worth getting at this point in the game? Me and the wife are considering the switch...the only reason we're considering the 3GS is that $50 bucks is a hell of a deal.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
**UPDATE**
We got the 3GS' and are super stoked. I want to thank all the folks who put forth their opinions. They were all appreciated.
Last edited by ring o fire; 04-27-2011 at 11:24 PM.
The way I look at it, they don't care about having a "cutting edge" device, they don't care about some of the features that the iPhone 4 has. As such, getting them an iPhone 4 (even if I waited till it reduced in price) wasn't worth it, because most of the features wouldn't be things they wanted to use. They mostly just cared about some basic apps, texting, camera, etc.
The 3GS is still a very capable device. If you dont want to do Facetime calls or gotta have the latest and greatest then id say got for it. I actually miss the old rounded shape personally.
Dont do it! look at all the new apps that come out that say iphone 4 , ipad only....why wast the money on a phone they wont even support after 6 more months with updates? If you plan on keeping it 2 years and renewing contract you will be sorry...no contract go for it!
Dont do it! look at all the new apps that come out that say iphone 4 , ipad only....why wast the money on a phone they wont even support after 6 more months with updates? If you plan on keeping it 2 years and renewing contract you will be sorry...no contract go for it!
There are enough apps for the 3GS to keep you happy and busy for a millennium. For every iPhone 4 only app that comes out, there are a dozen that are for all iPhones. The reason an app is for iPhone 4 only is because it uses features only available on the iPhone 4. If you don't need cutting edge technology, FaceTime or the Retina display, go for the 3GS. Yes, it's old, but it still works just fine (even if you sign a 2-year contract.) By then, the iPhone 4 will be $49, and you just go for it.
BTW I have a 3GS that I bought 2 days after they announced the $49 deal and I couldn't be happier. I'm retired, and couldn't justify the cost of an iPhone 4. There are also apps that replace some of the iPhone 4 only apps/features like FaceTime and Find My Phone. They are available from the App Store, and you don't need to jailbreak your phone.
Don't do the 3GS. No way. Even the Android phone, the Galaxy S is way better than that. You will HATE the battery life and envy you iPhone 4 friends. My wife has 3GS and wishes she would have gotten the 4 like I have.
Yeah then the 3GS iPhone will be like jumping from your Jeep to a Benz. Go for it if keeping price low is your main priority. You wont be disappointed.
Purchase price is nothing compared to contract price. $150 is not a big difference when the contract costs the same all year round no matter what phone you pick. I'd go with iPhone 4 if I were you.
My dad got one of these and it's his first smart phone. I think it's perfect because it was cheap and by the time he learns how to use the phone his 2 year contract will be up
Considering the 3G has been phased out of software updates, I would think 3GS may be soon. To me, its not worth using a upgrade. Go buy a used one online somewhere. Save the upgrade
Garz is right. The 3G has been phased put of updates, and that phone is only 2 years old.
This time next year, chances are your 3GS will no longer be supported, yet you'll still be on the dreaded 2 year contract.
Get the iPhone 4. It's nicer in all possible ways. Price should not be an issue if you're shelling out for a phone. After all, you only get to do it once per 2 years.
Most apps that I see and use are supported on the 3GS. As long as a significant number of people still use the device it will be supported. I'd say the 3GS maybe has another 12 months in its development life for apps, but remember any app that you have on there should still work after that time.
Why renew a contract there's got to be a ton of them on ebay or other online sales sites for dirt cheap. So buy one online and hook it up with your carrier then you'll still have the availability to sign a contract when the iPhone 4 goes down low.
