Comments on: There will be no iPhone 3G S for me… http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Liar, Liar, my pants are on fire — The Gadgeteer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-38974 Liar, Liar, my pants are on fire — The Gadgeteer Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:58:20 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-38974 [...] a woman and we always reserve the right to change our minds, right? If you recall, back in June I told everyone that I was not going to buy the iPhone 3GS because I don’t have 3G coverage here in the [...] [...] a woman and we always reserve the right to change our minds, right? If you recall, back in June I told everyone that I was not going to buy the iPhone 3GS because I don’t have 3G coverage here in the [...]

]]> By: Mark http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37657 Mark Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:49:17 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37657 I have an HTC Touch Pro and hate it. It's buggy, slow and prone to freezing. That being said...I am on the Verizon network, and AT&T cannot even begin to compete with them for broadband access. I will put up with my annoying phone, because I can use it pretty much anywhere. I'd love and iPhone, but since AT&T has a stranglehold on it, I don't see it happening. I have an HTC Touch Pro and hate it. It’s buggy, slow and prone to freezing. That being said…I am on the Verizon network, and AT&T cannot even begin to compete with them for broadband access. I will put up with my annoying phone, because I can use it pretty much anywhere. I’d love and iPhone, but since AT&T has a stranglehold on it, I don’t see it happening.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37582 Julie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:39:33 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37582 @obligateaerobe The N97 looks nice, but the E72 might be more my speed. Rob just bought the E71. I hope he'll tell us all what he thinks of it soon. :) @obligateaerobe The N97 looks nice, but the E72 might be more my speed. Rob just bought the E71. I hope he’ll tell us all what he thinks of it soon. :)

]]> By: obligateaerobe http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37576 obligateaerobe Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:10:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37576 Julie, are you planning to check out Nokia N97? It is both GSM and unlocked, so you can theoretically try it out without changing your plan. Julie, are you planning to check out Nokia N97? It is both GSM and unlocked, so you can theoretically try it out without changing your plan.

]]> By: Ryan http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37571 Ryan Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:09:46 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37571 As much as I would like to own an iphone, i simply cant. or I just dont want to switch from Verizon to AT&T..i'll just have to wait for the tour to come Out!! As much as I would like to own an iphone, i simply cant. or I just dont want to switch from Verizon to AT&T..i’ll just have to wait for the tour to come Out!!

]]> By: Danny http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37562 Danny Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:07:55 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37562 I'm hoping to get a 3GS for me and a 3G for my wife, but steeling myself that it probably won't happen Friday. I've been a Palm user since the Palm Pilot Professional and have been using a Treo 650 for several years - I was holding out for the Pre, but after handling it in the store I didn't care for it (felt... cheap to me). Also didn't really feel like a Palm to me. I feel kind of sad at switching - I was on the Palm Influencers e-mail list years ago and I feel that if they'd listened more to us, I wouldn't be switching now. This is the first time I've been excited about a new gadget in a few years - I've been watching the intro videos, reading the getting started guide, etc. and am managing to put aside my anti-Apple bias. So, I'll call around on Friday to see if I can get one but am afraid I'll have to wait a couple of weeks. I'm a little apprehensive about switching carriers, though I've never been HAPPY with Sprint. I’m hoping to get a 3GS for me and a 3G for my wife, but steeling myself that it probably won’t happen Friday.

I’ve been a Palm user since the Palm Pilot Professional and have been using a Treo 650 for several years – I was holding out for the Pre, but after handling it in the store I didn’t care for it (felt… cheap to me). Also didn’t really feel like a Palm to me. I feel kind of sad at switching – I was on the Palm Influencers e-mail list years ago and I feel that if they’d listened more to us, I wouldn’t be switching now.

This is the first time I’ve been excited about a new gadget in a few years – I’ve been watching the intro videos, reading the getting started guide, etc. and am managing to put aside my anti-Apple bias.

So, I’ll call around on Friday to see if I can get one but am afraid I’ll have to wait a couple of weeks. I’m a little apprehensive about switching carriers, though I’ve never been HAPPY with Sprint.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37541 Julie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37541 @Kevin Where are you located? Are you upgrading from the original iPhone or the 3G? @Kevin Where are you located? Are you upgrading from the original iPhone or the 3G?

]]> By: Brian http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37538 Brian Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:49:51 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37538 Like Deb, I have a 3G iPhone and am not upgrading to 3G S. That would be an expensive upgrade with VERY little to offer. I'll be buying the new iPhone that gets released in June 2010 :) Like Deb, I have a 3G iPhone and am not upgrading to 3G S. That would be an expensive upgrade with VERY little to offer. I’ll be buying the new iPhone that gets released in June 2010 :)

]]> By: Deb http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37529 Deb Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:22:05 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37529 I have a 3G iphone and am not planning on upgrading this time around. Besides the fact that I'd have to pay several hundred dollars since my contract won't be up for awhile, the new features haven't grabbed me enough, so I'm hoping to wait for the next upgrade that may have a video camera facing me so I can actually make Skype video calls. We'll see. I have a 3G iphone and am not planning on upgrading this time around. Besides the fact that I’d have to pay several hundred dollars since my contract won’t be up for awhile, the new features haven’t grabbed me enough, so I’m hoping to wait for the next upgrade that may have a video camera facing me so I can actually make Skype video calls. We’ll see.

]]> By: Kevin http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37528 Kevin Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:11:09 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37528 If i were to get the iphone 3G S, it'll be my second iphone which i probably will eventually after a few months because it mighty expensive where i'm from, it'll probably retail for about $1350 in my currency (approx US$920). They're expensive because they're such a novelty and very hard to get and also a brilliant phone especially the 3G software which is awesome in my opinion. Also, the wife has grown to like the functions and usability and would love to get her hands on my current iphone 3G...I just love Apple gear as well and have been a long time user. If i were to get the iphone 3G S, it’ll be my second iphone which i probably will eventually after a few months because it mighty expensive where i’m from, it’ll probably retail for about $1350 in my currency (approx US$920). They’re expensive because they’re such a novelty and very hard to get and also a brilliant phone especially the 3G software which is awesome in my opinion. Also, the wife has grown to like the functions and usability and would love to get her hands on my current iphone 3G…I just love Apple gear as well and have been a long time user.

]]> By: David http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37505 David Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:38:31 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37505 Thanks Julie, also heard that the update is set to be released in the USA starting at 12:01 est June 17th. That correct as well? Anyone? Thanks Julie, also heard that the update is set to be released in the USA starting at 12:01 est June 17th. That correct as well? Anyone?

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37502 Julie Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:32:20 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37502 @David I'm pretty sure that you won't get the new voice command feature and of course, you won't get more battery life and ram. Not sure about the rest. @David I’m pretty sure that you won’t get the new voice command feature and of course, you won’t get more battery life and ram. Not sure about the rest.

]]> By: David http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37498 David Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:28:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37498 I'm going to keep my iphone 3G as I have more months to go to get the 'S' version of the phone. Couple questions though, with the free upgrade to my 3G, am I correct that I still won't be able to do video, touch screen focus on pictures, compass with new map features? What else will we miss by sticking with the 3G? I’m going to keep my iphone 3G as I have more months to go to get the ‘S’ version of the phone. Couple questions though, with the free upgrade to my 3G, am I correct that I still won’t be able to do video, touch screen focus on pictures, compass with new map features? What else will we miss by sticking with the 3G?

]]> By: Robert http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37492 Robert Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:02:50 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37492 Andy, I agree with you. I am with Verizon and will not change simply due to never having to worry about connecting when ever I wish. Will stay with my HTC Touch for the time. Andy, I agree with you. I am with Verizon and will not change simply due to never having to worry about connecting when ever I wish. Will stay with my HTC Touch for the time.

]]> By: Andy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37486 Andy Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:47:27 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37486 I was tempted. But at the end of the day, it's still a very expensive phone here in the UK. And just to rub salt into the wound - The only provider over here, O2, has no plans to reduce the price. It's annoying that Apple chose to do deals with single providers in each country and they picked one of the worst on this side of the pond. In the end I've gone for a Blackberry Storm - Not as svelte as an iPhone but easier to connect to my exchange server. I was tempted. But at the end of the day, it’s still a very expensive phone here in the UK. And just to rub salt into the wound – The only provider over here, O2, has no plans to reduce the price.
It’s annoying that Apple chose to do deals with single providers in each country and they picked one of the worst on this side of the pond.
In the end I’ve gone for a Blackberry Storm – Not as svelte as an iPhone but easier to connect to my exchange server.

]]> By: Doug Hickok http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37482 Doug Hickok Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:15:53 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37482 This will be my first iPhone. I've marched gamely on with my BlackBerry 8830, but those tiny buttons and the fact that it's PC-based have been a strain. I've been waiting two years for the iPhone to develop into a version that meets my needs. As someone who is visually impaired, I love the large-feedback typing function on it, the big screen, and now it has voice command, so I don't have to do much typing at all. And it's fun. This will be my first iPhone. I’ve marched gamely on with my BlackBerry 8830, but those tiny buttons and the fact that it’s PC-based have been a strain.

I’ve been waiting two years for the iPhone to develop into a version that meets my needs. As someone who is visually impaired, I love the large-feedback typing function on it, the big screen, and now it has voice command, so I don’t have to do much typing at all.

And it’s fun.

]]> By: William http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37480 William Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:06:20 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37480 Have recently acquired iphone 3g pay monthly with O2 in Uk. Love this phone. Does everything that I want it to and firmware upgrade will make it even better! Looks good and performs well! As on 18 month contract will stay with what I have got. Have recently acquired iphone 3g pay monthly with O2 in Uk. Love this phone. Does everything that I want it to and firmware upgrade will make it even better! Looks good and performs well! As on 18 month contract will stay with what I have got.

]]> By: Harold http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37478 Harold Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:19:44 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37478 AT&T coverage still sucks in my area, and no matter what kind of phone you have, if you can't make a connection, it's basically a brick. I'm sticking with Verizon and if they have an iPhone by 2010, I'll evaluate it against the Pre, which they ought to have by then. AT&T coverage still sucks in my area, and no matter what kind of phone you have, if you can’t make a connection, it’s basically a brick.

I’m sticking with Verizon and if they have an iPhone by 2010, I’ll evaluate it against the Pre, which they ought to have by then.

]]> By: brian k curtis http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37477 brian k curtis Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:02:02 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37477 I think they could have done more, especially in terms of the camera. For me, it will be the Nokia N97. Although the "phone only" price is out of control (just like the new 3G S) I'm optimistic that some carrier packages will bring it down into the 2-400 range. 48 possible GB, 5mp flash camera with video, AND full qwerty keyboard..... sign me up! I think they could have done more, especially in terms of the camera. For me, it will be the Nokia N97. Although the “phone only” price is out of control (just like the new 3G S) I’m optimistic that some carrier packages will bring it down into the 2-400 range.

48 possible GB, 5mp flash camera with video, AND full qwerty keyboard….. sign me up!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37476 Julie Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:54:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37476 @Mycroft I know my love (extreme like?) of the Matrix Pro is odd. I know it's thick, but it's small and I really like the dual sliders as they are really really easy to open with one hand. Making / receiving a call only takes one hand. If I can't use a phone with one hand, I no likey. I'm practicing in the event that I lose an arm in a gadget brawl - or something. ;) @Mycroft I know my love (extreme like?) of the Matrix Pro is odd. I know it’s thick, but it’s small and I really like the dual sliders as they are really really easy to open with one hand. Making / receiving a call only takes one hand. If I can’t use a phone with one hand, I no likey. I’m practicing in the event that I lose an arm in a gadget brawl – or something. ;)

]]> By: Mycroft http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37474 Mycroft Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:46:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37474 I have the 1st Gen iPod Touch and it is the most useful gadget I've ever owned. I've even stopped using my laptop because of it. I am seriously considering buying the new iPhone because it's even faster, more useful and has larger storage than my beloved Touch. Oh yeah, and it's a phone. I was smitten with the Palm Pre, but as Palm are ignoring the UK and Europe, sod 'em. p.s. Frankly Julie dear, your Pantech thing is an ugly brick. Of all the phones out there, is that really your favorite? p.p.s. Do enjoy your reviews over here in dear old Blighty. I have the 1st Gen iPod Touch and it is the most useful gadget I’ve ever owned. I’ve even stopped using my laptop because of it. I am seriously considering buying the new iPhone because it’s even faster, more useful and has larger storage than my beloved Touch. Oh yeah, and it’s a phone. I was smitten with the Palm Pre, but as Palm are ignoring the UK and Europe, sod ‘em.
p.s. Frankly Julie dear, your Pantech thing is an ugly brick. Of all the phones out there, is that really your favorite?
p.p.s. Do enjoy your reviews over here in dear old Blighty.

]]> By: John Royse http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37473 John Royse Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:33:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37473 I preordared. I agree the price is too high but expect to sell my 3G for at least $100 as I did my original iPhone. I preordared. I agree the price is too high but expect to sell my 3G for at least $100 as I did my original iPhone.

]]> By: blane64 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37472 blane64 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:31:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37472 I have one one the way, according to UPS tracking, it is somewhere over the Pacific as I type...delivery date is supposedly June 17. I am excited, but somewhat sad to leave my trusty BlackBerry 8310. It has, to date, been the best cell phone I have ever had, and the physical keyboard is perfect for me. But, you gotta move on.... I have one one the way, according to UPS tracking, it is somewhere over the Pacific as I type…delivery date is supposedly June 17. I am excited, but somewhat sad to leave my trusty BlackBerry 8310. It has, to date, been the best cell phone I have ever had, and the physical keyboard is perfect for me. But, you gotta move on….

]]> By: jake http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37471 jake Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:10:48 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37471 is the only difference a faster processor and more RAM oh yeah and 32 GB memory.By the way will the 3.0 software upgrade be available for download on my ipod touch this friday is the only difference a faster processor and more RAM oh yeah and 32 GB memory.By the way will the 3.0 software upgrade be available for download on my ipod touch this friday

]]> By: Francis http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/06/16/there-will-be-no-iphone-3g-s-for-me/comment-page-1/#comment-37469 Francis Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:01:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=16598#comment-37469 I'm going to get one - will be my first iPhone! I’m going to get one – will be my first iPhone!

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