Iphone 3G gimmick
07-10-2008, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='620936' date='Jul 10 2008, 07:41 PM
I bought the iphone the day it came out like a fool. I love the phone but will not be upgrading, I'm NOT signing another contract. BTW I upgraded to the 2.0 firmware this morning, it leaked. So far its very nice, exchange support is a big plus!
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Originally Posted by baadaaboo' post='620895' date='Jul 10 2008, 09:02 PM
I was shock to find out Apple is as dirty as ATT. Apple had never been that cheap, using such dirty gimmick advertisment.
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='620941' date='Jul 10 2008, 09:45 PM
That's right. Other than 3G and GPS, the 2.0 firmware updates the original iPhone to the same level of functionality as the new one.
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Originally Posted by baadaaboo' post='620918' date='Jul 10 2008, 07:30 PM
if you're not getting any plan, you sure can buy it but 599/699 for 8G/16G
Many people fall into their adv for 199/299.
Many people fall into their adv for 199/299.
This is how all phones are, if you sign a two year agreement you get a discount.
How is this any different?
Data service cost more because it is 3G, like all previous 3G att phones.
07-10-2008, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='620941' date='Jul 10 2008, 07:45 PM
That's right. Other than 3G and GPS, the 2.0 firmware updates the original iPhone to the same level of functionality as the new one.
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='620948' date='Jul 10 2008, 07:53 PM
Isn't the 3g more than 3x faster? That would be the major selling point for me.
07-10-2008, 07:06 PM
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Yeah I figured this crap out today too when I was calling around. I had the original Iphone but it did not support BES, hence no company email so I opted out and went with BBerry.
Before you could buy the phone from Apple and do everything on itunes to set it up..now they are working a racket and MAKING YOU activate before you leave the store. If you are not eligable for upgrade the 8gb phone goes from 199 to 399!!! I didnt even ask about the 16gb....screw them. I am buying the BBerry Bold when it comes out...forget these pricks.
Before you could buy the phone from Apple and do everything on itunes to set it up..now they are working a racket and MAKING YOU activate before you leave the store. If you are not eligable for upgrade the 8gb phone goes from 199 to 399!!! I didnt even ask about the 16gb....screw them. I am buying the BBerry Bold when it comes out...forget these pricks.
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Originally Posted by jdhart73' post='620958' date='Jul 10 2008, 08:06 PM
Yeah I figured this crap out today too when I was calling around. I had the original Iphone but it did not support BES, hence no company email so I opted out and went with BBerry.
Before you could buy the phone from Apple and do everything on itunes to set it up..now they are working a racket and MAKING YOU activate before you leave the store. If you are not eligable for upgrade the 8gb phone goes from 199 to 399!!! I didnt even ask about the 16gb....screw them. I am buying the BBerry Bold when it comes out...forget these pricks.
Before you could buy the phone from Apple and do everything on itunes to set it up..now they are working a racket and MAKING YOU activate before you leave the store. If you are not eligable for upgrade the 8gb phone goes from 199 to 399!!! I didnt even ask about the 16gb....screw them. I am buying the BBerry Bold when it comes out...forget these pricks.
How is this any different that other services?
If I want to upgrade my Tmobile phone, to get the discount on the phone I have to renew my contract.
This is how they all do it.
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Also a unlocked iphone 3G will not work on other 3G networks.
For example:
T-mobile USA 3G uses 1700 MHz spectrum for download and 2100 MHz for upload (850/1900 for voice). AT&T uses the 850/1900 MHz frequency spectrum for 3G data (850 MHz for voice).
You can still use it on Tmobile, just at slower Edge speeds.
For example:
T-mobile USA 3G uses 1700 MHz spectrum for download and 2100 MHz for upload (850/1900 for voice). AT&T uses the 850/1900 MHz frequency spectrum for 3G data (850 MHz for voice).
You can still use it on Tmobile, just at slower Edge speeds.
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Originally Posted by baadaaboo' post='620895' date='Jul 10 2008, 07:02 PM
To people did not know their dirty marketing gimmick, here is the trick.
To those who really really thought it was just 199 or 299 a piece and not falling into first 2 conditions and don't want to spend that over $600 for a phone. You can save your time, don't let Steve Jobs get you.
To those who really really thought it was just 199 or 299 a piece and not falling into first 2 conditions and don't want to spend that over $600 for a phone. You can save your time, don't let Steve Jobs get you.