joebabyny Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 So gizmodo is confirming what most apple faithful already think to be true, apple will be introducing a 3g iphone at the wwdc in the beginning of June. How many iphone owners are going to make the upgrade? How many people have been waiting for 3g to buy their first iphone? I would think that the new phone will be much more than just 3g connectivity, I am sure apple will use that new capability to build in some great new features. Oh, and BTW, I have had a few friends calling me the last few weeks asking on advice on which mac to buy, if anyone is thinking of buying one, DEFINITELY wait until the conference in june, most likely there will be new models announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'm not upgrading, they need to had more features than just 3g. Also I've been wanting to purchase a Mini but like you said I'm going to wait till after the conference. Don't wanna get hosed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'm not upgrading, they need to had more features that just 3g. Also I've been wanting to purchase a Mini but like you said I'm going to wait till after the conference. Don't wanna get hosed. I am pretty sure there will be more features, I think they need things like streaming video to really compete in asia where they will be heading now with a 3g phone. Besides, Jobs is going to want to sink all the "iphone killers" by making the point that while everyone is trying to copy what they released a year ago, they are on to bigger and better. Coming out with some knockout new features will really drive a stake into the heart of all the copycats. As for the mini, either they will kill it, in which case you could snag one up at a discount, or upgrade it. Either way it is definitely best to wait like you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I am pretty sure there will be more features, I think they need things like streaming video to really compete in asia where they will be heading now with a 3g phone. Besides, Jobs is going to want to sink all the "iphone killers" by making the point that while everyone is trying to copy what they released a year ago, they are on to bigger and better. Coming out with some knockout new features will really drive a stake into the heart of all the copycats. As for the mini, either they will kill it, in which case you could snag one up at a discount, or upgrade it. Either way it is definitely best to wait like you are. I really hope they don't kill the Mini, if they do, please come out with a reasonable priced desktop. I think that will really help their market share, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'm not a big fan of the iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I'm not a big fan of the iPhone. do you own one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war ensemble Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think it will be coming in different colors. The back is now black and plastic if supposed leaked images are true. On Apple's website last week they accidentally listed under iphone: iphone and iphone black. When asked about it they pulled it off the website and say they use that as a code name or whatever to sort the different storage sizes of the current ipod, which doesn't make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I will buying one as soon as I possibly can (online or off). The wife gets the original iPhone and I get upgraded. I am looking for: - 16/32 GB - 3G - Better camera (zoom, 3/4MP, video) - 802.11n Other than that, I am good. Most of the new stuff will be in the iTunes App Store. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted May 21, 2008 Author Share Posted May 21, 2008 I will buying one as soon as I possibly can (online or off). The wife gets the original iPhone and I get upgraded. I am looking for: - 16/32 GB - 3G - Better camera (zoom, 3/4MP, video) - 802.11n Other than that, I am good. Most of the new stuff will be in the iTunes App Store. BZ I think a few color choices other than black and silver would be cool. A better camera, with video function would be awesome. I can't see zoom being a real viable option because it would really only be a digital zoom which is crap. What would be awesome would be a way to flip the camera lens to either be on the front or back of the phone, so you can snap pics like now, or use it for video chat in combo with ichat and 3g, that would be awesome, and very doable with the iphone's osX architecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I don't care... allz I knowz is iz is getting onz. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 I just got mine over the winter, so I will keep this one for now. I bought the 16 GB version, and even with the slower EDGE Network, I'm fine with it. I'm really waiting for the AppStore to start up in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 do you own one? Most people who make comments like that do NOT own one. I am waiting to see what the advantages of the new one are, but I will most likely buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike1 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 So gizmodo is confirming what most apple faithful already think to be true, apple will be introducing a 3g iphone at the wwdc in the beginning of June. How many iphone owners are going to make the upgrade? How many people have been waiting for 3g to buy their first iphone? I would think that the new phone will be much more than just 3g connectivity, I am sure apple will use that new capability to build in some great new features. Oh, and BTW, I have had a few friends calling me the last few weeks asking on advice on which mac to buy, if anyone is thinking of buying one, DEFINITELY wait until the conference in june, most likely there will be new models announced. This one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 - 16GB - Black - Thinner - Better battery - GPS - $299 SOLD! BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLMiCKMANTLE Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 i would of got the iphone but AT&T gave me the boot a month before it came out... i wish T-mobile would get the iphone. is un-locking the iphone getting any easier now of days?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 i would of got the iphone but AT&T gave me the boot a month before it came out... i wish T-mobile would get the iphone. is un-locking the iphone getting any easier now of days?? Its pretty easy, however gotta wait and see what they do with the new firmware. I would hold out for a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborJet Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 - 16GB - Black - Thinner - Better battery - GPS - $299 SOLD! BZ If they already have apps ready for download, why not open the AppStore today? Why wait until July? Today's news was kind of a downer. The stock fell off a bit. I like the new features of the 3G iPhone, but I will hang on to my original for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anskyruben Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I need this asap. I'm getting bored with my current Iphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 If they already have apps ready for download, why not open the AppStore today? Why wait until July? Today's news was kind of a downer. The stock fell off a bit. I like the new features of the 3G iPhone, but I will hang on to my original for now. I totally agree with you, I'm disappointed, I was really hoping to see a update to the Mini. Although I think the new 3G iPhone is nice especially the Black one, I'll be keeping mine for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Why can't you send a picture from the iphone to another cell phone? Why does it have to go through email? Boo Steve Jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Looks like they are only allowing in-store activation only, that really sucks IMO. http://www.tuaw.com/2008/06/09/confirmed-gophone-is-no-go-and-in-store-activation-only/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 do you own one? Why does he have to own one to not be a fan of it? I personally have nothing derogatory to say about it since I have never used one. Mac computers on the other hand, I have never owned one but used frieds of mine plenty of times to know they are not nearly worth2-3 times the cost of a PC with more memory and ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 If they already have apps ready for download, why not open the AppStore today? Why wait until July? Today's news was kind of a downer. The stock fell off a bit. I like the new features of the 3G iPhone, but I will hang on to my original for now. Well, for one thing my App is not ready, so I am happy it is delayed. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Why does he have to own one to not be a fan of it? I personally have nothing derogatory to say about it since I have never used one. Mac computers on the other hand, I have never owned one but used frieds of mine plenty of times to know they are not nearly worth2-3 times the cost of a PC with more memory and ram. 2-3 times the cost? What are you reading the 1997 price guide? (please try to compare features, not just bottom prices, because a 256MB, cheapo PC will last a year). BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 2-3 times the cost? What are you reading the 1997 price guide? (please try to compare features, not just bottom prices, because a 256MB, cheapo PC will last a year). BZ Nah, how about today's guide. Here's Best Buy: Mac-$2799.99 Link Intel core 2 pduo processor-2.5Ghz 2G DDR2 Ram 250G Hard Drive 17" screen DVD-R 2 firewire ports 3 USB 2.0 Built In Webcam PC-$999.99 link Intel Core 2 Duo processor-1.83Ghz 4G DDR2 Ram 250G Hard Drive 17" screen 1 firewire port 4 USB 2.0 ports DVD-R So, basically for $1700 more you get .67 Ghz more processor speed, 2G less ram, 1 more firewire port, and a webcam. Puhhhlleazzzze......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjetsjetsjets Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 2-3 times the cost? What are you reading the 1997 price guide? (please try to compare features, not just bottom prices, because a 256MB, cheapo PC will last a year). BZ uhhh, no. they are much more expensive. and i have had plenty of computers, nice as well as cheap, and none have only lasted a year. what the hell do you do to your computers for them to only last a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Nah, how about today's guide. Here's Best Buy: Mac-$2799.99 Link Intel core 2 pduo processor-2.5Ghz 2G DDR2 Ram 250G Hard Drive 17" screen DVD-R 2 firewire ports 3 USB 2.0 Built In Webcam PC-$999.99 link Intel Core 2 Duo processor-1.83Ghz 4G DDR2 Ram 250G Hard Drive 17" screen 1 firewire port 4 USB 2.0 ports DVD-R So, basically for $1700 more you get .67 Ghz more processor speed, 2G less ram, 1 more firewire port, and a webcam. Puhhhlleazzzze......... Man... you missed a lot of stuff. - A pound heavier - .67 Ghz slower (that is not a small amount) - Slower system bus - 4MB less cache memory - Cheap DVD drive (no speeds indicated) - Worse (slower) video RAM - No 802.11n - Worse battery - Less video resolution Oh and it is an HP. Also, yes Apple usually charges more the the top of the line, but how about throwing up a MacBook comparison? BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjetsjetsjets Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Man... you missed a lot of stuff. - A pound heavier - .67 Ghz slower (that is not a small amount) - Slower system bus - 4MB less cache memory - Cheap DVD drive (no speeds indicated) - Worse (slower) video RAM - No 802.11n - Worse battery - Less video resolution Oh and it is an HP. Also, yes Apple usually charges more the the top of the line, but how about throwing up a MacBook comparison? BZ WOW, AND IT ONLY COSTS ME 1700 MORE FOR ALL OF THAT?! WHERE DO I SIGN UP. HAHAHAHAHA. and in all honesty, i think the 999 pute was a lil overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Why does he have to own one to not be a fan of it? I personally have nothing derogatory to say about it since I have never used one. Mac computers on the other hand, I have never owned one but used frieds of mine plenty of times to know they are not nearly worth2-3 times the cost of a PC with more memory and ram. You answered your own question right there. btw, love the 2-3 times the cost comment, clearly you don't know what you are talking about, but keep on keepin' on, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BwanaZulia Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 You answered your own question right there. btw, love the 2-3 times the cost comment, clearly you don't know what you are talking about, but keep on keepin' on, lol. It is Mac Haters Book of FUD chapter 1, page one. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 Nah, how about today's guide. Here's Best Buy: Mac-$2799.99 Link Intel core 2 pduo processor-2.5Ghz 2G DDR2 Ram 250G Hard Drive 17" screen DVD-R 2 firewire ports 3 USB 2.0 Built In Webcam PC-$999.99 link Intel Core 2 Duo processor-1.83Ghz 4G DDR2 Ram 250G Hard Drive 17" screen 1 firewire port 4 USB 2.0 ports DVD-R So, basically for $1700 more you get .67 Ghz more processor speed, 2G less ram, 1 more firewire port, and a webcam. Puhhhlleazzzze......... did you just try to compare a top of the line range macbook pro with a low end hp with a friggin CENTRINO processor? Those processors even if they had the same clock speed(which they don't) wouldn't even be close to each other and should not in any way be compared. Apple doesn't even use the centrino. Boozer, you really don't know very much about computers do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 did you just try to compare a top of the line range macbook pro with a low end hp with a friggin CENTRINO processor? Those processors even if they had the same clock speed(which they don't) wouldn't even be close to each other and should not in any way be compared. Apple doesn't even use the centrino. Boozer, you really don't know very much about computers do you? What the hell does it matter, one is a 2.5G processor, the other is a 1.83G. I don't care how you slice it, it doesn't add up to being worth $1700 more. Nice try though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 What the hell does it matter, one is a 2.5G processor, the other is a 1.83G. I don't care how you slice it, it doesn't add up to being worth $1700 more. Nice try though. Makes a huge difference in performance, especially FSB, and cache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozer76 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Makes a huge difference in performance.... We're talking about average every day users here. With the 1.83G UI could easily have 50 windows of porn open while downloading 10 albums off Itunes and Playing a game of Warcraft online. So what, the 2.5 lets you have 200 windows open while doing the same, is it really worth $1700 more to the average user? I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLMiCKMANTLE Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 does anyone use an unlocked iphone?? i want to get one but i have t-mobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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