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I bought two iPhone 3G's (NOT 3Gs's) (one for me and my wife) refurbished and under a discounted family plan from her old work two years ago.
So in our case, we wanted new phones, got a discount and use them for work.
Why the iPhone specifically? At the time it was the best smartphone. There's a lot more competition now, however in terms of overall functionality it is still one of the best.
I certainly didn't get mine to be cool and I really don't care who gets what for what reason, BUT I'd advise against getting one just to get one. You'd be spending close to $1000 a year for a glorified phone.
Plus the new one is coming out in September or so, so if you really want one then I'd wait until then.
I bought two iPhone 3G's (NOT 3Gs's) (one for me and my wife) refurbished and under a discounted family plan from her old work two years ago.
So in our case, we wanted new phones, got a discount and use them for work.
Why the iPhone specifically? At the time it was the best smartphone. There's a lot more competition now, however in terms of overall functionality it is still one of the best.
I certainly didn't get mine to be cool and I really don't care who gets what for what reason, BUT I'd advise against getting one just to get one. You'd be spending close to $1000 a year for a glorified phone.
Plus the new one is coming out in September or so, so if you really want one then I'd wait until then.
I would prefer the iPhone since I like the form, navigation and feeling of a quality from the device. Since I am not a hacker or tinkerer, I do like Apple's closed and controlled system which as fewer problems in updates and making apps work properly.
But I also am on contract with Spritn for at least another year. I love Sprint's Coverage and pricing which in my opinion beats the competition hands down.
Im OK with the Android system in general. But since it is open source, many manufacturers rush out "good enough" versions custom made to their devices. Lots of bugs. HTC just came out with the G2 which I was able to play with at work. It has a nice form factor, feels solid like an iphone and when Sprint gets their version, I w will probably buy it (unless Sprint does get the iPhone)
I'm enjoying the iPhone so far over the Motorola Droid and Droid X. The touch screen and motion of the screen is much smoother and on-screen typing is much easier, IMO. The internet loads faster and the WiFi spots pickup quickly when I get near them and downloading is faster. The only thing I do miss is the 8 megapixel camera on the X but in exchange the iPhone has the front facing and rear facing cameras and there is an app that is a must have for the camera that's on sale right now. It's in the "Top 25"...
The iphone is worth it. I never really wanted one, but came across a good deal on a used one and I feel in love. I used the 3G model and internet/phone bugs where a non issue. Now the new 4 Iphone im sure is a heck-of-alot better. Get one you wont be disappointed.
A certain level of prestige is associated with being an iPhone owner. This phone is a status of wealth, thus it becomes a goal for some, and almost unattainable for others.
There has only been 4 iPhone models, one model per year. And every year, this phone becomes the phone to beat.
You have two options:
1. Get an iPhone 3GS. It's only $50, before tax, with a two year contract with AT&T. This iPhone only lacks a couple of features present in the current iPhone 4 model.
there are so many people using iphones (and other smartphones) that any "prestige" is only in the minds of the self-inflated user or the insecure envious.
"there are so many people using iphones (and other smartphones) that any "prestige" is only in the minds of the self-inflated user or the insecure envious." - DinsdalePirahna
Right, so it does not alter the fact that a certain level of prestige is associated with an iPhone. Thus it becomes a goal for some and almost unattainable for others.
Given the privacy concerns of GPS tracking by Apple and Google on the iPhone and the smart phones using the Android system that have been all over the news the past couple of days it is a concern to consider carefully before purchasing, IMO. YMMV
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