iPhone 3G - Is it worth it?

**cyadict** · 07-07-2008, 09:40 PM

I've been drooling over the iPhone for over a year now. My contract with Verizon is officially up. I just want some opinions if its worth the switch to AT&T or not? Verizon has really good coverage going for it and actually some pretty cool phones right now like the LG Dare...but its still no iPhone. Do I take the jump and try to finally fulfil my fantasy or stick with Verizon? HELP!!

**Angie** · 07-07-2008, 09:43 PM

If my contract were up with Verizon, I'd be down there first thing on the 11th (I had to talk myself out of buying out of my contract). I played with one a little at the Omaha Apple store, and it's just flat-out sweet. I love my Touch (the cover flow is so cool), and the phone/visual voicemail/internet capabilities on these are awesome. I'm not sure if they have IM capabilities on them? I use MSN on my LG enV, and am not sure if that's a possibility on the iPhone.

**CycloneWarrior** · 07-07-2008, 09:46 PM

this post is from an iPhone fwi. It is pretty sweet. I'm thinking about getting a 3g. I'll have to do some more research on it

**DJK15** · 07-07-2008, 09:46 PM

I'm getting one.

**brianhos** · 07-07-2008, 09:47 PM

Wait till they come out, I have 5 of them on order for the office, so I can give you a review next week. I am thinking of dropping my berry for one of these... but right now I would not commit until I can see it.

**herbicide** · 07-07-2008, 09:50 PM

Don't have an iPhone, but I have switched from Verizon to ATT a few years back on my work phone. I did this because of the better service from ATT.

Of course, I have some atypical use on my work phone, such as international calling and international traveling, where ATT (and T-Mobile) are heads and shoulders above any other carriers.

**Jeremy** · 07-07-2008, 09:51 PM

My personal opinion is absolutely. The new development platform is going to make for some incredibly exciting apps for the iPhone and the surface has only been scratched for it's potential.

I'm actually looking at the possibility of making an app for myself just for purposes of site and server maintenance and some misc other things I have going on. It's incredibly easy to develop for and the opportunities are endless.

Not to mention it's just incredibly nice to be able to pull up CF without being limited by most typical Blackberry browsers. I know there are alternatives, and I've tried them all (Opera, etc) but nothing compares to Safari on the iPhone for speed, full desktop rendering and usefulness. I can actually login to the server remotely and not feel like I have to squint like I do on the Blackberry.

**IcSyU** · 07-07-2008, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Jeremy

My personal opinion is absolutely. The new development platform is going to make for some incredibly exciting apps for the iPhone and the surface has only been scratched for it's potential.

I'm actually looking at the possibility of making an app for myself just for purposes of site and server maintenance and some misc other things I have going on. It's incredibly easy to develop for and the opportunities are endless.

Not to mention it's just incredibly nice to be able to pull up CF without being limited by most typical Blackberry browsers. I know there are alternatives, and I've tried them all (Opera, etc) but nothing compares to Safari on the iPhone for speed, full desktop rendering and usefulness. I can actually login to the server remotely and not feel like I have to squint like I do on the Blackberry.

I remember a smart phone thread awhile back....have you had every smart phone there is?

**Jeremy** · 07-07-2008, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

I remember a smart phone thread awhile back....have you had every smart phone there is?

In short, Yes. It's been my addiction. I've actually tamed it though and have promised the Mrs that I will stick with the iPhone 3G for at least a year, at which time she can have it and I'll get the next model

The good thing was that I kept them each for such short periods of time that I could sell them on eBay for more than I talked the carriers into selling me them

**Angie** · 07-07-2008, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

I remember a smart phone thread awhile back....have you had every smart phone there is?

Yes, he has.

**acrozier22** · 07-07-2008, 09:57 PM

The biggest drawback about the iPhone 3G is if you live in Iowa there is no 3G service. So essentially you are paying 3g prices for edge service. Now obviously the iPhone 3G will push ATT to develop the 3G network in rural areas of the country.

Though, like Jeremy said, the apps that will be coming out are freaking amazing and these are only the opening apps. For some people this may be worth the new iphone alone. Remember though, the iPod touch will offer the same apps as the iPhone.

US Cellular is trying to lock up their customers right now for another two years. I got a thing in the mail today stating that you can sign a new contract regardless of where you current contract is and get a new phone. I'm guessing this is a reaction because so many people are signing up for ATT because of the iPhone.

**brianhos** · 07-07-2008, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by acrozier22

The biggest drawback about the iPhone 3G is if you live in Iowa there is no 3G service. So essentially you are paying 3g prices for edge service. Now obviously the iPhone 3G will push ATT to develop the 3G network in rural areas of the country.

Though, like Jeremy said, the apps that will be coming out are freaking amazing and these are only the opening apps. For some people this may be worth the new iphone alone. Remember though, the iPod touch will offer the same apps as the iPhone.

US Cellular is trying to lock up their customers right now for another two years. I got a thing in the mail today stating that you can sign a new contract regardless of where you current contract is and get a new phone. I'm guessing this is a reaction because so many people are signing up for ATT because of the iPhone.

We are supposed to have 3g in the dsm area in sept. Of course that is what ATT is saying right now.

**Clonehomer** · 07-07-2008, 10:12 PM

Is service any better in the Ames to Marshalltown area along 30? I had ATT a while back before their merger with Cingular and had horrible service. At times I couldn't get a signal in the middle of Ames.

I know I have better signal in Boone with Verizon than my coworkers with IPhones, but they don't seem to have issues of no service.

I've been looking at a smartphone with Verizon but I may give this a look if I can get good coverage out of town.

**ISUFan22** · 07-07-2008, 10:13 PM

Getting one on Friday, finally entering the data phone world. :)

**jaretac** · 07-07-2008, 10:20 PM

I would break it in two days. Longest lasting phone I've ever had was a Razr for a little over a year. I've heard alot of people complain about AT&T coverage, but now that they are combined with Cingular- I don't know.