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Who Preordered the IPhone 3G S?
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Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
Drove by the ATT store. Laughed at the people, and took a picture with my 5 MP phone. Oh and the flash (xenon) went off too 😀
MixMasterTang
Diamond Member
Do you activate it online via itunes? My wife just got her's from the fedex man a few hours ago, so I have to figure out how to activate it when I get home.
Capt Caveman
Lifer
And you still don't have an iPhone.
Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
K, so I can do what that I can't do with my iPod touch and N-Series already? Oh right. I can pay more per month to get the same 3G service that's available to everyone for $15/month.
And what's the difference between buying @ ATT store and Apple store?
Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
True which is why I'll have to weigh waiting for another phone or settling with what's out now =)
Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
I actually like AIM over Fring, but IM+ kills them all.
I'm happy that my gf and I were able to get our iPhones today with no hassle. We went first thing this morning and since they were reserved it was a quick trip at the Apple store. First Apple product I have purchased and was really happy with the customer server. The iPhone itself is really great, we both love it and are having a great time with the new phone.
Aikouka
Lifer
Hmm the one thing I like about this phone so far is how light it is... my AT&T Tilt weighed a lot and when I was at work, I'd keep it in my breast pocket. But getting annoyed at feeling the weight on my shirt, I just always left it at my desk. This new phone is a tad bit nicer in that aspect.
Although... it was a real pain in the ass to put the screen protector on... especially since I swear I suffer from OCD! I figured out that it was much easier if I only pulled the sticky-cover-thingy off halfway and applied it like that. then I gradually moved it down. I have a tiny bubble or two that isn't on the screen portion, so I'm not worried about them.
What's the opinion on the Apple Care Plan? I had no idea of the expected battery life, so I asked. They said 12-18 months is typical (I have no idea how true this is). I bought it anyway, so if it does go (which they mentioned the 32GB model has a more expensive battery... yet again, not 100% sure on this), it won't cost me $100. Did I fall for the typical salesman mumbo-jumbo? I realized once they asked me that I should've asked about it on here 🙁.
Ahh I just assumed that these used Text Messaging like the ones that come prepackaged on normal phones (even the one that was on my AT&T Tilt used text messaging).
I'll look into all three of these, thank you 🙂.
Although... it was a real pain in the ass to put the screen protector on... especially since I swear I suffer from OCD! I figured out that it was much easier if I only pulled the sticky-cover-thingy off halfway and applied it like that. then I gradually moved it down. I have a tiny bubble or two that isn't on the screen portion, so I'm not worried about them.
What's the opinion on the Apple Care Plan? I had no idea of the expected battery life, so I asked. They said 12-18 months is typical (I have no idea how true this is). I bought it anyway, so if it does go (which they mentioned the 32GB model has a more expensive battery... yet again, not 100% sure on this), it won't cost me $100. Did I fall for the typical salesman mumbo-jumbo? I realized once they asked me that I should've asked about it on here 🙁.
Ahh I just assumed that these used Text Messaging like the ones that come prepackaged on normal phones (even the one that was on my AT&T Tilt used text messaging).
I'll look into all three of these, thank you 🙂.
Capt Caveman
Lifer
So, you need to carry two devices instead of one? And the N-Series doesn't have as nice of a browser and you need a wifi connection for your touch. And the 3G S is much faster than your touch.
Add 35% cashback and ATT Premier monthly discount plan, it's a pretty good set-up.
There are more ATT stores compared to Apple stores.
ManBearPig
Diamond Member
not everyone has a premier account 🙁 also, bing is only for new customers or people who are adding lines (which i guess this guy is).
Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
I read about the 35% deal but I thought that's for new customers, and I would be considered an upgrade.
The S60 browser on its own (minus touch features) is not bad at all. I think it renders a lot better than some mobile browsers *cough IE Mobile*, although Opera Mini is amazing too. I need a wifi for my touch but I simply tether to my N-series for now. Safari is definitely a great browser too, although the lack of flash... haha =P
I know I do like the idea of 1 device, and although the iPhone has come up in hardware to match some features I have, it still feels like losing some things.
I'll drop by the Apple store before I head to dinner tonight.
Hmmm. $299 iphone - 35% = $194?
Suspicious-Teach8788
Lifer
K,
Blog post:
Sat: lined up at Apple store. 7 - 8 people in front. Was talking to gf and by the time I realized I was #2 in line. I couldn't do it. 8:40 or something, and I had a dinner reservation at 9. My car was a block away, but I feared not being able to get there in time, so I took off. That and I had second thoughts.
Sun: I decided. I'm getting it for my mom, not for myself. If I happen to fall in love with the 3GS, so be it, if not it's my mom's. If all else fails I'm selling an unlocked one on eBay. The line's a lot longer than Saturday even though I got up early on Sunday to do this. Turns out to be a roughly 30 min wait. The real activation took 5 min though. I did the pre-auth online, but really he just asked for which iPhone I wanted, and confirmed my last 4 digits of social, bam. Done. I spent longer shopping for a case and screen protector.
It's a nice phone. Faster than my iPod 1G for sure and my gf's Touch 2G. Heavier than I imagined, but I suppose that's what a phone + case is supposed to weigh.
Anyway, came back home and gave it to my mom.
Blog post:
Sat: lined up at Apple store. 7 - 8 people in front. Was talking to gf and by the time I realized I was #2 in line. I couldn't do it. 8:40 or something, and I had a dinner reservation at 9. My car was a block away, but I feared not being able to get there in time, so I took off. That and I had second thoughts.
Sun: I decided. I'm getting it for my mom, not for myself. If I happen to fall in love with the 3GS, so be it, if not it's my mom's. If all else fails I'm selling an unlocked one on eBay. The line's a lot longer than Saturday even though I got up early on Sunday to do this. Turns out to be a roughly 30 min wait. The real activation took 5 min though. I did the pre-auth online, but really he just asked for which iPhone I wanted, and confirmed my last 4 digits of social, bam. Done. I spent longer shopping for a case and screen protector.
It's a nice phone. Faster than my iPod 1G for sure and my gf's Touch 2G. Heavier than I imagined, but I suppose that's what a phone + case is supposed to weigh.
Anyway, came back home and gave it to my mom.
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