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Epix said:
That's such a nice mock-up.
If only 't were real. Whenever Apple release a new design of something, I feel it looks so much more modern than the older iteration. I get that vibe from this render. I don't think it's currently viable, however, miniaturisation-wise, as a consumer affordable product.
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Nice Arial typeface on the back where it says "iPhone."
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No one knows.derder said:
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So what are the chances that AT&T will allow iPhone 3g users to upgrade after one year like they did with OG iPhone users?
As expected, my wife picked up her white 16GB phone (she loves it) and I selfishly would like one of these new iPhones once they come out. I know iPhones have high resale value on Ebay, so I'd sell mine there, but I'd still want some sort of carrier discount even though I have almost a year left on my contract.
As expected, my wife picked up her white 16GB phone (she loves it) and I selfishly would like one of these new iPhones once they come out. I know iPhones have high resale value on Ebay, so I'd sell mine there, but I'd still want some sort of carrier discount even though I have almost a year left on my contract.
Probably next to nothing. The original EDGE iPhone owners actually owned the phone (they paid MSRP when they signed the contract). Current iPhone 3G owners don't own their phone (in AT&T's eyes) until after the completion of their two year contract due to the subsidized price they offered the phone for.VanMardigan said:
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Waaaait wait wait wait. Does that mean that I can't go buy a new iPhone when it comes out and just add on another 2 years to my AT&T contract? I have to actually wait until the contract expires to buy a new one? Or are you referring to upgrading to the new phone but getting an upgrade discount?Epix said:
Of course, you can always buy the new iPhone when it comes out.....for full price. You won't be allowed to break your current contract and sign a new one without a fee and you won't get any subsidized $199/$299 price without a new contract. The way AT&T views current iPhone 3G owners is that "you still owe us for the phone you have, pay that off and we can give you another discount." The doesn't mean they wont sell you a $699 dollar phone.WordAssassin said:
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No one knows what's going to happen. Stop talking about that.
In my experience AT&T usually lets you upgrade after a year of use on a two year contract. They of course expect you to sign another 2 year contract but it usually isn't that hard to do.VanMardigan said:
If they ever give you any shit just say you want to get out of your contract and are willing to pay for the termination fee. I have done that 2x and on both occasions a manager called me back within 15 minutes and gave me whatever I was asking for.
Epix said:
AT&T could always make an exception (in fact, they're going to need to clearly define the rules so there aren't any riots, regardless of whether it represents a change from the norm); Apple wouldn't want to deny its hardcore fans to give them money.
I got out of line for a 3G because I was afraid that the subsequent (this) version of iPhone might have video calling. If it did, I'd need two (one for me and one for Mrs. Juice), so I decided to hold onto my EDGE for a second year.
Feeling pretty good about that decision.
I don't feel you are missing much with 3G. I feel whatever you gain in speed you lose more in battery life. It also doesn't help that 3G users have to pay $10 extra a month for data.Juice said:
More than 3G I really love GPS built into the phone. Works so well with so many apps. Makes traveling a breeze.
To me though the iPhone is so much more about the software than the hardware. I don't see that changing with the next version either.
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Well I have an 8gb 3g and I've simply outgrown it. I should've bought the 16GB last year......
Wait, are you really confident about a front facing camera? I can't even make out a lens cover in that pic from cult of mac...Juice said:
Well when you put it like that haha.Juice said:
I just don't think their network will be able to handle the strain and they'll get a lot of frustrated customers
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Aaargh no no no! That means I'd be stuck with the 3G until like 2010 X__XEpix said:
This is what they did for me when the 3G came out. I still had a year or two left on my contract (don't even remember the terms of my contract when I got the EDGE iphone....) and they said they'd just tack on 2 more years to what I was already contracted with. I hope to GOD they let me do this again....!bionic77 said:
Edit: Yeah, I don't see a front-facing camera on that picture. Maybe they just moved the ear speaker up to make room for a little LED light to indicate when things are recording?
Charred Greyface said:
Heh, good question. I don't have a firm plan yet, because there will probably be over a month to dwell on it come next tuesday.
I just got a brand new replacement EDGE yesterday free, so I could ride that out for sure. My wife actually needs a new phone, so if there were no video chat in the next iPhone, I might get her something unlocked.
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Sick sick render.
That really took it to another level, esp when I put my EDGE iPhone up next to it.
Wow.
That really took it to another level, esp when I put my EDGE iPhone up next to it.
Wow.
Juice said:Front-facing camera spy shot. Yes yes yes. This is the only thing I've wanted in the iPhone since February 2006. I'm in for two if this is real. (via cultofmac)
that image doesn't make sense, though.
if they're going to promote the supposed iChat video feature of the iPhone, why show the already old microphone image? why not show a person on the screen?
Can't wait until Tuesday. My EDGE iPhone that I bought in July 2007 is getting a bit beat up now. It still works fine but the battery life is definitely a lot shorter than it used to be and I've lived long enough with EDGE.
All I really want in a new iPhone is 3G, GPS, and a better camera. Video capture is just an added bonus. The first two points are covered by the iPhone 3G and the last two through all the rumors seems to be a given for the new iPhone. So I'm good to go!
All I really want in a new iPhone is 3G, GPS, and a better camera. Video capture is just an added bonus. The first two points are covered by the iPhone 3G and the last two through all the rumors seems to be a given for the new iPhone. So I'm good to go!
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I am way too hyped for the 8th!
Going from EDGE to the future. =)
Going from EDGE to the future. =)
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I love my OG iPhone and prefer the metal back to the plastic in the 3G, but I am so ready to upgrade. I'm ready to get one as soon as it drops.
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:O Hope it's real.
A thought:
What if it's like the iPod nano posts where there are 3 or 4 iphones next to eachother all with something different on the screen?
LCfiner said:
A thought:
What if it's like the iPod nano posts where there are 3 or 4 iphones next to eachother all with something different on the screen?
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No one knows.r3d panda said:
I feel like that can be every reply in this thread.
Jtwo said:
possible. but those shots always had some overlap. dating back to the ipod mini.
I'm going out a limb (not a long one) and calling that shot a fake.
yes, it's possible the new iphone will have a front facing cam but I don't think that shot is the proof.
I mean, even if that shot is supposed to indicate talking to another person who doesn't have a camera (an esoteric and hard to grasp concept for a single ad to portray), you would think that there would still be an insert view of the you looking into the camera to properly frame yourself.
adding a green light and shifting the speaker up is too easy a photoshop job for me to think it's real.
as for the light indicating record mode, eh, again, I think that putting that concept into a single image ad and not having the bigass screen match up to it is bogus.
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Not always.LCfiner said:
I think the image may be real, but I'm not so sure the green light means a front facing camera.
Nothing else in the ad indicates that. It might just be a status indicator for all we know.
Ashhong said:
you're right. it's not out of the question. but the green light on Macs has always been used for isight cameras. audio recording has never used it.
I just think the combination of the green light that is supposed to elicit the response that Juice had (ooh, ichat!) combined with absolutely no new images for the screen image makes it a likely fake.
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I'm more excited about the chrome rim being kicked to the curb than a front facing camera.
LCfiner said:
I actually think it is fake (well planned, though). But really, anything that puts more momentum behind demand for video calls is a GREAT thing from my perspective, so I'm happy to pimp it.
That said, if it's not fake, it's reasonable to think it's a very early mock or even just a designer screwing around with a stock image of the new hardware.
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wheres the gif of that guy opening the door and shaking his head in shock....thats perfect for this situation
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\:D/Gary Whitta said:
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I don't see the "video" models on the same pulldown menu. What gives?
giga said:That's odd. They don't show white/black for the new one--like the new leaked inventory pic.
The menu itself seems really stupid even without the new entries.
They have:
"iPhone 8 GB" (with space)
"iPhone 3G - 8GB Black" (no space, and there isn't a white one?)
"iPhone 3G" (generic next to all these specific models?)
Blech.
Gary Whitta said:
What does your list have?
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