Comments on: Is A 3G iPhone Worth The Wait? http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/ TheAppleBlog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:39:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: For the love of….will you stop making, more of those iPhone “Killers” « Dynamic Disruption http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-121490 For the love of….will you stop making, more of those iPhone “Killers” « Dynamic Disruption Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:41:53 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-121490 [...] technology, Guys, I believe iPhone changed the game a long time back and then changed it again and again. Wait WTF are other phone OEM’s doing all this time while iPhone is making profits and [...] [...] technology, Guys, I believe iPhone changed the game a long time back and then changed it again and again. Wait WTF are other phone OEM’s doing all this time while iPhone is making profits and [...]

]]> By: quito http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-118612 quito Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:51:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-118612 HOW MUCH WOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE IPHONE 3G WITH THE ACTIVATION AND ALL THE PLAN AND ALL DAT? HOW MUCH WOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE IPHONE 3G WITH THE ACTIVATION AND ALL THE PLAN AND ALL DAT?

]]> By: kneedeepinthegame http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-118249 kneedeepinthegame Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:57:43 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-118249 wow. bob rodriguez= faggot. wow. bob rodriguez= faggot.

]]> By: Jonathan http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-117527 Jonathan Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:51:11 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-117527 I believe this entry is from september 2007 when the 3G iPhone wasn't unveiled yet I believe this entry is from september 2007 when the 3G iPhone wasn’t unveiled yet

]]> By: Bob Rodriguez http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-117524 Bob Rodriguez Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:39:35 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-117524 They already unveiled the 3g iphone on june 9 DUMB ASSES They already unveiled the 3g iphone on june 9

DUMB ASSES

]]> By: Christian Kaas http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110115 Christian Kaas Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:06:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110115 at #39 believe me IT IS still a problem! The SE Smartphones last for 3-4 hours of talk on umts and batterie is drained! see www.my-symbian.com for real world data! Ol other phones are unfair to compair, but even those won't last for 5-6 hrs auf talk time. at #39
believe me IT IS still a problem!
The SE Smartphones last for 3-4 hours of talk on umts and batterie is drained!
see http://www.my-symbian.com for real world data!

Ol other phones are unfair to compair, but even those won’t last for 5-6 hrs auf talk time.

]]> By: Jonathan Naundrup http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110112 Jonathan Naundrup Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:23:32 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110112 What puzzles me, is that 3G is very popular - at least in Scandinavia - and lots and lots of regular cell phones supports 3G.. why is the battery time a problem to apple when it isn't to Sony Ericsson, Nokia and so on.. ? What puzzles me, is that 3G is very popular - at least in Scandinavia - and lots and lots of regular cell phones supports 3G.. why is the battery time a problem to apple when it isn’t to Sony Ericsson, Nokia and so on.. ?

]]> By: John http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110095 John Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:06:51 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110095 My original plan was to wait for iPhone 2, but then a friend got one as a gift. Seeing them use it everyday and occasionally getting to touch it drove me nuts. I still tried real hard to hold out, but coincidentally the price drop occurred on my birthday, Sept 5. I took that as a sign and made my parents, sister, and girlfriend pitch in to get for me as a gift. I would have bought it anyway, I just got lucky that it was my birthday. However, I only got myself the 4GB, which costs $299. 4GB actually goes pretty far. I have 3 episodes of the office and 3 playlists (Totaling about 500 songs), not to mention all the youTube I want. As far as service goes, I don't mind AT&T. I've been with them for years and I hated Cingular, but since AT&T and the iPhone, their service in general has started getting better. I would love 3G, but there's a reason the Samsung Blackjack w/ 3G comes with 2 batteries. Personally, I'm so happy with the interface and the fact that it syncs to my Mac perfectly, that I don't really mind having EDGE. It also has WiFi, which helps it out a lot. So basically, you won't regret buying it now, but I would try and settle for the 4GB to save some money. Also, if you have a relative or significant other you can unload it on when the new one comes out, you might not feel as bad! My original plan was to wait for iPhone 2, but then a friend got one as a gift. Seeing them use it everyday and occasionally getting to touch it drove me nuts. I still tried real hard to hold out, but coincidentally the price drop occurred on my birthday, Sept 5. I took that as a sign and made my parents, sister, and girlfriend pitch in to get for me as a gift. I would have bought it anyway, I just got lucky that it was my birthday. However, I only got myself the 4GB, which costs $299. 4GB actually goes pretty far. I have 3 episodes of the office and 3 playlists (Totaling about 500 songs), not to mention all the youTube I want.

As far as service goes, I don’t mind AT&T. I’ve been with them for years and I hated Cingular, but since AT&T and the iPhone, their service in general has started getting better.

I would love 3G, but there’s a reason the Samsung Blackjack w/ 3G comes with 2 batteries. Personally, I’m so happy with the interface and the fact that it syncs to my Mac perfectly, that I don’t really mind having EDGE. It also has WiFi, which helps it out a lot.

So basically, you won’t regret buying it now, but I would try and settle for the 4GB to save some money. Also, if you have a relative or significant other you can unload it on when the new one comes out, you might not feel as bad!

]]> By: Jonathan Naundrup http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110084 Jonathan Naundrup Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:32:22 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110084 Steve Jobs said in London this week, that the 3G chip set kills the battery time, and that it won't be a part of iPhone as long as it does so. He mentions 4q08.. take a look: http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Gyq0lTubjk Steve Jobs said in London this week, that the 3G chip set kills the battery time, and that it won’t be a part of iPhone as long as it does so. He mentions 4q08.. take a look: http://youtube.com/watch?v=0Gyq0lTubjk

]]> By: Ramón http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110081 Ramón Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:14:37 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110081 I bought mine this week and I'm doing GoPhone with AT&T until Apple does all the updates that always follow, and when there are various ways to hack it. Then goodbye AT&T. I find it to be everything that Apple and many reviewers claim. My biggest complaint is the earbuds plug; even with the adapter that came with my set of Ultimate Ears, I couldn't use them. I had to get the butt-ugly adapter from Belkin. The pay-off is that I can continue to use excellent buds on an iPod AND have a phone AND make notes. I waited two hours for my "turn" at the iPod Touch; then I realized that the iPhone is worth the money. I bought mine this week and I’m doing GoPhone with AT&T until Apple does all the updates that always follow, and when there are various ways to hack it. Then goodbye AT&T. I find it to be everything that Apple and many reviewers claim.
My biggest complaint is the earbuds plug; even with the adapter that came with my set of Ultimate Ears, I couldn’t use them. I had to get the butt-ugly adapter from Belkin. The pay-off is that I can continue to use excellent buds on an iPod AND have a phone AND make notes.
I waited two hours for my “turn” at the iPod Touch; then I realized that the iPhone is worth the money.

]]> By: Matt362 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110067 Matt362 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:19:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110067 3G, eh, whatevs. Not only for features, but for a more attractive price point, hopefully. I'm just a poor college student. If I had to choose, a bigger HD at the right price would teter me over the edge. That's when I'll cave. 3G, eh, whatevs.

Not only for features, but for a more attractive price point, hopefully. I’m just a poor college student.

If I had to choose, a bigger HD at the right price would teter me over the edge. That’s when I’ll cave.

]]> By: Jared http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110061 Jared Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:46:57 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110061 I'm not normally a forum-type person, but hey, here's my third post...in reference to those who are having a great time installing 3rd party apps: terrific. I'm happy for you, really. You are enjoying the product. But I and probably most other iPhone users just want the thing to work well without all the tinkering. That's not unreasonable, right? Hackers - go crazy, have fun, we all benefit from those of you who use your powers for good...but having the time and interest to get into all of that should not be required. iPhone's internet-related services are about as useful as an HDTV in 1967 when used over EDGE. I’m not normally a forum-type person, but hey, here’s my third post…in reference to those who are having a great time installing 3rd party apps: terrific. I’m happy for you, really. You are enjoying the product. But I and probably most other iPhone users just want the thing to work well without all the tinkering. That’s not unreasonable, right? Hackers - go crazy, have fun, we all benefit from those of you who use your powers for good…but having the time and interest to get into all of that should not be required. iPhone’s internet-related services are about as useful as an HDTV in 1967 when used over EDGE.

]]> By: Jared http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110060 Jared Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:46:19 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110060 I'm not normally a forum-type person, but hey, here's my third post...in reference to those who are having a great time installing 3rd party apps: terrific. I'm happy for you, really. You are enjoying the product. But me and probably most other iPhone users just want the thing to work well without all the tinkering. That's not unreasonable, right? Hackers - go crazy, have fun, we all benefit from those of you who use your powers for good...but having the time and interest to get into all of that should not be required. iPhone's internet-related services are about as useful as an HDTV in 1967 when used over EDGE. I’m not normally a forum-type person, but hey, here’s my third post…in reference to those who are having a great time installing 3rd party apps: terrific. I’m happy for you, really. You are enjoying the product. But me and probably most other iPhone users just want the thing to work well without all the tinkering. That’s not unreasonable, right? Hackers - go crazy, have fun, we all benefit from those of you who use your powers for good…but having the time and interest to get into all of that should not be required. iPhone’s internet-related services are about as useful as an HDTV in 1967 when used over EDGE.

]]> By: Jared http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110059 Jared Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:39:30 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110059 Follow up to my post of a moment ago: by way of real-world example, I just tried loading CNN.com over EDGE with four bars of reception. I stopped timing at 2 AND A HALF MINUTES, and it still wasn't finished. Too fancy a site, some might say (even though it's really not)? Well I stopped trying to load all of drudgereport.com after about 1 MINUTE AND 40 SECONDS. And that's about as bare-bones as a site gets these days. WAIT FOR 3G. Follow up to my post of a moment ago: by way of real-world example, I just tried loading CNN.com over EDGE with four bars of reception. I stopped timing at 2 AND A HALF MINUTES, and it still wasn’t finished. Too fancy a site, some might say (even though it’s really not)? Well I stopped trying to load all of drudgereport.com after about 1 MINUTE AND 40 SECONDS. And that’s about as bare-bones as a site gets these days.

WAIT FOR 3G.

]]> By: Jared http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110057 Jared Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:30:12 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110057 Wait. Absolutely. Not even a question. Unless you live a wifi-laden universe, that is. Me, not so much. When I'm out and about, the lack of a fast network makes Safari practically unusable. My old dinky Sprint-based Samsung Blade, with its abbreviated news service, was significantly faster and more convenient to use than trying to load, say, CNN's homepage over AT&T's service. It's a joke how slow it is. Also problematic (for me) is the Gmail client, which again my Samsung Blade had beat in that it would sync with Google's servers in both directions: delete on the phone, it's gone from the server, etc. These are the knives in the back of the 1st gen iPhone; and I'm an Apple fan since the IIe was hot stuff. Is it pretty? Yes. Is it theoretically cool? Yes. But it's significantly hobbled. Wait. Absolutely. Not even a question. Unless you live a wifi-laden universe, that is. Me, not so much. When I’m out and about, the lack of a fast network makes Safari practically unusable. My old dinky Sprint-based Samsung Blade, with its abbreviated news service, was significantly faster and more convenient to use than trying to load, say, CNN’s homepage over AT&T’s service. It’s a joke how slow it is. Also problematic (for me) is the Gmail client, which again my Samsung Blade had beat in that it would sync with Google’s servers in both directions: delete on the phone, it’s gone from the server, etc. These are the knives in the back of the 1st gen iPhone; and I’m an Apple fan since the IIe was hot stuff. Is it pretty? Yes. Is it theoretically cool? Yes. But it’s significantly hobbled.

]]> By: Brandon Eley http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110054 Brandon Eley Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:24:11 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110054 Oh, and by the time the 29th rolled around, she wanted one too -- I plopped down $1300 after tax and accessories... and I'm still EXTREMELY happy. Oh, and by the time the 29th rolled around, she wanted one too — I plopped down $1300 after tax and accessories… and I’m still EXTREMELY happy.

]]> By: Brandon Eley http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110053 Brandon Eley Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:22:56 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110053 When I was trying to justify (to my wife) the $600 price tag I looked at the data plans that were offered.<a href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/easysetup/rateplans.html" rel="nofollow">Look at the rate plans</a> and click the "existing customers" tab. Unlimited data with 200 text messages is only $20/month with any existing voice plan. I was already a Palm Treo user with a $40 data plan AND a $4 text messaging plan. I'm SAVING $24/month by having an iPhone. If you look at that savings over the course of a 2-year contract I'm saving close to $300 just on the data plan. Now that they are $400, it's almost FREE to switch if you are a Blackberry or Treo user ;) When I was trying to justify (to my wife) the $600 price tag I looked at the data plans that were offered.Look at the rate plans and click the “existing customers” tab. Unlimited data with 200 text messages is only $20/month with any existing voice plan.

I was already a Palm Treo user with a $40 data plan AND a $4 text messaging plan. I’m SAVING $24/month by having an iPhone. If you look at that savings over the course of a 2-year contract I’m saving close to $300 just on the data plan.

Now that they are $400, it’s almost FREE to switch if you are a Blackberry or Treo user ;)

]]> By: Matt Radel http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110052 Matt Radel Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:08:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110052 Thanks for all the feedback guys! Now I just have to rustle up the 400 bones... Thanks for all the feedback guys! Now I just have to rustle up the 400 bones…

]]> By: nfoo http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110050 nfoo Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:16:20 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110050 It ... is ... not worth the wait. Trust me. The iPhone is great now. And despite so many people crying over missing 3G, EDGE is about 300kbps ... it's fast enough for surfing. Really. And also: it can be a year or more till there is a 3G iPhone ... then it's only short befor your contract runs out and by that time you can already buy the 3rd gen. iPhone ... I guess ;) It … is … not worth the wait.
Trust me. The iPhone is great now.
And despite so many people crying over missing 3G, EDGE is about 300kbps … it’s fast enough for surfing. Really.

And also: it can be a year or more till there is a 3G iPhone … then it’s only short befor your contract runs out and by that time you can already buy the 3rd gen. iPhone … I guess ;)

]]> By: Steven http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110042 Steven Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:20:18 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110042 O yea, another thing, I bought mine from the apple website, and I got a refurbished one so that was 350, then I used the promotional coupon which takes 30 dollars off items 300 or more. So the ttl before tax ended up being 319. I think a deal for the 8gb O yea, another thing, I bought mine from the apple website, and I got a refurbished one so that was 350, then I used the promotional coupon which takes 30 dollars off items 300 or more. So the ttl before tax ended up being 319. I think a deal for the 8gb

]]> By: Wil Beach http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110041 Wil Beach Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:50:12 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110041 Just an observation concerning the iPhone/ATT experience. My iPhone crashed today and would not reboot. ATT reps were unable to address and said that I would have to go to Apple store for solution. Hour later at Apple store although the counter person was able to reboot, I was told that I would have to make an appointment to have the phone checked out! You might want to reconsider going to the iPhone until Apple/ATT decide to provide competitive support for the service... Just an observation concerning the iPhone/ATT experience. My iPhone crashed today and would not reboot. ATT reps were unable to address and said that I would have to go to Apple store for solution. Hour later at Apple store although the counter person was able to reboot, I was told that I would have to make an appointment to have the phone checked out! You might want to reconsider going to the iPhone until Apple/ATT decide to provide competitive support for the service…

]]> By: Louis http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110040 Louis Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:36:50 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110040 I don't think so. I mean, I think EDGE is fast enough (3G isn''t THAT much faster, although the difference is noticable). AT&T doesn't have enough 3G coverage for it to be very good. In addition, why wait a year for an iPhone when you could be enjoying it for the whole year? I mean, sure I will be jealous when a new one comes out, but I won't regret buying the 1st gen at all. I don’t think so. I mean, I think EDGE is fast enough (3G isn”t THAT much faster, although the difference is noticable). AT&T doesn’t have enough 3G coverage for it to be very good. In addition, why wait a year for an iPhone when you could be enjoying it for the whole year? I mean, sure I will be jealous when a new one comes out, but I won’t regret buying the 1st gen at all.

]]> By: Jon Robinson http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110038 Jon Robinson Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:37:22 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110038 Just get it. EDGE works great on full signal, fine the rest of the time. Just get it. EDGE works great on full signal, fine the rest of the time.

]]> By: Steven http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110036 Steven Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:02:37 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110036 I read recently that the new iphone won't come out until late next year. Due to battery problems trying to support 3G. Currently it can only last up to 5-6hrs and he wants something more. Also it doesn't seem wise to release such a newer version in Q1 next year since its coming out to the UK in a month or so. I read recently that the new iphone won’t come out until late next year. Due to battery problems trying to support 3G. Currently it can only last up to 5-6hrs and he wants something more. Also it doesn’t seem wise to release such a newer version in Q1 next year since its coming out to the UK in a month or so.

]]> By: jaquin http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110035 jaquin Thu, 20 Sep 2007 02:45:21 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110035 The real question is not when 3G will come to Iphone, rather, will Apple make a 3G phone before ATT has nationwide 3G capability. Will Apple make two phones, with the resulting support issues, from customers who expect silk from Sows ear. Or will Apple keep it simple, untill ATT can give 3G everywhere, no iphone 3G. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the very very good. The real question is not when 3G will come to Iphone, rather, will Apple make a 3G phone before ATT has nationwide 3G capability. Will Apple make two phones, with the resulting support issues, from customers who expect silk from Sows ear.
Or will Apple keep it simple, untill ATT can give 3G everywhere, no iphone 3G.
Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the very very good.

]]> By: Brian http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110027 Brian Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:19:52 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110027 OMG... some sane discussion on the iPhone and EDGE. Next you'll tell me that there is peace in the middle east! EDGE is fine, 3G isn't going to give you that much "seat of the pants" difference, and as others mention it's spotty. It's a great price for OSX in your pocket, and the 3rd party apps coming out only increase the devices utility. Summerboard, ApolloIM, vt100 terminal and SSH being my faves. The sensors app turns your iPhone into a riotously impossible 3D level.... OMG… some sane discussion on the iPhone and EDGE. Next you’ll tell me that there is peace in the middle east!

EDGE is fine, 3G isn’t going to give you that much “seat of the pants” difference, and as others mention it’s spotty. It’s a great price for OSX in your pocket, and the 3rd party apps coming out only increase the devices utility. Summerboard, ApolloIM, vt100 terminal and SSH being my faves. The sensors app turns your iPhone into a riotously impossible 3D level….

]]> By: Brandon Eley http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110025 Brandon Eley Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:37:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110025 Don't wait. 3G isn't available in most areas (Cingular or not) just like EVDO isn't available in many Verizon areas. I can't get either in our city (which is VERY close to Atlanta and on an interstate). Also, EDGE isn't slow. If you're browsing full-sized websites you might notice it but I visit Amazon, Digg, and other iPhone-friendly websites and it works great. Also, like others have said you can just sell your phone and upgrade when a new one is released (that's what I plan to do). I've had mine since day-1 and wouldn't change a thing (even if they didn't offer the credit -- which was nice). Also, the hacks ARE awesome! I have Installer.app and I can install any app in seconds. There is so much avaialble from games to network and command line tools to really useful applications like to-do list, text editors, FTP and more. Just get it already! Don’t wait. 3G isn’t available in most areas (Cingular or not) just like EVDO isn’t available in many Verizon areas. I can’t get either in our city (which is VERY close to Atlanta and on an interstate).

Also, EDGE isn’t slow. If you’re browsing full-sized websites you might notice it but I visit Amazon, Digg, and other iPhone-friendly websites and it works great.

Also, like others have said you can just sell your phone and upgrade when a new one is released (that’s what I plan to do). I’ve had mine since day-1 and wouldn’t change a thing (even if they didn’t offer the credit — which was nice).

Also, the hacks ARE awesome! I have Installer.app and I can install any app in seconds. There is so much avaialble from games to network and command line tools to really useful applications like to-do list, text editors, FTP and more.

Just get it already!

]]> By: MacRat http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110024 MacRat Wed, 19 Sep 2007 22:10:17 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110024 "Is A 3G iPhone Worth The Wait?" Yes. And it needs to be unlocked as well. Next question? “Is A 3G iPhone Worth The Wait?”

Yes.

And it needs to be unlocked as well.

Next question?

]]> By: Christian Kaas http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110022 Christian Kaas Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:29:19 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110022 I'm going to pick one up right now with a Turbo Sim! Can't wait until November 9th here in germany! Also we get access to the 20.000 T-Mobile Access Points by November and T-Mobile punches up their EDGE network to 220k/s so why wait? That's enough for surfin' and mailin'! On my MBP i've got a UMTS card anyway... ;-) I’m going to pick one up right now with a Turbo Sim!
Can’t wait until November 9th here in germany!
Also we get access to the 20.000 T-Mobile Access Points by November and T-Mobile punches up their EDGE network to 220k/s so why wait? That’s enough for surfin’ and mailin’!

On my MBP i’ve got a UMTS card anyway… ;-)

]]> By: Charles O'Rourke http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110021 Charles O'Rourke Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:13:55 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110021 If I had only used EDGE I probably would be fine with it, but since I'm spoiled by my Sprint EVDO broadband (which, from what I understand, is faster than even 3G), I can't imagine taking a step down. So I'll hold out for at least 3G. (The fact that I still have four months on my current Sprint contract makes the decision even easier.) If I had only used EDGE I probably would be fine with it, but since I’m spoiled by my Sprint EVDO broadband (which, from what I understand, is faster than even 3G), I can’t imagine taking a step down. So I’ll hold out for at least 3G. (The fact that I still have four months on my current Sprint contract makes the decision even easier.)

]]> By: louis http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110019 louis Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:51:39 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110019 I bought mine about a week after they were released. It was my understanding that an updated iPhone with 3G would likely be released within a year or so of the original. I am not a huge we surfer when away from my computer so the EDGE slowness isn't a huge deal. I do wish email over EDGE was faster. I would not sell mine and go for a 3G version either. I find plenty of WiFi networks from which to surf, when really necessary. So far my phone experience has been better than Verizon (higher quality voice). It can be a bit frustrating at times (and sometimes I just plain give up) but, overall, it's no big deal to me. IMO, 3G alone is not a good reason to wait. I bought mine about a week after they were released. It was my understanding that an updated iPhone with 3G would likely be released within a year or so of the original. I am not a huge we surfer when away from my computer so the EDGE slowness isn’t a huge deal. I do wish email over EDGE was faster.

I would not sell mine and go for a 3G version either.

I find plenty of WiFi networks from which to surf, when really necessary. So far my phone experience has been better than Verizon (higher quality voice).

It can be a bit frustrating at times (and sometimes I just plain give up) but, overall, it’s no big deal to me.

IMO, 3G alone is not a good reason to wait.

]]> By: Hotspur http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110018 Hotspur Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:43:35 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110018 Even if the iPhone went 3G tomorrow, it's not like AT&T's network is suddenly going to develop the capacity to handle it. About two thirds of the time I use the EDGE network it's fine. Half of the remaining time it's frustratingly slow, but useable, and the remainder it's just brutal. The difference, is, I think, the load on the network. And that's not going to get any better when you shove a 3G chipset into the phone. Even if the iPhone went 3G tomorrow, it’s not like AT&T’s network is suddenly going to develop the capacity to handle it.

About two thirds of the time I use the EDGE network it’s fine. Half of the remaining time it’s frustratingly slow, but useable, and the remainder it’s just brutal.

The difference, is, I think, the load on the network. And that’s not going to get any better when you shove a 3G chipset into the phone.

]]> By: Alex Morse http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110016 Alex Morse Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:23:13 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110016 I'm waiting for 3G along with the associate price drop on data plans. I’m waiting for 3G along with the associate price drop on data plans.

]]> By: Nigel http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110015 Nigel Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:20:53 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110015 I'm in the same boat too, Matt. My 2-year contract with AT&T/Cingular just ended and I have no complaints about the service. However, I've had a Treo 650 for that duration, and because Palm aren't moving with the times, it's time to look for something better. With the recent iPhone price drop, it's now within my budget and I plan to get one before the month is over. Yeah, I guess I could wait for the next (3G) version, but I'm sure it will be $599+ and it may not materialize until mid-2008. I'd rather buy now, enjoy it and possibly resell later when the 3G iPhone lands. As Steve Jobs has previously mentioned, technology is always moving forward and you will never buy any product if you're waiting for the next big thing. Last November, I plonked down $1,200 for a Core Duo 2 MacBook - my first ever Apple purchase. Six months later, the same $1,200 would have bought me a faster, more capable MacBook with much more storage. That's progress, but I'm still loving my Mac. Go ahead and buy an iPhone now. And enjoy! I’m in the same boat too, Matt. My 2-year contract with AT&T/Cingular just ended and I have no complaints about the service. However, I’ve had a Treo 650 for that duration, and because Palm aren’t moving with the times, it’s time to look for something better.

With the recent iPhone price drop, it’s now within my budget and I plan to get one before the month is over. Yeah, I guess I could wait for the next (3G) version, but I’m sure it will be $599+ and it may not materialize until mid-2008.

I’d rather buy now, enjoy it and possibly resell later when the 3G iPhone lands. As Steve Jobs has previously mentioned, technology is always moving forward and you will never buy any product if you’re waiting for the next big thing.

Last November, I plonked down $1,200 for a Core Duo 2 MacBook - my first ever Apple purchase. Six months later, the same $1,200 would have bought me a faster, more capable MacBook with much more storage. That’s progress, but I’m still loving my Mac.

Go ahead and buy an iPhone now. And enjoy!

]]> By: Joel http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110014 Joel Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:20:02 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2007/09/19/is-a-3g-iphone-worth-the-wait/#comment-110014 I curse AT&T every time I make a call. . . because I'm using the iPhone with T-Mobile. ;P I curse AT&T every time I make a call. . . because I’m using the iPhone with T-Mobile. ;P

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