I Refuse to Upgrade to an iPhone 3GS

A few short weeks ago Apple released the highly anticipated upgrade to their flagship iPhone 3G, apparently aptly dubbed the iPhone 3GS. The “S” is presumably for speed because the updated product is touted as being twice as fast as its predecessor. Even though the new phone is the most advanced mobile phone on the market today, yours truly will be sticking with the trusty iPhone 3G.

It was love at first sight for my iPhone 3G and me. Ever since I scored an iPhone 3G on the first day the product was launched in Japan I have been nothing short of faithful.

About the only time you do not see me with my iPhone in tow is when I am at work, and that is only because we do not allow personal computing devices in our building due to security concerns. Trust me – if they were allowed I would be sporting one all over work!

While the iPhone 3GS, from all appearances, is an exciting product it just does not seem to be the compelling upgrade I was hoping for Apple to offer. Not only do the features seem somewhat inconsequential, SoftBank makes matters worse by charging upgraders roughly ¥2300/mo for the 32GB device. This translates in to ¥55000 for a device that is almost half that cost.

But even if SoftBank had a better pricing structure I would still not consider snatching up an iPhone 3GS. Why pay $300 simply for a faster processor, a better still picture camera, the ability to record video, voice control as well as a compass. These features do not warrant an upgrade – as I said before, the feature set is not a compelling reason for paying the exorbitant prices required to upgrade.

What I have done, and what I hope every iPhone 3G owner is doing, is upgrade to iPhone OS 3.0. That upgrade was unquestionably compelling and wholly worth the price. However, I will add that there does seem to be a noticeable performance hit with iPhone OS 3.0 on the iPhone 3G. The device does lag moreso now than previously, but it is one I can deal with until next June, when Apple hopefully offers a truly compelling reason to upgrade.

Tags: apple, iPhone, iphone 3g, iphone 3gs

JBreakers Anonymous

The Jailbreak works just fine on OS 3.0 now anyway, so you can still have video recording, better cut and paste (by using the Fast Notes in SBsettings you can save several things you have copied). Evernote and Recorder do great memo taking. I would love to have the speed and the RAM, but now that I have seen the prices, I am pretty sure I will hold off until this one breaks or they come out with the video iChat version (with holograms preferably :) )

JoshuaRJones

I feel the same. I've been lucky though, as I have not had any slow down problems like some are reporting.

The only glitch with OS 3.0 I have found, is that upon launching the app store, the phone prompts me for my iTunes password. Every time, even when I am not buying anything. Its really bizarre.

Scott Jarkoff

That is pretty bizarre. Any ideas what may be causing that to happen?

Shock Me

Good idea. I recommend you wait at least two versions since the most important aspect of the phone is the increased network speed over the original model. Then your contract will be up and you don't have to stress about ATT's upgrade policies. iPhone 3G is still a good choice especially with the new iPhone OS 3.0

B

You can't "refuse" unless someone has "demanded", you whiny little hit-whore diaper full of doo-doo.
Whaa-whaaaa. I'll show you all!! Whaaaaa!!!

JustinLuke

ROFL! Almost fell out of my chair.

YorickPeterse

Make love to me, please :]

Haslina Ali

Errr, actually
re⋅fuse1 –verb (used with object)
3. to express a determination not to (do something): to refuse to discuss the question.
(http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/refuse)

The great thing about being multi-lingual is that you know what dictionaries are for.

Justin Luke

It's awesome. Noticeably faster than the G3 and the compass rocks. Not the compass its self. The integration of the compass into other applications like the map program is amazing. I was skeptical too, I almost didn't upgrade but after using it for a few days I could never go back. Sorry for being vague here. Gotta get to work! Oh, and the little nanothingies make is super easy to clean. One swipe across my shirt and you can actually see the oil stain! For real though, I have been testing it side by side for a few days and if you can afford it I defiantly recommend you get one.

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