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[iBrass]

Hello everyone.

I'm new to TiPb and I'm looking to get an iPhone 4 or 4s after the first of the year (when contract is up). My question (and sorry if there are tons of these... search got web-washed at work) is do I go with the 4 or 4S? Is it not that much of an upgrade or is the A5 chipset and 1080p really worth it? Thanks.

[Realistiic]

YES!


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[kch50428]

My $0.02 - - for a first time buyer, get the newest release - 4S - its as good as it will get until the next hardware overhaul.

[TiNuts]

I don't think 1080p is worth it, but yes the 4s is totally worth it. Especially if you're getting it at an upgrade price.

I asked the same thing not too long ago actually and here's some of the things that were brought up (that I remember off the top of my head):

Resale value - while the 4 still has a decent value, it will continue to drop and will drop like a rock when the next iPhone comes out.

If you got a 4, would there still be a nagging want of the 4s?

Siri is the **** If you spend the time to learn it.

The extra camera features are quite nice if you use it. Plus the camera hardware upgrade itself is worth it.

I've had my 4S not quite a month yet and I'm so so happy I didn't get a 4.

Get the 4S. That is all.

[iBrass]

Thanks Everyone!! That's exactly what I wanted to know. My wife has a 3Gs and with iOS5, it was a considerable upgrade... I was afraid the 4 would be in the same boat... iOS5 upgrade-siri kind of thing. Thanks for your help! 4s it is!

[elitemarine]

If you're buying new, the 4 only comes with 8GB.. That alone should be the decider if you have a decent music, movie, app, etc.. collection

[Garz]

Originally Posted by elitemarine

If you're buying new, the 4 only comes with 8GB.. That alone should be the decider if you have a decent music, movie, app, etc.. collection

And the 8GB I think really only gets you 6.8GB's for media. For example, Infiniti Blade II takes up 1.2 GB's of space. 6.8 GB's doesnt get anybody far.

[derk]

I upgrade to a 4S from my iphone 4 that I have had since June 2010. The 4S is a signficant upgrade for me: 1)8mp camera and massive improvements to flash and quality of photos 2)1080 HD recording 3)more storage space avaiable 4)dual core cpu 5)SIRI

It all comes down to what your budget is and if you can see yourself owning the 4 for 2 years.

[pilsbury]

Upgraded from the 4 to 4S, IMO a worthy upgrade.

[noaim]

I would get the 4s at this point..