*SIGH*
Do I really need to pick this apart? I'd wish a lot of people keep their opinions to themselves, instead of spreading bad information that may or may not be true. Digg or Reddit may be a better place for your unmerited claims.
599 or 699 for:
1) A bit more storage - I am only at 2 GIG used of an 8 GIG phone.
Then go buy a Razr.
2) Video Recording - I have a very expensive cam corder upstairs collecting dust.
All this means is its too much of a pain in your ass to go upstairs to get your camcorder. The iphone is something you carry with you, which is why its EASY to use and convenient.. Isn't this the whole purpose of all this?
3) 1 extra MP on the camera - Again, I have a very expensive camera upstairs collecting dust as well.
You bought the camera for a reason right? Because sometimes you'll want to use it. Now its even easier to get a good quality photo without having to go dust off your camera. Why is this a bad thing? I hope your not trying to make this a con?
4) Voice Controls - I admit, I will be bummed not having this.
+1 for the 3GS
5) A Compass - Probably would never use it and it is not needed for the TomTom software that is coming anyway.
It may not be necessary, but it doesn't hurt does it? If you bought the phone, would you ask to have the compass removed? If not, then what is your point? The compass can be worked into MANY custom apps made by developers... Do I hear someone actually complainging about a possibly VERY good feature they are getting as an extra??
6) A tad better battery - I make it a whole day now, so this really doesn't mean much to me. I am guessing it is the same battery since the 3G talk time is identical on both phones.
This is a bad example. A therefore B is not applicable here. Or maybe your forgetting to highlight that the new 3g works on the new 7.2mbps network? with a faster 3g chip?
7) Faster overall phone - My current 3G really doesn't lag that much.
It is a improvement that can be multiple times faster. Thats more than an upgrade. Think about how much faster most computers are? If I buy a 3.0 ghz processor, i'm not bitching when the next processor intel sells is less than 10ghz. People are willing to pay for completely new computers when there are minor, subtle changes to the hardware.
So, 699 for a bit more storage and Voice Controls is what it comes down to in my mind.
Pfffffffffffffft.
Not happening.
pfffffft? Do you have an attitude problem? Do you have a stutter? Not happening? Great! One less person in front of me at the line. I wouldn't have made this post if it wasn't for the seemingly spiteful approach on what has been done by apple. if you don't like it, Fine! Thats great. There are lots of things I don't want to buy as well. But to PFFFT it and scoff and piss and whine noone wants to hear that. Please keep that to yourself? Expressing opinion is by all means good too. But again, the PFFT PSSHH attitude really triggered me here. It just has been building up with all these people complaining and whining about the price. If you can't afford it DON'T BUY IT! I can afford it, I am lucky enough to be able to justify the price. "I AM APPLES TARGETED MARKET". If you want to complain or PSSH PFFT anyone, you should make a new post about not meeting apples demographics. Not about how the iPhone isn't justifiable, because it is to many people. Just not you.
The ONLY way I upgrade is if ATT can get it to me fully subsidized for 199, and even then, I am not sold on getting it.
The reality, is they would prefer you keep your current phone. and finish out your contract, let them make their earnings, then sign you up in 2 years. So its not like your spiting them or anything, your just completing your contract you agreed to anyway. Its not like you are 'owed' an early upgrade for free.
By this, do you mean you don't like the Phone? Or the price? Thats two very different things. Maybe you should complain about the thickness of your wallet instead? Because we could argue semantics all day and determine what the true definition of value is, to whom, and when. I'm going to start a thread and complain that sega didn't offer a $1 sega genesis when I was younger because thats all I had. It was ludicrous that they would ask $100+!!! This is what you sound like right now. Pony up, or high tail out.
And yes, you are very true on this one. If the Ferrari doesn't fit my needs I dont buy it.
PFFFT! 600 horsepower! Who the hell needs that. PFFFFT! $250k! Not until they give me a ferarri for the price of my ford focus will I EVER upgrade. I'm not sold Ferrarri! Try again, FAIL!
Its the people that call into customer service call centers with these I AM THE CONSUMER RUB MY FEET attitude that makes the customer service people a bitch to deal with in the first place. Who the hell wants to deal with a customer that thinks everything should be free. Its not, Its not always something we can afford, and when its not, thats it. Nothing you can do except complain or act like someone is trying to scam you or take advantage of you, but like i've seen posted here many times. Noone is forcing your hand, and the real reason you should be mad, is you can't afford the premium to hold the latest in apple's gadgets. Your greed to have the newest shiniest of apples GOOD products is what makes you upset. If their products weren't all that great, you wouldn't waste your time doing this. If their products are great enough to make you wish you could afford them, then that right there tells you that they are doing a good job.
