Shit, I didn't realize there were that many differences. :O
My parents were planning on buying the 3G for me as a Christmas gift, but I'm thinking that I might give them the $100 difference for the 3GS...
Since you mentioned it... what are the advantages of jailbreaking? I mean, is it something that's really necessary?
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-pho...e-packages.jsp
16G 3GS refurb for $150... The refurbs are fine, same warranty IIRC...
As a matter of fact, the refurbs undergo more rigorous quality control testing than the new ones do. Also when I got my iPhone 4 months ago I went with the 3g and within 2 weeks took it back for a 3gs. The 3gs is about twice as fast and can background about 3x more apps when jailbroken. Don't regret the choice one second.
Oh and you will end up jailbreaking it. It's how the phone is meant to be.
Also alfa you need to send me the themes and apps you used to get your lockscreen like that. That's pretty sick. I've been using lockinfo and weathericon but nothing else so far.
Hey where did you get that theme? I just ordered 2 refurbs 50 each on sat 16GB 3gs. Hoping they dont need teathered but i can deal with that.
I really want a background theme with realtime or semirealtime weather.
Alright, so against the advice of everyone, I decided to go with the 3G. Mainly this was because the 3G would cost me nothing, while a 3GS would have cost me at least $50+ (assuming I got a refurb). Also, my parents told me that they'd pay for the data plan for a year as part of the present if I went for the cheaper model.
While the 3GS might have been a better choice from a feature standpoint, it was MUCH more cost-effective to me to get the 3G. Who would turn down a free iPhone and a year of free data?
I've been playing with it all day and I LOVE it. It feels fast and smooth, the screen is bright and clear and the interface is extremely intuitive. I downloaded a few useful apps Skype, Yelp, AIM, and Facebook. I'm lookout for more apps though (and I have a $10 itunes GC) so if anyone has any suggestions I'd like to hear them.
Press both buttons on the phone at the same time to take a screen shot.
Are you serious ?WHICH buttons??? Home and on/off buttons at same time?