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SoulYeezy · **on:** May 19, 2009, 05:24:27 PM

Im planning on buying the iphone 3g 16 GB. So I have to pay $299, and $70 for the contract? My friend has one and he says the battery doesnt last long. And I know I soon as I get it Im gonna buy like 50 apps and a lot of music. So thats...a total of $519. Holy [parasitic bomb].

Akamaru · **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2009, 05:37:20 PM

It most depends on your style. It is true in that the battery is guzzled like gas in a Hummer, but like you said, it has many functions and can hold music, effectively making your current iPod (if any) and your phone absolite. My dad has an iPhone and I can tell you its easy to use. However, my only complaints are that the battery life is too small and it has no bluetooth needed if you drive. I personally would invest it in another similar phone to the iPhone like the G1 Google Phone or my brother's more recent phone the Behold by what I think is from Samsung from T-Mobile. It has the same functions as the iPhone, but better amount of memory, camera up to 5mp, can play music, way longer battery life, is a touch screen, and applications and games can be uploaded. I fear that if I bought the iPhone, Apple is going to screw me over and release a new one within a few months or years.

That's my two cents and hope it helps.

Also, not sure, but I think this is in the wrong topic. Its more for Entertainment in Off The Wall.

SoulYeezy · **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2009, 05:43:33 PM

I actually plan on making this the one device I can take anywhere. I used to take my PSP for music, a camera and a cellphone. Im hoping if I buy the iphone I can have all three in one gadget. But the [tornado fang]ing battery life (5 hours a day?) and the price is breaking my balls.

Fxeni · **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2009, 05:46:06 PM

I always found the price on those to be absolutely ridiculous. That goes for the contract too. I dunno, if you think it's worth it, go for it. There must be an option with a more reasonable price out there (not that I would know in this case).

Protoman Blues · **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2009, 05:54:50 PM

I wouldn't buy one simply for the fact that I'd never go with AT&T's cellphone service. I know many a person who love the phone, but absolutely hate the service.

Also, if you're going to, I'd wait until after June or July. There's rumored to be a new one revealed around that time.

Kieran · **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2009, 06:30:41 PM

I'd rather just get a cheap cellphone and an iPod Classic for $150 less than you'll be paying for that iPhone by the time you're done with it.

Gaia · **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2009, 06:31:59 PM

Or a Nokia, they may pratically do the same things, and games.

VixyNyan · **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2009, 06:34:48 PM

You know, I have been thinking about getting a new phone soon.
I hope it supports some great games at least.

I'd wish there's a phone that could play the Japanese games. ^^
Registering to a Japanese phone service would be a bit pricey. o.o;

SoulYeezy · **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2009, 06:40:43 PM

Im selling my old systems just to get this phone, and I have to pay $70 a month? Damn.

Gaia · **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2009, 06:42:12 PM

Well, most phones of now practically do the same features, just diffrent layouts. :/

And I think there's a $75 for a monthly fee.

Protoman Blues · **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2009, 06:47:17 PM

Well, I'd say go with an iPod Touch, unless your dead set on having the phone/all in one device. Cept for the phone & camera, the iPod Touch can pretty much do all the things the iPhone can, and it has more memory too.

Jericho · **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2009, 08:32:18 PM

Quote from: Protoman Blues on May 19, 2009, 06:47:17 PM

Well, I'd say go with an iPod Touch, unless your dead set on having the phone/all in one device. Cept for the phone & camera, the iPod Touch can pretty much do all the things the iPhone can, and it has more memory too.

I agree with this really. Until AT&T gets their rate plans in order, the iPhone itself gets a new/better camera with flash, or more memory, it's really a better idea to have the 32GB touch & 1 or 2 extra gadgets.

Still it all depends on whether or not the all in one aspect of things is necessary to you.

RMX · **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2009, 09:46:26 PM

I wouldn't buy an iPhone, looks overpriced (like anything Apple). Sure it's a high quality product, but still. If I wanted a high-end phone I'd buy a Nokia.

If you're only going to use it for MP3/Phone/Java games/camera it's not like there aren't another million other phone models that can do that for a portion of the price.

Afro-Shroom · **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2009, 11:10:28 PM

Quote from: Protoman Blues on May 19, 2009, 06:47:17 PM

Well, I'd say go with an iPod Touch, unless your dead set on having the phone/all in one device. Cept for the phone & camera, the iPod Touch can pretty much do all the things the iPhone can, and it has more memory too.

I also agree, in fact I plan on soon getting an iTouch during the summer.

Romantic Fool · **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2009, 01:55:42 AM

If it's just to listen to music what's wrong with just having your ipod? Though personally I'd rather have some audiophile mp3 player amp for it if I had some extra money on hand.

Honestly though, iphone is just a rip and you know it. I mean come on, remember the 300 page bill story?

Kieran · **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2009, 08:32:58 AM

300-page bill? Oh, this I have to hear.

SoulYeezy · **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2009, 10:24:09 PM

Quote from: Glass Moon on May 20, 2009, 01:55:42 AM

If it's just to listen to music what's wrong with just having your ipod? Though personally I'd rather have some audiophile mp3 player amp for it if I had some extra money on hand.

Honestly though, iphone is just a rip and you know it. I mean come on, remember the 300 page bill story?

300 pages? Tell me the story.

Klavier Gavin · **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2009, 10:29:48 PM

Quote from: Wikipedia

A 300-page iPhone bill from AT&T Mobility mailed in a box[1] was the subject of a viral video by Justine Ezarik which quickly became an Internet meme in August 2007.[2][3][4] Stories of unexpected billing issues began to circulate in blogs and the technical press after the Apple iPhone's heavily advertised and anticipated release,[5][6] but this video clip brought the voluminous bills to the attention of the mass media. Ten days later, after the video had been viewed more than 3 million times on the Internet,[7][8] and had received international news coverage, AT&T sent iPhone users a text message outlining changes in its billing practices.[9] Two months later, the information technology magazine Computerworld included this event in its list of "Technology's 10 Most Mortifying Moments."