.redeyechicago.com/iphoneblog/ He is usually up on things iPhone. He inserts his liberalism in at times which is unfortunate in a tech column, but otherwise it's good reading. I wouldn't want him to promote conservatism either, politics have no place in this context imo. He obviously has access to those types of outlets/blogs for those types of opinions. I am hoping to give my wife my current 8 gig iPhone and get the 3g for myself since I will use the enhanced capabilities far more than she will in our respective jobs.
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1EuroDelivery Lieutenant 26 Rep 469 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	^ like to check 1addicts multiple times a day?:biggrin: J/k, that's what I'll use mine for when I pick it up tho.
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Only if you really need the extra bandwidth would 3G data transfer be useful. It's the other upgrades to the phone that might be interesting...iPhone is far from flawless.
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Bullitt Major 92 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I plan to pick one up. According to several rumors, the new iPhone is expected to debut at Apple's keynote address with Steve Jobs or on the anniversary date of the iPhone's first release.
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imported_saturn Private 0 Rep 85 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Everything known now is a rumor, but it's quite likely the new one will have GPS, 3G, and possibly a front mounted camera. It will also likely be a tad thicker and may sport a rounded back comprised of black glossy plastic. Those features are all well and good, but the real problem I have is the rumor of a subsidy for the new phone. That means new customers may be paying $200 for a new iPhone and contract. Since I'm under contract already for another year or so I'll have to pay full price. Not only that, but my current iPhone will be worth less because of the influx of new, subsidized phones. I'm not really complaining since it was always possible that they'd do this, but it's still unfortunate. I may just wait for the next version which will probably be out in another year. Too early to call.
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InsaneSkippy Lieutenant Colonel 81 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	So far I think I'll stick with my jailbroken iPhone. If the next generation one is worth getting, I'll wait till the uber-high "introduction gotta have it or you're not one of the cool kids" price goes down. __________________
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 139 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	While I do think the iPhone is a very cool toy, I don't use my cell phone nearly enough to justify the cost of the phone or the monthly plan required to operate it. I know that, for me, it would be one of those things I buy, play with for a week, and then never really use much after that. Dan
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