Is it still worth getting an iPhone 3GS?

[thelatinist]

That's great for you man, but after returning my iPhone 3G 4 times and my iPhone 3GS 3 times, I've lost faith in Apple's build quality for iPhones.

Ever think the problem might be you?

 

[TheSpaz]

Ever think the problem might be you?

Nope... if the iPhones weren't defective, they wouldn't have taken them back.

 

[thelatinist]

Nope... if the iPhones weren't defective, they wouldn't have taken them back.

Unless they just wanted to get rid of you...

 

[TheSpaz]

Unless they just wanted to get rid of you...

I've never argued or demanded anything from Apple. If they told me no, I would have just went home or returned the iPhone completely.

 

[nipponfan]

the wait is driving me nuts - especially since Orange Austria doesn't provide you with any possibility to track the package, they just told me it "left their distirbution center"... I think I was more patient with my macbook pro (2 1/2 weeks wait) bc I actually knew where it was...

 

[BergerFan]

How would a new design fix flaws in the current design? You don't see ANYTHING wrong with the 3G/3GS design? For your information, the 3G design has many advantages from the original design. Lemme explain:

The iPhone 3G was a better design because:

1. Better speakers. They're louder and the mesh cover protects them better than the holes in the original iPhone.

2. The reception was greatly increased with the plastic back

3. The headphone jack was no longer recessed

4. The shiny plastic has more grip over the matte aluminum

5. The back is one piece… no more cheesy antenna cover (which hardly ever fit right anyway)

6. The screens in the iPhone 3G don't suffer from negative black (look it up).

7. Apple made it easier to replace the glass and LCD by making it very easy to remove and replace. I've done it a few times, however, it's a nightmare on the original iPhone.

Those are some of the things that made the 3G DESIGN better than the original. Some things I'd like to see them fix on the 3G are the following:

1. Give it a more durable plastic. The current plastic/ceramic material cracks (sometimes without the user even treating the phone badly)

2. Go back to a one-piece mute switch. Some iPhone 3Gs have been known to have the little nub unglue from the flip switch.

3. I'd like to see a design fix that makes the glass more likely to stay flush with the chrome bezel. I'm sure they could put a shelf attached to the chrome bezel that makes the glass line up with the bezel every time. It wouldn't sink on one side or raise up.

4. Put a rubber seal under the glass between the LCD and glass to prevent dust from creeping under the glass.

You see… there's quite a few ways Apple could make the build better. They could modify the design to be EASIER to build, thus reducing the number of defective units. Have you ever been in an Apple Store? Every time I'm there, there's someone complaining about the build quality of their iPhone. One time someone was showing the genius how it makes a rattle when he taps on the back. Another time, someone was complaining that the mute switch was too tight.

If Apple could reduce the chances of making a flawed unit by trying to modify the build design in an intelligent way that makes the iPhone both beautiful AND solidly built, they'd have an even better product. Afterall, look at the Unibody MacBook Pro.

I'd have to strongly dissagree on first point #4. It's the very reason why my first-gen was case-less, and my current 3G is in a black Incase Slider.

 

[TheSpaz]

I'd have to strongly dissagree on first point #4. It's the very reason why my first-gen was case-less, and my current 3G is in a black Incase Slider.

Hmm... the aluminum seems to slide in my hand very easily, but the shiny plastic has more of a sticky feel to it (especially when it's very clean). So if you're keeping your iPhone clean, it should be more grippy than the original iPhone.

To each his own I guess.

 

[nipponfan]

Guys, i just got it. Very excited

Quick question: When I'm at home and using my WLAN does the iPhone retrieve data automatically from there or is there any way to limit it from using the phone-data. I'm asking because I have limited traffic/month (1GB). Any explaination appreciated. Cheers

 

[OneMike]

Guys, i just got it. Very excited

Quick question: When I'm at home and using my WLAN does the iPhone retrieve data automatically from there or is there any way to limit it from using the phone-data. I'm asking because I have limited traffic/month (1GB). Any explaination appreciated. Cheers

When you have wifi enabled and you're in range of a setup network your iphone will automatically connect to it when in use.

If jailbroken through sbsettings you can disable 3G/EDGE. I use to do this on first iPhone when I had it as PAYG with no data plan.

Other than putting your phone in airplane mode with wifi enabled I don't know of a way to limit phone data without being jailbroken

 

[nipponfan]

When you have wifi enabled and you're in range of a setup network your iphone will automatically connect to it when in use.

If jailbroken through sbsettings you can disable 3G/EDGE. I use to do this on first iPhone when I had it as PAYG with no data plan.

Other than putting your phone in airplane mode with wifi enabled I don't know of a way to limit phone data without being jailbroken

Alright, thanks for the quick reply. Well that sucks, since I'm at the Uni almost all the time with a working wifi. Will the setting to disable 3G/EDGE come up automatically as soon as I jailbreak?
I really don't want to turn off my phone just to save data...

 

[TheSpaz]

Alright, thanks for the quick reply. Well that sucks, since I'm at the Uni almost all the time with a working wifi. Will the setting to disable 3G/EDGE come up automatically as soon as I jailbreak?
I really don't want to turn off my phone just to save data...

You're paying for data anyway... why not just use what you're paying for?

This is the very reason why I canceled my iPhone contract. I was sick of paying for stuff I wasn't using.

 

[nipponfan]

You're paying for data anyway... why not just use what you're paying for?

This is the very reason why I canceled my iPhone contract. I was sick of paying for stuff I wasn't using.

You're right, but I just think it's a waste, that's all.

 

[TheSpaz]

You're right, but I just think it's a waste, that's all.

Yeah, it's a waste to pay for it and not use it. You can't remove the data plan on an iPhone, so you might as well just use it.

 

[greygray]

Guys, i just got it. Very excited

Quick question: When I'm at home and using my WLAN does the iPhone retrieve data automatically from there or is there any way to limit it from using the phone-data. I'm asking because I have limited traffic/month (1GB). Any explaination appreciated. Cheers

Time to update your signature.

 

[nipponfan]

Time to update your signature.

good idea

BTW after one full day I love my new iPhone. After having an iPod touch for so long I thought the thrill wouldn't be so big, but I was wrong.

 

[greygray]

good idea

BTW after one full day I love my new iPhone. After having an iPod touch for so long I thought the thrill wouldn't be so big, but I was wrong.

That's great! Have fun with your iPhone!

 

[katyoshi]

I had my 3GS for one week and I can't get enough of it. I couldn't get away from my previous 3G although it was unlocked to T-mobile. Now that I'm with AT&T (Good service in Hawaii), the 3GS is FAST. My goodness. I use it so much and the battery life is so much better than the regular 3G. I wake up at 0500, use my iphone to check email and text. By lunchtime, it's still around 90%. I use it heavily for mobileme (email, calendar, etc). I also make a few calls. Browse the web a lot to look around Macrumors, bodybuilding.com, etc. I go home by 5pm. Battery life is around 50% or sometimes 40%. If I don't do all this, it lasts days without recharge. You will not be disappointed!