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iPhone 3G busted...upgrade now or wait?

Macstrosity

Macstrosity

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Feb 25, 2008
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I dropped my iPhone 3G on the drive way and it cracked the screen something fierce. Over the past few days, the portion of the screen that is "blanked out" (turned a gray color) continues to increase. At this rate, it'll be completely gone within the month.

My quandary to you guys...do I go ahead and get a 3GS (I'm eligible for an upgrade) or do I try and though it out with what I have and hope that a fourth generation iPhone will be coming this summer?

p.s. - I have a long trip to Canada coming up and I need something to keep me company...

What do?
 
Macstrosity said:
I dropped my iPhone 3G on the drive way and it cracked the screen something fierce. Over the past few days, the portion of the screen that is "blanked out" (turned a gray color) continues to increase. At this rate, it'll be completely gone within the month.

My quandary to you guys...do I go ahead and get a 3GS (I'm eligible for an upgrade) or do I try and though it out with what I have and hope that a fourth generation iPhone will be coming this summer?

p.s. - I have a long trip to Canada coming up and I need something to keep me company...

What do?
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how about an iPad? Get a cheapo 'Go Phone', pop the sim in it, and upgrade to the next iPhone in June. Keep or sell the iPad, but at least you'll have a cool entertainment device for your trip, assuming it's post-April 3rd!
 
I've replaced the lcd screen on an iphone, and the lcd and digitizer on another.. I think the screen itself is $40 - $50 from the site I use; cheaper than a new phone and you'll be able to get the new one when it comes out.. then you can just sell your 3g for like $50 or something.

I'm still on a 3g [getting slower and slower every day, good times]

Just make sure you're careful when replacing the screen, don't crack the digitizer, and don't rip the connectors apart because they are ittybitty. :)
 
Repair

Have you considered getting it repaired? You could then sell it to fund a new iPhone when they come out this summer.
 
BlackViper said:
Have you considered getting it repaired? You could then sell it to fund a new iPhone when they come out this summer.
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The cost of repair by Apple is $199 for the replacement of the entire front of the phone. This still leaves the very worn back...not sure I'd get any return on investment there.
 
you can just try a competitor's smartphone for a month while you wait for the next iphone. I did with the nexus one. I ended up not liking it so I'm going to be returning it for the iphone. In the meantime, it's a nice change and I can see so much that can be accomplished when you have seamless and free Google integration in a smartphone...
 
eyefoniac said:
If you could stand it, I would get a go phone like previously mentioned and just stick it out until the new iPhone comes out this summer.
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I'm not sure I can hold out...just since I started this post I noticed that it no longer vibrates anymore and chooses to make noise at it own leisure...which is awesome. And it took three times for my iMac to recognize it. I think I might just have to bite the bullet and get a 3GS now. Maybe Apple/AT&T will do a special upgrade type deal like they did for iPhone -> iPhone 3G. I won't hold my breath though.
 
no brainer... Definitely WAIT! :D
pick up a 3G on craigslist in the meantime if u need your ifix.
 
At this point, I would try and get a cheap phone off of ebay. But, since you are definitely in need of a phone, you could get a 3GS now and either sell it when the new one comes out or keep it.
 
I say get the 3GS.

It'd be one thing if it was late May/early June and your phone was crapping out. At that point you're within weeks of an announcement/release. As it stands now, you've got months before a new device is even announced and your phone is on it's way out.

As has been said, your 3GS will fetch you a decent penny when/if you decide to sell it to help get the next model. Get it, enjoy it and don't forget to buy a case. ;)
 
bjb.butler said:
You can get an orginal or iphone 3G on craigslist or ebay for ~$200. You could do that, and preserve your upgrade.
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Back from the Apple store. Here's what went down...

The genius was super nice and laid it down like this. I could straight-up replace my 3G for $200 and still preserve my upgrade. Talk about awesome. I have been promising my wife an iPhone for a few months and now, Apple has just made things super easy. New (and working) iPhone, new one comes out this summer, hand-off 3G to the wife, and boom-ski, eligible for full upgrade. Life is grand.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions you guys.:)
 
Macstrosity said:
Back from the Apple store. Here's what went down...

The genius was super nice and laid it down like this. I could straight-up replace my 3G for $200 and still preserve my upgrade. Talk about awesome. I have been promising my wife an iPhone for a few months and now, Apple has just made things super easy. New (and working) iPhone, new one comes out this summer, hand-off 3G to the wife, and boom-ski, eligible for full upgrade. Life is grand.

Thanks for all the help and suggestions you guys.:)
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Oh yeah, nearly forgot...I definitely bought a case!
 
Macstrosity said:
I'm not sure I can hold out...just since I started this post I noticed that it no longer vibrates anymore and chooses to make noise at it own leisure...which is awesome. And it took three times for my iMac to recognize it. I think I might just have to bite the bullet and get a 3GS now. Maybe Apple/AT&T will do a special upgrade type deal like they did for iPhone -> iPhone 3G. I won't hold my breath though.
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You could always just buy a cheap GSM phone off contract and slum it out until the new iPhone is released.

EDIT: Never mind. Glad you figured it out.
 
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