Want an Iphone! Yours opinions please.

daymouse · 07-01-2009, 9:39 AM

OK heres my situation, I currently have a black Nokia N82 on orange paying £40 a month with 4 months left but i really want an Iphone. Now this decision whouldnt of been a problem if they announced a 32Gb version yesterday but they didnt!

So what do i do?

Bit the bullet and order an iphone reducing my orange tariff down by as much as im allowed, run that contract out and sell my N82 on. (Note im still owed £95 cash back from dial a phone)

Or do i wait those few months just incase theres an announcement about an updated 32Gb version.
Whats your thoughts on when this my be released?

Please help with your wisdom AVF's

*john316* · 07-01-2009, 10:00 AM

If you need the 32gb version, then just wait. One will arrive at some point in the next few months.

daymouse · 07-01-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by john316

If you need the 32gb version, then just wait. One will arrive at some point in the next few months.

I dont need the 32Gb but it would be nice. It would just be very annoying if i got it now and 6 months down the line its updated which would only be couple of months after my exisiting contract finishes!!

What to do aarrggghhhhhh

*achoudry* · 07-01-2009, 10:45 AM

i'd wait if i were you. what is the point in running two contracts at the same time? might as well run your current one to the ground and hope there will be something new iphone-wise on the horizon by that time...

ynot · 07-01-2009, 4:10 PM

But what are the chances of a 32GB one?

*achoudry* · 07-01-2009, 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ynot

But what are the chances of a 32GB one?

your guess is as good as mine. it may or may not happen. i guess only the powers that be at apple know whether such a device will be released before the end of this year. i would guess not...

ynot · 07-01-2009, 4:20 PM

Exactly.

My o2 contract is up this month and i really wanted a 32GB one.

Looks like ill have to have the 16GB one. But they will offer the 8GB free? Yet no deals on the 16GB at all?

Anyone know why?

beckford · 07-01-2009, 4:50 PM

I brought mine last saturday. Its a black 16GB. Think a new 32GB version won't be on these shores this year, so maybe next year? If you really want one just do what i did and buy it now!

Jase Winter · 07-01-2009, 5:09 PM

I was used to an 80GB ipod before I got my 16GB iphone, I was worried about the space (i had 40GB of music alone one the old one) but decided to be a lot more selective and only put on what I listened to a lot. It's jam packed, but I don't really feel i'm missing too much. As soon as a 32GB one is out though i'll be having one!

Munkey Boy · 07-01-2009, 6:42 PM

I had capacity worries when getting my 16GB after coming from a 60GB iPod classic - and now 3 months on: not a problem at all. Just set up your music right, and there's more than enough room for somehting fresh to listen to. 16 is fine for me, and I listen to music every day.

hutch · 07-01-2009, 9:42 PM

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Originally Posted by beckford

IThink a new 32GB version won't be on these shores this year

I absolutely guarantee that a 32Gb version will be available in the next 6 months, its the next logical step and Apple like to keep their products refreshed.

*achoudry* · 08-01-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by hutch

I absolutely guarantee that a 32Gb version will be available in the next 6 months, its the next logical step and Apple like to keep their products refreshed.

wow...that's a big statement!

daymouse · 08-01-2009, 11:44 AM

Well just rang orange to find out about reducing my tariff, the bad news was you can only reduce it once and by one tariff so originally i was on 600 minutes and 500 texts for £40

The good news the lower tarriff is a better deal! (must of updated their tariffs) so im now on £35 for 600 Minutes and Unlimited texts!!!

Still got this iphone in my head and it wont go away i cant stop reading news, forums etc about it!!! aarrgghhhhhh

The part that sweetens the deal is my Auntie gets 30% off at o2 including the iphone contact as part of their benefits package where she works! She can use this for friends and family upto 6 times a year!

The Spaniard · 08-01-2009, 2:51 PM

Getting my iphone next week - I had been hanging on for the 32gb one but ain't waiting any more - something better is always around the corner but you could die waiting!

hutch · 08-01-2009, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by achoudry

wow...that's a big statement!

Its not really, the 32Gb touch has been on the shelves for a good while now and 64Gb drives are ready to go so its just a natural progression for Apple to update the line sometime in the next few months for both the iPhone and the Touch.

All they have to do is stick in the new drives and they are ready to go, not really a lot of work to refresh interest and bring in some more $$$.

Nik73 · 08-01-2009, 11:21 PM

I just got my 8GB 3G today and have to say it's a heck of a bit of kit out of the box, but the thousands of apps push it over the edge for me. Everything about it is so easy and intuitive to use. I've never been off it and it's never hung or froze once. As it's an Apple, everything just works!
I saw the ads and thought "Yeah, I'm sure it's that easy" but it really is. I love how you find pubs, takeaways, etc on the maps and it gives you all the details linked in a tap! I thought the typing would be a pain with my big fingers but not at all.

Personally, no MMS doesn't matter to me a jot as I don't think I've sent one in my life! Not being able to bluetooth things to and from another phone is admittedly a bit of pain, but I can certainly live with it for all the other stuff you gain.
I don't want any more than 8GB as my 120GB ipod classic is more than enough thank you! 8GB will do me when I don't want to carry both.

I'm sure an updated model will be out in the summer, or maybe sooner, but my contract was up for renewal now so I thought balls to it. So glad I did.

Jase Winter · 08-01-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by daymouse

Still got this iphone in my head and it wont go away i cant stop reading news, forums etc about it!!! aarrgghhhhhh

I do the same sort of thing, get a new phone, like it for a while then half way through my contract (sometimes sooner!) I get bored and wanna change. This time I was lucky enough to convince my mum she needed a new phone and contract that I happen to have, before that my mate took over a contract as it was better value for money than the pay and go phone he had.

Currently though i'm still really happy with the iphone and the only upgrade i'm thinking about is when they finally release a 32GB version!

daymouse · 09-01-2009, 11:51 AM

Well im caved in!!!

Gave my Antie a ring to find out the discount works, its just a card a need to show when applying for the contract!

So that my Saturday morning filled!

Just need to decide what case now!!

ntto · 09-01-2009, 5:54 PM

who does your aunt work for?

I'd be interested to hear the list of companies that qualify for an o2 discount to see if any of my family/friends work for them and would be willing to let me have one

daymouse · 09-01-2009, 6:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ntto

who does your aunt work for?

I'd be interested to hear the list of companies that qualify for an o2 discount to see if any of my family/friends work for them and would be willing to let me have one

No idea mate will check when i see her tomorrow

ntto · 09-01-2009, 6:50 PM

great!

daymouse · 10-01-2009, 6:48 PM

Well got my iPhone after the guy takin forever processin my contract! Just have to say WOOOOOO what a phone everythin is just so easy and flows so nicely just have to decide what cover to get for it now!

windfall · 10-01-2009, 7:27 PM

Funny after some deliberation on should I or shouldn't I - I decided to upgrade as my contract was at its end and get a £35 a month contract with the 8GB.

I never used more then 6GB on my old 2G jobbie so I think I'm happy with what I have got!

Cheers

Tone

saracen · 11-01-2009, 5:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hutch

I absolutely guarantee that a 32Gb version will be available in the next 6 months, its the next logical step and Apple like to keep their products refreshed.

Sorry it's OT but while we are talking about predictions care to make an educated guess as to when we will see an updated iMac?

Nik73 · 11-01-2009, 8:33 PM

OT I'd go for the 24th (I think) of this month as it's Apple's Anniversary!

Back on topic, and after a few more days with the iphone this thing has pushed my ipod into 2nd place and is now my no 1 gadget. Maybe the novelty will wear off but at the minute, even after hours of fiddling, I'm still finding new things it can do and am still amazed by how easy it is to do them.
Like I said before, it's the apps store that really impresses me. I've only tried the free stuff so far but I'm amazed at how much quality stuff there is. Sure some of them are just daft novelties, but things like ipint and lightsaber are still keeping me amused and they definitely impress other people. Although I shouldn't comment because I haven't bought any, the games seem good value as well. Some look the same quality as DS games for the fraction of the price. Though I could be wrong when I actually try some of them.

I can see why this thing is flying off the shelves now!

ntto · 12-01-2009, 11:17 PM

any luck finding out who your aunt works for?

Pug72 · 13-01-2009, 7:27 AM

Got a black 16 gigger yesterday on PAYG.

Looks and works super sexy.
So frightened of leaving it naked though!

I asked the O2 lady for a full screen screen protector but was sold a screen one.
Have stuck it on for now but now have some decent full face ones on the way from Apple.
Also have a back case on the way too.

Got to wait 'til Wednesday for my number to be ported across so will continue using the N95 until then.

Fave app by far and the thing that swung it for me to take the plunge is Winremote.
I have my HD tv connected to my pc as a 2nd monitor and I can now use the iPhone touch screen like a mouse pad. There's also a media remote option and you can bring up the keyboard too. It works amazingly well!

I used the one touch photo upload to my Flickr account loads on my N95 but it's no bother emailing the pics there. With the unlimited net use I can do it out and about too instead of just using the home wifi network for fear of it costing a lot.

So yep, chuffed with it.

daymouse · 13-01-2009, 9:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ntto

any luck finding out who your aunt works for?

I think it was Faber Maunsell

ntto · 13-01-2009, 10:13 AM

thanks

Paul_T · 13-01-2009, 10:28 AM

my guess is that we won't see a 32gb iPhone until september - september is when the iPod refresh occurs and Apple will want the keep the Touch's storage capacity ahead of the iPhone's, so september for a 64gb Touch & 32gb iPhone.

Trouble is - will we get a new iPhone this year? (Can't see it personally, but the current 3G may get an improved camera)