iPhone Discussion Thread

[DickDalewood]

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I am really starting to want one of these. Not sure if I want to pay $400 + though...Might wait until Feb when I can upgrade my phone again. Usually when you upgrade the phones are a little cheaper.

I can answer this pretty clearly for you (I hope) since I work at ATT...

The iPhone doesn't have a discount with the two year plan because of the contract with Apple. My assumption is that Apple feels you are getting such a good deal with the unlimited data ($20 a month for internet, email, visual voicemail, etc.) that a phone discount is not neccessary (might also be why they don't allow company discounts on the plans either).

At any rate, it's an awesome phone, so if you do take the plunge, enjoy

Oh, and PS: You don't need to be eligible for an upgrade to switch to the iPhone... it automatically renews your two year contract when you activate the phone through iTunes.

[mgoblue]

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I can answer this pretty clearly for you (I hope) since I work at ATT...

The iPhone doesn't have a discount with the two year plan because of the contract with Apple. My assumption is that Apple feels you are getting such a good deal with the unlimited data ($20 a month for internet, email, visual voicemail, etc.) that a phone discount is not neccessary (might also be why they don't allow company discounts on the plans either).

At any rate, it's an awesome phone, so if you do take the plunge, enjoy

Oh, and PS: You don't need to be eligible for an upgrade to switch to the iPhone... it automatically renews your two year contract when you activate the phone through iTunes.

so say you're all ready 1 year into a 2 year AT&T phone contract with another phone...If you then buy an iPhone then it just re-starts your 2 years from that day? No penalties, higher prices, etc? Most phone companies screw you royally buying a new phone if you're all ready a customer.

[RockyTop1]

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3G iPhone confirmed for release sometime in 2008 by an Apple Exec

[Pared]

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That's it; I'm sold. I'm sure the "upgrade" will include more memory as well.

[mgoblue]

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That's it; I'm sold. I'm sure the "upgrade" will include more memory as well.

I am sure I will get the next iPhone as well

[Pared]

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As long as I have the 16Gb's of memory that's more than enough for me. It allows me to have a large portion of my music collection and videos on it as well. I think I have about 70 music videos on my iPod touch.

It's funny... I guess I'm spoiled as 8GB on a phone is pretty insane if you really think about it.

[RockyTop1]

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That's it; I'm sold. I'm sure the "upgrade" will include more memory as well.

Yeah, Engadget says they expect 16GB flash like the Touch. Not official, but a definite possibility.

I'll get one on release day and then just sell my current iPhone on ebay. 3G would be so sweet, although Edge hasn't really bothered me that much.

[Pared]

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Hopefully they will include true MMS too. An iChat app for the iPhone would be nice as well.

These are only minor gripes but would really put the iPhone over the top for me. Either way, like I said, I'm already sold.

[Heelfan71]

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Yeah, Engadget says they expect 16GB flash like the Touch. Not official, but a definite possibility.

I'll get one on release day and then just sell my current iPhone on ebay. 3G would be so sweet, although Edge hasn't really bothered me that much.

same, only reason I don't have one now is not enough memory for me. 16gb would be perfect.

[bkfount]

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3G iPhone confirmed for release sometime in 2008 by an Apple Exec

and I just re-upped with verizon.

damn.

[Pared]

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Has anyone's Google maps been updated? It's frustrating to have to wait for firmware revisions. Google Maps now has a feature called "My location" which simulates GPS.

[JRod]

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http://www.macrumors.com/2007/11/29/3g-iphone-due-in-2008/

Looks like 3G iPhone sometime next year like we all expected. But here's the thing did ATT really upgrade huge parts of the nation with 3G. Or do they plan to. And how is Apple going to solve the battery issue with 3G in a year? I know Apple is pretty innovative but that's a lot of things to perfect before this thing is released.

If my city has 3G this upgrade next year will be a no brainer as long as the battery life is respectable.

[Bruins]

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Can anyone recommend a case? Hard, rubber, doesn't matter. Just looking for the best one out there. $30 the most I'd prefer to spend.

[dagger55]

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Has anyone's Google maps been updated? It's frustrating to have to wait for firmware revisions. Google Maps now has a feature called "My location" which simulates GPS.

it will come in an update down the line.

And its not anywhere near as good as GPS.

I think they said it can narrow you down to 10 city blocks. And thats assuming your phone can contact other cell phone networks to do the math to pinpoint you.

[dagger55]

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Also, google.com released their iphone site today.

Just navigate to google.com in safari on the iphone